Saia and Joe Gibbs Racing Continue Partnership for 2026 NASCAR Cup Series Season
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Saia (NASDAQ: SAIA) announced it will continue its partnership with Joe Gibbs Racing for the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season, serving as primary sponsor for seven races for Ty Gibbs and sponsoring one race for Christopher Bell.
Saia will appear as primary sponsor at seven specific 2026 events starting Feb. 22 at EchoPark Speedway, supporting national brand awareness across its 213-terminal footprint.
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News Market Reaction – SAIA
In the Feb 18 session, SAIA gained 0.51%, reflecting a mild positive market reaction.
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Previous Partnership Reports
| Date | Event | Sentiment | 24h Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 24 | NASCAR sponsorship deal | Positive | -1.4% | Announced multi-year primary sponsorship for seven 2025 NASCAR Cup races. |
| Dec 18 | EV fleet partnership | Positive | -4.2% | Partnered with Tesla to introduce two Tesla Semi trucks into fleet. |
| Apr 01 | Cross-border alliance | Positive | +0.1% | Formed exclusive cross-border partnership with Fletes Mexico for LTL service. |
24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.
Partnership announcements have often seen flat-to-negative next-day moves despite generally positive strategic framing.
Recent news flow has focused on operations, earnings, and strategic partnerships. Prior partnership releases with Joe Gibbs Racing, Tesla, and Fletes Mexico saw next-day moves between about -4% and flat, with an average move of -1.83%. More recently, earnings updates highlighted heavy investment and margin pressure. Today’s extension of the NASCAR relationship fits the pattern of brand-building announcements alongside an already national 213-terminal LTL network.
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The carrier will serve as the primary sponsor of eight races during this year’s season.
JOHNS CREEK, Ga., Feb. 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Saia Inc. (NASDAQ: SAIA) is excited to announce the continuation of its partnership with Joe Gibbs Racing (JGR) for the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season. As part of the partnership, Saia will serve as a primary sponsor for Ty Gibbs and the No. 54 Toyota Camry XSE in seven races. The carrier will also serve as a sponsor for Christopher Bell and the No. 20 car in an additional race. The partnership builds on the strong alignment between Saia and JGR, rooted in performance and a shared commitment to excellence.
“Continuing our relationship with Joe Gibbs Racing allows us to build on the momentum we’ve created together,” said Saia Executive Vice President and Chief Customer Officer Ray Ramu. “Their focus on execution and teamwork closely mirrors how we serve our customers daily. Through this partnership, we elevate brand awareness of Saia’s nationwide LTL direct coverage - reinforcing our reach, reliability, and commitment to performance on a national level.”
The first race for Saia as the primary sponsor will be Feb. 22 at EchoPark Speedway, formerly Atlanta Motor Speedway. The other races will be at Circuit of the Americas (March 1), Talladega Superspeedway (April 26), Sonoma Raceway (June 28), Indianapolis Motor Speedway (July 26), Kansas Speedway (Sept. 27), and Las Vegas Motor Speedway (Oct. 4).
Saia provides a full suite of transportation solutions including less-than-truckload, non-asset truckload, expedited, and logistics services. Through its nationwide footprint of 213 terminals, Saia supports customers across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico with reliable, high-performance service.
Since its founding in 1992, JGR has evolved into a NASCAR powerhouse, amassing five Cup Series championships and over 400 national series victories. Ty Gibbs has quickly risen through NASCAR, winning the 2021 ARCA Menards Series and 2022 Xfinity Series (now known as the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series) championships, before debuting full-time in the Cup Series in 2023. Driving the No. 54 Toyota, he earned Sunoco Rookie of the Year honors and followed that with a strong 2024 season highlighted by eight top five finishes and his first playoff appearance. In 2025, he added to his résumé by winning the inaugural NASCAR In-Season Challenge at Indianapolis, earning a
“We’re excited to have Saia back with us for 2026. In our sport, performance and execution make the difference, and Saia operates with that same focus every day," said Joe Gibbs, owner and founder of JGR. "Having partners like Saia committed to pushing the standard higher gives our team even more confidence as we compete for victories this season."
For more information about Saia and its freight and logistics capabilities, visit Saia.com.
About Saia Inc.
Saia Inc. (NASDAQ: SAIA) offers customers a wide range of less-than-truckload, non-asset truckload, expedited, and logistics services. With headquarters in Johns Creek, Georgia, Saia LTL Freight operates 213 terminals across the country. Recognized by the American Trucking Associations Safety Management Council for its outstanding safety record and by the Environmental Protection Agency’s SmartWay program for its efforts to reduce its environmental impact, Saia is also a multi-year recipient of Women In Trucking’s “Top Companies for Women to Work for in Transportation.” For more information on Saia Inc., visit saia.com.
For more information, contact:
Jeannie S. Jump
Senior Marketing and Corporate Affairs Specialist
Phone: 770-232-4069
Email: jjump@saia.com
