Justin Allgaier has officially confirmed that he will return to compete for the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series title in 2027. He will continue driving the No. 7 JR Motorsports Chevrolet, backed by his long-time partner BRANDT.
Championship Chase and Career Highlights
As reported by Motorsport.com, Allgaier secured the 2024 NASCAR O’Reilly championship and heads into the weekend’s season finale holding a 22-point lead as he targets a second title with the Earnhardt-led organization. Throughout his career, the driver has accumulated over 500 starts in NASCAR’s secondary division, capturing 34 victories in total, with 31 of those wins achieved while competing for JR Motorsports. Additionally, he drove the team’s Cup entry in the Daytona 500, securing a ninth-place finish in 2025 before crashing out of the lead during the 2026 race.
Team Success and Longstanding Partnership
Having joined JR Motorsports in 2016 at the age of 40, Allgaier has finished inside the top five of the championship standings in every single season except one. He noted that 2026 has marked his strongest campaign to date, featuring six race victories so far. JR Motorsports fields five entries in the O’Reilly series, encompassing the No. 1, No. 7, No. 8, No. 9, and No. 88 cars. Together, the team has dominated the current campaign by winning 17 of 32 races, highlighted by a historic 1-2-3-4 finish at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
