Jeremy Clements Racing has established a new Xfinity Series technical alliance, joining efforts with the Haas Factory Team ahead of the 2026 NASCAR season. This collaboration aims to strengthen the No. 51 team’s competitive edge as it gears up for its sixteenth year in the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series.
Key Details of the Alliance and Team Relocation
As part of this partnership, the No. 51 team will move its operations into the Haas Factory Team’s shop. This transition is expected to bring significant technical support from HFT, which could play a pivotal role in improving the performance of Jeremy Clements Racing next year. The change also aligns JCR with HFT’s recent switch to Chevrolet, marking a unified manufacturer approach for the coming season.
Chevrolet Transition and Hendrick Alliance Expansion
With HFT’s announcement that it will switch both its NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series entries and its Cup Series car to Chevrolet, the collaboration expands the Hendrick Alliance. The No. 51 JCR car will now run engines supplied by Hendrick Motorsports. The Haas Factory Team, which evolved from Stewart-Haas Racing, previously used Ford vehicles since 2017 until this new direction for 2026 was unveiled.
Jeremy Clements Racing’s Recent Performance and Future Outlook
Jeremy Clements, owner-driver of JCR, improved his results last season, outperforming a difficult 2024 campaign by posting better finishes, more top-ten placements, and closing the season with an average result of 22.6 across 33 races. However, the team has seen a gradual downturn in its standings, not replicating its 2022 Playoff appearance since. The Xfinity Series technical alliance with the Haas Factory Team is viewed as a hopeful step towards regaining form and returning to contention.
“O, O, O here we Go! Big News! 📰 @JClements51 is leveling up for 2026 with an official alignment 🤝with @HaasFactoryTeam for the #NASCAR @oreillyauto parts series season! #WeGotFast #ProfessionalRacingPartners More details 🔽https://t.co/w25NQhCi0L pic.twitter.com/aB0lqUrOzN”— JeremyClementsRacing, Official Team Announcement
Significance of the Move for Gene Haas and HFT
The Haas Factory Team, directed by longtime NASCAR figure Gene Haas, is seeking renewed strength by transitioning its vehicles to Chevrolet next year. This realignment, together with Jeremy Clements Racing’s involvement, aims to leverage both organizations’ resources and foster competitive growth as part of the overall Hendrick Alliance. The next season is set against a background of major changes, as both teams leave their previous manufacturer relationships behind in pursuit of greater results.
What This Means for the 2026 NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series
This strategic partnership offers Jeremy Clements Racing a valuable opportunity to recover its past momentum, aided by the technical knowledge and infrastructure of the Haas Factory Team. With shared resources, Chevrolet power, and backing from Hendrick Motorsports, both teams hope to turn a new page and make a notable impact in the Xfinity Series. As preparations for the 2026 season continue, fans can anticipate potential improvements in both performance and competitiveness from this newly forged alliance.
O, O, O here we Go!
Big News! 📰
@JClements51 is leveling up for 2026 with an official alignment 🤝
with @HaasFactoryTeam for the #NASCAR @oreillyauto parts series season! #WeGotFast #ProfessionalRacingPartners
More details 🔽https://t.co/w25NQhCi0L pic.twitter.com/aB0lqUrOzN— JeremyClementsRacing (@JCR_Clements51) November 17, 2025
