In an exciting announcement, Cole Custer revealed his plans for the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series season. Custer, a talented driver, will be piloting the No. 41 Ford Mustang for the newly formed Haas Factory Team. This announcement comes as Stewart-Haas Racing is set to close at the end of the current season.

While Stewart-Haas Racing bids farewell, team co-owner Gene Haas will continue his involvement in the sport with Haas Factory Team, which will field one Cup charter and two Xfinity Series teams starting next season. Custer, who previously drove for SHR in the No. 41 from 2020 to 2022, will now embark on his second stint in the Cup Series.

Expressing his excitement, Custer stated, "I've grown up with Haas Automation, and having their name on my fire suit is something I take a tremendous amount of pride in." He also emphasized his determination to win for Gene Haas and everyone at Haas Automation, as they have played a significant role in his career. Recognizing that Haas Factory Team will essentially be a new race team next year, Custer acknowledged the collective effort required to build it into a successful organization.

Custer's breakthrough came in 2020 when he secured his lone Cup victory at Kentucky Speedway. In his 108 starts in the Cup Series, he achieved 12 top-10 finishes. After returning to full-time racing in the Xfinity Series in 2023, the 26-year-old Californian won the championship at Phoenix Raceway. Currently leading the Xfinity standings, he earned his first victory of 2024 at Pocono Raceway.

The sponsorship for Custer's No. 41 Ford Mustang will come from HaasTooling.com. Additionally, it was announced that Haas Factory Team will have a technical alliance with RFK Racing and receive additional support from Ford Performance.

Haas Factory Team's owner, Gene Haas, expressed his confidence in Custer, stating, "Cole has represented Haas Automation for more than half his life, and he's delivered results every step of the way. He just wins, and he's proven that repeatedly." Haas applauded Custer's racing abilities and his reputation for clean and competitive racing. Haas believes that Custer's return to the Cup Series will showcase his growth and resilience.

The 2025 NASCAR Cup Series is set to be fiercely competitive, but Custer is determined to make his mark. As he dons the Haas Factory Team colors and sits behind the wheel of the No. 41 Ford Mustang, Custer's racing journey continues, fueled by the support of Haas Automation and his relentless ambition to win.

In conclusion, the upcoming NASCAR Cup Series season will see Cole Custer driving for Haas Factory Team in the No. 41 Ford Mustang. With a proven track record and a championship under his belt, Custer is eager to embrace the challenge ahead and make his mark in the highly competitive world of NASCAR.