Trackhouse Racing Bio
Trackhouse Racing is an American motorsports organization founded in 2020 and based in Concord, North Carolina. Owned by Justin Marks and the Avenue Sports Fund, the team competes full time in the NASCAR Cup Series and in MotoGP while operating part-time in the IMSA SportsCar Championship.
Early Life and Background
Trackhouse Racing was created in 2020 by former driver and team owner Justin Marks with the explicit aim of building an unconventional racing organization that emphasizes technology and STEM outreach. The team established its operational base in Concord, North Carolina, a hub for NASCAR teams and related motorsports businesses.
From its inception, Trackhouse sought manufacturer partnerships and competitive alliances to accelerate growth. Early organizational moves included signing executive personnel to build race-day and commercial operations and pursuing charters and equipment that would guarantee Cup Series entries.
Path to MotorSports
Trackhouse entered top-level motorsports rapidly, announcing a full-time NASCAR Cup Series program for 2021 and expanding through targeted acquisitions and driver signings. The organization purchased NASCAR operations and charters from Chip Ganassi Racing in 2021 to establish a multi-car Cup presence and to secure competitive continuity.
Beyond NASCAR, Trackhouse moved into motorcycle racing by taking over RNF Racing’s MotoGP entry and running as a satellite team of Aprilia, bringing experienced management into the project. The team later added part-time participation in IMSA, fielding a Chevrolet Corvette Z06 GT3.R in the GTD Pro class for endurance events.
Trackhouse Racing Career
Early Career (2020–2022)
Trackhouse launched its NASCAR Cup Series effort for the 2021 season and leased a charter to guarantee entries that year. The organization aligned with established partners for engines and technical support and signed drivers such as Daniel Suárez and Ross Chastain to anchor its initial Cup campaigns.
In 2022 Trackhouse expanded to a multi-car Cup operation after acquiring Chip Ganassi Racing’s NASCAR assets, inheriting charters and personnel that allowed growth to two and later three full-time entries. The team registered its first Cup victory in 2022 when Ross Chastain won at the Circuit of the Americas, marking an early milestone for Trackhouse’s competitive program.
NASCAR Cup Series Breakthrough (2022–2025)
Trackhouse’s profile rose quickly after key results in 2022, including multiple wins and a Championship 4 appearance for Ross Chastain. Chastain’s on-track creativity produced signature moments, most notably the Martinsville “Hail Melon” maneuver that helped secure a spot in the title fight and signaled Trackhouse’s aggressive racecraft.
Across subsequent seasons the team added high-profile drivers and charters, fielding entries such as the No. 1 for Ross Chastain, the No. 88 and No. 97 in later seasons, and part-time entries under Project91 that brought international drivers into Cup competition. The organization recorded multiple Cup victories, expanded sponsorship relationships, and grew its technical footprint within NASCAR.
MotoGP Breakthrough (2024–Present)
Trackhouse expanded into MotoGP by taking over an existing entry and operating as a satellite partner of Aprilia. The MotoGP project launched with experienced leadership and a roster that included riders signed to contest the premier class, establishing a presence in Grand Prix motorcycle racing.
The MotoGP program recorded early success on the world stage, adding race victories and demonstrating the team’s ability to operate across distinct top-level racing disciplines while leveraging technical partnerships with manufacturers.
IMSA and Endurance Programs (2025–Present)
Trackhouse made its IMSA SportsCar Championship debut at the 2025 24 Hours of Daytona, running a Chevrolet Corvette Z06 GT3.R in the GTD Pro class with a mixed driver lineup including developmental and experienced endurance drivers. The team finished ninth in its first endurance outing and used the event to broaden its road-racing and multi-platform operations.
The IMSA presence forms part of a broader development strategy that sends drivers through multiple series and endurance events to accelerate learning and exposure across different vehicle types and race formats.
Driving Style and Strengths
Trackhouse Racing has built a reputation for road-course strength, aggressive race strategy, and willingness to innovate on setup and race tactics. The organization couples experienced hire decisions with a developmental program that moves young drivers through NASCAR Xfinity, Truck, ARCA, and sports car events to prepare them for Cup and endurance competition.
Notable Events and Milestones
Major milestones include the acquisition of Chip Ganassi Racing’s NASCAR operations in 2021, the team’s first Cup victory at Circuit of the Americas in 2022, and a memorable Martinsville maneuver that propelled a championship run. The organization also expanded internationally through its MotoGP entry and recorded landmark debut wins for guest and international drivers.
Trackhouse Racing Career Wins
Trackhouse Racing’s verified competitive record spans multiple series. According to available race records, the organization has accumulated victories in the NASCAR Cup Series and in MotoGP while continuing to build its win total in each discipline as it expands programs and driver lineups.
NASCAR Cup Series Highlights
Trackhouse’s first Cup Series win came at the Circuit of the Americas and was followed by additional victories across road courses and superspeedways. The team’s Cup tally includes race wins that contributed to strong points finishes and postseason appearances, including a Championship 4 berth driven by on-track strategy and decisive moves in the 2022 season.
MotoGP Highlights
The MotoGP program recorded race victories early in its tenure as a satellite Aprilia entry, underscoring Trackhouse’s rapid competitiveness after entering the series. MotoGP results added an international dimension to the team’s win ledger and provided exposure on the global racing stage.
Other Wins & Perfromances
Trackhouse has expanded influence beyond race wins through strategic acquisitions and series involvement, including participation in the CARS Tour consortium acquisition and development contracts that place drivers across feeder series. The organization’s part-time and guest entries also produced headline moments, including a debut victory by an international driver in a modern-era Cup start.
Trackhouse Racing Family
Family Background and Racing Lineage
Trackhouse Racing is principally associated with Justin Marks and the Avenue Sports Fund, reflecting an ownership model anchored by motorsports experience and private investment. The operation has attracted celebrity partnerships and commercial collaborators while maintaining a hands-on racing leadership team.
Personal Life
As a racing organization, Trackhouse’s public personal details relate primarily to ownership and partnerships. The team was previously part-owned by entertainer Armando Christian Pérez (Pitbull) until that partnership was publicly ended on February 14, 2025. Operational leadership remains focused on competitive and commercial growth from its Concord base.
2025 Season Performance
The 2025 season marked Trackhouse’s expansion into endurance racing with its IMSA debut at the 24 Hours of Daytona and continued development of multi-series driver pathways. In NASCAR, the team secured marquee victories including a Coca-Cola 600 win and multiple road-course results that reinforced its strategy of blending experienced drivers and rising talents.
Driver movements and program adjustments in 2025 included multi-series deals for developmental drivers and the mutual departure of longtime Cup driver Daniel Suárez at the conclusion of the season. The organization entered the season with multiple full-time Cup entries and used cross-program starts to refine setups and accelerate driver progression. Outlooks for subsequent seasons emphasize continued manufacturer collaboration, growth in MotoGP, and deeper participation in endurance racing.
