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Aaron Kramer will be Cole Custer’s crew chief in the NASCAR Cup Series next season at Haas Factory Team. Kramer is currently the lead engineer on the No. 17 team for Chris Buescher at RFK Racing wh…
Aaron Kramer has been appointed as Cole Custer’s crew chief in the NASCAR Cup Series for the upcoming season with Haas Factory Team. Previously serving as the lead engineer on Chris Buescher’s No. 17 team at RFK Racing since 2021, Kramer has a background as a secondary race engineer on the No. 6 team. His tenure with RFK Racing dates back to 2016, with various roles including electoral and data systems engineer and lead race engineer on the Xfinity Series program. Haas Factory Team will form an alliance with RFK Racing in 2025, with Kramer set to join the organization at the season’s end. Team president Joe Custer expressed confidence in Kramer’s engineering expertise and history with RFK Racing, emphasizing the importance of data-driven optimization in NASCAR and the need for skilled personnel to work closely with drivers in car adjustments. In the forthcoming season, Haas Factory Team will field one Cup Series entry for Custer, following Gene Haas’ decision to maintain presence in the sport with a single charter after closing Stewart-Haas Racing. Custer will transition back to the Cup Series after achieving victory in the Xfinity Series championship in 2023, with Kramer expressing gratitude for the opportunity to fulfill his long-standing goal of becoming a crew chief alongside Custer. The alignment between Haas Factory Team and RFK Racing is expected to facilitate a smoother transition for Kramer due to his familiarity with the team dynamics and processes, while Custer anticipates a collaborative and driven partnership with his new crew chief to achieve optimal performance.
