Overview
- The team confirmed a full 33-race NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series campaign beginning Feb. 14 at Daytona in the No. 48 Chevrolet.
- Staropoli replaces Nick Sanchez, who was released earlier in December, and Sanchez’s 2026 plans remain unannounced.
- SYFOVRE (pegcetacoplan) will sponsor the car for the full season as part of an eye health awareness initiative.
- The 36-year-old returned to national competition in 2025 and logged two top-20 finishes in four O’Reilly starts with Sam Hunt Racing.
- A former PEAK Stock Car Dream Challenge winner, he also earned an ARCA West victory at Irwindale in 2014.