Brandon Sheppard Returning To Rocket1 Racing For ’25 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Campaign

Story By: BEN SHELTON / ROCKET1 RACING – SHINNSTON, WV – When the curtain opens on the 2025 season a familiar face will be behind the wheel of the Rocket1 Racing Super Late Model

New Berlin, Illinois star, Brandon Sheppard will return to the driver’s seat of Valvoline / Seubert Calf Ranches No. 1 Rocket1 Racing / Ace Metal Works / XR1 Rocket Chassis / Durham Racing Engine entry.

“Rocket1 Racing is going through another change for the 2025 season. We’ll have Brandon Sheppard back at the wheel. He spent several years with us, and we enjoyed a very successful tenure together,” shared team co-owner Mark Richards. “The team is excited, our sponsors are excited, and we know the sky is the limit for what we can accomplish in 2025. In fact, all our sponsors from this season are returning for next year, and we’ll also be announcing some new ones soon.”

Sheppard, who claimed four World of Outlaws Late Model Series titles with Rocket1 Racing is chomping at the bit for his return to the team’s familiar blue No. 1.

“My history to date with Rocket1 Racing is pretty spectacular, when you step back and take a look at all we’ve been able to do. We won a lot of races and championships together, and it’s exciting to team back up with those guys and go after more history,” Sheppard said. “I’ve learned a lot the past two years, and I’m more focused than ever as I look ahead to 2025.”

Rocket1 Racing has a practice session scheduled with Brandon Sheppard on Nov. 13 at Golden Isles Speedway (Brunswick, Ga.) before turning their focus to the 2025 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series campaign, which opens on Jan. 15 with the Super Bowl of Racing.