Overview
- A deal announced Saturday, October 3, 2026 confirms Creed will drive the No. 26 Toyota for Sam Hunt Racing on a multi-year contract beginning in 2027.
- Creed said he will bring crew chief Kris Bowen with him, a continuity move that Sam Hunt framed as key to accelerating the team’s competitiveness.
- Haas Factory Team issued a statement that Creed will leave the organization at the end of the 2026 season as it restructures its driver lineup and expands for 2027.
- Creed remains the 2026 NASCAR O’Reilly points leader with three wins and six races to go, and he said he is focused on finishing the season strong with Haas.
- The transfer forces immediate roster work for Haas — which has already lost Sam Mayer and added Dean Thompson — and raises the stakes for Sam Hunt Racing’s push to become a consistent contender.