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Maybe no crew has been as massive a shock within the NASCAR storage in recent times than startup Trackhouse Racing. The crew started operations within the 2022 season with possession from former driver Justin Marks and celebrity musician Pitbull.
The crew’s debut season was an virtually unimaginable success. Driver Ross Chastain gained the primary two races of his profession and completed second within the championship, highlighted by his iconic “Hail Melon” transfer at Martinsville to succeed in the ultimate 4. Whereas the 2 seasons after weren’t fairly as sturdy, Trackhouse gained races in each years and established itself as a real risk to win races every week.
However with none warning, Pitbull made the shock announcement on Friday, two days earlier than the 2025 Daytona 500, that he had parted methods with the crew.
“Ending partnership with Trackhouse Racing. Over the previous 5 years, we’ve made historical past by introducing NASCAR to an entire new viewers and falling in love with NASCAR followers on the similar time,” he mentioned in an Instagram submit asserting the transfer. “We now have made the choice to terminate the partnership with Trackhouse Racing, efficient instantly. We’re wanting ahead to acting on the game’s greatest stage this Sunday, the Daytona 500. It’s a true honor, Dale!”
Apparently sufficient, he didn’t clarify what the explanation was for the departure. He additionally made it clear that his exit would happen instantly.
“We’re honored and humbled that @pitbull has chosen to take this journey with Trackhouse,” a Trackhouse consultant mentioned on social media. “Thanks for all you’ve accomplished and good luck in your subsequent enterprise!”
And it’s not like he was a passive proprietor, both. Pitbull was on the observe with the crew a number of instances over the previous couple of years. He was additionally on the race store with the crew to have fun after driver Daniel Suarez’s first profession victory. Extra data is certain to come back out in regards to the break up. However it certain appears as if one thing surprising occurred.
