Sheldon Creed — Driver Profile
Car: No. 00 | Team: Haas Factory Team | Manufacturer: Chevrolet Crew Chief: Jonathan Toney | Sponsors: Ollie's Bargain Outlet, Road Ranger Status: Full-time | Hometown: Alpine, California | Age: 28
2026 Season
Sheldon Creed has been the most consistent driver in the O'Reilly Auto Parts Series in 2026. Through 12 races he sits second in points behind only Justin Allgaier, with one win (EchoPark Atlanta), six top-fives, and ten top-tens. He led on the final lap at Talladega on April 25 — and Hendrick rookie Corey Day passed him for Day's first career O'Reilly Series win in a dramatic finish. At Texas on May 2, Creed finished sixth. His combination of pace, consistency, and a near-zero DNF rate makes him the most credible challenger to Allgaier's championship lead.
2026 Stats (through 12 races): 2nd in points (477 pts, -121) | 1 win (EchoPark Atlanta) | 6 top 5s | 10 top 10s
Career
Creed is a former NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series champion (2020) who has spent recent seasons establishing himself as a top-tier O'Reilly Series competitor with Haas Factory Team. He brings championship-caliber experience and a mechanical background that traces to dirt racing and off-road competition before he reached NASCAR's national ranks.
The Story
Creed's 2026 season is the quietest title threat in the field. He doesn't generate as many headlines as the younger drivers around him, but a 7.5 average finish and zero DNFs through eight races makes him the driver everyone else is actually chasing in points. The question for Creed is whether he can produce a signature multi-win stretch that forces the conversation his way.