Why Haas’ Move To Chevy Is A Big Deal For Ford

Haas has made it official, they’re going back to Chevrolet in both Cup and Xfinity starting in 2026. After years with Ford, the team is resetting to its pre-Tony Stewart days, once again under the Hendrick umbrella. The move raises as many questions as it answers, not only for Haas but also for Ford, which suddenly looks thin in the Xfinity ranks heading into the future.

• Will Haas just be a Hendrick feeder team, or can they carve out a real identity in Cup?
• With Hendrick rumored to go full-time in Xfinity, how does that alliance affect JRM and Haas?
• Ford looks dangerously thin in Xfinity. Will Penske or RFK step in to fill the gap?
• With Dodge looming for 2027, how messy will the driver development pipelines get across all OEMs?

This isn’t just about one team changing manufacturers, it’s about a possible reshaping of the entire Xfinity landscape. Cup-affiliated teams might flood back into the series like the 2000s, and with OEMs scrambling to protect their talent pipelines, the next few years could redefine who controls the ladder to the Cup Series. What do you think, does Haas gain ground under Chevy, or will they stay stuck in the middle? And which Ford program, if any, steps up to keep their future alive? Drop your thoughts below.

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