NASCAR Cup driver Ricky Stenhouse Jr., the 2023 Daytona 500 champion, has signed a multi-year contract extension with Hyak Motorsports.
The extension keeps Stenhouse as the driver of the No. 47 Chevrolet. He joined Hyak Motorsports, then known as JTG Daugherty Racing, in 2020 after spending 11 seasons with RFK Racing.
“Ricky has been a huge part of what we’re building at Hyak Motorsports, and we’re proud to continue this partnership for years to come," Hyak Motorsports owner Gordon Smith said. "He brings experience, leadership, and a competitive mindset every weekend, and we believe there’s still a lot ahead for this team with Ricky in the No. 47.”
Nov 2, 2025; Avondale, Arizona, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Ricky Stenhouse Jr (47) during the NASCAR Championship race at Phoenix Raceway. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
May 4, 2025; Fort Worth, Texas, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Ricky Stenhouse Jr. (47) is introduced before the start of the Wurth 400 race at Texas Motor Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
BRISTOL, TENNESSEE – APRIL 13: Ricky Stenhouse Jr., driver of the #47 SUNNYD Chevrolet, stands with his son Stetson prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway on April 13, 2025 in Bristol, Tennessee. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)
TALLADEGA, ALABAMA – APRIL 27: Ricky Stenhouse Jr., driver of the #47 NOS Energy Chevrolet, greets fans as he walks onstage during driver intros prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Jack Link’s 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on April 27, 2025 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA – FEBRUARY 12: Ricky Stenhouse Jr., driver of the #47 SUNNYD Chevrolet speaks to the media during Media Day for the NASCAR Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on February 12, 2025 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA – FEBRUARY 16: U.S. President Donald Trump greets Ricky Stenhouse Jr., driver of the #47 SUNNYD Chevrolet on the grid prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on February 16, 2025 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
Feb 13, 2025; Daytona Beach, Florida, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Ricky Stenhouse Jr. (47) during driver introductions for the Duels at Daytona International Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-Imagn Images
TALLADEGA, ALABAMA – OCTOBER 06: Ricky Stenhouse Jr., driver of the #47 Kroger Health/Palmolive Chevrolet, climbs the flagstand to celebrate with fans after winning the NASCAR Cup Series YellaWood 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on October 06, 2024 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
TALLADEGA, ALABAMA – OCTOBER 06: Ricky Stenhouse Jr., driver of the #47 Kroger Health/Palmolive Chevrolet, climbs the fence to celebrate with fans after winning the NASCAR Cup Series YellaWood 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on October 06, 2024 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
TALLADEGA, ALABAMA – OCTOBER 06: Ricky Stenhouse Jr., driver of the #47 Kroger Health/Palmolive Chevrolet, celebrates with pull-ups on the fence after winning the NASCAR Cup Series YellaWood 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on October 06, 2024 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
Oct 6, 2024; Talladega, Alabama, USA; Ricky Stenhouse, Jr. (47) celebrates a win in Victory Lane after the YellaWood 500 at Talladega Superspeedway. Mandatory Credit: Vasha Hunt-Imagn Images
TALLADEGA, ALABAMA – OCTOBER 06: Ricky Stenhouse Jr., celebrates with a burnout after winning the NASCAR Cup Series YellaWood 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on October 06, 2024 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
NASCAR Cup Series driver Ricky Stenhouse Jr. (47) sits in his car Sunday, July 21, 2024, ahead of the Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
May 11, 2024; Darlington, South Carolina, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Ricky Stenhouse Jr. (47) during qualifying for the Goodyear 400 at Darlington Raceway. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-USA TODAY Sports
May 5, 2024; Kansas City, Kansas, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Ricky Stenhouse Jr. (47) signs autographs during a pre-race rain at the Kansas Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Reese Strickland-USA TODAY Sports
Last year’s Daytona 500 Champion, Ricky Stenhouse Jr., walks through the garages to attend the drivers meeting before the Daytona 500, Monday, Feb. 19, 2024 at Daytona International Speedway.
Feb 14, 2024; Daytona Beach, Florida, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Ricky Stenhouse Jr. (47) speaks with reporters during media day at Daytona International Speedway. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports
Ricky Stenhouse Jr. and his wife Madyson Stenhouse poses on the red carpet for the 2023 NASCAR Awards Banquet at the Music City Center in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023.
Ricky Stenhouse Jr. unveils his plaque on the DAYTONA 500 Champions Walk of Fame at Daytona International Speedway, Friday, Aug. 25, 2023.
Apr 29, 2023; Dover, Delaware, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Ricky Stenhouse Jr walks on pit road during practice and qualifying for the Wurth 400 at Dover Motor Speedway.
Feb. 19: Ricky Stenhouse Jr., center, celebrates after winning the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway.
Ricky Stenhouse Jr puts his boot in the cement at the Daytona 500 Championship Ceremony on Monday, February,20th,2023 !
Ricky Stenhouse Jr. climbs the fence at Daytona International Speedway after winning the 2023 Daytona 500 to snap a 199-race winless drought.
Ricky Stenhouse Jr. celebrates winning the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway, Sunday, Feb. 19, 2023
Ricky Stenhouse and his crew celebrate with the No. 47 Chevy Camaro after winning the 65th Daytona 500 on Sunday.
NASCAR driver Ricky Stenhouse Jr. speaks before he unveiled his Daytona 500 paint scheme at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati on Friday, Dec. 16, 2022.
NASCAR Cup Series driver Ricky Stenhouse Jr. is introduced before the FireKeepers Casino 400 on Aug. 7, 2022 at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn.
Feb 15, 2022; Daytona, FL, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Ricky Stenhouse Jr. (47) during practice for the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Mike Dinovo-USA TODAY Sports
NASCAR Cup driver Ricky Stenhouse Jr. (47) waits for practice Saturday, Aug. 14, 2021, at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
NASCAR Cup Series driver Ricky Stenhouse Jr. (47) races during the NASCAR Cup Series Ally 400 race at the Nashville Superspeedway in Lebanon, Tenn., Sunday, June 20, 2021.
Brake dust is seen as a tire is changed on the car of NASCAR Cup Series driver Ricky Stenhouse Jr. during the NASCAR Cup Series Ally 400 race at the Nashville Superspeedway in Lebanon, Tenn., Sunday, June 20, 2021.
Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series driver Ricky Stenhouse Jr. (47) adjusts his suit before the Brickyard 400 on Sunday, July 5, 2020.
Feb 9, 2020; Daytona Beach, Florida, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Ricky Stenhouse Jr. (right) wins pole award and driver Alex Bowman (left) is the runner up during qualifying for the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Mike Dinovo-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 2, 2018; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series driver Trevor Bayne (left) and driver Ricky Stenhouse Jr. (right) during practice for the Pennzoil 400 presented by Jiffy Lube at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
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Nov 2, 2025; Avondale, Arizona, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Ricky Stenhouse Jr (47) during the NASCAR Championship race at Phoenix Raceway. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
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Nov 2, 2025; Avondale, Arizona, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Ricky Stenhouse Jr (47) during the NASCAR Championship race at Phoenix Raceway. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
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May 4, 2025; Fort Worth, Texas, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Ricky Stenhouse Jr. (47) is introduced before the start of the Wurth 400 race at Texas Motor Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
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BRISTOL, TENNESSEE – APRIL 13: Ricky Stenhouse Jr., driver of the #47 SUNNYD Chevrolet, stands with his son Stetson prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway on April 13, 2025 in Bristol, Tennessee. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)
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TALLADEGA, ALABAMA – APRIL 27: Ricky Stenhouse Jr., driver of the #47 NOS Energy Chevrolet, greets fans as he walks onstage during driver intros prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Jack Link’s 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on April 27, 2025 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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Ricky Stenhouse Jr, NASCAR driver for Hyak Motorsports
DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA – FEBRUARY 12: Ricky Stenhouse Jr., driver of the #47 SUNNYD Chevrolet speaks to the media during Media Day for the NASCAR Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on February 12, 2025 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
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DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA – FEBRUARY 16: U.S. President Donald Trump greets Ricky Stenhouse Jr., driver of the #47 SUNNYD Chevrolet on the grid prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on February 16, 2025 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
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Feb 13, 2025; Daytona Beach, Florida, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Ricky Stenhouse Jr. (47) during driver introductions for the Duels at Daytona International Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-Imagn Images
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Ricky Stenhouse Jr, NASCAR driver for Hyak Motorsports
TALLADEGA, ALABAMA – OCTOBER 06: Ricky Stenhouse Jr., driver of the #47 Kroger Health/Palmolive Chevrolet, climbs the flagstand to celebrate with fans after winning the NASCAR Cup Series YellaWood 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on October 06, 2024 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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Ricky Stenhouse Jr, NASCAR driver for Hyak Motorsports
TALLADEGA, ALABAMA – OCTOBER 06: Ricky Stenhouse Jr., driver of the #47 Kroger Health/Palmolive Chevrolet, climbs the fence to celebrate with fans after winning the NASCAR Cup Series YellaWood 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on October 06, 2024 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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TALLADEGA, ALABAMA – OCTOBER 06: Ricky Stenhouse Jr., driver of the #47 Kroger Health/Palmolive Chevrolet, celebrates with pull-ups on the fence after winning the NASCAR Cup Series YellaWood 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on October 06, 2024 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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Oct 6, 2024; Talladega, Alabama, USA; Ricky Stenhouse, Jr. (47) celebrates a win in Victory Lane after the YellaWood 500 at Talladega Superspeedway. Mandatory Credit: Vasha Hunt-Imagn Images
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TALLADEGA, ALABAMA – OCTOBER 06: Ricky Stenhouse Jr., celebrates with a burnout after winning the NASCAR Cup Series YellaWood 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on October 06, 2024 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
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NASCAR Cup Series driver Ricky Stenhouse Jr. (47) sits in his car Sunday, July 21, 2024, ahead of the Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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May 11, 2024; Darlington, South Carolina, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Ricky Stenhouse Jr. (47) during qualifying for the Goodyear 400 at Darlington Raceway. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-USA TODAY Sports
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May 5, 2024; Kansas City, Kansas, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Ricky Stenhouse Jr. (47) signs autographs during a pre-race rain at the Kansas Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Reese Strickland-USA TODAY Sports
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Last year’s Daytona 500 Champion, Ricky Stenhouse Jr., walks through the garages to attend the drivers meeting before the Daytona 500, Monday, Feb. 19, 2024 at Daytona International Speedway.
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Feb 14, 2024; Daytona Beach, Florida, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Ricky Stenhouse Jr. (47) speaks with reporters during media day at Daytona International Speedway. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports
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Ricky Stenhouse Jr. and his wife Madyson Stenhouse poses on the red carpet for the 2023 NASCAR Awards Banquet at the Music City Center in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023.
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Ricky Stenhouse Jr. unveils his plaque on the DAYTONA 500 Champions Walk of Fame at Daytona International Speedway, Friday, Aug. 25, 2023.
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Apr 29, 2023; Dover, Delaware, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Ricky Stenhouse Jr walks on pit road during practice and qualifying for the Wurth 400 at Dover Motor Speedway.
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Feb. 19: Ricky Stenhouse Jr., center, celebrates after winning the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway.
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Ricky Stenhouse Jr puts his boot in the cement at the Daytona 500 Championship Ceremony on Monday, February,20th,2023 !
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Ricky Stenhouse Jr. climbs the fence at Daytona International Speedway after winning the 2023 Daytona 500 to snap a 199-race winless drought.
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Ricky Stenhouse Jr. celebrates winning the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway, Sunday, Feb. 19, 2023
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Ricky Stenhouse and his crew celebrate with the No. 47 Chevy Camaro after winning the 65th Daytona 500 on Sunday.
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NASCAR driver Ricky Stenhouse Jr. speaks before he unveiled his Daytona 500 paint scheme at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati on Friday, Dec. 16, 2022.
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NASCAR Cup Series driver Ricky Stenhouse Jr. is introduced before the FireKeepers Casino 400 on Aug. 7, 2022 at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn.
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Feb 15, 2022; Daytona, FL, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Ricky Stenhouse Jr. (47) during practice for the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Mike Dinovo-USA TODAY Sports
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NASCAR Cup driver Ricky Stenhouse Jr. (47) waits for practice Saturday, Aug. 14, 2021, at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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NASCAR Cup Series driver Ricky Stenhouse Jr. (47) races during the NASCAR Cup Series Ally 400 race at the Nashville Superspeedway in Lebanon, Tenn., Sunday, June 20, 2021.
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Brake dust is seen as a tire is changed on the car of NASCAR Cup Series driver Ricky Stenhouse Jr. during the NASCAR Cup Series Ally 400 race at the Nashville Superspeedway in Lebanon, Tenn., Sunday, June 20, 2021.
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Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series driver Ricky Stenhouse Jr. (47) adjusts his suit before the Brickyard 400 on Sunday, July 5, 2020.
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Feb 9, 2020; Daytona Beach, Florida, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Ricky Stenhouse Jr. (right) wins pole award and driver Alex Bowman (left) is the runner up during qualifying for the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Mike Dinovo-USA TODAY Sports
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Mar 2, 2018; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series driver Trevor Bayne (left) and driver Ricky Stenhouse Jr. (right) during practice for the Pennzoil 400 presented by Jiffy Lube at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
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Nov 11, 2016; Avondale, AZ, USA; Sprint Cup Series driver Trevor Bayne (left) and Sprint Cup Series driver Ricky Stenhouse Jr. (right) during practice for the Can-Am 500 at Phoenix International Raceway. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
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Stenhouse, 37, has more than 480 starts and four career Cup victories. Along with Daytona in 2023, the Mississippi native won there in the 2017 summer race. He also won at Talladega in 2024 and 2017. Stenhouse has 26 top-5 finishes and 63 top-10s. He is also a two-time NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series champion.
“I’m thrilled to finally get this contract extension done," Stenhouse said. "It’s something we’ve been working on for a while, and I’m really thankful to everyone at Hyak Motorsports, especially Gordon. His vision for this race team and the passion he brings to it every single day is special. A lot of people may not know Gordon that well yet, but he truly cares about motorsports, NASCAR, and this No. 47 team, and that shows in everything he does."
Stenhouse's best finishes in 2026 were second in the Daytona 500 and sixth at Talladega.
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