Brennan Poole to leave Alpha Prime Racing; team owners ‘disappointed’ to see him go

Brennan Poole and Alpha Prime Racing will part methods at the conclusion of the 2026 NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series season.

“Brennan Poole has informed APR that he will not return to the #44 for the 2027 season, ending a three-year run at the organization,” stated the group in a declaration. “We’re grateful and proud of everything Brennan has accomplished with APR over the years, and we look forward to a strong ending to the season.”

Poole, 36, is a veteran of over 200 NASCAR O’Reilly races. He has one pole, 12 leading fives, and 48 leading 10s. Because the start of the 2024 season, he has actually driven the No. 44 for Alpha Prime Racing. He has actually blazed a trail for the group in each of his 3 years with APR, positioning as high as 4th at both Rockingham and Martinsville in 2025.

Alpha Prime just recently revealed a brand-new collaboration with Ford for the 2027 season, however Poole will not become part of those strategies.

Poole is a skilled motorist and in addition to over 200 NOAPS begins, he’s likewise participated in 43 Cup and 39 Truck races. Previously in his profession, he likewise made 6 race wins in the ARCA Menard’s Series.

Alpha Prime likewise fields the No. 45 with novice chauffeur Lavar Scott. It’s uncertain what Poole’s 2027 strategies are, however he definitely would not select to leave without some concept of where he might wind up.

I wish to thank Team Alpha Prime for 3 excellent years of unrelenting effort together, and to (owner) Tommy Joe Martins for this chance and for thinking in me years earlier,” stated Poole in a social networks declaration.

“Looking forward to closing out the season strong together!”

Martins was unfortunate to see him go, stating in a release from the group:”He raised his profile and ours. More than any group in the garage, Brennan which group overachieve every year. He had something to show and we’ve shown it … Of course we desired Brennan and his partners to continue growing with us, specifically as we start this brand-new chapter with Ford Racing. Yeah, it’s going to be truly unusual to see him driving another racecar since the forty-four indicates a lot to me.

“Ultimately he seems like he’s making the ideal choice, and I appreciate it– I simply disagree with him, clearly. Appearance, I understand it was a tough choice. We’ve got a fantastic relationship and we still will. This is business we’re in.”

The group likewise made a deal to Poole for 2027, however he decreased.

Group co-owner Caesar Bacarella was likewise intending to keep Poole, stating: “It’s frustrating, for sure. He’s been a terrific chauffeur for us and we seem like we’ve put an excellent group around him. We value whatever.”