The tip of Stewart-Haas Racing (SHR) could also be close to, however the rise of the Haas Manufacturing facility Group (HFT) is nearly upon us. Nevertheless, in the event that they wish to compete in 2025, they will want drivers. On Saturday, the reborn race group lastly revealed its full roster driver roster for the 2025 NASCAR Xfinity Collection season, signing two from rival groups.
Sheldon Creed joins from Joe Gibbs Racing to pilot the No. 00 Ford Mustang whereas Sam Mayer comes over from JR Motorsports to pilot the No. 41 Ford Mustang (previously the No. 98). Creed, who earned pole place for this weekend’s Xfinity Collection occasion at Michigan, has by no means gained an Xfinity race regardless of ten runner-up finishes and practically 400 laps led.
“I’ve gained in each division I’ve raced in and I really feel like I’ve earned my place within the Xfinity Collection, however that’s not sufficient,” declared Creed. “I wish to win within the Xfinity Collection.”
As he pursues that elusive first victory this weekend at Michigan, Creed shall be on the entrance row with outgoing Stewart-Haas driver Riley Herbst. Herbst’s future plans aren’t but recognized, however he’s stated to be ” alternatives in all three ranges” of the game (Cup, Xfinity and Vehicles).
Mayer has loved a bit extra fortune than Creed within the Xfinity Collection, having earned six wins and making Championship 4 final yr. He additionally gained back-to-back ARCA East titles in 2019-2020. The transfer to Haas shall be a significant change for Mayer, who has by no means pushed for any group however JR Motorsports since first becoming a member of the Xfinity Collection over 100 races in the past.
2025 shall be Mayer’s fourth full-time season as an NXS driver, however he stays adamant that “Cup is my final objective.” With the intention to get to that time, Mayer believes it was time to make a change and, in his phrases: “Get out of my consolation zone, problem myself, and hone my race expertise in order that when that Cup second comes, I’m prepared.”
Whereas Herbst’s future plans stay obscured in thriller, everybody is aware of the place Haas driver Cole Custer goes – again to Cup the place he’ll proceed to drive below the Haas banner.
Creed, who gained the 2020 NASCAR Truck Collection title, talked about watching Custer step right down to the Xfinity Collection, solely to right away win three races and the 2023 NASCAR Xfinity Collection title. It was Custer himself who helped persuade Creed that Haas was a superb choice for subsequent yr.
“Once I talked with him in regards to the setup of the group, all the things he stated resonated with me,” defined Creed. “I really feel like (the) Haas Manufacturing facility Group is a spot the place I can succeed, and the place Sam and I can work collectively to win races and be championship contenders.”
Mayer echoed these sentiments, including: “The Haas group bought Cole Custer prepared for his second, and it’s a spot that can assist get me and Sheldon prepared for our moments.”
