Ricky Stenhouse Jr. signs contract extension with JTG Daugherty Racing

Field Level Media|published: Thu 2nd May, 20:36 2024

Mar 9, 2024; Avondale, Arizona, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Ricky Stenhouse Jr. (47) during Cup Series qualifying at Phoenix Raceway. credits: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

JTG Daugherty Racing announced a multiyear contract extension Thursday with driver Ricky Stenhouse Jr., winner of the 2023 Daytona 500.

Details were not provided as Stenhouse, 36, will continue behind the wheel of the No. 47 Chevrolet.

"When I joined this team in 2020, I knew both the team and I were capable of putting the No. 47 in Victory Lane," Stenhouse said in a statement. "Although I wish it came sooner, winning the Daytona 500 last year proved that we can win together.

"We have a fantastic group of guys at the shop, great management, solid partners and an ever-improving program," he continued. "I'm very excited to continue my relationship with the team. I think everyone will be pleasantly surprised to see what we have in store for the future."

Stenhouse, driving in the NASCAR Cup Series since 2011, has three career wins. He is in 27th place, 245 points behind leader Kyle Larson, in the current standings. Stenhouse has one top-five and two top-10 finishes in 11 starts this season, including fourth place on April 21 at Talladega (Ala.) Superspeedway.

"I am looking forward to continuing with Ricky as our driver of the No. 47," team owner Gordon Smith said in the statement. "He has been an asset to our team on and off the racetrack since joining us in 2020.

"Winning the Daytona 500 was a huge accomplishment for our small team, and I know we have more trips to Victory Lane in our future with Ricky at the wheel."

—Field Level Media