JR Motorsports Adds Jake Finch for Five-Race No. 9 Program in 2026

The move gives the 20-year-old ARCA winner targeted laps in a top car.

Overview

JR Motorsports, which announced the deal Wednesday, will field Finch in the No. 9 Chevrolet for five NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series starts beginning at Atlanta’s EchoPark Speedway on July 11.
The slate continues at Darlington on September 5, Bristol on September 18, Charlotte on October 10, and Talladega on October 24.
The No. 9 is a shared seat this season, and Finch joins a rotation that features Ross Chastain, Carson Kvapil, Shane van Gisbergen, and Lee Pulliam.
His resume includes a 2024 ARCA win at Talladega, a 17th-place O’Reilly Series debut at Dover in 2025, and a 20th-place ARCA run at Daytona earlier this year.
The part-time plan aligns with JR Motorsports’ development model that gives prospects select races to gain experience without a full-season load.