Stewart–Haas Racing

Logo of Stewart–Haas Racing from 2011 to 2023.
On July 10, 2008, it was announced that then-two-time Sprint Cup Series champion Tony Stewart would join the team as a driver and owner for the 2009 season, receiving a 50% stake in the team. Stewart had been driving for Joe Gibbs Racing, but was not happy with that team's switch from Chevrolet to Toyota, and wanted to get back to racing for Chevrolet. Haas, meanwhile, desired to have Stewart drive for the team, and for Stewart to attract sponsors and personnel. The team was merged from Haas CNC Racing and renamed into Stewart–Haas Racing. The team proceeded to sign several high-level sponsors and experienced personnel, while better utilizing its alliance with Hendrick Motorsports.

After fielding General Motors cars since the team was founded, on February 24, 2016, it was announced that the team would switch to Ford for the 2017 season, receiving engines from Roush-Yates Engines. The team also restarted its program in the now-Xfinity Series.

On August 2, 2022, Stewart–Haas Racing announced that effective September 1, President Brett Frood would step down to become commissioner of the National Lacrosse League. He will remain as an executive advisor to SHR and board chairman for Tony Stewart's entities. In addition, vice president of sales Brian McKinley would be promoted to chief commercial officer while Greg Zipadelli would transition from vice president of competition to chief competition officer and Joe Custer will remain as co-president.

On May 28, 2024, Stewart announced that Stewart–Haas Racing would shut down its Cup and Xfinity Series teams after the 2024 season, resulting in 323 job losses. One charter was sold to Front Row Motorsports for $20–25 million to be used for the No. 4 car driven by Noah Gragson, the second charter was then sold to 23XI Racing for its No. 35 car driven by Riley Herbst, and the third charter was sold to Trackhouse Racing for its No. 88 car driven by Shane van Gisbergen. On June 20, Gene Haas confirmed he would retain one charter and reorganize the team as Haas Factory Team, with Joe Custer as president. The new team will also keep SHR’s two Xfinity Series entries.

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