Sheldon Creed Breaks Through at Atlanta, Delivering Haas Factory Team’s First Chevrolet Victory
Hampton, GA (February 21, 2026) – After rewriting the record book with a string of runner-up finishes, Sheldon Creed finally stood in Victory Lane.
Creed captured his first career NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series victory Saturday night in the Bennett Transportation & Logistics 250 at EchoPark Speedway in Atlanta — snapping a record streak of second-place finishes and delivering a milestone win for the Haas Factory Team in its first season competing with Chevrolet.
Driving the No. 00 Haas Factory Team Chevrolet, carrying primary sponsorship from Road Ranger, Creed started fourth and positioned himself inside the top five throughout the 163-lap event on the 1.54-mile high-speed quad-oval. The race featured 24 lead changes among multiple contenders, highlighting just how competitive the field was from start to finish.
On the final lap, a battle for the lead between Austin Hill and Ross Chastain resulted in contact exiting Turn 2. Creed, running third and perfectly positioned, seized the opportunity and powered to the front to take the checkered flag.
The victory ends a frustrating stretch for Creed, who previously held the series record with 15 second-place finishes before earning his first win in the division. The long-awaited breakthrough was both emotional and validating for the 28-year-old Californian.
“This one means a lot,” Creed said in Victory Lane. “We’ve been close so many times. To finally finish it off and get this win for everyone at Haas Factory Team — especially in our first season with Chevrolet — that’s special.”
The win also marks a historic moment for the Haas Factory Team. After switching manufacturers in the offseason from Ford to Chevrolet, Atlanta becomes the organization’s first victory in its new Chevrolet era — an early and emphatic statement that the transition has positioned the team for championship contention.
Creed’s victory vaults him firmly into championship discussion early in the season and sends a clear message that the No. 00 team is no longer the bridesmaid — they are now race winners.
About Sheldon Creed
Sheldon Creed is a former NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Champion (2020) and one of the most competitive drivers in modern stock car racing. Known for his consistency and aggressive racing style, Creed has competed across NASCAR’s top national divisions and built a reputation as a perennial contender. His Atlanta victory in the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series marks a defining moment in his career, breaking a record streak of runner-up finishes and reaffirming his place among the sport’s elite competitors.
About Haas Factory Team
The Haas Factory Team competes at NASCAR’s highest levels and entered a new chapter in 2026 following an offseason manufacturer change from Ford to Chevrolet. In the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series, the organization fields two entries — the No. 00 Chevrolet driven by Sheldon Creed and the No. 41 Chevrolet driven by Sam Mayer. The team also competes in the NASCAR Cup Series with the No. 41 Chevrolet driven by Cole Custer. The Atlanta victory represents the organization’s first win in its Chevrolet program — a significant milestone that underscores the strength of the team’s new partnership and its commitment to winning at the highest level.
