NASCAR driver John Hunter Nemechek will join Haas Factory Team for the 2027 O'Reilly Auto Parts Series season, driving the No. 41 entry. The move was reported by Toby Christie on November 4, 2026.
Nemechek, a veteran of NASCAR's national series, will pilot the team's Xfinity Series program starting in 2027. Haas Factory Team, the NASCAR operation of the Haas F1 Team organization, fields entries in the O'Reilly Auto Parts Series, which is the official name of the Xfinity Series through sponsorship.
The signing represents a significant addition to HFT's driver lineup as they continue to build their presence in NASCAR's second-tier series.
