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Alpha Prime Racing, recognized as the 2025 Best Independent Organization, will transition from its current manufacturer to the Ford Mustang in the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series beginning in 2027, a move supported by a partnership with Roush Yates Engines and substantial investment in personnel and infrastructure.
Alpha Prime Racing will switch from Chevrolet to Ford for the 2027 NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series, beginning at Daytona on February 20, 2027, a move designed to enhance equipment, development and access to Ford’s ecosystem.
NASCAR's planned redesign of its O’Reilly Auto Parts Series introduces SUV and crossover bodies with hybrid or electric powertrains, putting financial pressure on smaller teams like Alpha Prime Racing and raising concerns among series veterans.
In a recent interview, Martins highlighted the competitive imbalance created by dominant Cup‑Series programs and advocated for a more nuanced evaluation of drivers that accounts for team resources and race context.
NASCAR O’Reilly Series driver and team owner Tommy Joe Martins wrote and directed a 24‑minute short titled ‘Underfunded’, which has now been released on the YouTube channel Omeleto, bringing his passion project to a global audience.
NASCAR O'Reilly Series team owner Tommy Joe Martins wrote and directed the short film 'Underfunded', now streaming on Omeleto, where it showcases a talented unknown driver, a grizzled former champion, a top prospect and a team owner, reflecting Martins' own journey in the sport.
A loose sewer vent cover damaged Corey Day’s radiator on the opening lap at Naval Base Coronado, prompting NASCAR to let him restart on the lead lap. Drivers and teams reacted with a mix of support and skepticism, while fan engagement surged.
When a loose sewer vent cover punctured Corey Day’s radiator on the opening lap of the Chicago Street Race, NASCAR let his team work on the car under the red‑flag period, allowing Day to return to the lead lap and finish ninth. The decision sparked a rare show of consensus among team leaders.
A NASCAR hauler traveling to the San Diego race weekend was hit by a detached wheel that had bounced off the highway and a guard rail. The incident, recorded by the driver’s camera, sparked a wave of humorous posts online, while the transport belongs to Alpha Prime Racing, owned by Caesar Bacarella and Tommy Joe Martins, whose drivers Brennan Poole and Lavar Scott compete in the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series.
NASCAR teams have traveled more than 2,000 miles to Naval Base Coronado in San Diego, California, for a groundbreaking street‑course race. Alpha Prime Racing, co‑owned by Tommy Joe Martins and Caesar Bacarella, captured a dash‑cam moment when their hauler struck a runaway wheel on the highway.
A convoy of NASCAR teams is making a cross‑country trek to Southern California for a debut street‑course event, where a minor mishap involving a hauler sparked social‑media attention.
Lavar Scott, a Drive for Diversity graduate, now competes full‑time in the O'Reilly Auto Parts Series, piloting the No. 45 Chevrolet while learning from Hall of Famer Mark Martin and securing a multi‑race deal with Sunoco.