A major change is taking place in the sprint car world. High Limit Racing championship leader Rico Abreu will drive for Tony Stewart/Curb-Agajanian Racing in 2026.
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According to the announcement, Abreu will drive the No. 24 winged sprint car for the full High Limit Racing season. He will also compete in select prestigious events, including the Kings Royal and Knoxville Nationals.
The 33-year-old will bring along his entire crew, including crew chief Ricky Warner. This veteran crew chief previously guided Donny Schatz and Tony Stewart Racing to 264 wins and 10 titles in the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series.
Tony Stewart and Abreu announced the news during an appearance on "The Dale Jr. Download" podcast. The team also issued a press release and provided clarity about how this partnership will work.
Abreu is one of the franchise owners in High Limit Racing, which bears similarities to NASCAR's charter system. These 10 franchises go into effect in 2026 and provide team owners with a share of the season-long purse.
According to a March announcement, owners can sell or transfer their charters. This is the path Tony Stewart Racing will pursue. The team has received approval from High Limit Racing to lease Abreu's franchise.
"Driving for Tony Stewart Racing is a dream come true," Abreu said in a press release. "Tony has built one of the most respected programs in all of racing, and having the chance to represent TSR feels like a huge reward.
"Tony has been a friend and mentor to me for many years, and to go racing with him in High Limit Racing is a surreal opportunity that I'm excited to begin."
Abreu brings extensive success to Tony Stewart Racing. He leads the High Limit Racing standings with nine wins and 30 top-10 finishes in 40 feature races. Series co-owner Brad Sweet is 25 points back.
The California native also captured the 2014 USAC National Midget Series title and two Chili Bowl Nationals wins (2015-16).
