Driven by Determination.
Fueled by Performance.

The 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season was a year of determination, resilience, and exciting moments for Ricky Stenhouse Jr. and the No. 47 HYAK Motorsports Chevrolet. Competing against NASCAR’s toughest drivers across 36 races, Stenhouse showcased his aggressive driving style and ability to battle through challenging conditions. From superspeedway showdowns to demanding short tracks, the No. 47 team continued pushing for stronger performances, delivering four top-five finishes and five top-10 results throughout the season.
Stenhouse wasted no time making an impact, opening the season with an impressive runner-up finish in the Daytona 500. He followed with a sixth-place finish at Talladega in April and a strong fourth-place performance at Nashville Superspeedway. One of the season’s biggest highlights came during the Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona, where Stenhouse charged from 32nd to fifth, gaining an incredible 27 positions. He delivered another thrilling superspeedway performance in October, racing from 24th to third at Talladega and proving once again that the No. 47 Chevrolet was a serious contender on NASCAR’s biggest tracks.
The season also brought its share of adversity, with mechanical issues, on-track incidents, and difficult racing conditions testing the team's determination. Through it all, Stenhouse continued fighting for every position and championship point. A significant career milestone came in September at World Wide Technology Raceway, where Ricky celebrated his 500th NASCAR Cup Series start, highlighting his experience, longevity, and dedication to the sport.
Closing out the 2026 season 28th in the championship standings, Stenhouse and HYAK Motorsports demonstrated flashes of competitive speed and the determination to keep improving. While the season presented challenges, the team's standout performances, exciting finishes, and continued commitment to excellence provided plenty of memorable moments. For Clemco and the Clemco Green Machine, 2026 was a season fueled by horsepower, hard work, and a shared passion for performance—building momentum and excitement for the road ahead.
… and now, Clemco is gearing up for an exciting 2027 NASCAR Cup Series season! We're proud to return alongside Hyak Motorsports and Ricky Stenhouse Jr. in the No. 47 Chevrolet, with the Clemco Green Machine taking center stage as the primary sponsor at Phoenix Raceway, Texas Motor Speedway, and Charlotte Motor Speedway for the iconic Coca Cola 600! Three incredible races, three opportunities to showcase the performance, precision, and Legendary Reliability that define Clemco. We can't wait to get back on track, connect with NASCAR fans, and keep building momentum in 2027. Let's go racing!

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NASCAR Cup Series Championship Race at Homestead-Miami Speedway (11/08/26): Started P22, Finished P32

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Final Season Stats: P28 • 524 points • Wins: 0 • Top 5s: 4 • Top 10s: 5 • DNF: 3 • Laps Led: 16

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NASCAR Cup Series Championship Race at Homestead-Miami Speedway (11/08/26): Started P22, Finished P32 | Final Season Stats: P28 • 524 points • Wins: 0 • Top 5s: 4 • Top 10s: 5 • DNF: 3 • Laps Led: 16 |

Clemco x Hyak x Ricky Stenhouse Jr. — 2026

NASCAR Cup Series Championship Race

Homestead-Miami Speedway - Homestead, FL | November 8

Ricky Stenhouse Jr. and the No. 47 HYAK Motorsports Chevrolet battled through Sunday’s Championship Race at Homestead-Miami Speedway. Starting 22nd, Stenhouse struggled for position, finishing 32nd, one lap down, earning five points to close out the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season.
Xfinity 500

Martinsville Speedway - Ridgeway, Virginia | November 1

Ricky Stenhouse Jr. battled through Sunday’s Xfinity 500 at Martinsville Speedway. Starting 34th, Stenhouse navigated heavy traffic and intense short-track racing. Ricky finished the tough and demanding half-mile track 30th, three laps down, gaining four positions and earning seven points.
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 … Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway
Feburary 21, 2027

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