Rick Ware Racing switching to Chevrolet for 2026

Rick Ware Racing will compete under the Chevrolet umbrella in 2026 with a multi-year technical alliance with Richard Childress Racing, the team announced Monday.

Ware consistently fielded Ford entries since 2022, however the organization previously fielded Chevrolet entries as well.

“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,” said team owner Rick Ware. “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. 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.

“We’ve won in NHRA, American Flat Track, World Supercross and the CARS Tour, and we want to elevate our NASCAR performance to the level of our other programs.”

RWR will field the No. 51 entry for Cody Ware in 2026. Richard Childress Racing fields two full-time entries for Austin Dillon and Kyle Busch.

The partnership will include the use of ECR Engines.

“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. Their drive to keep improving aligns with our dedication to performance and innovation.”