XFT: JGR signs rookie William Sawalich to ’25 Xfinity seat

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William Sawalich will be a full-time driver during the 2025 NASCAR Xfinity Series season, with Joe Gibbs Racing announcing Monday that the 18-year-old is set to be behind the wheel of the team’s No. 18 Toyota.

Sawalich, an Eden Prairie, Minn., native, has made 13 career starts in the Craftsman Truck Series, doing so with Tricon Garage. His resume includes three top-10 finishes, and he also captured a pole at Talladega Superspeedway this season.

“I am honored to be driving the No. 18 full-time in the Xfinity Series next year,” Sawalich said in a release issued by JGR. “It has been really cool to drive for Joe Gibbs Racing, and I feel like I have developed so much as a driver over the past two years. I still have a lot to learn, especially with moving to a new series, so I am looking forward to taking this next step in racing.”

Taylor Gray, in the No. 54 Toyota, will be paired up with Sawalich for Joe Gibbs Racing.

“We are thrilled to announce William’s promotion to the next stage of his racing career with us,” JGR executive vice president of Xfinity Series and development Steve de Souza said. “His outstanding record of victories and development over the past two years shows he’s ready for the Xfinity Series.

“We’re confident he’ll remain a strong contender for wins as he takes on this new challenge in 2025.”

–Field Level Media

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