News - AM Racing Team
See the latest news with the NASCAR and ARCA stock car team AM Racing, including Xfinity Series, Craftsman Trucks and the ARCA Menards Racing Series.
www.amracingteam.comAM Racing has ceased NASCAR operations as of mid-May 2026.
Here are the latest, publicly reported details:
- Multiple outlets confirmed AM Racing formally ceased operations ahead of the Dover weekend in May 2026, releasing all employees and signaling the end of their No. 25 Ford program in the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series. This followed weeks of inactivity since withdrawing from Rockingham in March 2026.[2][3][7]
- Reports indicate the closure involved financial and operational challenges, with notices to staff about ending normal business activity and attempts at stabilization ultimately failing.[4][6][2]
- Several sources summarized that AM Racing tried last-minute stabilization efforts but the shutdown became official, resulting in the team not returning to competition in 2026.[3][5][4]
What this means for you
- If you were following AM Racing for race results, their entry is no longer active in the O'Reilly Auto Parts Series as of May 2026.[7][2]
- The driver lineup and asset sales (if any) were not clearly detailed in early reports; ongoing inquiries into team assets may surface in follow-up coverage.[5][3]
Citations
- AM Racing ceases operations ahead of Dover weekend; formal shutdown and staff releases reported by Motorsport.com and others.[2][3][7]
- Additional confirmation and context about the end of the program and the timing around Rockingham and Dover from multiple outlets.[6][4][5]