BRISTOL, TENNESSEE - SEPTEMBER 15: Taylor Gray, driver of the #17 Dead On Tools Ford, looks on during qualifying for the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series UNOH 200 at Bristol Motor Speedway on September 15, 2022 in Bristol, Tennessee. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) | Getty Images
BRISTOL, TENNESSEE - SEPTEMBER 15: Taylor Gray, driver of the #17 Dead On Tools Ford, looks on during qualifying for the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series UNOH 200 at Bristol Motor Speedway on September 15, 2022 in Bristol, Tennessee. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Taylor Gray granted playoff waiver

TRICON Garage announced on social media that Taylor Gray has been granted a playoff waiver from NASCAR. Gray does not turn 18 until March 25th and will miss the first three races.

“Despite missing the first three races of 2023 due to NASCAR’s minimum age policy, Taylor Gray has been granted a playoff waiver to remain eligible for the NASCAR Truck Series championship.

Drivers of the No. 17 for Daytona, Las Vegas and Atlanta to be announced.”