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NASCAR has officially released a detailed roster of owner points transfers impacting all three of its national series – the Cup Series, O’Reilly Auto Parts Series, and Craftsman Truck Series – ahead of the 2026 racing calendar. This significant strategic reshuffling of accumulated points, a crucial element in determining starting grids and guaranteed race entries at the commencement of each season, provides a clear picture of team strategies and anticipated competitive landscapes for the upcoming year.
The distribution of owner points is a foundational aspect of NASCAR’s competitive structure. These points are accrued by teams based on their performance in the previous season and are vital for several reasons. Primarily, they dictate the qualifying order for the opening races of the new season. Teams with higher owner points will generally qualify in earlier positions, reducing the pressure of needing to set a fast lap time to secure a spot on the grid. More critically, a sufficient owner points standing can grant a team an automatic berth in the initial races, bypassing the need to qualify altogether and ensuring their participation, regardless of on-track performance during qualifying sessions. This system provides a degree of stability and predictability for established teams while also creating pathways for new entrants and strategic realignments.
NASCAR Cup Series: Strategic Maneuvers and Emerging Partnerships
In the premier NASCAR Cup Series, several prominent teams have engaged in strategic owner points transfers, signaling shifts in their competitive outlook and driver lineups. Trackhouse Racing, a team that has rapidly ascended to prominence, is at the center of multiple movements. The #88 Trackhouse Racing team, holding 12th in owner points, will see its points transfer to the newly designated #97 Trackhouse Racing entry, set to be piloted by the highly anticipated Supercars champion Shane van Gisbergen. This move underscores Trackhouse Racing’s commitment to expanding its footprint and leveraging international talent.
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Conversely, the #99 Trackhouse Racing car, ranked 29th in owner points, will shift its accumulated points to the #88 Trackhouse Racing car. This new #88 entry is slated to feature emerging talent Connor Zilisch, indicating a strategic investment in future prospects within the organization.
RFK Racing is also involved in significant owner points reallocations. The #60 RFK Racing car, holding the 18th position in owner points, will transfer these points to Rick Ware Racing’s #51 entry, which will be driven by Cody Ware. This move suggests a potential collaboration or acquisition of resources between the two organizations. In a reciprocal transaction, Rick Ware Racing’s #51 car, which carried 36th in owner points, will transfer its standing to RFK Racing’s #60 car, with Ryan Preece confirmed as the driver. This strategic exchange between RFK Racing and Rick Ware Racing highlights the fluid nature of team operations and the pursuit of optimized competitive positioning.
Trackhouse Racing’s #87 car, ending the previous season with the 43rd position in owner points, will see its points allocated to the #99 Trackhouse Racing car. The driver for this #99 entry remains unconfirmed.
A notable addition to the Cup Series landscape is the introduction of a new entry from RFK Racing, designated as #199. This new car will commence the 2026 season with zero owner points, necessitating its participation in qualifying to secure race entries. The establishment of this new car number by RFK Racing suggests an expansion of their team operations or a strategic re-branding of an existing asset.
NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series: A Dynamic Shift in Competition
The NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series, a vital feeder series for the Cup Series, is experiencing a comprehensive overhaul of its owner points structure. Richard Childress Racing’s #2 car, which held the 5th position in owner points, will transfer its significant standing to the #30 Barrett-Cope Racing entry. This new #30 car is slated to feature a multi-driver lineup, including Carson Ware, Baltazar Leguizamón, and a TBA driver, indicating a potential shared ownership or development program.
AM Racing’s #25 car, holding 13th in owner points, will see its points move to Sigma Performance’s #76 car, with no driver yet announced. Kaulig Racing, a consistent contender in this series, is involved in multiple transfers. Their #16 car (14th in owner points) will transfer to Young’s Motorsports’ #02 entry, driven by Ryan Ellis. Kaulig’s #11 car (21st in owner points) will move to Young’s Motorsports’ #42 car, also with an unconfirmed driver. Furthermore, Kaulig’s #10 car, ranked 22nd, will transfer its points to Sam Hunt Racing’s #24 car, which will be piloted by Harrison Burton. This extensive reallocation by Kaulig Racing suggests a strategic consolidation or a shift in their operational focus across different entries.
Alpha Prime Racing is also making notable adjustments. Their #4 car, with 24th in owner points, will transfer to their #45 car, driven by Lavar Scott. The #45 Alpha Prime Racing car, which held 33rd in owner points, will move to the #96 Viking Motorsports car, with Anthony Alfredo listed as the driver. A notable driver carousel sees Luke Fenhaus and Caesar Bacarella in Alpha Prime Racing’s #4 car, previously occupied by #5 Alpha Prime Racing which held 39th in owner points. This indicates a strategic reshuffling of drivers and potentially resources within Alpha Prime Racing.
Young’s Motorsports’ #42 car, holding 26th in owner points, will transfer to Joey Gase Motorsports’ #35 car, with no driver yet announced. DGM Racing x JIM sees its #71 car (29th in owner points) move to its #92 car, driven by Josh Williams. In a corresponding move, DGM Racing x JIM’s #92 car (42nd in owner points) will transfer to its #71 car, with the driver yet to be confirmed.
Cope Family Racing’s #70 car, ranked 31st, will transfer to Hettinger Racing’s #5 car, with Luke Fenhaus set to drive. Sam Hunt Racing’s #24 car, holding 36th in owner points, will transfer to Joey Gase Motorsports’ #53 car, with David Starr behind the wheel. Joey Gase Motorsports’ #53 car, which held 37th in owner points, will move to their #55 car, also with an unconfirmed driver. AM Racing’s #76 car, ranked 48th, will transfer to Sigma Performance’s #25 car, with no driver yet announced.
Peterson Racing Group’s #189 entry, without a prior owner points ranking, will initiate the 2026 season with its #89 car.
Several new car numbers are set to debut in the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series without prior owner points: #43 Alpha Prime Racing, #84 Sam Hunt Racing, #93 Viking Motorsports, #23 Jordan Anderson Racing, #11 Joe Gibbs Racing, #80 PK+K Racing, and #15 Hettinger Racing. The introduction of these new entries by established and potentially new organizations signifies a growing interest and investment in the development series.
NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series: Reshaping the Field
The NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series also features significant owner points realignments, impacting key contenders. ThorSport Racing, a dominant force in the series, is at the forefront of these changes. Their #98 truck, holding the 2nd position in owner points, will transfer to their #88 truck, piloted by Ty Majeski. In a strategic move, ThorSport’s #13 truck, ranked 14th, will transfer its points to their #98 truck, with Jake Garcia confirmed as the driver. Furthermore, ThorSport’s #88 truck, which held 20th in owner points, will move to their #13 truck, with Cole Butcher slated to drive. These internal reallocations by ThorSport Racing suggest a sophisticated strategy to optimize their multiple entries and driver pairings.
Halmar Friesen Racing is also undergoing significant adjustments. Their #52 truck, holding 3rd in owner points, will transfer to their #62 truck, featuring John Hunter Nemechek and a TBA driver. In a reciprocal move, Halmar Friesen Racing’s #62 truck, which carried 36th in owner points, will transfer to their #52 truck, with Stewart Friesen confirmed as the driver. This intricate exchange between Halmar Friesen Racing’s entries points to a strategic positioning of their resources and driver talent.
Spire Motorsports’ #77 truck, ranked 11th in owner points, will transfer to Kaulig Racing’s #12 truck, driven by Brenden Queen. This suggests a partnership or acquisition of points by Kaulig Racing from Spire Motorsports.
Kaulig Racing is involved in further transactions, acquiring points for their #10 truck from Young’s Motorsports’ #02 truck (29th in owner points), with Daniel Dye as the driver. Additionally, Kaulig Racing’s #14 truck will receive points from Young’s Motorsports’ #20 truck (33rd in owner points), with an unconfirmed driver. Kaulig Racing also enters a new #25 entry, commencing the season with zero owner points.
McAnally-Hilgemann Racing’s #16 truck, holding 24th in owner points, will transfer to Kaulig Racing’s #16 truck, with Justin Haley confirmed as the driver. This marks another instance of Kaulig Racing bolstering its competitive standing through owner points acquisition.
Reaume Brothers Racing is reconfiguring its operations. Their #2 truck (30th in owner points) will transfer to their #22 Team Reaume entry, with Luke Baldwin driving. Conversely, their #22 truck (31st in owner points) will move to their #2 Team Reaume entry, with the driver yet to be announced.
Niece Motorsports’ #41 truck, ranked 35th in owner points, will transfer to their #4 truck, with an unconfirmed driver. Cook Racing Technologies’ #84 truck, holding 39th in owner points, will transfer to Costner Motorsports’ #93 truck, driven by Caleb Costner.
New entries in the Craftsman Truck Series without prior owner points include #03 Affarano Motorsports, #20 McAnally-Hilgemann Racing, #51 Halmar Friesen Racing, and #84 Cooks Technology. These new entrants signal continued growth and investment within the truck racing ranks.
The comprehensive nature of these owner points transfers underscores a period of significant strategic evaluation and realignment across NASCAR’s national divisions. The implications of these shifts will undoubtedly shape the competitive narrative and team dynamics as the 2026 season unfolds.
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