JTG Daugherty Racing has changed its name to Hyak Motorsports under new ownership, the team announced. Gordon Smith, who became the principal owner after the 2023 season, will join co-owners Brad Daugherty, Mark Hughes and Ernie Cope. The team continues to run the #47 car with Ricky Stenhouse Jr. as driver. The name Hiak means fast in Chinook slang, a Pacific Northwest trade language that includes terms from Chinook, Chehalis, and other local languages.
“Becoming an owner of Hyak Motorsports is an exciting opportunity,” Smith said in a team statement. “We look forward to building on the team’s success, investing in its future, and pursuing new successes in partnership with our fans, sponsors, and team members.”“I am very excited for 2025 as we continue to evolve our company,” Dougherty said in a statement released by the team. “Our goal is to compete and win at the highest level of NASCAR. “The name change represents our dedication and desire to be the best.”“2025 heralds a new era for this company,” Cope said in a team statement. “We remain committed to being a winning team with Ricky and the No. 1 team. 47 crew members. “This is just the next step in taking the team to the next level.”
“This rebrand is exciting for the team and myself,” Stenhouse said in a statement from the team. “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.”
