There was no doubt that William Sawalich would re-sign with Joe Gibbs Racing

William Sawalich has been with Joe Gibbs Racing since 2023, and there was by no means a doubt that the 19-year-old driver from Eden Prairie, Minn., would return to the group in 2027. 

JGR on Thursday introduced that Sawalich, who’s in his second 12 months as the driving force of the No. 18 Toyota within the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Components Collection, signed an extension to return to the No. 18 in 2027. 

Information of extension well timed for William Sawalich

The information comes as Sawalich readies for an important two-race stretch to shut the NOAPS common season. He enters Saturday’s race at Iowa Speedway thirteenth within the standings and 7 factors behind teammate Taylor Grey for the ultimate spot within the Chase, which is able to start at Darlington on Sept. 5. 

“There was actually not a query to go away,” Sawalich mentioned Thursday on SiriusXM NASCAR Radio. “I have been right here for thus lengthy, and it looks like household. Simply felt like the appropriate choice to re-sign with JGR.”