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Ross Chastain and Shane van Gisbergen Confirmed to Race for JR Motorsports in 2027
Highlights
- Chastain and van Gisbergen to race for JR Motorsports in 2027
- Chastain earned victories at Charlotte and pole at Dover in 2026
- Van Gisbergen won at Chicago, COTA, and Sonoma in 2025-26
- JR Motorsports’ 2027 lineup includes Kvapil, Allgaier, Caruth, and Mayer
- Team won NASCAR O’Reilly championships in 2014, 2017, 2018, and 2024
- Specific 2027 race entries for Chastain and van Gisbergen not announced
Ross Chastain and Shane van Gisbergen will return to JR Motorsports for selected 2027 NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series rounds, sustaining part-time programs built on poles, wins, and reliable front‑running pace.
The pair reinforces JR Motorsports’ rotational No. 9 Chevrolet strategy alongside full‑season runners Carson Kvapil, Justin Allgaier, Rajah Caruth, and Sam Mayer, who replaces Sammy Smith. Updated rosters mirror wider movements across 2027 driver lineups.
Chastain joined in 2025 for five starts, banking three top-fives. He repeated a five‑race slate in 2026, taking Dover pole and winning at Charlotte, while contributing to JR Motorsports’ rare Indianapolis 1‑2‑3‑4 sweep.
Van Gisbergen contested three races in both 2025 and 2026, specialising on road and street courses. He won at Chicago in 2025, then added victories at COTA and Sonoma in 2026.
JR Motorsports has not confirmed race selections for either driver. Expect focus on road courses for van Gisbergen and targeted ovals for Chastain, subject to schedule fit and entry availability.
Chastain’s 2026 campaign featured a Charlotte win and Dover pole, highlighting outright pace on intermediate ovals.
The team’s pedigree underpins the approach. JR Motorsports captured NASCAR O’Reilly titles in 2014, 2017, 2018, and 2024, and now totals 120 series wins, including 15 victories during 2026.
Rotating proven winners through the No. 9 supports development and setup correlation for the full‑time group. That depth remains visible at major weekends like Talladega, reflected by the 2026 Talladega entry list.
Van Gisbergen’s road‑course record includes wins at Chicago, COTA, and Sonoma across 2025–26.
While the organization maintains a presence across marquee NASCAR weekends, its primary objective is sustained competitiveness in the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series.
The 2027 plan leverages complementary skill sets. Chastain offers oval versatility and racecraft; van Gisbergen adds elite road‑course execution. Together, they raise JR Motorsports’ week‑to‑week winning potential.
JR Motorsports’ titles in 2014, 2017, 2018, and 2024 frame a consistent, championship‑capable operation.
Visual Summary
Chastain
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SVG
Chastain & van Gisbergen
Return for JR Motorsports
in 2027!
Return for JR Motorsports
in 2027!
Coca-Cola
600
600
2026
Indy Sweep
Indy Sweep
Chicago
Street
Street
COTA &
Sonoma
Sonoma
What’s
Next?
Next?
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Top 5s (2025)
Chastain
Top 5s (2025)
Chastain
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Road Wins
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Road Wins
for SVG
15
JR Motorsports
Wins (2026)
JR Motorsports
Wins (2026)
Full Speed To 2027
Dynamic Duo Returns:
Expect fireworks & fresh highlights
as Chastain and van Gisbergen chase more glory!
Expect fireworks & fresh highlights
as Chastain and van Gisbergen chase more glory!
John Martinez delivers real-time NASCAR Cup Series and Truck Series news, from live race updates to pit-lane strategy analysis. A graduate of the University of Northwestern Ohio’s Motorsports Technology program, he breaks down rule changes, driver tactics, and championship points with crystal-clear reporting.
