Overview

• Pye-Barker Fire & Safety extended its agreement as Legacy Motor Club’s Official Fire Safety Partner and will serve as the primary paint scheme on the No. 42 Toyota Camry for 14 races in the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series.
• The announcement confirms John Hunter Nemechek will return to the No. 42 car next season under the renewed sponsorship deal.
• The expanded partnership encompasses enhanced branding on team assets, activations at select Cup Series events, and deeper involvement in hospitality, employee engagement and community outreach.
• Co-owner Jimmie Johnson highlighted the collaboration’s alignment with Legacy’s performance goals, and Pye-Barker CEO Bart Proctor emphasized shared values of trust and a people-first culture.
• Pye-Barker’s national footprint—over 250 locations, about 8,000 employees and consecutive Inc. 5000 recognition—underpins the broadened off-track initiatives.