Ricky Stenhouse Jr. Celebrates His 500th NASCAR Start as the Clemco Green Machine Battles Forward in St. Louis

The 1.25-mile oval demanded everything from the No. 47 team, with tight racing, hard-fought restarts, changing track conditions, and valuable track position making every lap count. From deep in the field, Stenhouse went to work and began battling his way forward.
As the race heated up, so did the Clemco Green Machine. Stenhouse kept his foot down and fought for every inch of asphalt, navigating traffic and taking advantage of opportunities to climb through the running order. At one point, he charged all the way up to P14 — an impressive 22-position climb from where he started. But after a strong push through the field, a wreck on the final lap disrupted his charge, and the No. 47 ultimately crossed the finish line 26th.
The final result may not have reflected the run Stenhouse and the HYAK Motorsports crew put together, but there was no shortage of fight from the No. 47 team. From the opening green flag to the final-lap chaos, the Clemco Green Machine kept digging, showing the grit, determination, and never-quit attitude it takes to compete at NASCAR’s highest level.
And this race meant a little more. With the Clemco Green Machine racing in Clemco’s own backyard, the Enjoy Illinois 300 brought the excitement of NASCAR home to St. Louis. The roar of the engines, the energy of the hometown crowd, and the sight of Clemco green charging around World Wide Technology Raceway made for an unforgettable weekend — and another high-speed chapter in the story of Clemco Racing.

Video courtesy of Chandler Murray / HYAK Motorsports

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YellaWood 500 at Talladega Superspeedway (10/25/26): Started P24, Finished P3

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Season Stats: P28 • 515 points • Wins: 0 • Top 5s: 4 • Top 10s: 5 • DNF: 3 • Laps Led: 16

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YellaWood 500 at Talladega Superspeedway (10/25/26): Started P24, Finished P3 | Season Stats: P28 • 515 points • Wins: 0 • Top 5s: 4 • Top 10s: 5 • DNF: 3 • Laps Led: 16 |

Clemco x Hyak x Ricky Stenhouse Jr. — 2026

YellaWood 500

Talladega Superspeedway - Lincoln, Alabama | October 25

Ricky Stenhouse Jr. delivered an impressive performance in Sunday’s YellaWood 500 at Talladega, charging from 24th to third. Driving the No. 47 HYAK Motorsports Chevrolet, Stenhouse battled through late-race chaos, gaining 21 positions and showcasing the team’s superspeedway strength.
Freeway Insurance 500

Phoenix Raceway- Phoenix, AZ | October 18

Ricky Stenhouse Jr. and the No. 47 HYAK Motorsports Chevrolet battled through Sunday’s Freeway Insurance 500 at Phoenix Raceway. Starting 31st, Stenhouse fought for position on the one mile oval. He pushed to the checkered flag, finishing 30th, one lap down, gaining one position.
Bank of America 400

Charlotte Motor Speedway- Charlotte, NC | October 11

Ricky Stenhouse Jr. and the No. 47 HYAK Motorsports Chevrolet battled forward in Sunday’s Bank of America 400 at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Starting 32nd, Stenhouse fought through traffic on the 1.5-mile oval, finishing 23rd, gaining nine positions and completing all 267 laps on the lead lap, earning 14 points.
South Point 400

Las Vegas Motor Speedway- Las Vegas | October 4

Ricky Stenhouse Jr. and the No. 47 HYAK Motorsports Chevrolet battled through Sunday’s South Point 400 at Las Vegas. Starting 26th, Stenhouse fought for position, but the 1.5-mile oval made progress difficult. He stayed in the fight, finishing 32nd, three laps down, adding five season points.
Hollywood Casino 400

Kansas Speedway - Kansas City | September 27

Ricky Stenhouse Jr. and the No. 47 Chevrolet battled through a challenging Sunday at Kansas Speedway. Starting 31st, Stenhouse fought for position around the 1.5-mile oval. When the checkered flag flew, the No. 47 finished 32nd, one lap down, capping a tough afternoon in Kansas.
Bass Pro Shops Night Race

Bristol Motor Speedway - Bristol, TN | September 19

Ricky Stenhouse Jr. battled through a tough night at Bristol Motor Speedway, starting 31st and finishing 30th. Stenhouse and the No. 47 team kept fighting through 500 laps of short-track action, navigating heavy traffic and multiple cautions under the lights in Thunder Valley.
Enjoy Illinois 300

World Wide Technology Raceway – St. Louis | September 13

Ricky Stenhouse Jr. battled through Sunday’s Enjoy Illinois 300 at World Wide Technology Raceway, bringing the No. 47 Chevrolet home in 26th place. It was a hard-fought afternoon for Stenhouse and the Clemco Green Machine, as they battled to the checkered flag in front of the St. Louis home crowd.
Cook Out Southern 500

Darlington Raceway – South Carolina | September 6

Ricky Stenhouse Jr. started eighth in Sunday night’s Cook Out Southern 500 at Darlington. The No. 47 HYAK Motorsports Chevrolet battled through a demanding night, finishing 35th, four laps down. Stenhouse and the No. 47 team showed early speed despite the tough finish.
Coke Zero Sugar 400

Daytona International Speedway – Daytona, FL | AUGUST 29

Ricky Stenhouse Jr. charged from 32nd to fifth in Saturday night’s Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona. The No. 47 Chevrolet gained 27 positions through a wild overtime finish. Stenhouse avoided the late-race chaos and powered to the checkered flag, earning a top-five finish.
Dollar Tree 301

New Hampshire Motor Speedway | AUGUST 23

Ricky Stenhouse Jr. battled through a challenging Sunday at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, finishing 28th in the Dollar Tree 301. An early spin sent the No. 47 Chevrolet into the wall, but Stenhouse regrouped, stayed in the fight, and powered through to the checkered flag just one lap down.
Cook Out 400

Richmond Speedway – Richmond, VA | AUGUST 15

Ricky Stenhouse Jr. battled under the lights at Richmond Raceway in the Cook Out 400. Starting 28th, Stenhouse fought for position before taking the checkered flag 31st, four laps down, adding 6 regular-season points. A tough night, but the No. 47 team is ready to race on!
Iowa Corn 350

Iowa Speedway – Newton, IA | AUGUST 9

Ricky Stenhouse Jr. rolled off 16th in the No. 47 Chevrolet for the Iowa Corn 350 at Iowa Speedway and battled through a wild afternoon. After a four-wide restart squeeze sent him spinning into the wall, Stenhouse kept digging and rallied to an 18th-place finish, one lap down.
Brickyard 400

Indianapolis Motor Speedway – Indianapolis | JULY 26

Ricky Stenhouse Jr. finished 20th in Sunday's NASCAR Cup Series Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Driving the No. 47 HYAK Motorsports Chevrolet, Stenhouse completed all 160 laps, stayed on the lead lap, and secured a solid top-20 finish after a clean, consistent afternoon.
Window World 450

North Wilkesboro Speedway – Wilkesboro, NC | JULY 19

Ricky Stenhouse Jr. finished 34th in Sunday's NASCAR Cup Series Window World 450 at North Wilkesboro Speedway after completing 442 of the 450 scheduled laps. Despite battling throughout the race, the No. 47 HYAK Motorsports Chevrolet finished two laps down in 34th place.
Quaker State 400

EchoPark Speedway – Atlanta | JULY 12

Ricky Stenhouse Jr. rolled off 15th and battled the tight packs at EchoPark Speedway in Sunday's Quaker State 400. After surviving a rain delay, intense drafting, and an overtime finish, the No. 47 HYAK Motorsports Chevrolet came home 23rd, adding another hard-fought finish in NASCAR's wildest racing.
eero 400

Chicagoland Speedway — Chicago | JULY 5

Ricky Stenhouse Jr. started 24th and finished 26th in Sunday's NASCAR Cup Series eero 400 at Chicagoland Speedway. Driving the No. 47 HYAK Motorsports Chevrolet, he remained on the lead lap. Stenhouse heads to Atlanta looking to rebound in the Quaker State 400.
Toyota / Safe Mart 350

Sonoma Raceway | JUNE 28

Ricky Stenhouse Jr. charged from the 33rd starting position to finish 21st in the June 28, 2026 Toyota/Save Mart 350 at Sonoma Raceway. The effort earned the No. 47 Chevrolet team 16 NASCAR Cup Series points and moved Stenhouse up two positions to 24th in the championship standings.
Anduril 250

Coronado Naval Base | JUNE 21

Ricky Stenhouse Jr. started 33rd and finished 33rd in the Anduril 250 at Coronado Naval Base after an early exit. An engine stall on Lap 12 was followed by a terminal engine failure on Lap 59, bringing out a caution. Stenhouse now turns his focus to the Toyota/Save Mart 350 at Sonoma Raceway.
Great American Getaway 400

POCONO RACEWAY | JUNE 14

Ricky Stenhouse Jr. started 21st and advanced six positions to finish 15th, earning (28) NASCAR Cup Series points and increasing his season total to 299. He now heads to the Anduril 250 in San Diego, California, looking to carry that momentum into another strong result.
FireKeepers Casino 400

MICHIGAN INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY | JUNE 7

Ricky Stenhouse Jr. started 23rd but was collected in a multi-car incident on Lap 154, ending his day early and resulting in a 29th-place finish. He earned (8) NASCAR Cup Series points and will look to rebound at Pocono Raceway in the Great American Getaway 400.
Cracker Barrel 400

NASHVILLE SUPERSPEEDWAY | MAY 31

Ricky Stenhouse Jr. delivered his best finish of the season, rallying from 13th place in the closing laps to secure a fourth-place result. His performance earned (41) NASCAR Cup Series points. Stenhouse will next compete in the FireKeepers 400 at Michigan International Speedway.
Coca-Cola 600

CHARLOTTE MOTOR SPEEDWAY | MAY 24

Ricky Stenhouse Jr. started 32nd and advanced through the field to finish 12th. His effort earned (29) NASCAR Cup Series points and highlighted the team's strong race pace. Stenhouse will next compete in the Cracker Barrel 400 at Nashville Superspeedway.Superspeedway.
Monster Mile

DOVER MOTOR SPEEDWAY | MAY 17

Ricky Stenhouse Jr. started the event in 16th position and maintained a consistent pace throughout the race to finish 16th. His effort earned (28) NASCAR Cup Series points. Stenhouse will next compete in the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway.
Go Bowling at Watkin Glen

WATKINS GLEN | MAY 17

Ricky Stenhouse Jr. started the event from the 31st position and finished 32nd after battling challenges throughout the race. Despite a difficult day, Stenhouse earned (5) NASCAR Cup Series points. He will next compete at Dover Motor Speedway's Monster Mile.
Würth 400

TEXAS MOTOR SPEEDWAY | MAY 3

Ricky Stenhouse Jr. started 22nd and gained three spots to finish 19th. The team delivered a steady performance, earning (28) NASCAR Cup Series points while staying competitive throughout the event. Stenhouse will next compete in the Go Bowling at The Glen at Watkins Glen.

Next up… Xfinity 500 at Martinsville Speedway

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