| Car Number | #41 |
| Team | Haas Factory Team |
| Manufacturer | Chevrolet |
| Nationality | American |
| Born | January 27, 1998 - Ladera Ranch, California |
| Age | 28 |
2026 Season Stats
Biography
Cole Custer is the 2024 Xfinity Series champion who returned to the Cup Series after being sent back to the Xfinity level to sharpen his skills. The son of Joe Custer, a longtime executive at Stewart-Haas Racing, Cole grew up around Cup-level racing in Ladera Ranch, California. His time in the Xfinity Series proved transformative - he dominated the competition and won the championship, proving he was ready for a second chance at the top level.
Custer's first Cup stint with Stewart-Haas Racing produced a surprise win at Kentucky in 2020, but overall results were inconsistent. Being sent back to Xfinity could have broken his confidence, but instead it fueled a remarkable championship run. His return to the Cup level with the Haas Factory Team represents a fresh start and a chance to prove that his Xfinity championship form translates to the top series.
Interesting Facts
- 2024 Xfinity Series champion after being sent back from Cup
- Son of Joe Custer, former Stewart-Haas Racing executive
- Won a Cup race at Kentucky in 2020 in just his rookie season
- From Ladera Ranch, California
- One of the few drivers to win a Cup race, return to Xfinity, win the title, then return to Cup