Dale Jr. Buying Hyak Motorsports?Team Owner Speaks Up

Brad Daugherty Speaks Out Brad Daugherty clears up rumors about Kroger’s exit and Hyak Motorsports’ rebranding, emphasizing growth and new opportunities ahead for the team.

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[{"selector":"#anim-7a8febdb-e22d-4f78-ba5a-11c1251f08ff [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(12.357954297503811%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] Daugherty’s Vision for Future Despite rumors, Daugherty is focused on a long-term vision to make Hyak Motorsports stronger and more sustainable in NASCAR.

[{"selector":"#anim-f571ecf1-60f0-4888-83a5-f602a36efdf2 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-61.50568156417802%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] Brad Daugherty’s Bold Move The shift from JTG to Hyak Motorsports is about seizing new opportunities and staying competitive, says Daugherty in an exclusive interview.

[{"selector":"#anim-e528a8f8-2573-41c8-8160-d54fdd9d6d20 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(7.812500069331185%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] Rumors Won’t Shake Hyak Daugherty stays firm amidst rumors, aiming to race harder, smarter, and stay viable in NASCAR for the next two decades. Learn more