NASCAR Cup Series team JTG Daugherty Racing has rebranded as Hyak Motorsports, with Gordon Smith leading as principal owner alongside co-owners Brad Daugherty, Mark Hughes, and Ernie Cope.

The name "Hyak," meaning "fast" in Chinook Jargon (a Pacific Northwest trade language), reflects the team's commitment to speed and success in NASCAR's highest level of competition. The team will continue to field the No. 47 Chevrolet Camaro driven by Ricky Stenhouse Jr.

Under its current management, the team has secured victories in consecutive years, including Stenhouse's memorable win at the 2023 Daytona 500. The ownership group plans to introduce additional resources and updated strategies to enhance the team's performance.

"Becoming the owner of Hyak Motorsports brings an exciting opportunity," said Gordon Smith, team owner/CEO. "I look forward to building on the team's accomplishments, investing in its future, and driving toward new successes."

Brad Daugherty emphasized the team's commitment to competing at the highest level, while Ernie Cope confirmed that the fundamental aspects of the team, including Stenhouse and the No. 47 crew, will remain unchanged.

Stenhouse expressed optimism about the rebrand, focusing on returning to their strong 2023 performance levels: "I'm looking forward to continuing building this team up with a lot of the same great crew members we have had here. We learned a lot in 2024 and ready to get back to the track."

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