Trackhouse Racing Announces Car Numbers, Personnel for 2026 Cup Series Lineup

Trackhouse Racing announced personnel changes and car numbers for its 2026 NASCAR Cup Series lineup on Friday.

Ross Chastain will pilot the No. 1 Chevrolet for the team, as he has done since joining Trackhouse in 2022. Brandon McSwain joins the team from Hendrick Motorsports, serving as Chastain's crew chief in 2026.

“I’m thrilled to have Brandon McSwain as my crew chief next year,” said Chastain. “I worked with Brandon very early in my career and he has a lot of talent and experience as a race engineer. He’s someone I’ve kept my eye on for a while in case the chance to work together ever came to fruition and I’m looking forward to getting started.”

“Becoming a crew chief and working with Trackhouse and Ross is a huge opportunity in my career,” said McSwain. “Ross is dedicated to the sport and puts a lot of time and effort into his craft. I’m looking forward to helping him continue his success while taking the next step in my career. I appreciate Ross believing in me and can’t wait to get started.”

Shane van Gisbergen will now drive the No. 97 for the team as he enters his second full-time season in the NASCAR Cup Series. The number is a meaningful one for the New Zealand native, first used by his father during his racing career. Van Gisbergen carried the family number into Australia's Supercars championship, with 80 wins and three titles.

“It’s awesome to carry a car number that is so special to me,” said 2025 Cup Series Rookie of the Year Van Gisbergen. “When Justin offered me the opportunity to change to the No. 97, it was pretty special. It’s a number that means a lot to my family and me. My dad used it in his racing career, so when I started racing, I wanted to use it too, and then basically I’ve used the No. 97 in everything since. I’ve had many special moments with that number and it’s cool to get the opportunity to create even more in the Cup Series.”

Connor Zilisch, entering his rookie season in the NASCAR Cup Series in 2026, will drive the team's No. 88 Chevrolet. Zilisch drove the No. 88 entry for JR Motorsports in 2025, earning 10 wins and the series' Rookie of the Year honors.

“It’s cool for me to carry on the legacy of the 88 number,” Zilisch said. “That number has quickly become important to me and the history of that number in the sport with Shane, Dale Jr., Dale Jarrett, and everyone who has run the 88. I certainly have big shoes to fill but hopefully I’ll be able to carry that on. I’m really excited to be working with Randall in 2026. We have already started working on how we’re going to approach next season. I feel like we are starting to build that relationship which is very important. I’m looking forward to learning a lot from Randall and his experience in this sport.”

Stephen Doran will remain as Shane van Gisbergen's crew chief in 2026, while Randall Burnett will serve as Zilisch's crew chief.

The 2026 season will be Trackhouse's second season with a three-car full-time lineup. In five years, the team has earned 14 wins and placed at least one car in the NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs each of the past four years.

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