Ricky Stenhouse Jr. Extends Stay with Hyak Motorsports
Ricky Stenhouse Jr. has agreed to a multi‑year contract that keeps him behind the wheel of the No. 47 Chevrolet for Hyak Motorsports, the organization announced this week. The deal marks a continuation of a partnership that began in 2020 and reflects the team’s confidence in the driver’s ability to deliver results.
The agreement arrives as Hyak Motorsports embraces a new identity ahead of the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series, having transitioned from its former JTG Daugherty Racing roots. The rebranding underscores the team’s ambition to grow and compete at a higher level in the coming season.
Stenhouse, a Mississippi native, joined the organization in 2020 and has already amassed two race victories, highlighted by his triumph in the 2023 Daytona 500. That same year he guided the team to a playoff appearance, finishing 16th in the final standings, a testament to his growing influence within the sport.
A Strategic Move for the Team
Team owner Gordon Smith voiced pride in the driver’s continued commitment, emphasizing the shared ambition to build on recent progress and chase further successes. Smith highlighted the importance of stability and experience as the team looks to translate its momentum into more checkered flags.
Stenhouse echoed the sentiment, expressing gratitude for Smith’s passion and confidence in the team’s trajectory. He noted the organization’s upward performance trends and his own belief that the new contract provides a solid foundation for future achievements.
With the new deal in place, the focus shifts to turning optimism into on‑track results. The driver and crew are poised to leverage their proven capabilities, aiming to add more victories to an already impressive résumé and to sustain Hyak Motorsports’ rise in the competitive NASCAR landscape.