Justin Allgaier re-signs with JR Motorsports after nearly retiring
The gist
NASCAR driver Justin Allgaier signed a multiyear deal to stay in JR Motorsports' No. 7 Chevrolet from 2027.
He had planned to retire, so the deal keeps a 2024 series champion racing.
How it unfolded
- Mar 7, 2026Allgaier won the GOVX 200 at Phoenix Raceway, leading only the last 11 laps, his third win at the 1-mile oval, and took over the championship lead.
- Oct 31, 2026Racing the No. 7 BRANDT Chevrolet at Martinsville Speedway, he retook the O'Reilly Auto Parts Series Chase lead.
- Nov 2, 2026JR Motorsports announced on social media that Allgaier will return on a multiyear deal beginning in 2027 in the No. 7 Chevrolet.
Key terms
- NASCAR
- American auto racing sanctioning and operating company best known for stock car racing.
- Chase
- NASCAR's championship playoff system used to determine the season champion in its national racing series.
Source: Wikipedia