Career Timeline of Austin Wayne Self: Major Achievements and Milestones

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: March 19, 2026

How Austin Wayne Self built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Austin Wayne Self is an American professional stock car racing driver, primarily known for his participation in NASCAR's Craftsman Truck Series. He last drove the No. 22 Ford F-150 for AM Racing, a team owned by his family. Prior to his Truck Series endeavors, Self competed full-time in the ARCA Menards Series for two years. Although he moved to the Truck Series, he continued to race part-time in the ARCA Menards Series, including a recent appearance in 2022 driving the No. 32 Chevrolet for AM Racing. His career reflects his involvement in stock car racing across different NASCAR-affiliated series.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

June 2015: First Win at Winchester Speedway

In June 2015, Austin Wayne Self scored his first win at Winchester Speedway.

December 2015: Announcement to compete for Rookie of the Year

In December 2015, it was announced that Austin Wayne Self would compete for Rookie of the Year honors and run the entire schedule with AM Racing, driving the No. 22 Toyota Tundra.

2016: Penalties in rookie season

In his 2016 rookie season, Austin Wayne Self was penalized two times in the first three races, first for an illegal triangular filler panel after the Daytona race and then for trailing arm infractions after the Martinsville race.

May 2017: Xfinity Series debut delayed

In May 2017, Austin Wayne Self joined MBM Motorsports for his Xfinity Series debut at Charlotte Motor Speedway, but his debut was delayed.

October 30, 2017: Joining Niece Motorsports for 2018

On October 30, 2017, it was announced that Austin Wayne Self joined Niece Motorsports for the entirety of the 2018 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series season.

2017: Finishing second at Daytona

Austin Wayne Self started the 2017 season by finishing second at Daytona.

2018: Joining Niece Motorsports

Austin Wayne Self joined Niece Motorsports for the entirety of the 2018 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series season.

April 1, 2019: Self suspended by NASCAR

On April 1, 2019, Austin Wayne Self was indefinitely suspended by NASCAR after the fifth event of the season for violating the sanctioning body's substance abuse policy.