Taylor Gray News

SONOMA, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 26: Taylor Gray, driver of the #54 Operation 300 Toyota, drives during practice for the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series Pit Boss/FoodMaxx 250 at Sonoma Raceway on June 26, 2026 in Sonoma, California. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Taylor Gray signs one-year extension with Joe Gibbs Racing

Taylor Gray signs one-year extension with Joe Gibbs Racing

June 28, 2026
Driver Taylor Gray signed a one-year extension to remain with Joe Gibbs Racing through the 2027 season
KANSAS CITY, KANSAS - APRIL 18: Taylor Gray, driver of the #54 Operation 300 Toyota, celebrates in victory lane after winning the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series Kansas Lottery 300 at Kansas Speedway on April 18, 2026 in Kansas City, Kansas. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Taylor Gray wins eventful O’Reilly Auto Parts Series race at Kansas

Taylor Gray wins eventful O’Reilly Auto Parts Series race at Kansas

April 18, 2026
The early bird got the victory on Saturday night
AVONDALE, ARIZONA - MARCH 06: Taylor Gray, driver of the #54 Operation 300 Toyota, poses for photos after winning the pole award during qualifying for the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series GOVX 200 at Phoenix Raceway on March 06, 2026 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Friday Phoenix Raceway Notebook

Friday Phoenix Raceway Notebook

March 6, 2026
Taylor Gray wins O'Reilly Auto Parts Series pole at Phoenix
DARLINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA - APRIL 05: Taylor Gray, driver of the #54 Operation 300 Toyota, drives during qualifying for the NASCAR Xfinity Series port Clips Haircuts VFW Help A Hero 200 at Darlington Raceway on April 05, 2025 in Darlington, South Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Taylor Gray, William Sawalich return to Joe Gibbs Racing in 2026

Taylor Gray, William Sawalich return to Joe Gibbs Racing in 2026

January 6, 2026
By Dustin Albino
MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA - OCTOBER 25: Taylor Gray, driver of the #54 Operation 300 Toyota, celebrates in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Xfinity Series IAA and Ritchie Bros. 250 at Martinsville Speedway on October 25, 2025 in Martinsville, Virginia. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Taylor Gray gets redemption at Martinsville, wins first Xfinity race

Taylor Gray gets redemption at Martinsville, wins first Xfinity race

October 25, 2025
Not only did Taylor Gray have plenty of reason to celebrate his first NASCAR Xfinity Series victory Saturday night at Martinsville
MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA - MARCH 29: Sammy Smith, driver of the #8 Pilot Chevrolet, is assisted by the American Medical Response (AMR) safety team after an on-track incident to end the NASCAR Xfinity Series US Marine Corps 250 at Martinsville Speedway on March 29, 2025 in Martinsville, Virginia. (Photo by Logan Riely/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Martinsville penalties: Sammy Smith fined $25,000, docked 50 points for last-lap crash

Martinsville penalties: Sammy Smith fined $25,000, docked 50 points for last-lap crash

April 1, 2025
NASCAR has docked Sammy Smith 50 driver points and fined him $25,000 for causing a last-lap crash in the Xfinity Series
CONCORD, NORTH CAROLINA - MAY 24: Corey Heim, driver of the #11 Safelite Toyota, drives during qualifying for the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series North Carolina Education Lottery 200 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 24, 2024 in Concord, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Toyota Racing Development unveils 2025 Driver Development program lineup

Toyota Racing Development unveils 2025 Driver Development program lineup

February 12, 2025
After another stellar season full of wins and championships, TRD, U.S.A. (Toyota Racing Development) is pleased to officially
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - OCTOBER 19: Ty Gibbs, driver of the #54 Monster Energy Toyota, drives during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series South Point 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on October 19, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Tyler Allen named crew chief for Ty Gibbs

Tyler Allen named crew chief for Ty Gibbs

December 2, 2024
Joe Gibbs Racing announced that Tyler Allen will be the crew chief for Ty Gibbs and the No. 54 team in the NASCAR Cup Series
MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA - NOVEMBER 01: Taylor Gray, driver of the #17 JBL Toyota, bumps Christian Eckes, driver of the #19 Gates Hydraulics Chevrolet, after Eckes won the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Zip Buy Now, Pay Later 200 at Martinsville Speedway on November 01, 2024 in Martinsville, Virginia. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

‘Refuse to lose’: Christian Eckes bumps Taylor Gray out of way to win Martinsville

‘Refuse to lose’: Christian Eckes bumps Taylor Gray out of way to win Martinsville

November 1, 2024
By Dustin Albino
TALLADEGA, ALABAMA - OCTOBER 04: Taylor Gray, driver of the #17 Place of Hope Toyota, looks on during qualifying for the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Love's RV Stop 225 at Talladega Superspeedway on October 04, 2024 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Taylor Gray joins Joe Gibbs Racing for full 2025 Xfinity Series schedule

Taylor Gray joins Joe Gibbs Racing for full 2025 Xfinity Series schedule

October 16, 2024
Joe Gibbs Racing announced today that Taylor Gray will drive the team’s No. 54 Toyota GR Supra fulltime in the NASCAR Xfinity
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - AUGUST 11: Taylor Gray, driver of the #17 JBL Toyota, drives during qualifying for the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series TSport 200 at Indianapolis Raceway Park on August 11, 2023 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Toyota Racing Development unveils 2024 driver development lineup

Toyota Racing Development unveils 2024 driver development lineup

February 6, 2024
Coming off another exceptional season across multiple motorsport categories, TRD USA (Toyota Racing Development) is pleased
Bubba Wallace, John Hunter Nemechek, Christopher Bell, Chandler Smith, Corey Heim, Taylor Gray, Isabella Robusto, Jade Avedisian, Tyler Reddick, Buddy Kofoid, Brent Crews at GRG Mobil1 Announcement Video Mobil1 Announcement Video in Mooresville, North Carolina on Thursday, Jan. 18, 2024. Photos By —Swikar Patel/TRD

Mobil 1 expands relationship with Toyota for 2024 season

Mobil 1 expands relationship with Toyota for 2024 season

January 30, 2024
Mobil 1™ and TRD USA (Toyota Racing Development) announced today the first-of-its-kind expansion of the iconic brands’ long
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Sheldon Creed, Chandler Smith join Joe Gibbs Racing; Aric Almirola to run partial schedule

Sheldon Creed, Chandler Smith join Joe Gibbs Racing; Aric Almirola to run partial schedule

December 13, 2023
Joe Gibbs Racing (JGR) announced today their driver and crew chief lineup for the 2024 NASCAR Xfinity Series season. The
WEST ALLIS, WISCONSIN - AUGUST 27: Grant Enfinger, driver of the #23 Champion Power Equipment Chevrolet, and crew chief Jeff Hensley celebrate in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Clean Harbors 175 at The Milwaukee Mile on August 27, 2023 in West Allis, Wisconsin. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Jeff Hensley to crew chief for TRICON, Taylor Gray in 2024

Jeff Hensley to crew chief for TRICON, Taylor Gray in 2024

December 4, 2023
TRICON Garage (TRICON) is pleased to announce that Crew Chief Jeff Hensley has joined the organization and will lead the
HOMESTEAD, FLORIDA - OCTOBER 20: Taylor Gray, driver of the #17 Dead On Tools Toyota, enters his car during qualifying for the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Baptist Health Cancer Care 200 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on October 20, 2023 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Taylor Gray to tackle first full Truck Series season in 2024

Taylor Gray to tackle first full Truck Series season in 2024

November 10, 2023
TRICON Garage (TRICON) announced today that Taylor Gray will return as the driver of the No. 17 Toyota Tundra TRD Pro in