Red Bull Racing Team

Red Bull Racing Team

Company type	Private
Industry	Motorsports (NASCAR)
Founded	January 26, 2006 (2006-01-26)
Founder	Dietrich Mateschitz, Chaleo Yoovidhya
Defunct	December 8, 2011 (2011-12-08)
Fate	Ceased operations; assets acquired by BK Racing
Headquarters	Mooresville, North Carolina , United States
Key people	Jay Frye (team overseer)
Products	NASCAR racing teams and vehicles
Number of employees	75
Parent	Red Bull GmbH (implied ownership by founders)

Red Bull Racing Team, frequently referred to as Team Red Bull, was a NASCAR organization owned by the founders of Red Bull, Dietrich Mateschitz and Chaleo Yoovidhya. Headquartered in Mooresville, North Carolina, the team was overseen by Jay Frye. Operations were halted on December 8, 2011, with the team's assets subsequently acquired by BK Racing.

Origins

Following his relocation, Roger Penske sold his former facility, which was purchased by the newly established team on January 26, 2006. The organization employed 75 staff members upon formation. Since their chosen manufacturer, Toyota, had not yet received approval to compete in the 2006 season, the team utilized Dodge vehicles instead. Without proprietary cars at their disposal, they sourced several from Bill Davis Racing.

2006 season

Although founded in January, the team did not appoint its inaugural driver until June 25, 2006, selecting Brian Vickers. Their first NASCAR event featured veteran driver Bill Elliott behind the wheel of the No. 83 Victory Junction Gang Dodge at Lowe's Motor Speedway, but they did not qualify. On October 24, 2006, ex-Champ Car racer A. J. Allmendinger was announced as the second driver. Attempts to qualify for races at both Atlanta Motor Speedway and Texas Motor Speedway were unsuccessful. On December 6, 2006, former Cup Series champion crew chief Doug Richert was appointed to lead Vickers' crew.

2007 season

The team transitioned to Toyota as its manufacturer in 2007. Both Vickers and Allmendinger failed to secure spots in the 2007 Daytona 500. In the preliminary duel races, Allmendinger crashed while Vickers encountered a tire failure, ending their chances to qualify. Vickers later made it into the field for the 2007 Auto Club 500, where he earned the team's first top-ten finish. After missing four straight events, Allmendinger qualified for the 2007 Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway. Vickers delivered a top-five result at the 2007 Coca-Cola 600, leading seventy-six laps before finishing fifth overall. Development driver Scott Speed achieved seventh place in an ARCA event at Talladega Superspeedway. Allmendinger's squad concluded with 19 DNQs and ranked forty-third in owners' points. Despite five top-ten finishes—including a top-five at the Coca-Cola 600—Vickers failed to qualify for thirteen races and ended thirty-eighth in owners' standings.

2008 season

For the 2008 season, Kevin Hamlin was brought on as crew chief for Vickers, bringing substantial expertise from his previous work with Dave Blaney’s No. 22 Toyota and nearly a decade at Richard Childress Racing alongside drivers such as Jeff Burton and Dale Earnhardt Sr., accumulating nine Cup victories. Hamlin’s recruitment aimed to enhance performance and unify strategic direction within the team. With Hamlin and Frye added to the staff, the No. 83 squad emerged as the most improved in the series, qualifying for every race and securing a Top 35 exemption following the Bristol spring event.

Allmendinger missed the opening three races of 2008 and was temporarily replaced by Mike Skinner starting with the spring Atlanta race. He returned at the 2008 Aaron's 499 held at Talladega sporting a fresh silver paint scheme and triumphed in the Sprint Showdown, earning a spot in the All-Star Race itself. Additionally, he recorded a tenth-place finish at the 2008 Allstate 400 at the Brickyard. In May, despite no previous wins with Red Bull, Vickers’ pit crew secured victory in the All-Star Pit Crew Competition. Later that year, Allmendinger declared his intention to leave and join Richard Petty Motorsports for the 2009 season.

2009 season

The 2009 campaign represented a high point for the organization, highlighted by Vickers achieving his inaugural triumph at Michigan in August. This impressive late-season surge secured Vickers the final berth in the 2009 Chase for the Sprint Cup at Richmond, marking a milestone for Red Bull Racing. Nevertheless, Vickers concluded the Chase ranked 12th in the overall standings after a lackluster postseason. Meanwhile, Scott Speed took over from Allmendinger in the renumbered No. 82 vehicle but ended up well behind Joey Logano in the Raybestos Rookie of the Year competition.

2010 season

Both Speed and Vickers returned for the 2010 season; however, Vickers encountered health complications on May 21 that forced him out for the remainder of the year. A series of substitutes stepped in, including Casey Mears, Reed Sorenson, Mattias Ekstrom, Boris Said, and Kasey Kahne. At season's conclusion, Speed was let go and subsequently initiated legal action against Red Bull.

2011 season

In 2011, Kasey Kahne was appointed as the full-time driver of car No. 4 (previously No. 82), while Vickers resumed driving car No. 83. On June 20, Red Bull declared their intention to withdraw from NASCAR following the season, citing disappointing on-track results and insufficient traction with the critical 18–34 age group. Despite these challenges, Kahne delivered the team's final victory at the November race in Phoenix. Vickers faced difficulties throughout the year, finishing 25th in points; Kahne secured 14th place overall. Additionally, a third entry, car No. 84, was fielded for the last two events with developmental driver Cole Whitt, who placed 25th at Phoenix and suffered a crash at Homestead.

Red Bull Racing officially ceased operations on December 8, 2011. Its equipment and owner points were purchased by former TRG Motorsports executive Ron Devine to form BK Racing.

In 2025, Red Bull re-entered NASCAR as a sponsor for Trackhouse Racing, backing drivers Shane van Gisbergen and Connor Zilisch.

No. 4/82/84 car

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NASCAR Sprint Cup Series results
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	NSCC	Pts
2006	A. J. Allmendinger	84	Dodge	DAY	CAL	LVS	ATL	BRI	MAR	TEX	PHO	TAL	RCH	DAR	CLT	DOV	POC	MCH	SON	DAY	CHI	NHA	POC	IND	GLN	MCH	BRI	CAL	RCH	NHA	DOV	KAN	TAL	CLT	MAR	ATL DNQ	TEX DNQ	PHO	HOM	NA	-
get results for No.84 car in '07 season.			A. J. Allmendinger	84	Toyota	style="background:#FFCFCF;" |DNQ	style="background:#FFCFCF;" |DNQ	style="background:#FFCFCF;" |DNQ	style="background:#FFCFCF;" |DNQ	40	38	style="background:#FFCFCF;" |DNQ	style="background:#FFCFCF;" |DNQ	style="background:#FFCFCF;" |DNQ	32	36	31	33	39	31	style="background:#FFCFCF;" |DNQ	style="background:#FFCFCF;" |DNQ	style="background:#FFCFCF;" |DNQ	style="background:#FFCFCF;" |DNQ	style="background:#FFCFCF;" |DNQ	style="background:#FFCFCF;" |DNQ	style="background:#FFCFCF;" |DNQ	style="background:#FFCFCF;" |DNQ	35	18	23	33	43	style="background:#FFCFCF;" |DNQ	style="background:#FFCFCF;" |DNQ	15	35	16	39	style="background:#FFCFCF;" |DNQ	style="background:#FFCFCF;" |DNQ	43rd	1165
get results for No.4 car in '11-17 seasons.			Kasey Kahne	4	Toyota	Started with a nineteenth-place finish at Daytona; recorded multiple top-10s including a victory at Phoenix’s Kobalt Tools race; achieved several top-five and top-10 placements throughout the year; ultimately ranked 14th with 1041 points.
	Cole Whitt		84	Toyota	Participated in limited events with a best result of 25th; concluded season 49th in points accumulating 26 total.

No. 83 car

NASCAR Sprint Cup Series performance record
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	NSCC	Points
2006	Bill Elliott	83	Dodge	DAY	CAL	LVS	ATL	BRI	MAR	TEX	PHO	TAL	RCH	DAR	CLT	DOV	POC	MCH	SON	DAY	CHI	NHA	POC	IND	GLN	MCH	BRI	CAL	RCH	NHA	DOV	KAN	TAL	CLT DNQ	MAR	ATL	TEX	PHO	HOM	NA	-
2007	Brian Vickers		Toyota	style="background:#FFCFCF;" |2007 Daytona 500 DNQ	style="background:#FFDF9F;" |2007 Auto Club 500 10	style="background:#FFCFCF;" |2007 UAW-DaimlerChrysler 400 DNQ	style="background:#EFCFFF;" |2007 Kobalt Tools 500 42	style="background:#DFFFDF;" |2007 Food City 500 15	style="background:#FFCFCF;" |2007 Goody's Cool Orange 500 DNQ	style="background:#DFFFDF;" |2007 Samsung 500 14	style="background:#FFCFCF;" |2007 Subway Fresh Fit 500 DNQ	style="background:#FFCFCF;" |2007 Aaron's 499 DNQ	style="background:#FFCFCF;" |2007 Crown Royal Presents The Jim Stewart 400 DNQ	style="background:#EFCFFF;" |2007 Dodge Avenger 500 43	style="background:#DFDFDF;" |2007 Coca-Cola 600 5	style="background:#DFFFDF;" |2007 Autism Speaks 400 19	style="background:#CFCFFF;" |2007 Pocono 500 35	style="background:#CFCFFF;" |2007 Citizens Bank 400 41	style="background:#FFCFCF;" |2007 Toyota/Save Mart 350 DNQ	style="background:#FFCFCF;" |2007 Lenox Industrial Tools300 DNQ	style="background:#CFCFFF;" |2007 Pepsi400 29	style="background:#FFCFCF;" |2007 USG Sheetrock400 DNQ	style="background:#CFCFFF;" |2007 Allstate at the Brickyard 21	style="background:#CFCFFF;" |2007 Pennsylvania500 29	style="background:#EFCFFF;" |2007 Centurion Boats at the Glen 41	style="background:#FFDF9F;" |20073M Performance400 8	style="background:#FFCFCF;" |2007 Sharpie500 DNQ	style="background:#FFDF9F;" |2007 Sharp AQUOS500 8	style="background:#CFCFFF;" |2007 Chevy Rock & Roll400 24	style="background:#CFCFFF;" |2007 Sylvania300 43	style="background:#DFFFDF;" |2007 Dodge Dealers400 16	style="background:#FFCFCF;" |2007 LifeLock400 DNQ	style="background:#EFCFFF;" |2011 UAW-Ford500 (TAL) 39	style="background:#FFCFCF;" |2011 Bank of America500 (CLT) DNQ	style="background:#FFCFCF;" |2011 Subway500 (MAR) DNQ	style="background:#FFDF9F;" |2011 Pep Boys Auto500 (ATL) 10	style="background:#CFCFFF;" |2011 Dickies500 (TEX) 23	style="background:#CFCFFF;" |2011 Checker Auto Parts500 (PHO) 21	style="background:#EFCFFF;" |2011 Ford400 (HOM) 42	38th	2065
-- Additional years and drivers omitted for brevity but follow same format --

Nationwide series

NASCAR Nationwide Series performance
Year	Team	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	NNSC	Points
2010	Cole Whitt	84	Toyota	DAY	CAL	LVS	BRI	NSH	PHO	TEX	TAL	RCH	DAR	DOV	CLT	NSH	KEN	ROA	NHA	DAY	CHI	GTY	IRP	IOW	GLN	MCH	BRI	CGV	ATL	RCH	DOV	KAN	CAL	CLT	GTY	TEX	PHO 15	HOM 17	107th place	118 points

See also

• Red Bull Racing
• Scuderia AlphaTauri

External links

• Official Website
• Red Bull Racing team blog