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JR Motorsports Confirms 2026 Daytona 500 Return With Justin Allgaier as Earnhardt Jr. Urges Caution

Earnhardt Jr. is tempering expectations due to uncertainty with Chevrolet’s new body.

Overview

  • Allgaier will drive JRM’s No. 40 entry at Daytona with Traveller Whiskey and Brandt returning as sponsors.
  • Earnhardt Jr. says the new Camaro ZL1 race body is untested at superspeedways and could affect qualifying performance.
  • As a non-chartered team, JRM must make the field on speed or through the Duels, replicating its 2025 route.
  • The team aims to reunite the Hendrick-supported group led by crew chief Greg Ives, though final personnel have not been confirmed.
  • JRM continues to evaluate a full-time Cup move but is waiting on the charter antitrust lawsuit outcome and the ability to secure a charter and partners.