Joe Gibbs Racing in the NASCAR Cup Series

Joe Gibbs Racing

Company type	Private
Industry	Professional stock car racing
Founded	1992 in Huntersville, North Carolina, United States
Founder	Joe Gibbs
Headquarters	Huntersville , United States
Key people	Joe Gibbs (founder), J. D. Gibbs (co-leader until 2019)
Products	NASCAR racing teams and operations

Joe Gibbs Racing (JGR) is a prominent American professional stock car racing team established by Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee Joe Gibbs. His son, J. D. Gibbs, co-led the organization until his passing in 2019. Originating in Huntersville, North Carolina, in 1992, JGR has claimed five titles in the Cup Series.

Car No. 11 history

Various drivers (2004–2005)

The No. 11 vehicle, which honors J. D. Gibbs' football jersey number from College of William & Mary, made its debut in 2004. Early pilots included Ricky Craven and J. J. Yeley, backed by sponsors such as Old Spice, Vigoro, and The Home Depot.

In 2005, the No. 11 transitioned to a full-time entry with FedEx committing as a multi-year sponsor. The team signed Jason Leffler, elevated from the Busch series, with Dave Rogers appointed as crew chief. After initial difficulties, Mike Ford replaced Rogers mid-season as crew chief. Former Cup champion Terry Labonte stepped in for road course events. Following 19 starts with limited results, Leffler was released; Labonte and Yeley shared driving responsibilities before rookie Denny Hamlin assumed the role late in the year. Hamlin achieved three top-10 finishes and secured a pole position in just seven races.

Denny Hamlin (2005–)

In 2006, Hamlin secured the full-time No. 11 FedEx ride while continuing his Busch Series commitments. As part of a notable rookie class, he won the Budweiser Shootout and became the first rookie to sweep both Pocono races. His efforts culminated in a third-place standing in the Chase for the NEXTEL Cup, an uncommon accomplishment for a first-year driver.

Over the following seasons, Hamlin consistently earned victories and qualified for the Chase, including wins at New Hampshire, Martinsville, Pocono, Richmond, and Homestead. The 2010 campaign marked a breakthrough year with multiple triumphs and a narrow runner-up finish in the Chase despite undergoing knee surgery. Subsequent crew chief changes saw Darian Grubb replace Mike Ford after 2011.

From 2012 onward under Grubb's guidance, the No. 11 team notched numerous wins at tracks such as Phoenix, Kansas, Bristol, and Atlanta—making it the car number with the highest NASCAR win count—and recorded Joe Gibbs Racing’s milestone 100th victory.

Hamlin’s career has featured significant rivalries and challenges; notably, a public dispute with former teammate Joey Logano in 2013 resulted in injuries and missed events. Nevertheless, he secured a victory at Homestead that year. The team honored Jason Leffler after his death in 2013 with a commemorative paint scheme.

Injuries have intermittently affected Hamlin’s seasons; during his absences due to health issues, substitutes like Sam Hornish Jr. and Erik Jones took over driving duties.

Hamlin claimed his second Daytona 500 win in 2016—the closest finish ever recorded—alongside victories at Watkins Glen and Richmond, concluding sixth in overall points. He remained competitive through 2017 and consistently reached the playoffs despite not winning during the regular season of 2018.

The start of 2019 brought another Daytona 500 victory soon after J.D. Gibbs’ death; Hamlin followed with multiple wins and playoff appearances but ended fourth overall amid on-track conflicts involving Logano.

In 2020, Hamlin secured his third Daytona 500 triumph but was penalized with point deductions and crew suspensions due to technical violations. He advanced to the Championship 4 yet finished fourth again.

Hamlin maintained strong performance levels through subsequent years with several wins annually and frequent playoff qualifications. In 2022, he faced penalties including disqualification from a Pocono victory due to technical infractions—the first such disqualification since 1960—and was eliminated after the Round of 8 without championship contention.

At the onset of the 2023 season, Hamlin incurred points penalties for on-track behavior but achieved significant milestones including his landmark 50th Cup Series win at Pocono—Toyota’s 600th overall—and sustained playoff contention through victories at Bristol.

Early in 2024, Hamlin collected multiple wins including the Busch Light Clash at The Coliseum along with races at Bristol, Richmond, and Dover. However, an L2 penalty was imposed for engine inspection violations connected to TRD’s failure to meet NASCAR standards resulting in fines and points deductions.

After two decades of sponsorship on Hamlin’s No. 11 car, FedEx concluded its partnership post-season; Chris Gabehart was elevated to competition director while Chris Gayle was named crew chief for the 2025 campaign.

During the ongoing 2025 season, Progressive Insurance assumed primary sponsorship for select events. Despite missing one race due to family matters, Hamlin earned early-season victories at Martinsville—his first there in ten years—as well as Darlington, Michigan, and Dover.

Results for Car No. 11

Year	Driver	No.	Manufacturer	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	17	18	19	20	21	22	23	24	25	26	27	28	29	30	31	32	33	34	35	36	Owners	Pts
2004	J. J. Yeley	11	Chevy	DAY	CAR	LVS	ATL	DAR	BRI	TEX	MAR	TAL	CAL	RCH	CLT	DOV	POC	MCH	SON	DAY	CHI	NHA	POC	IND	GLN	MCH DNQ	BRI	CAL 41	RCH	NHA	DOV					ATL 27	PHO	DAR	HOM DNQ	59th	227
	Ricky Craven																															TAL 30	KAN	CLT	MAR
2005	Jason Leffler			DAY 36	CAL 37	LVS 22	ATL 25	BRI 38	MAR 12	TEX 36	PHO 29	TAL 26	DAR 38	RCH 25	CLT DNQ	DOV 20	POC 40 ...
	"Denny Hamlin" ...			"3rd"	"6407"
				"2007 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series" ...	"12th"	"6143"
				"2008 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series"	"Toyota" ...	"8th"	"6214"
"2009 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series" ...				"5th"		"6335"
"2010 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series" ...				"2nd"		"6583"
"2011 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series" ...			"9th"	"2284"
"2012 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series" ...			"6th"	"2329"
"2013 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series" ...			"25th"	"845"
			"2014 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series" ...	"3rd"		"5037"
	"2015 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series" ...		"9th"	"2327"
"2016 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series" ...	"6th"		"2320"
"2017 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series" ...	"6th"		"2353"
"2018 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series" ...	"11th"		"2285"
"2019 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series" ...	"4th"		"5027"
"2020 NASCAR Cup Series" ...	"4th"		"5033"
"2021 NASCAR Cup Series" ...	"3rd"		"5034"
"2022 NASCAR Cup Series" ...	"5th"		"2379"
"2023 NASCAR Cup Series" ...	"5th"		"2383"
"2024 NASCAR Cup Series" ...	"8th"		"2328"
	"2025 NASCAR Cup Series" ...

Car No. 18 history

Dale Jarrett (1992–1994)

Joe Gibbs Racing made its debut at the 1992 Daytona 500 with second-generation driver Dale Jarrett behind the wheel of the No. 18 Interstate Batteries-backed Chevrolet Lumina. Unfortunately, a crash resulted in a 36th-place finish. The following year, the team showed progress as Jarrett claimed victory at the Daytona 500 and secured fourth place in the overall points standings. After winning at Charlotte in 1994, Jarrett's performance declined to 16th in points, prompting his move to Robert Yates Racing's No. 28 car for the 1995 season.

Bobby Labonte (1995–2005)

Succeeding Jarrett, Bobby Labonte—brother of Terry Labonte—embarked on a decade-long tenure with Joe Gibbs Racing and Interstate Batteries that brought considerable success. In his rookie year of 1995, Labonte captured three wins and finished tenth in the points. Although results fluctuated between 1996 and 1998, the team steadily improved, reaching as high as sixth in the standings.

The breakthrough season occurred in 1999 when Labonte amassed five victories and narrowly missed the championship, finishing second behind Jarrett. He maintained strong form in 2000 with four wins, including prestigious events like the Brickyard 400 and Southern 500, leading the points for 25 consecutive races en route to winning the 2000 NASCAR Winston Cup Series Championship.

Subsequent seasons brought mixed outcomes: two wins and a sixth-place points finish in 2001; a disappointing campaign with only one win and a drop to 16th place in 2002; a resurgence with two victories and eighth in points in 2003; and a winless season ending twelfth in points during 2004 following a mid-year crew chief switch. Despite mechanical setbacks, Labonte managed a runner-up finish at the Coca-Cola 600 in 2005 but concluded the season ranked 24th, leading to his transition to Petty Enterprises' No. 43 car.

J. J. Yeley (2006–2007)

J. J. Yeley took over driving duties for Labonte in 2006 alongside rookie teammate Denny Hamlin. Yeley struggled throughout his rookie campaign, earning only three top-ten finishes and placing 29th in points. His sophomore year showed modest improvement with a pole position and a climb to 21st place before he moved on to JGR-affiliated Hall of Fame Racing in 2008.

Kyle Busch (2008–2022)

On August 14, 2007, Kyle Busch signed a contract with Joe Gibbs Racing through the end of 2010, departing from Hendrick Motorsports' No. 5 team. Mars Inc.'s M&M's brand assumed primary sponsorship duties while longtime partner Interstate Batteries shifted to secondary sponsorship status. Concurrently, JGR transitioned from General Motors vehicles to Toyota, with Busch delivering Toyota's inaugural Cup victory on March 9, 2008, at Atlanta Motor Speedway.

Busch's first season with JGR featured eight wins and a tenth-place finish in overall points. Although he secured multiple victories annually thereafter, he encountered challenges such as narrowly missing playoff qualification and changes within his crew chief team. Highlights included winning the first-ever Cup race at Kentucky Speedway in 2011 before facing suspension later that year due to an on-track altercation.

From 2012 through 2014, Busch consistently achieved multiple wins each season—including triumphs at Fontana, Texas, Watkins Glen, and Atlanta—regularly finishing within the top ten of championship standings.

After missing early races in the 2015 season due to injury—with substitute drivers Matt Crafton and David Ragan stepping in—Busch returned impressively by winning five races across five events including his first Brickyard 400 victory. He capped the year by securing his inaugural Sprint Cup title at Homestead-Miami Speedway, marking Toyota's first championship and Joe Gibbs Racing's fourth.

Busch maintained competitive momentum throughout subsequent seasons: capturing four wins and finishing third overall in 2016; earning five victories and runner-up status in points during 2017; dominating with eight wins including commanding performances at Texas and Richmond in 2018; and clinching both his second Regular Season Championship and second Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series title in 2019.

The seasons affected by the COVID-19 pandemic produced varied outcomes: although winless in 2020, Busch qualified for the playoffs amid crew chief changes; he secured early-season wins and playoff berths amidst on-track frustrations in 2021; meanwhile Mars Inc. announced its departure from NASCAR following the conclusion of the 2022 season.

During the 2022 campaign, Busch recorded notable achievements such as winning at Bristol’s dirt race but was hampered by penalties and mechanical difficulties that ultimately ended his playoff run prematurely. Late-season disciplinary action saw crew chief Ben Beshore suspended due to a loose wheel infraction.

Throughout his extensive tenure with Joe Gibbs Racing, Kyle Busch has played an instrumental role driving strategic growth, enhancing brand visibility for the No.18 entry through prominent sponsorships like M&M's and Interstate Batteries—establishing himself not only as a dominant competitor but also as a key business figure contributing substantially to JGR’s market presence and financial success within NASCAR’s competitive arena.

Car No. 18 results

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Year	Driver	No.	Make	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	17	18	19	20	21	22	23	24	25	26	27	28	29	30	31	32	33	34	35	36	Owners	Pts
1992	Dale Jarrett	18	Chevy	DAY 36	CAR 37	RCH 13	ATL 11	DAR 21	BRI 2	NWS 17	MAR 28	TAL 7	CLT 12	DOV 27	SON 39	POC 22	MCH 24	DAY 3	POC 10	TAL 21	GLN 15	MCH 8	BRI 17	DAR 6	RCH 25	DOV 12	MAR 23	NWS 10	CLT 24	CAR 15	PHO 20	ATL 10								19th	3251

Car No. 19 history

Carl Edwards (2015–2016)

Joe Gibbs Racing expanded its lineup by adding a fourth full-time entry, the No. 19 car, driven by Carl Edwards. Sponsorship for this vehicle included Arris International backing it for seventeen events, while Stanley Black & Decker transitioned from Richard Petty Motorsports to support twelve races. Additional sponsors such as Comcast/Xfinity, Sport Clips, and Subway Restaurants also contributed to the car's funding. Darian Grubb resumed his role as crew chief for Edwards’ team. Initially lacking eligibility for NASCAR’s charter system, the No. 19 squad acquired a charter from Michael Waltrip Racing, guaranteeing full-season competition in the following year. Edwards notched his inaugural victory with JGR at Charlotte and secured further wins at Darlington, concluding the season fifth in points in his first year and improving to fourth in the standings in the next season with three victories and an appearance in the championship four.

Daniel Suárez (2017–2018)

After Edwards unexpectedly retired early in January of 2017, Daniel Suárez, who had won the Xfinity Series championship in 2016, stepped into the No. 19 car starting with the Daytona 500. Suárez ended his rookie campaign ranked twentieth in points but experienced difficulties during the subsequent year, finishing twenty-first overall and losing the rookie of the year title to teammate Erik Jones.

Martin Truex Jr. (2019–2024)

In November 2018, Martin Truex Jr. joined Joe Gibbs Racing’s No. 19 team along with crew chief Cole Pearn from Furniture Row Racing. Truex brought key sponsors Bass Pro Shops and Auto-Owners Insurance to the organization. Although Truex encountered a challenging beginning at the Daytona 500 in 2019, he rebounded to claim four victories at Richmond, Dover, Charlotte, and Sonoma, ultimately finishing second in the championship behind Kyle Busch.

Following Pearn’s departure after that season, James Small assumed crew chief responsibilities in 2020, guiding Truex to one win at Martinsville and a seventh-place finish in points after elimination in the Round of 8 playoffs. The following year saw Truex achieve four wins and advance to the championship final but ultimately placed second to Kyle Larson.

Truex maintained steady performance throughout 2022 with numerous top-10 finishes but failed to secure any wins, missing out on playoff qualification by ending seventeenth overall. In 2023, he ended his winless streak by capturing the Busch Light Clash victory and added triumphs at Dover, Sonoma, and New Hampshire. He secured the regular-season championship but was eliminated early from playoff contention due to a tire puncture incident at Kansas.

On June 14, 2024, Truex announced his retirement from full-time competition. Despite not winning during that regular season, he qualified for the playoffs but was eliminated following the Round of 16.

Chase Briscoe (2025–present)

Chase Briscoe was named as Martin Truex Jr.’s successor behind the wheel of the No. 19 Toyota beginning with the 2025 season. He started strong by earning pole position and finishing fourth at that year's Daytona 500 but faced a penalty related to an alleged vehicle modification that was later overturned upon appeal. Briscoe earned his first victory for Joe Gibbs Racing at Pocono in June of that season.

Car No. 19 Performance Summary

Year	Driver	No.	Manufacturer	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	17	18	19	20	21	22	23	24	25	26	27	28	29	30	31	32	33	34	35	36	Owners	Points Total
2015	Carl Edwards	19	Toyota	DAY 23	ATL 12	LVS 42	PHO 13	CAL 13	MAR 17	TEX 10	BRI 24	RCH 19	TAL 32	KAN 20	CLT 1	DOV 19	POC 15	MCH 12	SON 40	DAY 41	KEN 4	NHA 7	IND 13	POC 10	GLN 8	MCH 6	BRI 7	DAR 1	RCH 11	CHI 2	NHA 5	DOV < small >15 < / small >	style = " background : #FFDF9F ; " > CLT < br / >< small >6 < / small >	style = " background : #FFDF9F ; " > KAN < br / >< small >8 < / small >	(remaining results omitted for brevity)	Overall Rank: 5th	Total Points:2368
(similar format for subsequent years with condensed results)

Car No. 20 history

Tony Stewart (1999–2008)

After operating with a single car for seven years, JGR expanded its lineup by signing IndyCar champion Tony Stewart. Stewart made his debut in the No. 20 Pontiac Grand Prix, sponsored by Home Depot, at the 1999 Daytona 500, where he qualified on the outside pole position. That season, he secured three victories and was honored as Rookie of the Year, finishing fourth in the overall points standings. In 2000, Stewart improved to six wins but dropped to sixth in points. The following year, he recorded four wins and finished as the runner-up in the championship.

Stewart’s breakthrough came in 2002 when he won races at Atlanta, Richmond, and Watkins Glen, clinching JGR’s first NASCAR Winston Cup Series title. After switching to Chevrolet in 2003, he captured two wins but ended seventh in the points. The introduction of the Chase format in 2004 saw Stewart achieve two wins and finish sixth overall.

In 2005, Stewart earned his second championship by winning five races during the Chase, including prestigious events at Daytona and Indianapolis. The subsequent seasons were varied; an injury in 2006 hampered his performance despite three Chase victories, while in 2007 he won three races and placed sixth in points.

Following JGR’s transition to Toyota in 2008, Stewart’s results declined with only one victory at Talladega. On June 9 of that year, after twelve years with JGR and more than 30 wins plus two championships, Stewart was released from his contract. He then co-founded Stewart-Haas Racing by acquiring a stake from Gene Haas to return to Chevrolet competition.

Joey Logano (2009–2012)

In August 2008, JGR announced that 18-year-old Joey Logano would replace Stewart for the 2009 season. Despite limited experience, Logano earned his first victory at New Hampshire that year, becoming the youngest winner in Cup Series history and capturing Rookie of the Year honors with seven top-ten finishes and a 20th-place points finish.

Logano struggled to find additional wins over the next seasons, finishing 16th in points in 2010 and slipping to 24th in 2011. Late in 2011, The Home Depot joined as a co-primary sponsor alongside Dollar General for the No. 20 car. Logano achieved his second career win at Pocono Raceway in 2012.

Matt Kenseth (2013–2017)

Matt Kenseth took over driving duties of the No. 20 car in 2013 after departing Roush Fenway Racing as Logano moved to Team Penske. Kenseth revitalized the team with five wins during the regular season and two more during the Chase, totaling seven victories—surpassing totals under both Stewart and Logano.

In September 2014, Stanley Black & Decker became a sponsor for JGR’s Cup entries, reuniting Kenseth with the DeWalt brand for six races plus associate sponsorship throughout that year.

Kenseth won the Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway in April 2015 but faced a two-race suspension after deliberately wrecking Logano at Martinsville; Erik Jones filled in during his absence. In 2016, Kenseth secured two wins and finished fifth in points despite some challenges; Dollar General ended its sponsorship after that season.

On July 11, 2017, JGR announced Erik Jones would replace Kenseth starting the following season. Kenseth’s final victory with JGR came later that year at Phoenix Raceway.

Erik Jones (2018–2020)

Jones notched his first career Cup victory at Daytona's Coke Zero Sugar 400 in 2018 and qualified for the Playoffs before being eliminated at Charlotte. He concluded that season ranked fifteenth.

In 2019, Jones began strongly with a third-place finish at Daytona's season opener and earned another win at Darlington to secure Playoff eligibility. However, a disqualification due to inspection issues and subsequent elimination after Charlotte limited his postseason progress.

Jones started the shortened 2020 season by winning the Busch Clash at Daytona but failed to make the Playoffs following a winless year compounded by crew chief Chris Gayle's suspension over lug nut violations after Darlington.

Christopher Bell (2021–present)

In August 2020, JGR confirmed that Jones would not return for the 2021 season and shortly thereafter named Christopher Bell as his successor. Bell earned his first victory with JGR at the Daytona Road Course early that year—the No. 20’s first triumph since Jones’ Darlington win—advancing to the Round of 12 before elimination.

Bell opened the 2022 campaign with a modest finish at Daytona but captured a win at New Hampshire during a record-breaking season featuring numerous different winners. In the Playoffs, Bell triumphed on the Charlotte Roval to reach the Round of 8 and later clinched a Championship Four spot by winning at Martinsville, concluding third overall—a career-best result.

The following year Bell began strongly with several podium finishes including a Bristol dirt track victory and secured another Championship Four berth via a Homestead win but suffered a DNF at Phoenix due to brake failure, ending fourth in points.

During early stages of recent seasons (2024–2025), Bell has consistently demonstrated competitiveness with multiple wins across Phoenix, Charlotte, New Hampshire, Atlanta, COTA, and Phoenix again—underscoring sustained growth potential for JGR through strong driver performances amid playoff challenges including penalties affecting postseason advancement.

Results for Car No. 20

Year	Driver	No.	Manufacturer	Race Outcomes																																				Team Owners	Points
1999	Tony Stewart	20	Pontiac	DAY 28	CAR 12	LVS 36	ATL 11	DAR 6	TEX 6	BRI 15	MAR 20	TAL 5	CAL 4	RCH 15	CLT 4	DOV 4*	MCH 9	POC 6	SON 15	DAY 6	NHA 10*	POC 4	IND 7	GLN 6	MCH 3	BRI 5*	DAR 12	RCH 1*	NHA 2	DOV 2	MAR 41	CLT 19	TAL 6	CAR 12	PHO 1*	HOM 1	ATL 15	4th	4774

History of Car No. 54

Following the unsuccessful attempt by JGR and Toyota to find a successor to Mars, Busch ended his 15-season tenure with both the team and manufacturer. On September 13, 2022, Busch agreed to join Richard Childress Racing as the driver of the No. 8 car for the 2023 season, marking his return to Chevrolet and bringing along Kyle Busch Motorsports. The former No. 18 was rebranded as No. 54 in 2023, with Ty Gibbs taking over driving duties and backed primarily by sponsors Monster Energy and He Gets Us.

Gibbs kicked off the 2023 NASCAR Cup Series campaign with a 25th-place finish at the 2023 Daytona 500. Throughout the season, he achieved three top-five finishes and ten top-10 results, concluding the year ranked 18th in the standings and earning the Rookie of the Year title.

In the 2024 NASCAR Cup Series, Gibbs began with a 17th-place result at the 2024 Daytona 500. Although he did not secure any wins during the regular season, his steady performance ensured qualification for the playoffs, where he was ultimately eliminated following the Round of 16.

Car No. 54 Performance

Year	Driver	No.	Manufacturer	... (race outcomes omitted for brevity) ...	Final Position	Points
2023	Ty Gibbs	54	Toyota	... (race outcomes) ...	18th place	771
2024				... (race outcomes) ...	15th place	2169
2025				... (race outcomes) ...	-*	-*

No. 80 (2003–2004, 2007)

Prior to expanding its operation to four full-time vehicles, JGR occasionally introduced a fourth car dedicated to research and driver training. Mike Bliss competed in several events piloting the No. 80 during the 2003 and 2004 seasons. In 2007, development driver Aric Almirola made his debut in the No. 80 at Las Vegas, backed by Joe Gibbs Driven sponsorship. He began the race in 31st position but concluded in 40th due to a crash. Although planned for the All-Star Race and Coca-Cola 600, Almirola withdrew following a practice accident and subsequently departed the team later that year to join Ginn Racing and Dale Earnhardt, Inc.

As No. 02 (2008–2009)

In preparation for a full-time campaign in 2009, then-18-year-old Joey Logano ran several late-season races in the No. 02 car during 2008, which featured a Home Depot scheme reversed in colors similar to teammate Tony Stewart’s design. Logano’s initial start was postponed due to rain cancellations at Richmond, Loudon, and Atlanta, ultimately making his debut at Texas Motor Speedway where he finished 40th.

During the 2009 season, Farm Bureau Insurance sponsored six Sprint Cup events for JGR, including three races fielded with the No. 02 car at Charlotte, Texas, and Homestead. David Gilliland drove these entries, achieving a best result of 25th place at Charlotte. Farm Bureau Insurance did not extend their sponsorship into the 2010 season.

As No. 81 (2013)

In 2013, Elliott Sadler was contracted to drive the renumbered No. 81 car in three races under sponsorship from Mars, Inc., promoting their Alert Energy Caffeine Gum product. This arrangement was designed to avoid conflicts with Kyle Busch’s Monster Energy sponsorship on the No. 18 vehicle. Sadler’s starts included Kansas Speedway and Talladega Superspeedway, marking his first Sprint Cup appearances since the 2012 Daytona 500. At Kansas, Sadler crashed on lap 85 and finished in 40th place. He was unable to qualify at Talladega after rain canceled qualifying sessions; low owner points prevented entry for the car. Following Alert Energy’s exit from the market, Doublemint took over sponsorship for Talladega.