No. 19 Joe Graf Jr. REAGAN Toyota GR Supra News and Notes:
- GRAF JR. 2024 NXS 2nd Race of Season: The August 23rd race at the Daytona International Speedway will mark Joe Graf Jr.’s 2024 NASCAR Xfinity Series (NXS) 2nd race thus far in the season. Graf Jr. has a total of 9 previous starts at Daytona and scored a top 10 finish in 2023. Graf Jr. will be back at the World Center of Racing this weekend piloting the No. 19 JGR Toyota GR Supra for the first time this year on the two-and-a-half-mile oval course.
- RETURN TO JGR: Graf Jr. competed in the full, 33 race NXS season in 2023 where he had three impressive top-10 performances at Daytona, Homestead, and Kansas, highlighted by a best finish of seventh at Daytona.
- INDIANAPOLIS RECAP: Joe Graf Jr. ran well in The Pennzoil 250 Presented By Advanced Auto Parts. Following the longest stint of absence from the asphalt since he began racing, he put together a strong showing. Joe spent a healthy amount of time in the Top 10 and in the green flag segment before the last caution, Joe was consistently running Top 5 lap times. He ended up getting a puncture in the nose of his racecar which had him drop back to round out his day P17.
- REAGAN: An exciting new partner will be on the hood for Joe this weekend. The Reagan movie has partnered with Joe Gibbs Racing on the No. 19 car in the Xfinity series as well as the No. 54 car in the cup series.
“From dusty small-town roots, to the glitter of Hollywood, and then on to commanding the world stage, REAGAN is a cinematic journey of overcoming the odds. Told through the voice of Viktor Petrovich, a former KGB agent whose life becomes inextricably linked with Ronald Reagan’s when Reagan first caught the Soviets’ attention as an actor in Hollywood, this film offers a perspective as unique as it is captivating.
Dennis Quaid brings to life a story that transcends the boundaries of a traditional biopic, offering a profound exploration of the enduring impact of the power of one man who overcame the odds, sustained by the love of a woman who supported him in his journey.
REAGAN releases in theaters nationwide on August 30, 2024.”
- ON THE PITBOX: Seth Chavka will lead the No. 19 Toyota GR Supra team for the 2024 season as he embarks on his rookie season as a crew chief in the Xfinity Series. Chavka is no stranger to JGR, as he has spent time in the Cup Series shop as lead race engineer for the likes of Erik Jones, Kyle Busch, and most recently, Ty Gibbs, since starting his tenure with the team in 2019. Prior to joining JGR, Chavka spent seven years at Richard Childress Racing and one year at Kevin Harvick Inc. as an engineer. In his 13 years spent in NASCAR, Chavka has earned six NASCAR Cup Series victories and four Xfinity Series victories.
- NO. 19 IN 2024: The JGR No. 19 will have a rotating schedule of drivers throughout the 2024 season. Ryan Truex, Aric Almirola, Taylor Gray, Josh Bilicki, Brett Moffitt, Justin Bonsignore, and Ty Gibbs have already made starts behind the wheel. William Sawalich is also slated to run a race later this year.
- JGR AT Daytona: Joe Gibbs Racing has 4 NASCAR Xfinity Series (NXS) wins at Daytona International Speedway accompanies by 32 top-fives, 52 top-10s, and 752 laps led.
- FOLLOW ALONG: Follow along for updates and a behind-the-scenes look at Graf Jr.’s 2024 NXS Season.
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- RACE INFO: Coverage of this weekend’s Xfinity Series race at Daytona International Speedway is scheduled for Friday, August 23rd, at 7:30 p.m. ET on USA Network, MRN Radio, and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio.
From the Driver’s Seat:
Joe Graf Jr.: “I always enjoy racing in Daytona. I feel confident about my preparation for this weekend and believe that we will have an excellent chance to finish up front. I have a lot of laps at this track in comparison to most of the drivers in the field so I feel like a little extra experience will help my team this weekend too.”
Graf Jr.’s 2023 NASCAR Xfinity Series Stats:
| Starts | Wins | Top 5 | Top 10 | Poles | Laps Led | Avg. Start | Avg. Finish |
| 33 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 12 | 27.5 | 25.3 |
Graf Jr.’s Career NASCAR Xfinity Series Stats:
| Starts | Wins | Top 5 | Top 10 | Poles | Laps Led | Avg. Start | Avg. Finish |
| 127 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 20 | 26.3 | 25.7 |
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