In a significant development for the 2026 NASCAR Xfinity Series, Jordan Anderson Racing has announced a major expansion and a new technical relationship with Richard Childress Racing. The Richard Childress Racing alliance represents a pivotal moment for both organizations, promising to reshape competitive ambitions and foster new opportunities as the teams prepare for the upcoming season.
Ambitious Moves Reshape Jordan Anderson Racing
Jordan Anderson Racing (JAR), once regarded as a modest contender, is experiencing its most transformative phase since joining the NASCAR Xfinity Series. Building on a season marked by steady progress in consistency, mechanical execution, and race performances, JAR is now poised for a leap forward. The team’s race pace has become more competitive, and improved qualifying results have signaled a notable upward trajectory. Now, JAR is preparing a three-car operation for the 2026 O’Reilly Auto Parts Series, marking its boldest expansion yet.
Owner Jordan Anderson confirmed that for the first time, JAR will enter three full-time cars in the Xfinity Series. This strategy goes beyond merely increasing the car count; it represents a long-term plan to rise from being a mid-tier presence to a dependable, front-running organization within NASCAR’s second-tier national series. Strategic growth and organizational investment highlight JAR’s commitment to becoming a fixture at the front of the field.
RCR Partnership Brings Frontline Technology and Engineering
The cornerstone of JAR’s ambitions is the newly announced technical alliance with Richard Childress Racing (RCR), a team with enduring stature in American motorsport. Jordan Anderson outlined on SiriusXM NASCAR Radio that RCR will provide JAR with deep engineering resources, state-of-the-art data support, and enhanced infrastructure. With these assets, JAR hopes to bridge the competitive gap with leading teams in the series.
This collaboration is not just about equipment; it brings a heightened level of operational depth and strategic breadth to JAR. By linking with a team as respected as RCR, JAR demonstrates its serious intent to not only scale up but to sustain high-level performance throughout the demanding NASCAR schedule.
Stability in the Driver Lineup: Burton and Perkins Return
Continuity is central to the team’s plans for 2026. Veteran driver Jeb Burton will return to campaign the No. 27 Chevrolet, a seat in which he achieved JAR’s inaugural series win. Burton’s ongoing relationship with the team underlines the importance of experience and familiarity as the organization undertakes its largest challenge yet.
Blaine Perkins also remains in the fold, piloting the No. 31 car for his second consecutive season. Perkins improved markedly during the prior year, and his retention strengthens the foundation needed to sustain competitive consistency as the racing season intensifies.
Introducing the All-Star Car: Flexibility and Opportunity
JAR’s expansion is anchored by a creative approach in its new No. 32 “All Star” car. Unlike the No. 27 and No. 31 cars, the No. 32 entry will be driven by a rotating cast of drivers. This revolving-driver format enables the team to recruit specialty drivers for superspeedway races, feature high-potential prospects, and optimize team resources across multiple events. Owner Jordan Anderson has yet to reveal the full list of drivers for the All Star car, but the flexible arrangement is designed to blend stability and adaptability across the team’s expanded operations.
“Jordan Anderson Racing will have an RCR alliance and field three cars next season in the O’Reilly Series — Perkins (31), JBurton (27) and an all-star car (32). https://t.co/6HVXmpvnIk”— Bob Pockrass, NASCAR Reporter
The blend of veteran leadership, youthful promise, and the option to experiment with new talent positions JAR for a dynamic and ambitious 2026 effort. Embracing both continuity and flexibility, the team looks set to chase not just participation but major competitive breakthroughs.
Richard Childress Racing Locks In Young Talent
Richard Childress Racing’s strategy extends into talent development, as evidenced by the recent signing of Carson Brown to a development contract. Brown, a promising 17-year-old driver from North Carolina, made headlines with strong showings in the ARCA Menards Series during the 2025 season. He earned a sixth-place result in the ARCA Menards Series East opener and secured a runner-up finish in the ARCA Menards Series West season finale, underscoring his potential in national stock car racing.
Although Brown’s experience at the ARCA level is still developing, Richard Childress—whose legacy as a champion team owner is unmatched—clearly sees substantial promise in the young driver. By adding Brown to its developmental program, RCR is investing in the future and reinforcing its alliances with teams like JAR. This move ensures a steady flow of young talent into Chevrolet’s expanding efforts in the Xfinity Series and beyond. As more drivers sign developmental contracts, RCR’s role as a pipeline for emerging NASCAR stars becomes even more pronounced.
A New Chapter Arrives for Xfinity Competition
The Richard Childress Racing alliance is a defining step for Jordan Anderson Racing, introducing fresh resources, expanded technical support, and new opportunities for drivers in the 2026 O’Reilly Auto Parts Series. Supported by the return of key drivers Jeb Burton and Blaine Perkins, plus ambitious plans for an All Star entry, JAR is set to ascend the competitive hierarchy. Richard Childress’s active nurturing of prospects like Carson Brown exemplifies RCR’s commitment to shaping the next generation of motorsports talent, which in turn elevates their allied teams and the series as a whole.
As the NASCAR community looks toward the upcoming Xfinity season, all eyes will be on how these alliances and investments translate to on-track success. The collaboration between JAR and RCR hints at a future where established expertise and emerging talent come together, driving both organizations—and potentially the entire series—to new levels of energy, intensity, and passionate competition.
Jordan Anderson Racing will have an RCR alliance and field three cars next season in the O'Reilly Series — Perkins (31), JBurton (27) and an all-star car (32). https://t.co/6HVXmpvnIk
— Bob Pockrass (@bobpockrass) November 20, 2025
