HFT Adds Dean Thompson, Expands to Three Full-Time Entries for 2027 NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series Season

[KANNAPOLIS, NC] – August 8, 2026 – Haas Factory Team (HFT) announced today that Dean Thompson will join Haas Factory Team beginning in 2027, driving one of the team's three full-time entries in the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series. Thompson Pipe Group and MCM Transportation will serve as primary partners on Thompson's Chevrolet throughout the 2027 season.

Thompson, 24, is currently in his second full-time season in the O'Reilly Auto Parts Series. The Anaheim, California native earned eight top-10 finishes in 2025, including a career-best fifth-place result at Charlotte Motor Speedway, en route to a 16th-place finish in the championship standings. Through the first 22 races of the 2026 season, Thompson has added two more top-10 finishes.

Prior to joining the O'Reilly Auto Parts Series full time, Thompson competed in the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series from 2022-24. During his three full-time seasons, he made 70 starts and recorded 11 top-10 finishes.

"We're excited to welcome Dean to Haas Factory Team.  He has shown strong progression throughout his time in the O'Reilly Auto Parts Series and we believe he will compete at the highest level,” said Joe Custer, President of Haas Factory Team.  “Along with our growing affiliate program, the addition of a third full-time entry continues to strengthen our organization.”

“I’m thrilled to join Haas Factory Team as the next step in my NASCAR journey,” said Thompson.  “I am looking forward to competing for wins and a championship with support from MCM Transportation and Thompson Pipe Group.”

HFT will announce the car number, crew chief and further details for Dean at a future date.

Thompson Pipe Group and MCM Transportation will bring their support to Haas Factory Team as primary partners of Thompson's Chevrolet beginning in 2027. The addition of Thompson expands HFT's O'Reilly Auto Parts Series program to three full-time entries as the organization continues to grow its presence in the series.

About Haas Factory Team:
Haas Factory Team is a NASCAR Cup and O'Reilly Auto Parts Series program owned by Gene Haas, founder of Haas Automation. New in 2026, Haas Factory will align with Chevrolet. As part of the manufacturer switch, HFT will have a technical alliance with Hendrick Motorsports, which will include using Hendrick-built engines across both series. The team will feature Cole Custer driving the No. 41 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 in the NASCAR Cup Series, while Sheldon Creed and Sam Mayer take on the O'Reilly Auto Parts Series in the No. 00 and No. 41 Chevrolet Camaros, respectively. Based in Kannapolis, North Carolina, the Haas Factory Team reflects a commitment to performance and engineering excellence, carrying forward Gene Haas’s commitment to motorsports.