The rumor mill around the 2027 NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series has lit up with talk that Peterson Racing could field two additional full‑time entries, swelling its lineup beyond the current single‑car effort.
A Surge in the Making
Among the names floating in the conversation are Nick Sanchez, Daniel Dye, Josh Berry and Kaden Pulliam, each bringing a distinct mix of on‑track results, sponsorship potential and developmental promise.
Sanchez, who recently transitioned from AM Racing to Peterson’s driver development program, posted a near‑victory at EchoPark Speedway, underscoring his ability to compete at the front.
Berry, a veteran of the Cup Series, is viewed as a steady hand who could help the team translate technical know‑how into consistent results, while Pulliam offers a younger perspective that could balance the roster.
The speculation was amplified by the Instagram account Stock Car Rumors & Nostalgia, which highlighted the four drivers as the front‑runners for the new seats. Yet no official word has emerged from Peterson Racing confirming any agreements, and Austin Green, who held the full‑time seat in recent seasons, is absent from the current dialogue.
Team principal Tom Peterson has spoken publicly about growth ambitions, hinting that a multi‑car operation could position the organization to compete more aggressively for sponsors and race wins.
If the expansion materializes, it would mark a significant shift for a program that has traditionally operated with a lean roster, potentially opening doors for additional partnerships and a broader fan base.