Minneapolis St. Paul, MN, August 6, 2026 —

William Sawalich, a 19-year-old driver from Eden Prairie, has signed a contract extension with Joe Gibbs Racing. The agreement will see Sawalich continue to compete in the No. 18 SoundGear Toyota GR Supra in the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series through the 2027 season.

This season, Sawalich has demonstrated strong performance, securing one win, six top-five finishes, and nine top-10 finishes.

The extension ensures Sawalich’s continued presence with Joe Gibbs Racing as he progresses in his NASCAR career.



Story summarized from the original created by Darren Wolfson on kstp.com, see more information here.

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