Haas Factory Team driver Sam Mayer may not have turned in the flash and multi-victory pizzazz this year that Zilisch has demonstrated, but the 22-year-old Wisconsin native won at Iowa Speedway in August and his 15 top-10s through the opening 26-races points to the consistent success he’s shown all year.
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Sam Hunt Racing and Dean Thompson Align with Oregon State University for Home-State Pacific Office Automation 147
MOORESVILLE, N.C. (August 25, 2025) – Sam Hunt Racing is proud to welcome Oregon State University (OSU) as the primary partner for Dean Thompson and the No. 26 OSU / Thompson Pipe Group GR Supra in the upcoming NASCAR Xfinity Series (NXS) event at Portland International Raceway. Set for Saturday, August 30, the Pacific Office Automation 147 marks the fourth annual running of the race in the Pacific Northwest, and is the only standalone NXS event in the region—driving deep local engagement and university pride.
Sam Mayer Earns First Career Victory for Haas Factory Team at Iowa
NEWTON, IA (Aug. 3, 2025) – Sam Mayer delivered a milestone victory for the Haas Factory Team (HFT) on Saturday afternoon at Iowa Speedway, capturing the organization’s first-ever win and securing his spot in the NASCAR Xfinity Series playoffs. Mayer took control of the race in the closing laps, seizing the lead from Jesse Love on a late restart and holding firm over the final 28 laps. The win marked the eighth of Mayer’s Xfinity Series career and his first of the 2025 season.
Kaz Grala Set For Three Xfinity Races with Sam Hunt Racing
Sam Hunt Racing (SHR) announces today that Boston’s Kaz Grala will pilot the No. 24 Overplay GR Supra at a series of upcoming NASCAR Xfinity Series (NXS) road course races starting at the Loop 110 in Chicago. (more…)
Sam Corry Earns First-Career CUBE 3 Architecture TA2 Series Pro Win at Lime Rock Park in Breakout Race in the Rain
- Prociuk Tallies Third Pro/Am Victory of 2025
LAKEVILLE, Conn. (May 24, 2025) – It was a battle against the elements and each other at Lime Rock Park, as the Trans Am Series presented by Pirelli’s CUBE 3 Architecture TA2 Series drivers faced fierce competition under both blue skies and pouring rain during 100 miles of racing. Making the switch to rain tires and fighting changing conditions, the race came down to a nail-biting duel between polesitter Thomas Annunziata and rookie Sam Corry. With just two laps remaining, Corry pulled out to the lead and took the checkered flag in his first ever Pro victory with Trans Am.
Christopher Bell and Mobil 1 Join Forces With Sam Hunt Racing for the NASCAR Xfinity Series Race in Mexico City
MOORESVILLE, N.C. (May 13, 2025) — Sam Hunt Racing (SHR) announces today that NASCAR Cup Series standout Christopher Bell will pilot the No. 24 Mobil 1 GR Supra at the upcoming NASCAR Xfinity Series (NXS) race in Mexico City. The Chilango 150 will take place at Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez on Saturday, June 14th.
Patrick Staropoli to Make NASCAR Xfinity Debut at Martinsville with Sam Hunt Racing
As reported by Toby Christie, Patrick Staropoli, a 35-year-old retina surgeon, will make his NASCAR Xfinity Series debut next weekend at Martinsville Speedway as he’ll drive the No. 24 Toyota GR Supra for Sam Hunt Racing. The Martinsville race will be part of a multi-race deal between Staropoli and the SHR team.
Staropoli will carry primary sponsorship from SYFOVRE (pegcetacoplan injection) on his race car. The surgeon who is also a race car driver is excited for the opportunity to compete with the Sam Hunt Racing team.
“It’s a dream come true to make my NASCAR Xfinity Series debut at Martinsville Speedway,” said Staropoli in a press release. “Really thankful to Sam Hunt for this opportunity and all the work the team is putting in so we can take a fast No. 24 Syfovre GR Supra to the racetrack.”
Read the rest at the Toby Christie website.
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Dean Thompson Joins Sam Hunt Racing Full-Time in 2025
MOORESVILLE, N.C. (January 7, 2025)—Sam Hunt Racing (SHR) announces today that 23-year-old Dean Thompson will pilot the No. 26 Toyota GR Supra full-time in the NASCAR Xfinity Series (NXS) in 2025 and compete for Rookie of the Year honors. Thompson’s continued year-over-year growth in performance and SHR’s individual success create a foundation for a seamless partnership heading into 2025. (more…)
Bubba Pollard Returns to Xfinity Series Competition, Joining Sam Hunt Racing at Martinsville
SANY America, an industrial and commercial equipment manufacturer, will serve as the primary partner aboard the No. 26 GR Supra. (Rich Corbett Photo)
MOORESVILLE, N.C. (October 15, 2024) – Sam Hunt Racing (SHR) announces today that Andrew “Bubba” Pollard will make his second career NASCAR Xfinity Series start on Saturday, November 2, competing in the National Debt Relief 250 at Martinsville Speedway. SANY America will serve as the primary partner aboard the No. 26 GR Supra.