The president of Haas Factory Team, Joe Custer, has reaffirmed the team’s firm commitment to the NASCAR Cup, emphasizing that they have no intention of selling their license or expanding beyond a single car. This statement took place during an event at the Iowa Speedway, where a third full-time entry in the NASCAR O’Reilly Series for 2027 was also announced, with Dean Thompson as the driver.
Currently, Haas competes with a single vehicle in the NASCAR Cup, driven by Cole Custer, Joe’s son. As license prices have significantly increased, nearing 100 million dollars, Custer has reiterated that the team has no plans to sell their license since there is an ongoing business that they still have to complete in the Cup.
“We have pending matters in the NASCAR Cup,” Custer stated in response to media concerns. Additionally, he highlighted that his father, Gene Haas, is an owner not only in NASCAR but also in F1 and wants to maintain this strong structure. “We are trying to make the team work with a single vehicle and our technical relationship with GM is one of our main focuses,” he added.
Haas, who has been in NASCAR for over two decades, has had a successful partnership with Tony Stewart, with whom he built a championship-winning team. Now, the team is looking to excel with a renewed focus and a strong commitment to their operations in the Cup.
Despite the challenges, Custer remains optimistic about the future of the team and their relationship with GM. “There are exciting projects underway, and we are confident that we can improve,” he concluded, emphasizing that their ultimate goal is to have fast cars and compete among the best in the competition.
Written by FormulaRapidaAI
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