KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Rick Ware Racing’s NASCAR Cup Series operation will switch to Chevrolet in 2026, joining the winningest manufacturer in series history.
The partnership with Chevrolet also includes a technical alliance with Richard Childress Racing (RCR), and will use engines prepared by ECR Engines.
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“Chevrolet has always set a high bar with its people, its performance and its passion for racing, and partnering with them gives us the resources and support to make real progress on the racetrack. Teaming up with RCR and ECR provides a foundation we can build on, not just for 2026, but for the future of our race team. We’re proud to be part of the Chevrolet family,” said Rick Ware, team owner, RWR. “The NASCAR Cup Series is the toughest and most competitive series in motorsports, and this is an important move for the long-term growth of our company.”
Cody Ware, driver to the NO. 51 RWR in the Cup Series, will make RWR’s Chevrolet debut in the non-points Cook Out Clash in February 1, 2026 at Bowman Gray Stadium in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, before kicking off the 36-race schedule with the 68th Daytona 500 on February 15 at Daytona International Speedway.
“Rick and his team have shown a real commitment to growing their program, and we’re proud to support that effort alongside our partners at Richard Childress Racing and ECR Engines,” said Pat Suhy, manager, NASCAR Competition for GM Motorsports. “Bringing RWR into the Chevrolet fold is a win for all of us.”
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