JR Motorsports is making their NASCAR Cup Series debut in 2025

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Justin Allgaier will drive the No. 40 car fielded by JR Motorsports

After years of discussion to do so, JR Motorsports is entering the NASCAR Cup Series. They’ll run their first race in the Daytona 500.

View the JR Motorsports paint scheme below.

Justin Allgaier has been selected as the driver. He currently drives full-time for JR Motorsports in the NASCAR Xfinity Series and is the defending series champion.

Greg Ives will serve as the crew chief for the entry.

Traveller Whiskey will be the primary sponsor for the car. The company is owned by Chris Stapleton.

Allgaier has run 82 NASCAR Cup Series races. He made his debut in 2013 and ran one race last season. He’s collected one top-10 finish.

Outside of the 2025 Daytona 500, JR Motorsports made no additional announcements of plans for future Cup races.

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Dale Earnhardt Jr comments

"We've been waiting for the right moment for JR Motorsports," said Dale Earnhardt Jr in the team release.

"With Justin winning the Xfinity Series championship and Chris Stapleton's undeniable star power, the planets aligned for this perfect opportunity to enter this year's Daytona 500."

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Chris Stapleton comments

"Traveller Whiskey joining JR Motorsports for their inaugural entry into the Cup Series at the DAYTONA 500 feels like a very natural partnership," said Stapleton.

"I'm honored to be a part of this historic moment with Dale and Kelley, and excited to see Justin race the No. 40 Traveller Whiskey Chevrolet in Daytona."

Justin Allgaier comments

"This is an incredible honor to be driving JR Motorsports' inaugural entry into the Cup Series, and to do it with not only Dale and Kelley, but Chris Stapleton and Traveller Whiskey makes this even more special," said Allgaier.

"Entering into the DAYTONA 500 has been a goal of this company for a long time and I know that we are going to have everything we need to go out and contend for the win. This is going to be special for sure."

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Justin Allgaier
2025 NASCAR Cup Series
Paint Scheme

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Justin Allgaier | JR Motorsports | NASCAR

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