Spencer Davis to Replace William Sawalich at Michigan
William Sawalich has built a reputation in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series through a series of selective entries over the past four seasons, often piloting a Toyota entered by Tricon Garage. His best result to date, a tenth‑place finish at Charlotte Motor Speedway, reflects a driver who can compete when given the right opportunity, though he has never contested a full schedule.
The No. 5 Toyota, a staple of the series, will see a change of drivers for the upcoming race at Michigan International Speedway. Spencer Davis, who last appeared in the Truck field at the 2023 season finale at Phoenix Raceway, is slated to take the wheel for this event.
Davis’s résumé includes a career‑high seventh‑place finish on his debut at Daytona International Speedway in 2018, a performance that remains his most notable result to date. Since then, his appearances have been sporadic, with the upcoming Michigan race marking his first Truck Series start in more than two years.
The driver swap reflects a strategic move by Joe Gibbs Racing to refresh its lineup and to provide a platform for emerging talent. By inserting Davis into the No. 5 car, the organization aims to maintain momentum for its Toyota program while evaluating the driver’s potential for future dates.
Fans and analysts will be watching closely to see how Davis adapts to the 1.5‑mile speedway. The race often serves as a pivotal moment in the championship picture, and a strong showing could shift momentum for both the driver and the team. Regardless of the outcome, the swap underscores the fluid nature of driver contracts in the modern Truck Series.