ERICA ENDERS Headlines Elite Motorsports’ Bold Pre-Countdown Chassis Switch

August 7, 2026

• ERICA ENDERS transitions to Jerry Haas chassis alongside teammates with just two races before Countdown, marking Elite Motorsports’ biggest technical gamble in years as championship window narrows.
• Greg Stanfield’s breakout campaign—six semifinals, back-to-back finals, Sonoma win, and third in points—provided real-world validation that convinced Elite owner Richard Freeman to accelerate the platform switch originally planned for 2027.
• Freeman ordered chassis in early 2025, receiving final delivery months ago. Private Indianapolis testing precedes Brainerd debut, with team confident existing data eliminates typical learning curve risks associated with mid-season manufacturer changes.
• Jerry Haas Race Cars brings four decades of Pro Stock dominance and 12 Car Craft All-Star awards. The four-link rear suspension design has proven championship-caliber across multiple successful programs throughout NHRA history.

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