SHELDON CREED SCORES TOP-FIVE FINISH AT MARTINSVILLE, SETS SIGHTS ON SEASON FINALE AT PHOENIX
RIDGEWAY, VA (October 26, 2025) — Sheldon Creed and the No. 00 Friends of Jaclyn Foundation Ford Mustang closed out the NASCAR Xfinity Series Round of 8 with an impressive fourth-place finish Saturday night at Martinsville Speedway.
Creed entered the race 41 points below the playoff cutline, knowing his only path to the Championship 4 was to win. The Alpine, California native qualified fifth and ran solidly inside the top ten all evening, showcasing both speed and determination in one of the season’s most intense playoff battles.
“We knew coming in that we had to win to move on, and we gave it everything we had,” said Creed. “Our Friends of Jaclyn Foundation Ford Mustang was fast all night. I’m proud of the effort everyone put in — we were right there, just needed a little more at the end. Now we’ll head to Phoenix focused on closing the year with a win.”
The fourth-place result marked another strong run for Creed, who has become known for his consistency and resilience throughout his NASCAR Xfinity Series career. He holds a record 15 career runner-up finishes — the most by any driver in series history without a win.
In 2025, Creed delivered eight top-five and 15 top-ten finishes while battling through eight DNFs, a stat that underscores his determination and ability to bounce back week after week.
The Haas Factory Team now turns its attention to Phoenix Raceway, where Creed and crew chief Jonathan Toney aim to end the season in victory lane. The finale also marks the final race with Xfinity serving as the series’ entitlement sponsor, adding extra significance to the event.
“We’ve been close so many times this year,” Creed added. “Phoenix is one of those tracks where we’ve run well before. It’d be huge to get that first Xfinity win for this team and finish the season strong.”
About the NASCAR Xfinity Series Playoffs
The NASCAR Xfinity Series Playoffs consist of 12 eligible drivers competing across three rounds in the final seven races of the season. Four drivers are eliminated in each of the first two rounds — the Round of 12 and the Round of 8 — which each consist of three races. The remaining four drivers advance to the Championship 4, where the highest-finishing driver among them in the season-ending race is crowned the champion.
The 2025 NASCAR Xfinity Series will crown its champion next Saturday night at Phoenix Raceway (7:30 p.m. ET, The CW, MRN Radio, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio).
About Sheldon Creed
Sheldon Creed, 26, from Alpine, California, is one of the most versatile young drivers in motorsports. A former NASCAR Truck Series Champion and off-road standout, Creed currently drives the No. 00 Friends of Jaclyn Foundation Ford Mustang for the Haas Factory Team in the NASCAR Xfinity Series. Known for his determination and adaptability, he has accumulated 15 career second-place finishes — the most in series history without a win — and continues to be one of NASCAR’s most respected competitors.
Follow Sheldon Creed on social media at @SheldonCreed and visit SheldonCreedRacing.com for updates and team news.
About Haas Factory Team
The Haas Factory Team competes full-time in the NASCAR Xfinity Series, fielding the No. 00 Ford Mustang driven by Sheldon Creed. Founded by Gene Haas and managed by Joe Custer, the team represents the precision and innovation of Haas Automation both on and off the track, developing talent and competing at the highest levels of NASCAR.
About Friends of Jaclyn Foundation
The Friends of Jaclyn Foundation (FOJ) is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to improve the quality of life for children battling pediatric brain tumors and other childhood cancers. Founded in 2005 after young Jaclyn Murphy formed a life-changing bond with a college sports team, FOJ has since paired more than 1,200 children with sports teams, programs, and athletes across the country. Through its Adopt-A-Child, Safe on the Sidelines, and Guardian Angel programs, FOJ continues to inspire hope, joy, and lasting friendships for children and their families.
Learn more at FriendsofJaclyn.org.
