By Adam Carabine
Joe Gibbs Racing (Xfinity Series)
Three full-time entries in the NASCAR Xfinity Series
Car No. 18
William Sawalich
2024 Stats
Sawalich ran three Xfinity races at the tail end of the season last year
Final Standings Position – N/A
Best 2024 Finish – P13 at Phoenix
Points – N/A
Average Finish – 23.33 (three races)
Career Xfinity Series Stats
Starts – 3
Wins – 0
Best Career Season Finish Position – N/A
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Car No. 20
Brandon Jones
2024 Stats
Jones was in the 9 car last season for JR Motorsports
Final Standings Position – 14th
Best 2024 Finish – P2 at Charlotte
Points – 696
Average Finish – 19.36
Career Xfinity Series Stats
Starts – 302
Wins – 5
Best Career Season Finish Position – 6th in 2020 with Joe Gibbs Racing
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Car No. 54
Taylor Gray
2024 Stats
Gray ran a part-time schedule with Joe Gibbs Racing last season
Final Standings Position – N/A
Best 2024 Finish – P3 at Richmond
Points – N/A
Average Finish – 19.23
Career Xfinity Series Stats
Starts – 13
Wins – 0
Best Career Season Finish Position – N/A
2025 Hopes and Expectations
Joe Gibbs Racing’s Xfinity Series program was the best and most consistent Xfinity Team last year, but there are some big changes in 2025. With essentially a brand new lineup, JGR is taking some risks on some younger and unproven drivers, though there is certainly some talent there. William Sawalich is coming in after tearing up the ARCA Menards Series (East, West, and regular). Taylor Gray is coming off an impressive NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series season, where he finished 6th in the standings. Brandon Jones returns to JGR after a two-year stint with JR Motorsports (Jones previously had spent five seasons with JGR).
With two of their three full-time drivers vying for Rookie of the Year, it has the potential to be a bit of a down year for JGR’s Xfinity program, but developing talent for Toyota is also an important part of the lower series. Look for Jones to take on a leadership role within the team, and for the two newbies to challenge for a win.
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