# Nemechek Eyes New NASCAR Challenge

> John Hunter Nemechek prepares for 2027 O'Reilly Auto Parts Series role after Cup Series struggles.
- Title: Nemechek Eyes New NASCAR Challenge · Autoweek | Shortify
- Summary: John Hunter Nemechek prepares for 2027 O'Reilly Auto Parts Series role after Cup Series struggles.
- Keywords: john hunter nemechek, haas factory team, o'reilly auto parts series, nascar, cup series, legacy motor club, kyle busch motorsports, Autoweek
- Source: Autoweek — https://autoweek.com/racing/nascar/a74365849/john-hunter-nemechek-ready-for-a-different-kind-of-nascar-challenge
- Author: Deb Williams
- Published: 2026-11-07T22:23:36+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: john hunter nemechek, haas factory team, o'reilly auto parts series, nascar, cup series, legacy motor club, kyle busch motorsports, cars, sports
## Nemechek's Cup Transition
John Hunter Nemechek has transitioned from NASCAR Cup Series to other national touring series twice in his career.

> That was a completely different scenario
## 2021 Truck Series Success
Nemechek won five races for Kyle Busch Motorsports in 2021 with 12 top-five and 16 top-ten finishes.
## 2022 Cup Struggles
Nemechek never placed in top 20 in Cup driver standings over three years with Legacy Motor Club.
## 2027 O'Reilly Series Move
Nemechek joins Haas Factory Team's O'Reilly Auto Parts Series for 2027 driving No. 41 Chevrolet.
## Team Leadership Challenge
Haas Factory Team President Joe Custer expects Nemechek to lead O'Reilly Series operations for 2027.

> This experience with us can make him a better overall driver if he embraces it
## 2027 Team Changes
Nemechek replaces Sheldon Creed and Sam Mayer at Haas Factory Team for 2027 series.
## Key takeaway

John Hunter Nemechek will drive for Haas Factory Team's O'Reilly Auto Parts Series in 2027 after failing to place in top 20 in Cup Series standings for three years.