Joe Custer: Haas “dead committed” to making NASCAR Cup team work
At Iowa Speedway on Saturday, Haas Factory Team announced plans to expand its NASCAR O'Reilly Series team with a third full-time entry for 2027, piloted by Dean Thompson. The team also runs one full-time entry in the NASCAR Cup Series, driven by Cole Custer. During the announcement, team president Joe Custer — Cole’s father — also addressed the future of Haas’s Cup operation. Haas is ... Keep…
Haas Factory Team is planning to bolster its NASCAR O Reilly Series roster with an additional full-time entry for 2027, to be driven by Dean Thompson. The team currently fields one Cup Series car, piloted by Cole Custer. During the announcement, Joe Custer, Cole's father and the team president, emphasized Haas's commitment to the Cup Series, stating "we are dead committed."
Haas, one of only three single-car full-time charter teams in the Cup Series, is not considering selling its charter despite the high price tag following the 23XI/FRM vs. NASCAR lawsuit settlement. The team is focused on staying competitive in the Cup Series, with Joe Custer highlighting their interest in aligning closer with GM and their technical partner, rather than rebuilding the multi-car operation that existed under Stewart-Haas Racing.
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