A Legacy of Victory
Todd Gilliland has extended his contract with Front Row Motorsports, ensuring his presence behind the wheel of the No. 34 Ford Mustang through the 2027 season. The agreement underscores the team’s confidence in the driver’s ability to continue building on a promising career that began in the Craftsman Truck Series in 2020.
Since stepping into the Cup Series in 2022, Gilliland has logged two top‑five finishes and 16 top‑tens, positioning him 24th in the championship standings and just three points behind teammate Zane Smith. His recent surge includes a strong showing at the In‑Season Challenge, where he reached the semi‑finals and remains in contention for the $1 million prize.
Chasing New Milestones
The upcoming race at North Wilkesboro will pit Gilliland against former champion Chase Elliott, a matchup that adds extra intrigue to an already competitive season. The driver’s father, David Gilliland, once helped push teammate David Ragan to a Talladega victory, a lineage of performance that fuels the team’s ambition.
Front Row Motorsports, boasting four Cup‑level wins, most recently captured at the Indianapolis Road Course with Michael McDowell in 2023, continues to chase its next breakthrough. The team’s history includes a 1‑2 finish at Talladega, a Pocono triumph with Chris Buescher in 2016, and a Daytona 500 victory by McDowell in 2021.
While Zane Smith has also secured a multi‑year extension, the future of Noah Gragson remains uncertain, leaving the lineup dynamics an ongoing storyline. As the season progresses, Gilliland’s experience and the team’s growing pedigree position them as contenders for additional victories.