HARRISBURG, N.C. — JTG Daugherty Racing has rebranded as Hyak Motorsports.
The team that fields the No. 47 NASCAR Cup Series cars for Ricky Stenhouse Jr. is operated by Gordon Smith, who became the principal owner at the end of the 2023 season.
Hyak Motorsports will continue to carry out Smith’s plan to bring a fresh, new energy to the team and show his commitment to advancing the team’s legacy both on and off the race track.
The change starts with the name “HYAK,” which means “fast” in Chinook Jargon, which is a trade language of the Pacific Northwest that incorporates terms from Chinook, Chehalis, and many other local languages.
Smith is joined by co-owners Brad Daugherty, Mark Hughes and Ernie Cope, who remain dedicated to maintaining the team’s high standards.
“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 in partnership with our fans, sponsors, and team members.”
“I’m really excited about 2025 as our company continues to evolve,” said Daugherty. “Our goal is to compete and win races at the highest level of NASCAR. The name change signifies that commitment and desire to be our very best.”
“2025 will begin a new era for this company,” said Cope. “We’re still committed to being a winning team with Ricky and the entire No. 47 crew. This is just the next step in elevating the team to another level.”
Stenhouse will continue as the team’s driver.
“This rebrand is exciting for the team and myself,” said Stenhouse. “I’m excited for everyone to see the rebrand this offseason and in 2025. The team has won the most iconic of races with the Daytona 500, so this is just a continuation of building its legacy.”