After years of battling against odds in the NASCAR Xfinity Series, Our Motorsports is officially calling it quits. The team will shut down operations following their final race at Dover Motor Speedway on July 19. The unexpected announcement comes just days after their split from full-time driver Kris Wright, ending a six-year journey built on grit, ambition, and survival. The closure highlights the unforgiving financial and competitive climate currently plaguing smaller teams in NASCAR’s secondary series.
Key Highlights
Our Motorsports will cease operations after the BetRivers 200 at Dover on July 19.
The decision follows the team’s split with driver Kris Wright after the Sonoma race.
The team cited operational and financial struggles as core reasons behind the closure.
Kaz Grala will drive the final race in the No. 5 Ferguson Chevrolet.
The team earned 41 top-10s and 278 starts since joining the Xfinity Series in 2020.
A Final Weekend for the Underdogs
On July 18, team owner Chris Our confirmed that Our Motorsports will shut down following the BetRivers 200 at Dover Motor Speedway. Long considered one of NASCAR’s most resilient mid-pack teams, their departure marks the latest blow to small operations in the sport. In a statement released just one day before their final start, the organization thanked fans, employees, and partners:
“Our Motorsports and Kris Wright have officially parted ways following the Sonoma race on July 15, 2025. Our Motorsports will complete its season on Saturday in Dover, Delaware, with Kaz Grala behind the wheel of the No. 5 Ferguson Chevrolet. Our Motorsports will cease operations in NASCAR racing moving forward. Thank you to NASCAR, Chevrolet, the fans, employees, and drivers, for a good ride over the last six years.” – Our Motorsports
The team’s farewell race will feature former part-timer Kaz Grala, a familiar face to the organization and NASCAR fans. While the outcome of the race may not shift standings, it holds heavy emotional weight, especially for those who followed the team’s journey from its grassroots roots to national competition.
The Wright Exit and the Final Straw
The beginning of the end seemingly came after the July 15 race at Sonoma, where Our Motorsports and driver Kris Wright officially parted ways. Wright had been tapped as the full-time driver for the 2025 season but struggled to deliver consistent results. Despite intentions to run the full schedule, the split signaled an irreversible shift in the team’s trajectory.
At the time of departure, Our Motorsports sat 36th in the owner standings—below all but a few full-time teams. Sources close to the situation suggested financial pressure had been mounting all season. Though no single reason was provided, the driver departure was the catalyst in what was already a difficult campaign for the small operation.
Wright’s exit left the team scrambling for a substitute, with Grala stepping up to honor the final commitment. Ferguson, the longtime sponsor of the No. 5 car, returned to support the finale, a symbolic gesture to close the chapter.
A Gritty Six-Year Climb
Our Motorsports began life in 2015 competing in the ARCA Menards Series before taking a bold step into the Xfinity Series in 2020. It was an ambitious move for Chris Our, but it reflected his belief in building a sustainable, driver-first program. In its six-year run, the team fielded multiple entries, often giving chances to underfunded or underrecognized drivers.
From 2020 to 2025, the team compiled:
278 starts
9 top-five finishes
41 top-10 finishes
1 pole (Portland, 2022)
Some of the most recognized names to drive for the organization included Brett Moffitt, Anthony Alfredo, Jeb Burton, Blaine Perkins, Andy Lally, Kyle Weatherman, Natalie Decker, and Patrick Emerling. Despite never earning a race win, the team’s commitment to its drivers and relentless presence on the grid earned it a reputation for being one of NASCAR’s most admired independents.
“We were never the biggest or the richest, but we always came to race. It’s been good for us, and I hope we’ve helped a few people along the way.” – Chris Our
Racing Realities: Small Teams in Big Trouble
The shutdown of Our Motorsports is not an isolated event. It reflects a deepening challenge within the Xfinity Series. Budget constraints, escalating costs, and difficulty securing sponsorships have pushed several mid-level teams to the brink. Just last year, JD Motorsports—another long-time staple—was forced to close its doors citing unsustainable business conditions.
The issue is structural. While the top-tier NASCAR Cup Series benefits from enhanced media rights and manufacturer support, the Xfinity Series remains reliant on sponsor-driven income. Teams like Our Motorsports operate with skeletal budgets, relying on pay drivers or inconsistent support to survive. Often, driver talent alone is not enough to sustain operations.
As financial pressure mounts, smaller teams are finding it nearly impossible to keep up with powerhouse operations that benefit from technological pipelines, engineering data, and marketing infrastructure. As a result, the sport risks losing its developmental layer—the one that gave names like Ross Chastain and Tyler Reddick their first major breaks.
News in Brief: Another NASCAR Underdog Team Calls It Quits
Our Motorsports will shut down operations after the July 19 BetRivers 200 at Dover Motor Speedway, ending its six-year NASCAR Xfinity Series run. The closure follows a recent split with full-time driver Kris Wright and ongoing financial struggles. Kaz Grala will drive the final race for the team, with sponsor Ferguson onboard. Since 2020, the organization earned nine top-five and 41 top-10 finishes across 278 starts. Fans and peers paid tribute to the team’s grassroots spirit and underdog resilience.
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