JR Motorsports - the NASCAR team co-owned by legend Dale Earnhardt Jr. - have announced a new partnership for the 2026 season.

JR Motorsports will once again run four cars in the newly re-branded O'Reilly Auto Parts Series next campaign, but this recent announcement is only related to their No. 1 Chevrolet.

The car will be piloted by both Carson Kvapil and Connor Zilisch in 2026, but it was confirmed today that Champion Irrigation Products, Inc. will join the organization as a primary partner for Kvapil at three races next year.

The first of these races will be at Darlington Raceway on March 21, with Champion Irrigation once again returning as primary sponsor at Talladega on April 25th the following month. The third and final race will be at Phoenix on October 17th.

JR Motorsports an 'easy choice' to partner with

Speaking as part of the statement that confirmed the news, Jim Kapparos, Chief Marketing Officer at Champion Irrigation, confirmed it was an easy decision to partner with JR Motorsports given the organization's reputation.

“JRM was an easy choice as a partner to help Champion Irrigation reach its future goals," he explained.

"JRM’s practice of honoring legacy and innovating for the future is a natural fit with Champion Irrigations business and cultural philosophy.

"JRM’s focus on the Fan and Champion Irrigations focus on the Customer align perfectly and we are excited to reach new heights together."

Elsewhere, JRM CEO Kelley Earnhardt Miller added: “We are thrilled to bring Champion Irrigation to the JR Motorsports family in 2026.

"As an existing fixture in motorsports we are excited for the opportunity to help them make the leap into the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series and are looking forward to a successful season for Champion Irrigation with Carson and the No. 1 team.”