AM Racing has ceased NASCAR operations as of May 2026, with reports confirming the team formally shut down and released all employees from duties. Multiple outlets corroborate that the team withdrew from competition earlier in the season and did not resume racing, leading to an official closure.[2][4][5]
Key points
- Timeline: AM Racing withdrew from races around March 2026 and announced closure in mid-May 2026.[4][2]
- Consequences: The organization released all employees and had attempted a last-minute stabilization that ultimately could not continue.[3][2]
- Context: The closure followed earlier plans to sell assets to Sigma Performance Services, which did not materialize.[2]
If you’d like, I can pull a concise timeline with exact dates and links to each report, or summarize the impact on drivers like Nick Sanchez and any potential alternative teams they pursued.[8][2]
Sources
Per Matt Weaver’s report, AM Racing’s Vice President and Competition Director, Matthew Lucas, told his employees that he tried to stabilize the day-to-day operations of the team. However, he stated that he was unable to resume usual business operations, resulting in the closure. Weaver also reported that many checks written to employees from the most recent pay period have bounced. Former team management is said to be working with employees toward a solution, though specifics are being kept...
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www.sportskeeda.comAM Racing has ceased operations effective immediately. The NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series organization tried to make things work on a last-minute basis for the 2026 season, but after not having raced for weeks, the news is official.
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