Austin Cindric

Austin Cindric is the 2022 Daytona 500 winner and NASCAR's Rookie of the Year for 2022, quickly establishing himself as one of NASCAR's promising young drivers. The North Carolina native comes from a racing family and has shown exceptional talent in road course racing. Driving for Team Penske, Cindric has developed into a consistent competitor capable of winning on multiple track types. His victory in the Daytona 500 in only his eighth Cup Series start made him one of the youngest winners of the prestigious race. Cindric's technical knowledge and smooth driving style have made him a playoff contender.