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Jan 19, 2026
RFK Racing announced Tuesday that the team will field a fourth entry in the 2026 Daytona 500, with Corey LaJoie set to drive the No. 99 Trimble Ford Mustang.
The entry marks a return of the number 99 to RFK Racing. During a 19-year stretch, No. 99 earned 40 NASCAR Cup Series victories for RFK Racing with drivers Jeff Burton and Carl Edwards.
LaJoie has taken on a growing role at RFK Racing, including being tabbed as Brad Keselowski's replacement driver for the Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium on February 1. Keselowski is continuing his recovery from a broken leg suffered in the offseason.
“From a competition standpoint, having a fourth car gives us and Ford Racing a better chance to win the Daytona 500,” said Keselowski, RFK Racing driver and co-owner. “It’s not just about adding another entry. Superspeedway racing is about cooperation and having an additional car allows us to be more effective in forming drafting alliances, controlling lanes, and putting ourselves in position when it matters most.”
LaJoie will be looking to make his 10th career start in the Daytona 500. He has a best finish of fourth in the event in 2024, with three top-10s in nine previous starts.
“This is a dream come true to get an opportunity with RFK Racing at the Daytona 500,” said Lajoie. “This is without a doubt, the best car and opportunity I’ve had at Daytona. I’m grateful for the trust they’ve placed in me.”
RFK Racing president Chip Bowers says LaJoie's familiarity with the team will be critical in the Daytona 500 effort.
“Daytona is the one race where preparation and teamwork are amplified,” said Bowers. “Corey’s familiarity with our systems and people, combined with Trimble’s collaboration, allows us to be bold, aggressive and committed. This is a well-planned extension of our overall Daytona strategy.”
Trimble will be the primary sponsor on RFK Racing entries for 11 NASCAR Cup Series events in 2026, expanding from four races in 2025.
“We are leveling up with RFK Racing by taking center stage at the Daytona 500,” said Heather Adkins, CMO at Trimble. “This event represents the pinnacle of performance and precision – values that remain at the crossover of our audiences. We are proud to power this expanded effort and excited to showcase Trimble’s commitment to excellence on the biggest platform in racing.”
Trimble’s involvement with the fourth RFK Racing entry builds on its multi-year sponsor partnership with the organization and its participation in the RFK TeK Alliance, where technology partners collaborate in applied racing and operational environments.
The Daytona 500 is scheduled for Sunday, February 15 at Daytona International Speedway. Coverage of the event will air on FOX, the Motor Racing Network and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio.
-Photo credit: Nigel Kinrade/NKP for Ford Racing
