AM Racing Overview
AM Racing was an American professional stock car racing team that competed across multiple NASCAR and ARCA-sanctioned series from 2016 to 2025. The team was based in Statesville, North Carolina, and fielded entries in the NASCAR Xfinity Series, the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, and the ARCA Menards Series. AM Racing worked with several manufacturers during its operational years, including Toyota, Chevrolet, and Ford, while running multiple car numbers under its banner.
The organization was founded in 2016 by owner Tim Self, with Kevin Cywinski serving as operator and Wade Moore holding the title of President. Throughout its history, AM Racing expanded its program across NASCAR and ARCA divisions, fielded cars for numerous drivers, and maintained a presence in American stock car racing circuits before its announced acquisition by Sigma Performance Services for the 2026 season.
Founding and Organizational Origins
AM Racing was founded in 2016 by Tim Self, who established the team to compete in NASCAR’s Camping World Truck Series. The team was launched with a single entry, the No. 22 Toyota Tundra, to be driven by Austin Wayne Self, Tim Self’s son. AM Racing’s debut season began at the 2016 NextEra Energy Resources 250 at Daytona International Speedway, where Austin Wayne Self qualified 19th and finished in the same position. Early operations centered on building a baseline program in the Truck Series and developing the team’s identity under the AM Racing banner.
The early years of AM Racing focused on assembling a competitive infrastructure in the Truck Series. Following its debut, the team competed with several manufacturers, operating Toyotas in 2016 and 2017. The Self family maintained ownership of the team during this period, with Tim Self guiding the organization’s strategic direction and Austin Wayne Self serving as the lead driver in many early races. The team’s first significant top-ten result came during the 2016 season with a ninth-place finish at the Aspen Dental Eldora Dirt Derby.
Growth Into NASCAR Competition
After the first half of the 2016 Truck Series season, AM Racing’s operations were taken over by Win-Tron Racing, with the Self family retaining an ownership stake. For the 2017 season, AM Racing announced an engine partnership with Joe Gibbs Racing to enhance performance. The team expanded its presence during the year, running five races under the AM Racing banner and partnering with Niece Motorsports and Martins Motorsports to keep Austin Wayne Self on the track for additional events.
In October 2017, the team announced that Austin Wayne Self would move to Niece Motorsports for the 2018 season. AM Racing then merged with Niece Motorsports for the 2018 season but later split from Niece in 2019 and resumed fielding its own entries. In 2020, the team relocated to the former Front Row Motorsports race shop in Statesville, North Carolina, sharing the facility with Jordan Anderson Racing and Win-Tron Racing. The three teams remained separate organizations despite sharing the same shop space, allowing AM Racing to expand its operational footprint within the NASCAR ecosystem.
AM Racing Competitive Journey
Over the course of its operational history, AM Racing progressed from a single-truck entry in the NASCAR Truck Series to a multi-series team competing in the NASCAR Xfinity Series, the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, and the ARCA Menards Series. The team competed in 300 total races across these divisions, registering one pole position but no victories or drivers’ championships. AM Racing’s competitive journey was marked by gradual expansion, technical alliances, and a steady rotation of drivers and car numbers across various series.
Early Seasons and Development (2016-2018)
AM Racing opened its competitive career in the 2016 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series with the No. 22 Toyota Tundra driven full-time by Austin Wayne Self. The team recorded variable results during the first half of the season, including a career-defining ninth-place finish at Eldora Speedway. Following the 2016 season, the team transitioned to engine power from Joe Gibbs Racing in 2017 and continued to develop its program.
In 2017, AM Racing ran a limited schedule under its own banner, with Austin Wayne Self driving the No. 32 truck at the season-opener at Daytona, where he finished a career-best second place. Later in the year, the team used Bolen Motorsports’ owner points to run Justin Fontaine in the No. 66 at one event. For 2018, the team merged with Niece Motorsports, allowing AM Racing to remain connected to NASCAR operations while it restructured its own independent program for the following year.
Breakthrough in NASCAR and ARCA Competition (2019-2022)
AM Racing reopened its independent program in 2019 with Austin Wayne Self returning to drive the No. 22 truck full-time. The team earned its first top-five finish at Michigan International Speedway during the season. Self was later suspended for violating NASCAR’s substance abuse policy, and Bubba Wallace substituted for two races before Self’s reinstatement. In 2020, Self delivered two top-ten finishes at Texas Motor Speedway and Martinsville Speedway, and the team concluded the year 16th in owner points.
On January 14, 2021, AM Racing announced a merger with Win-Tron Racing, formally combining operations for the 2021 season. Following the merger, the team expanded its driver lineup, with Howie DiSavino III continuing to drive the No. 32 in select events. In 2022, AM Racing ran the No. 32 part-time at Daytona and Talladega with Max Gutiérrez, partnered with Rette Jones Racing as a technical alliance, and fielded Austin Wayne Self at Watkins Glen. The team also entered the ARCA Menards Series for the first time at the 2021 Lucas Oil 200 at Daytona, marking its initial expansion beyond NASCAR’s national divisions.
Modern Program and Current Direction (2023-2025)
AM Racing entered a new phase in 2023, switching its manufacturer to Ford and expanding across multiple national series. The team announced its entry into the NASCAR Xfinity Series on October 7, 2022, and signed Brett Moffitt to drive the No. 25 full-time beginning in 2023. On January 10, 2023, AM Racing confirmed that Christian Rose would drive the No. 32 full-time in the ARCA Menards Series. The team competed in 99 Xfinity Series races, 136 Truck Series races, 50 ARCA Menards Series races, 11 ARCA Menards Series East races, and 4 ARCA Menards Series West races during its operational years.
For the 2024 Xfinity season, AM Racing announced the addition of Hailie Deegan on a multi-year deal to drive the No. 15, with AirBox, Inc. and Viva Tequila Seltzer as sponsors. After disappointing results, two-time Cup Series champion Joey Logano replaced Deegan for the Chicago street race, finishing eighth. Following the season, Harrison Burton was announced as the driver of the No. 25 for 2025. In 2025, Kole Raz drove the No. 76 part-time and made his NASCAR Xfinity Series debut. On November 24, 2025, AM Racing announced that it would be acquired by Sigma Performance Services for 2026, with operations continuing under the SPS Racing banner.
Philosophy and Competitive Strengths
AM Racing developed a reputation as a multi-series independent team that prioritized driver development and flexible competition across NASCAR and ARCA divisions. The team fielded multiple car numbers concurrently, including 15, 22, 25, 32, 37, 44, 66, and 76, enabling it to expand its footprint in the national series. Its strength lay in building infrastructure through technical alliances and absorbing smaller operations, such as the Win-Tron Racing merger in 2021, to scale its program.
Key Milestones and Major Moments
One of AM Racing’s most significant milestones was its 2017 runner-up finish at Daytona with Austin Wayne Self in the No. 32 truck, marking the team’s first major highlight. The team’s entry into the NASCAR Xfinity Series in 2023, followed by its announced acquisition by Sigma Performance Services in late 2025, represented pivotal organizational turning points. AM Racing also secured one pole position across 300 total races, underscoring its consistent presence on the grid despite not recording any victories or drivers’ championships.
AM Racing Achievements and Results
Throughout its operational years from 2016 to 2025, AM Racing participated in 300 total races across the NASCAR Xfinity Series, NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, ARCA Menards Series, ARCA Menards Series East, and ARCA Menards Series West. The team recorded one pole position but no race victories and did not capture any drivers’ championships in any of the series in which it competed. AM Racing’s career totals reflected steady participation rather than headline-grabbing success on track.
NASCAR Xfinity Series Achievements
AM Racing competed in 99 NASCAR Xfinity Series races between 2023 and 2025, registering one pole position in the series but no race victories or drivers’ championships. The team fielded the No. 25 with Brett Moffitt in 2023 and Harrison Burton in 2025, while also running the No. 15 with Hailie Deegan, Josh Berry, and Lawless Alan in 2024. In 2025, Kole Raz drove the No. 76 part-time, including an attempt at World Wide Technology Raceway and the season-opener at Daytona.
Conference Achievements
AM Racing did not secure any conference-level championships during its operational years, as the team primarily competed in national NASCAR and ARCA divisions without formal conference affiliations. Its consistent presence across multiple national series served as the foundation for its competitive identity, even in the absence of conference titles.
Divisional Achievements
The team did not record any divisional championships across the NASCAR and ARCA series in which it competed. AM Racing’s competitive record was defined by its multi-car operations and driver development efforts rather than division-level title runs, allowing it to maintain a steady footprint across several stock car racing circuits.
Series Achievements
Across the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, ARCA Menards Series, ARCA Menards Series East, and ARCA Menards Series West, AM Racing accumulated 136, 50, 11, and 4 race entries, respectively. The team recorded zero victories and zero drivers’ championships in each of these series. Its debut in the Truck Series came at the 2016 NextEra Energy Resources 250 at Daytona, while its first ARCA entry took place at the 2021 Lucas Oil 200 at Daytona, marking the team’s gradual expansion across American stock car racing series.