T.J. Puchyr Agrees to Purchase Rick Ware Racing, Plans Three-Car NASCAR Team Expansion

T.J. Puchyr, co-founder of Spire Motorsports, has agreed to purchase Rick Ware Racing (RWR) and plans to expand it into a three-car NASCAR Cup Series team by 2027. Puchyr will retain Rick Ware as a partner and keep Cody Ware as a driver, while maintaining the current RWR staff. RWR currently holds two charters, one leased to RFK Racing, but is embroiled in a lawsuit with Legacy Motor Club over a disputed charter sale scheduled for either 2026 or 2027. Puchyr expressed confidence in winning the legal battle and believes in the growing value of NASCAR charters, estimating them worth $75 million or more. This acquisition marks Puchyr's return to NASCAR ownership after selling his shares in Spire Motorsports in 2024 and consulting with various teams throughout 2025. The deal signals a strategic move to strengthen RWR’s competitiveness and presence in NASCAR amid complex legal challenges.