Is Trevor Bayne back in NASCAR?

Bayne, 31, a Knoxville native and the 2011 Daytona 500 winner, will make his return in the NASCAR Xfinity Series Saturday at Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, California, as part of a seven-race deal he signed with Joe Gibbs Racing.

Will Trevor Bayne race again?

Bayne will race for JGR starting this weekend at Auto Club Speedway as well as compete at Phoenix Raceway, Charlotte Motor Speedway, Nashville Superspeedway, New Hampshire Motor Speedway, Las Vegas Motor Speedway and Homestead-Miami Speedway.

Is Trevor Bayne racing in 2022?

Bayne was originally scheduled to have only seven races in the No. 18 Toyota in 2022. That number has increased to eight. During Saturday's broadcast of the United Rentals 200 at Phoenix Raceway, it was mentioned that the Nalley Cars 250 at Atlanta Motor Speedway has been added to Bayne's schedule.

Why did Trevor Bayne quit NASCAR?

6 for the 2019 season caught Bayne somewhat by surprise. “To me, at 28 years old, I didn't want to be done with NASCAR,” he said. “There was kind of a misconception amongst some fans that maybe my health was an issue or something like that. That wasn't the case at all.

Who is Trevor Bayne driving for in 2022?

Trevor Bayne is set to make his NASCAR Xfinity Series return, signing with Joe Gibbs Racing for select races in 2022. Bayne, 30, will be behind the wheel of the No. 18 Devotion Nutrition Toyota Supra for seven starts.

Knoxville native Trevor Bayne talks about his return to NASCAR

What disease does Trevor Bayne have?

Bayne finally got it in June when doctors confirmed that the 22-year-old Bayne has multiple sclerosis, a diagnosis he revealed publicly Tuesday.

Who drives for Joe Gibbs Racing now?

Martin Truex Jr. will return to Joe Gibbs Racing to pilot the No. 19 Toyota in 2023, he announced Friday at Nashville Superspeedway.

Is Trevor Bayne still racing in NASCAR?

Not long after that he was completely out of racing. Bayne opened two coffee shops in Knoxville, but never lost his desire to race. While still running his coffee shops, Bayne returned to the track in 2020 when he ran eight NASCAR Camping World Truck Series races for Niece Motorsports. He did not race in 2021.

Why did Carl Edwards retire?

Edwards gave three reasons for quitting: No. 1, he's satisfied with what he's accomplished in NASCAR; No. 2, racing demanded too much of his time; and, No. 3, he's still healthy.

What is Carl Edwards doing these days?

Since then, Edwards, a winner of 28 Cup races and the 2007 Xfinity championship, has remained out of the limelight while enjoying a life of farming and traveling instead of punctuating racing victories with back-flips.

Who is driving for Joe Gibbs in 2022?

Joe Gibbs Racing announced Wednesday that Ty Gibbs will drive the No. 54 Toyota full-time in the NASCAR Xfinity Series this season.

How old was Trevor Bayne when he won the Daytona 500?

He won the first race of the season, the Daytona 500, to become youngest winner in Daytona 500 history, at the age of 20 years and one day. This was the Wood Brothers' first win since the 2001 season when Elliott Sadler won at Bristol.

Who is the youngest Daytona 500 winner?

The youngest Daytona 500 winner in history will get another chance behind the wheel this season. Trevor Bayne, who won the 2011 Daytona 500 at just 20 years old, will run seven races for Joe Gibbs Racing in the NASCAR Xfinity Series, he announced Wednesday night on Fox Sports 1's Race Hub.

What is Kasey Kahne doing?

Kasey Kahne will race with the World of Outlaws Sprint Car series full-time in the No. 9 Kasey Kahne Racing (KKR) car in 2022, joining three-time defending champion Brad Sweet in the two-car team. All three of Sweet's championships came with KKR.

Will Carl Edwards return to NASCAR?

With all that interest, Edwards confirms he isn't planning a return to the sport. Though, if he did, this would be the perfect time. Edwards explained, “If I person were to come back to the sport, the best time would be when everybody is scrambling to try to figure something out.

Who is the richest NASCAR driver?

1. Dale Earnhardt Jr. Dale Earnhardt Jr. earns the ranking of the wealthiest NASCAR driver, with an estimated net worth of $300 million.

Why is Trevor Bayne on standby for Kyle Busch?

They announced last year that they are expecting a baby girl via a gestational carrier. In the event that the surrogate mother goes into labor during a race weekend and Busch has to leave the track, Bayne will drive Busch's car.

When was Trevor Bayne diagnosed with MS?

NASCAR driver Trevor Bayne announced that he was diagnosed in 2013. The chronic disease affects the central nervous system, often causing pain, numbness in the limbs and a loss of vision. Actress Teri Garr was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 1999.

Does Kyle Busch drive for Joe Gibbs Racing?

Busch first joined Joe Gibbs Racing in 2008, and he proceeded to become the flagship driver for both the team and automaker Toyota.

Is Martin Truex Jr retiring?

Martin Truex Jr. confirmed to reporters Friday night that he will return to Joe Gibbs Racing for the 2023 NASCAR Cup Series season, ending speculation about his racing future.

Who does martin Truex drive for?

Martin Truex Jr. is the 2017 NASCAR Cup Series champion and in his third season driving the No. 19 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota. He earned his first win with the team in 2019 at Richmond Raceway, and his most recent came at Richmond Raceway in 2021. He has 31 career victories in the series.

Who drives the 18 car in NASCAR?

Joe Gibbs Racing recently confirmed that Sammy Smith, who competes for Kyle Busch Motorsports in ARCA Menards Series East and currently leads the point standings, is set to make his NASCAR Xfinity Series debut behind the wheel of the #18 Toyota at Road America two weekends from now.