William Sawalich News

MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA - MARCH 27: William Sawalich, driver of the #18 Soundgear Toyota, drives during the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series NFPA 250 at Martinsville Speedway on March 27, 2026 in Martinsville, Virginia. (Photo by David Jensen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Can William Sawalich and Toyota build on Rockingham success at Bristol?

Can William Sawalich and Toyota build on Rockingham success at Bristol?

April 9, 2026
In terms of manufacturer success, the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series has been the converse of the NASCAR Cup Series
ROCKINGHAM, NORTH CAROLINA - APRIL 04: William Sawalich, driver of the #18 Soundgear Toyota, takes the checkered flag to win the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series North Carolina Education Lottery 250 Presented by Black's Tire at Rockingham Speedway on April 04, 2026 in Rockingham, North Carolina. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Youthful drivers make huge progress in Rockingham races

Youthful drivers make huge progress in Rockingham races

April 6, 2026
There was one overriding theme that emerged from the NASCAR weekend at Rockingham Speedway: youth was served
ROCKINGHAM, NORTH CAROLINA - APRIL 04: William Sawalich, driver of the #18 Soundgear Toyota, celebrates in victory lane after winning the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series North Carolina Education Lottery 250 Presented by Black's Tire at Rockingham Speedway on April 04, 2026 in Rockingham, North Carolina. (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images) | Getty Images

William Sawalich scores first O’Reilly Auto Parts Series victory at Rockingham

William Sawalich scores first O’Reilly Auto Parts Series victory at Rockingham

April 4, 2026
Grabbing the lead and control of the race after a restart on Lap 172, William Sawalich pulled away over the final 79 laps
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
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AVONDALE, ARIZONA - NOVEMBER 04: Kevin Harvick, driver of the #4 Busch Light Harvick Ford, walks the grid during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series Championship at Phoenix Raceway on November 04, 2023 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images) | Getty Images

SoundGear named entitlement sponsor of CARS Tour Southwest opener, Kevin Harvick to compete

SoundGear named entitlement sponsor of CARS Tour Southwest opener, Kevin Harvick to compete

January 5, 2026
Spears CARS Tour West, the West Coast’s premier stock car series, announced today the addition of SoundGear as the entitlement
TALLADEGA, ALABAMA - OCTOBER 18: William Sawalich, driver of the #18 Soundgear Toyota, waves to fans as he walks onstage during driver intros prior to the NASCAR Xfinity Series United Rentals 250 at Talladega Superspeedway on October 18, 2025 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) | Getty Images

William Sawalich to miss Phoenix race; Justin Bonsignore to sub

William Sawalich to miss Phoenix race; Justin Bonsignore to sub

October 29, 2025
Joe Gibbs Racing announced today that William Sawalich will miss Saturday’s NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Phoenix Raceway
DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA - AUGUST 22: William Sawalich, driver of the #18 Soundgear Toyota, drives during qualifying for the NASCAR Xfinity Series Wawa 250 Powered By Coca-Cola at Daytona International Speedway on August 22, 2025 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images) | Getty Images

William Sawalich to miss Xfinity Series race at Martinsville with concussion-like symptoms

William Sawalich to miss Xfinity Series race at Martinsville with concussion-like symptoms

October 22, 2025
Joe Gibbs Racing announced today that William Sawalich will miss Saturday’s NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Martinsville Speedway
TALLADEGA, ALABAMA - OCTOBER 18: William Sawalich, driver of the #18 Soundgear Toyota, waves to fans as he walks onstage during driver intros prior to the NASCAR Xfinity Series United Rentals 250 at Talladega Superspeedway on October 18, 2025 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) | Getty Images

William Sawalich released from hospital after wreck in Xfinity Series race at Talladega

William Sawalich released from hospital after wreck in Xfinity Series race at Talladega

October 19, 2025
William Sawalich, driver of the No. 18 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota in the NASCAR Xfinity Series, has been released from an Alabama
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
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TRICON unveils 2025 ‘All-Star’ truck lineup

TRICON unveils 2025 ‘All-Star’ truck lineup

January 6, 2025
TRICON Garage (TRICON) has revealed its lineup for the No. 1 Toyota Tundra TRD Pro for the upcoming NASCAR Craftsman Truck
BRISTOL, TENNESSEE - SEPTEMBER 19: William Sawalich, driver of the #1 Starkey/Soundgear Toyota, waits on the grid during qualifying for the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series UNOH 200 presented by Ohio Logistics at Bristol Motor Speedway on September 19, 2024 in Bristol, Tennessee. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images) | Getty Images

William Sawalich moving to Xfinity Series full time in 2025 with Joe Gibbs Racing

William Sawalich moving to Xfinity Series full time in 2025 with Joe Gibbs Racing

October 21, 2024
Joe Gibbs Racing announced today that William Sawalich will drive the team’s No. 18 Starkey / SoundGear Toyota GR Supra
MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA - APRIL 05: William Sawalich, driver of the #1 Starkey/Soundgear Toyota, looks on during practice for the NASCAR Craftsman Long John Silver's 200 at Martinsville Speedway on April 05, 2024 in Martinsville, Virginia. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images) | Getty Images

William Sawalich wins 2024 ARCA East championship

William Sawalich wins 2024 ARCA East championship

September 19, 2024
Camry driver William Sawalich won his second-consecutive ARCA Menards Series East championship with a win at Bristol Motor
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
BRISTOL, TENNESSEE - SEPTEMBER 14: William Sawalich, driver of the #1 Starkey/Soundgear Toyota, drives during qualifying for the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series UNOH 200 presented by Ohio Logistics at Bristol Motor Speedway on September 14, 2023 in Bristol, Tennessee. (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images) | Getty Images

William Sawalich expands Truck Series schedule with Tricon Garage

William Sawalich expands Truck Series schedule with Tricon Garage

December 21, 2023
TRICON Garage (TRICON) announced today that William Sawalich will return to its NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series (NCTS) lineup
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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