Reigning Xfinity Series champion Justin Allgaier will head up JR Motorsports' attempt to make its NASCAR Cup Series debut in February, the group announced Wednesday.

This marks the first time JR Motorsports has entered a car in a Cup race and it comes at the event Dale Earnhardt Jr. won twice as a driver.

The NASCAR team owned by Hall of Famer Dale Earnhardt Jr. will attempt to make its Cup Series debut in the biggest race with a champion driver and a partnership with a Grammy Award-winning artist.

Dale Earnhardt Jr. will be an owner at the Daytona 500 for the first time in 2025 with Justin Allgaier driving and Chris Stapleton sponsoring the car.

Justin Allgaier Reflects on His Dream Come True with JRM, aiming for Daytona glory and driven by Dale Jr.'s legacy.

Riverton native Justin Allgaier hopes to earn a spot in the Great American Race next month for car owner Dale Earnhardt Jr. The car’s primary sponsor is Traveller Whiskey, which is a brand collaboration between Buffalo Trace Distillery and Grammy award winner Chris Stapleton.

JR Motorsports announced Jan. 15 it will field a Cup entry for February's Daytona 500, with 2024 Xfinity champion Justin Allgaier as pilot.

Justin Allgaier Gears up for Historic Daytona 500, driving JR Motorsports' No. 40 Chevrolet in their Cup Series debut.

JR Motorsports (JRM) will attempt to etch a new chapter to its illustrious racing legacy by fielding a NASCAR Cup Series entry for the first time on this year’s 67th running of the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway.

Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s JR Motorsports is making its NASCAR Cup Series debut at the 2025 Daytona 500 with Justin Allgaier behind the wheel of the No. 40 Chevrolet.

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