Custer returning to Cup with RWR

Cole Custer will return to the NASCAR Cup Series in a three-race stint with Rick Ware Racing beginning this weekend at Atlanta Motor Speedway.

Custer, who was a full-time Cup Series driver from 2020 through 2022, will drive the No. 51 Jacob Companies Ford Mustang. Sunday night’s race at Atlanta will be Custer’s first start in the series since the 2022 season finale.

“It’s great to be getting back into a Cup car again,” Custer said. “I can’t thank Rick Ware Racing enough for this opportunity. RWR is building a solid program, and I’m happy to help keep it growing in the right direction. It’s fun to be part of their group, and hopefully, we’ll have some solid runs together.”