Todd Gilliland has agreed to a contract extension that will keep him behind the wheel of the Front Row Motorsports No. 34 car through the 2027 NASCAR Cup Series season.
The 26‑year‑old driver first joined Front Row in 2020 after a successful run in the Truck Series and quickly became a fixture in the team’s lineup, earning two top‑10 finishes during his rookie Cup year and a career‑best 22nd‑place finish in the 2024 championship standings.
Currently sitting 24th in the points standings and 93 points outside the playoff cutline, Gilliland’s recent performances have lifted him into the In‑Season Challenge semifinal at North Wilkesboro Speedway where he will square off against Chase Elliott.
A victory in that semifinal would not only award a $1 million prize but also position him as one of the unexpected contenders of the season, underscoring the progress he has made since his debut.
Family Roots and Racing Heritage
Growing up with a father who competed at the highest level gave Gilliland an early appreciation for the sport, and his early start at age five laid the foundation for a career that now includes multiple national series victories.
His climb is anchored in a strong racing lineage; the son of former NASCAR driver David Gilliland, he captured wins with Tricon Garage and Kyle Busch Motorsports and secured two ARCA Menards Series West titles before moving to the Cup level.
The extension reflects Front Row’s intent to build around Gilliland, a strategy that dovetails with its collaborations with Spire Motorsports and the broader network that includes Tricon Garage and Kyle Busch Motorsports.