RFK Racing hasn’t run 3 full-time vehicles in the NASCAR Cup series considering that 2016, however that modifications in 2025 when the group will get in the No. 60 vehicle along with the No. 6 driven by group co-owner Brad Keselowski and the No. 17 of Chris Buescher.
This recently revealed entry will be piloted by none besides Ryan Preece– the last of the 4 Stewart-Haas Racing chauffeurs to discover a brand-new seat after the group shut its doors. Preece is a previous NASCAR Whelen Modified champ with 187 starts in the Cup Series. This will be his 6th full-time season at the Cup level with his 3rd various clothing after stints with JTG-Daugherty Racing and SHR. He’s never ever won at the Cup level, however he does have a number of triumphes in the Xfinity and Truck Series.
The statement consists of the addition of Kroger as a main sponsor, which has actually has actually currently dealt with Preece throughout his time at JTG. The business and 20 of its brand names will appear on 3 cars and trucks throughout the 2025 season. Formerly, Kroger had actually been partnered with JTG given that the 2010 season. The group will rent a charter from Rick Ware Racing for the 2025 season.
Roush was as soon as a superteam with 5 full-time cars and trucks, winning back-to-back titles in 2003 and 2004. They began scaling down in 2010 and over the next couple of years lost numerous of their start chauffeurs. The previous powerhouse stayed winless for many years with simply 2 success in between 2014 and 2021. They had not put a single automobile in the top-ten in points because the 2014 season either. When Keselowski showed up as co-owner and motorist (when he left Penske) in 2022, he rapidly assisted to right the ship. They’ve because won 6 races in the last 3 seasons and out 2 vehicles deep into the playoffs in 2015.
“We’re enjoyed officially and openly reveal our growth strategies and the next action in our advancement at RFK,” stated Steve Newmark, President, RFK Racing. “First, we ‘d like to thank Kroger and the vision of Tad and Jodi (Geschickter), without which we would not remain in the position of growing with a 3rd vehicle in 2025 and beyond. Their dedication to us on behalf of Kroger has not just enabled us to satisfy our development goals in methods we’ve long wanted, however likewise to continue to forge ahead when it pertains to discovering the one-upmanship required to complete on top level of NASCAR.
“Second, Ryan Preece is who we recognized from the first day when discussing this 3rd entry, and his young skill from the grassroots level all the method approximately the Cup Series is something that thrills us moving on. On behalf of the whole group at RFK, we can’t wait to present the No. 60 with Ryan Preece, and our bigger Kroger collaboration including all 3 of our Ford Mustangs, in 2025.”
Preece’s ex-SHR colleagues have actually likewise discovered homes on their own in the Cup Series.