Nemechek Joins Haas Factory Team for 2027
John Hunter Nemechek will drive for Haas Factory Team in the 2027 O'Reilly Series championship after Legacy Motor Club dismissed him from its NASCAR Cup Series team.
Updated on Nov. 7, 2026 in Motorsports
Haas Factory Team signed John Hunter Nemechek for the 2027 O'Reilly Series championship, announced at a press conference at Homestead. The move follows Legacy Motor Club's dismissal of Nemechek from its NASCAR Cup Series team.
Why it matters
Nemechek's exit from Legacy Motor Club came after the team rescinded a contract extension announced in May, once Josh Berry became available. Haas Factory Team's relationship with primary sponsor Pye-Barker Fire & Safety is a factor in the move.
Nemechek is an 11-race NOAPS winner and a 13-time Truck Series race winner entering the 2027 season with Haas Factory Team. Details of his 2027 race schedule and sponsorship terms were not disclosed.
The players
John Hunter Nemechek
A NASCAR driver with 11 NOAPS wins and 13 Truck Series wins, dismissed by Legacy Motor Club and now signed with Haas Factory Team.
Haas Factory Team
A NASCAR race team that signed Nemechek for its 2027 O'Reilly Series championship effort.
Legacy Motor Club
A NASCAR Cup Series team that rescinded its contract extension with Nemechek and dismissed him from the team.
Joe Custer
President of Haas Factory Team who made the statements announcing the Nemechek signing.
The details
Legacy Motor Club announced a contract extension with Nemechek at Texas Motor Speedway in May and rescinded it in September when Josh Berry was made available. Haas Factory Team president Joe Custer made the statements announcing the signing.
Timeline
May 2026: Legacy Motor Club announces contract extension with Nemechek at Texas Motor Speedway.
September 2026: Legacy Motor Club rescinds the extension after Josh Berry becomes available.
November 7, 2026: Haas Factory Team announces Nemechek signing at a press conference in Homestead.
2027: Nemechek competes in the O'Reilly Series championship with Haas Factory Team.
Season Trajectory
Nemechek's move to Haas Factory Team reflects how NASCAR drivers without Cup rides shift to O'Reilly Series teams to remain competitive. The change also reshuffles team lineups heading into the 2027 season.
Fantasy and betting audiences tracking the O'Reilly Series will need to update rosters to reflect Nemechek's move from Legacy Motor Club's Cup program to Haas Factory Team. Haas Factory Team's primary sponsor, Pye-Barker Fire & Safety, is part of the team structure heading into 2027.
The takeaway
Driver moves like Nemechek's show how quickly Cup-level plans can change when a team reallocates its driver lineup. Readers tracking NASCAR should watch how the O'Reilly Series grid settles once the 2027 season begins.
What happens next
Nemechek is expected to begin competing with Haas Factory Team in the 2027 O'Reilly Series season.
Further reading
Explore more Motorsports coverage for context on driver moves across NASCAR's national series.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Motorsport.
