AM Racing is shifting its focus for the 2026 O'Reilly Auto Parts Series season after an acquisition fell through. The team will continue to operate independently instead of changing ownership as previously announced.
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Back on Nov. 24, 2025, AM Racing announced that it had been acquired by Sigma Performance Services Racing. The stated plan featured the team continuing to compete in the O'Reilly Auto Parts Series while also fielding entries in the ARCA Menards Series and Late Model competition.
Sigma Performance Services did not reveal a driver at the time, but the team said it would continue to be a Ford Racing-affiliated organization.
This is no longer the case, according to the Friday morning statement.
"In November 2025, an acquisition of AM Racing was announced," the team said. "While the transaction ultimately was not finalized, AM Racing will move forward independently and remain committed to competition in the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series.
"The organization will build upon its existing foundation for the upcoming season, with driver and team announcements forthcoming."
The driver is one of the biggest questions heading toward the 2026 season. Harrison Burton, who took AM Racing to the playoffs last season, will not return. He will join Sam Hunt Racing as the team expands to two full-time entries.
AM Racing previously featured Brett Moffitt in 2023 and a rotating lineup in 2024 after a mutual parting of ways with Hailie Deegan.
Danny Efland, who served as crew chief for the No. 25 team, also departed over the offseason. He moved to Viking Motorsports, where he will guide Parker Retzlaff and the No. 99 team.
AM Racing has precious little turnaround time after this acquisition fell through. The team has to put together its driver and crew chief lineup and get partners in place for the start of the 2026 O'Reilly Auto Parts Series season. The first race takes place on Saturday, Feb. 14, at Daytona International Speedway.
