Haas Factory Team Announces NASCAR Competition Director From RFK Racing

The Haas Factory Team has announced its new Competition Director, Nick Sandler, who comes from RFK Racing with two decades of experience, including a role as a crew chief. This appointment highlights Haas Factory Team’s expansion as they prepare to collaborate closely with RFK Racing starting in 2025. By bringing in Sandler, along with other former RFK Racing employees, Haas Factory Team is making a strong bid to enhance its operations within NASCAR. The Haas Factory Team is about to set out on a new journey in NASCAR after emerging from the closure of Stewart-Haas Racing, a team that had been successful since its establishment in 2009, securing 69 Cup Series wins and two championships with Tony Stewart in 2011 and Kevin Harvick in 2014. Gene Haas, well-known for founding Haas Automation and HaasTooling.com, decided to keep one of the SHR charters to field a single-car team in the NASCAR Cup Series. Oversight of the newly established Haas Factory Team will be managed by Joe Custer, the Chief Operating Officer and a trusted associate of Gene Haas.

Coinciding with Nick Sandler’s role as the Competition Director for the Cup Series, Adam Gravitt will assume a similar position for the Xfinity Series. Meanwhile, Jonathan Toney, who led the team to the 2023 Xfinity Series championship, will take his expertise to the No. 00 car, with driver Sheldon Creed. The team posted to social media:

Home Customer Service Stay Connected Read today’s Edition Real Estate Weekly Local Events News Sports Food & Entertainment Opinion Obituaries Video Featured Reality Check Uniquely The Cambrian Shopping/Reviews Deals & Offers Press Releases Sponsored Content Classifieds Place an Ad – Celebrations Search Jobs Search Legal Notices Advertising SPORTS Haas Factory Team Announces NASCAR Competition Director From RFK Racing By Lydia Mee Newsweek Updated January 09, 2025 10:00 AM The Haas Factory Team has announced its new Competition Director, Nick Sandler, who comes from RFK Racing with two decades of experience, including a role as a crew chief. This appointment highlights Haas Factory Team’s expansion as they prepare to collaborate closely with RFK Racing starting in 2025. By bringing in Sandler, along with other former RFK Racing employees, Haas Factory Team is making a strong bid to enhance its operations within NASCAR. The Haas Factory Team is about to set out on a new journey in NASCAR after emerging from the closure of Stewart-Haas Racing, a team that had been successful since its establishment in 2009, securing 69 Cup Series wins and two championships with Tony Stewart in 2011 and Kevin Harvick in 2014. Gene Haas, well-known for founding Haas Automation and HaasTooling.com, decided to keep one of the SHR charters to field a single-car team in the NASCAR Cup Series. Oversight of the newly established Haas Factory Team will be managed by Joe Custer, the Chief Operating Officer and a trusted associate of Gene Haas. Coinciding with Nick Sandler’s role as the Competition Director for the Cup Series, Adam Gravitt will assume a similar position for the Xfinity Series. Meanwhile, Jonathan Toney, who led the team to the 2023 Xfinity Series championship, will take his expertise to the No. 00 car, with driver Sheldon Creed. The team posted to social media: “NEWS: HFT Announces 2025 Organization Lineup. “Jason Trinchere joins the team as crew chief for Sam Mayer. “Jonathon Toney will be paired with Sheldon Creed. “Nick Sandler will serve as the Cup Series competition director, while Adam Gravitt leads the Xfinity program.” The technical collaboration between Haas Factory Team and RFK Racing means that, practically speaking, Haas Factory Team serves as a fourth car within RFK Racing’s operations. 2025 NASCAR Cup Series Schedule Regular Season Feb. 2: Winston-Salem (Clash) – 8 p.m., FOX Feb. 16: Daytona 500 – 2:30 p.m., FOX Feb. 23: Atlanta – 3 p.m., FOX Mar. 2: Austin – 3:30 p.m., FOX Mar. 9: Phoenix – 3:30 p.m., FS1 Mar. 16: Las Vegas – 3:30 p.m., FS1 Mar. 23: Homestead – 3 p.m., FS1 Mar. 30: Martinsville – 3 p.m., FS1 Apr. 6: Darlington – 3 p.m., FS1 Apr. 13: Bristol – 3 p.m., FS1 Apr. 20: Off (Easter) Apr. 27: Talladega – 3 p.m., FOX May 4: Texas – 3:30 p.m., FS1 May 11: Kansas – 3 p.m., FS1 May 18: North Wilkesboro (All-Star) – 8 p.m., FS1 May 25: Charlotte – 6 p.m., Prime Video June 1: Nashville – 7 p.m., Prime Video June 8: Michigan – 2 p.m., Prime Video June 15: Mexico City – 3 p.m., Prime Video June 22: Pocono – 2 p.m., Prime Video June 28: Atlanta – 7 p.m., TNT July 6: Chicago street course – 2 p.m., TNT July 13: Sonoma – 3:30 p.m., TNT July 20: Dover – 2 p.m., TNT July 27: Indianapolis – 2 p.m., TNT Aug. 3: Iowa – 3:30 p.m., USA Aug. 10: Watkins Glen – 2 p.m., USA Aug. 16: Richmond – 7:30 p.m., USA Aug. 23: Daytona – 7:30 p.m., NBC Playoffs Aug. 31: Darlington – 6 p.m., USA Sept. 7: St. Louis – 3 p.m., USA Sept. 13: Bristol – 7:30 p.m., USA Sept. 21: New Hampshire – 2 p.m., USA Sept. 28: Kansas – 3 p.m., USA Oct. 5: Charlotte road course – 3 p.m., USA Oct. 12: Las Vegas – 5:30 p.m., USA Oct. 19: Talladega – 2 p.m., NBC Oct. 26: Martinsville – 2 p.m., NBC Nov. 2: Phoenix – 3 p.m., NBC