Gilliland Extends Stay with Front Row Motorsports Through 2027
Todd Gilliland has agreed to a new contract that will keep him behind the wheel of the No. 34 Ford Mustang in the NASCAR Cup Series through the 2027 season. The extension, announced by Front Row Motorsports, underscores the team’s confidence in the driver’s ability to build on a solid start to his Cup career.
Since his debut in 2022, Gilliland has compiled two top‑five finishes and 16 top‑ten results, positioning him 24th in the series standings. His consistent performance reflects a rapid adaptation to the premier division after a strong pedigree in the Craftsman Truck Series.
Gilliland’s roots with Front Row go back to the 2020 Truck campaign, where he captured his first victory at COTA. The following year he added another Truck win, and his recent surge has seen him advance to the semi‑finals of the In‑Season Challenge, putting him in contention for the $1 million prize.
The move also secures his teammate Zane Smith, who signed a multi‑year extension last fall, while the future of Noah Gragson remains unsettled. Together, the trio forms a core that the organization believes can contend for additional Cup victories.
Front Row Motorsports already boasts a storied résumé, highlighted by a 1‑2 finish at Talladega and a 2021 Daytona 500 triumph with Michael McDowell. The team added another milestone in 2023 when McDowell won on the Indianapolis Road Course, and earlier successes include a 2016 Pocono victory with Chris Buescher.
Next up, Gilliland will meet former champion Chase Elliott at North Wilkesboro, a track where his father David Gilliland once helped push David Ragan to a Talladega win. The matchup adds a narrative layer to an already compelling season.
Beyond the personal milestones, the contract signals a deeper partnership with Ford, the manufacturer backing the No. 34 entry. As the sport looks ahead, the combination of Gilliland’s steady rise and Front Row’s expanding win list could reshape the competitive landscape.