AM Racing to continue their NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series program
STATESVILLE, N.C. — AM Racing will return to the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series in 2026. The team previously announced their intentions to
theracingexperts.comAM Racing has ceased NASCAR operations as of May 2026, ending their O'Reilly Auto Parts Series program. Multiple outlets reported that AM Racing formally ceased operations and released all employees, with the news breaking around mid-May 2026 after the team had previously withdrawn from events earlier in the year. You can see confirmation from outlets like Yardbarker and Motorsport.com, which cited the team’s leadership stating they could not continue normal business activities. Additionally, summaries from Daily Downforce and Sportskeeda note the same closure and the dispersal of staff.[2][3][4][6]
Key points
- When: Formal closure announced in mid-May 2026, with immediate effect.
- Why: Inability to sustain normal business operations and financial concerns cited by team leadership.
- Impact: AM Racing ceased competing in the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series; employees released from duties.
If you’d like, I can pull together a brief timeline with exact dates and list of cited statements from each source, or summarize potential implications for the series and remaining teams.