Ford Team Bites the Dust as Owner Shuts Down NASCAR Operations After 10 Years
NASCAR's O'Reilly Auto Parts Series team hit massively as it formally ceased operations, leaving its driver hanging.
www.essentiallysports.comAM Racing appears to have ceased NASCAR operations in May 2026.
Here’s a concise synthesis of the latest reporting:
- Multiple outlets confirmed AM Racing officially ceased operations and released all employees in mid-May 2026, after a period of inactivity and failed last-minute stability efforts.[2][3][6]
- Reports indicate the closure followed the team’s inability to resume normal business activity, with earlier asset-sale attempts to Sigma Performance Services failing to materialize.[3][2]
- Coverage also notes the cessation came after the team had previously withdrawn from races (notably Rockingham) earlier in 2026, with ongoing uncertainty about the team’s status prior to the announcement.[10][2]
If you’d like, I can pull together a brief timeline of key dates, or summarize the current status of drivers and assets associated with AM Racing based on the latest articles. I can also look for official statements from AM Racing or NASCAR, or provide a short FAQ-style recap. Would you like me to do that?