Justin Allgaier's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Justin Allgaier.

Justin Allgaier is an American professional stock car racing driver. He currently races full-time in the NASCAR Xfinity Series, driving the No. 7 Chevrolet Camaro SS for JR Motorsports. Allgaier also participates part-time in the NASCAR Cup Series, driving the No. 40 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1, also for JR Motorsports.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

2006: First Full-Time Run in ARCA

In 2006, Allgaier made his first full-time run in ARCA, finishing tenth overall. He achieved his first career win at the Illinois State Fairgrounds Racetrack, marking a significant milestone as the first Springfield area resident to win in the history of championship auto racing at the fairgrounds. He also participated in three Truck races for MB, with a twenty-first-place finish at Kansas Speedway.

2007: Second ARCA Race Win

In 2007, Justin Allgaier won his second career ARCA race at Salem and finished fourth in points. He also achieved two feature wins in a midget car at Angell Park Speedway and secured 3rd place in the Chili Bowl, behind Tony Stewart and J. J. Yeley.

2008: ARCA Re/Max Series Champion

In 2008, Justin Allgaier became the ARCA Re/Max Series champion, marking a significant achievement in his racing career.

2008: ARCA Series Championship Win

In 2008, Justin Allgaier returned for another full season in ARCA, driving for his family team once again. He achieved six race wins, including the final three, and secured the series championship by a slim margin. Allgaier broke Frank Kimmel's eight-year streak of winning the championship in that series. He also returned to NASCAR, finishing 21st in a Truck race at Kentucky Speedway.

2009: NASCAR Nationwide Series Rookie of the Year

In 2009, Justin Allgaier was named the NASCAR Nationwide Series Rookie of the Year, recognizing his outstanding performance as a newcomer in the series.

2010: First Nationwide Series Win

In 2010, Allgaier won his first Nationwide Series race at Bristol Motor Speedway on March 20 and improved to fourth in the standings at the end of the year. He was the highest-finishing series regular in the series standings that year.

2012: NAPA Auto Parts 200 Win

In 2012, Allgaier returned to Turner Scott Motorsports. He won the NAPA Auto Parts 200 at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in Montreal, Quebec, after passing Jacques Villeneuve on the final lap.

2017: Win at Phoenix and Chicagoland Speedway

In 2017, Allgaier continued with JR Motorsports. He won the DC Solar 200 at Phoenix, making the NASCAR playoffs and also picking up a bonus of $100,000 in the Dash 4 Cash program. His second win of the season came at Chicagoland Speedway in September. Allgaier finished third in the final standings.

2018: Wins at Dover, Iowa, Mid-Ohio, Road America, Indianapolis Motor Speedway

In 2018, Allgaier returned in the No. 7 for the NASCAR Xfinity Series season. He picked up his first win of the season at Dover. He led the most laps and won both stages en route to his second win of the season at Iowa, his third win of the season at Mid-Ohio and at Road America two weeks later, he earned his fourth win of the season. He led a race-high 41 laps en route to his fifth win of the season at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Allgaier won the 2018 Regular Season Championship.

2019: Advances to Championship 4

In 2019, Allgaier won the final race of the Round of 8 at Phoenix to advance to the Championship 4, marking his third appearance in the last four years and his first victory of the season after securing five 2nd-place finishes throughout the year. He concluded the 2019 season fourth in points following a fourteenth-place finish at Homestead.

2021: Wins at Atlanta and Darlington

In 2021, Justin Allgaier recorded only one top-twenty finish in the first four races of the Xfinity season. However, after an eighth-place finish at Phoenix, he secured his first win at Atlanta Motor Speedway, beating out Cup champion Martin Truex Jr.. He then won three races later for the first time at Darlington Raceway.

2023: 2023 Season

In 2023, Allgaier started the season with a third-place finish at Daytona, won his first race of the season at Charlotte, and beat Sheldon Creed at the Daytona night race. He also won at Bristol and Martinsville during the playoffs to make the Championship 4, ultimately finishing third at Phoenix and second in the points standings.

2024: "Justin Allgaier Day" in Springfield, Illinois

After winning the NASCAR Xfinity Series championship in 2024, December 14 is recognized as "Justin Allgaier Day" in Springfield, Illinois.

2024: 2024 Season

In 2024, Allgaier started the season with an eighth-place finish at Daytona, dominated at Darlington winning Stages 1 and 2, and won his second race of the season at Michigan. He made the Championship 4 despite not winning a race during the playoffs, and ultimately finished second at Phoenix and claimed his first Xfinity Series championship.

December 9, 2025: "Justin Allgaier Day" in Illinois

Following his 2024 NASCAR Xfinity Series championship win, December 9, 2025, is recognized as "Justin Allgaier Day" in the entire state of Illinois.

2025: 2025 Xfinity Series Season

In 2025, Allgaier started the Xfinity Series season with an eighteenth-place finish at Daytona, then scored back-to-back wins at Las Vegas and Homestead. He also earned his third win of the season at Nashville.