The Jeremy Clements Racing and Haas Factory Team partnership is set to reshape the mid-tier field of NASCAR’s O’Reilly Auto Parts Series in 2026. For the first time in 15 years, the family-owned No. 51 team will not be working alone.
Jeremy Clements Racing (JCR) confirmed Monday that it has formed a technical alliance with the Haas Factory Team (HFT), marking its biggest upgrade since entering the series. The announcement came through JCR’s official X account with a post reading, “O, O, O here we Go! Big News!”
O, O, O here we Go!
Big News! 📰
@JClements51 is leveling up for 2026 with an official alignment 🤝
with @HaasFactoryTeam for the #NASCAR @oreillyauto parts series season! #WeGotFast #ProfessionalRacingPartners
More details 🔽https://t.co/w25NQhCi0L pic.twitter.com/aB0lqUrOzN— JeremyClementsRacing (@JCR_Clements51) November 17, 2025
For a team known for working on tight budgets and doing everything in-house, this move connects them to full factory support, advanced equipment, and a brand-new home base in Kannapolis, North Carolina.
Details of the Agreement
Under the deal, Jeremy Clements Racing will move into HFT’s facility and operate with full Chevrolet backing. Haas Factory Team is switching from Ford to Chevrolet engines in 2026, meaning both teams will share data, engines, and development tools.
“We’ve always fought hard as a single-car team, but this is a major opportunity for us, and partnering with the Haas Factory Team means a lot! We’re excited for what’s ahead! Clements noted.”
Jeremy Clements Racing has spent years piecing together equipment, engines, and personnel, often relying on family knowledge and small-shop work. With this partnership, they will now have access to resources used by top-tier organizations.
Why the Jeremy Clements Racing Haas Partnership Matters
Beyond performance gains, the partnership gives Jeremy Clements Racing long-term security in a sport where costs keep rising. The collaboration will strengthen their development pipeline and align with their goals as they continue to build a presence in the Xfinity-level series.
For Jeremy Clements Racing, the alliance arrives at a perfect time. The No. 51 team, which finished 23rd in 2025, but with improved chassis and aero support from Haas, now has a better chance at consistently running inside the top 20 and making a playoff push.
The Sponsors Behind the Move
Clements made it clear that the team’s longtime partners kept the organization alive long enough to reach this moment.
“Our sponsors have always had our backs, and honestly, we wouldn’t be here without them,” he said. “We’ve got a ton of sponsors to thank for making all this possible. Huge thanks to All South Electric, Alliance Driveaway Solutions, and One Stop Convenience Stores for always going above and beyond for us. We are also extremely grateful to All Weather Power Equipment, Fly and Form, First Pacific Funding, Kingdom Truck Sales, Spartan Waste, Fox Sports Spartanburg, and Kevin Whitaker Chevrolet. We couldn’t have done it without all of them. They’re the reason this partnership came together.”
More teams across the series are leaning into partnerships like this to stay competitive. On the same day Jeremy Clements Racing made its announcement, Viking Motorsports revealed a deeper alliance with Richard Childress Racing.
With manufacturer changes, electric testing, and international expansion on NASCAR’s radar, alliances like this are becoming necessary. The 2026 season opener at Daytona is still months away, but all eyes will be on how far the No. 51 can climb with factory-grade support powering their next chapter.
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