Garage 66, a NASCAR Cup Series outfit owned by veteran team owner Carl Long, has entered eight races during the 2026 season, marking a modest but notable presence on the circuit.
A brief history
The organization traces its roots to MBM Motorsports, a modest operation that previously fielded a handful of starts before rebranding as Garage 66. Over the course of the year the team has logged a career‑best finish of 28th place at Nashville Superspeedway, achieved by driver Chad Finchum, and has seen a rotating roster of drivers attempt to find speed on intermediate tracks.
Driver carousel
With the Chicagoland weekend now in doubt, attention has turned to the driver market. Josh Bilicki is slated to climb into the No. 66 car for the first time since May, while J.J. Yeley will pilot the No. 44 Chevrolet for NY Racing Team and Corey Heim will take the wheel of the No. 67 Toyota fielded by 23XI Racing. Both drivers bring fresh perspectives to a roster that has yet to lock in its full complement of pilots.
What’s next
Despite the uncertainty, Garage 66 has confirmed that six additional races remain on its calendar. Team officials have indicated that driver confirmations will be announced in the coming weeks, as the organization seeks to stabilize its program before the season’s final stretch.
The eero 400 will be broadcast live on TNT, with coverage kicking off at 6:00 p.m. ET this Sunday, July 5. Fans can expect a full‑field view of the action as the series returns to the 1.5‑mile Illinois oval, a venue that has historically offered dramatic racing despite the team’s limited track record.