Overview
- Traveller Whiskey, the brand owned by country music artist Chris Stapleton, will serve again as the primary sponsor of the No. 40.
- As a non-chartered entry, the team must qualify via single-car time trials or by racing in through the Duel events.
- JR Motorsports says Cup data from its 2025 Daytona start will inform strategy for the 2026 attempt, with more operational details to follow.
- Justin Allgaier qualified as an open entry and finished ninth in the 2025 Daytona 500, marking a strong Cup debut for the program.
- The organization continues to anchor NASCAR’s second tier with championship pedigree and a deep 2025 win tally, underscoring resources for its limited Cup effort.