The 2026 NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series season began with so much promise and optimism for Peterson Racing and Austin Green, who was set to contend full-time as the driver of the organization’s No. 87 Chevrolet. However, Green’s bid for…
Peterson Racing has officially parted ways with driver Austin Green following a disrupted 2026 NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series campaign. Green, who originally entered the year slated for a full-time run in the No. 87 Chevrolet, was initially removed after 16 races at Nashville Superspeedway and only made three subsequent appearances before his formal exit.
Alongside the departure, the organization issued an apology for its social media conduct during the fallout, admitting that some team-associated interactions heightened online tensions. Peterson Racing stated it is reviewing its moderation practices and plans to field Lee Pulliam and Harrison Burton for its 2027 driver lineup.
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