Career Timeline of Nick Sanchez: Major Achievements and Milestones

Discover the career path of Nick Sanchez, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Nicholas Anthony "Nick" Sanchez is an American professional stock car racing driver. He currently competes full-time in the NASCAR Xfinity Series, driving the No. 48 Chevrolet SS for Big Machine Racing. He also participates part-time in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, driving the No. 07 Chevrolet Silverado RST for Spire Motorsports. Sanchez is notable for being the 2022 ARCA Menards Series champion, marking a significant achievement in his racing career.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2019: Drive for Diversity and Rev Racing Ride

In 2019, Nick Sanchez tried out for and was accepted into NASCAR's Drive for Diversity program, leading to a ride with Rev Racing in the NASCAR Whelen All-American Series and the NASCAR K&N Pro Series East. He debuted at South Boston Speedway and raced at New Hampshire. He won the pole for the second South Boston race.

2020: Full-Time Driver for Rev Racing

In 2020, Nick Sanchez became a full-time driver for Rev Racing in the renamed ARCA Menards Series East, replacing Rubén García Jr. in the No. 6 car after ARCA and NASCAR merged.

October 19, 2021: Xfinity Series Debut

On October 19, 2021, it was announced that Nick Sanchez would drive part-time in the NASCAR Xfinity Series for B. J. McLeod Motorsports, piloting the No. 5 Chevrolet at Phoenix Raceway and the No. 99 at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

2021: ARCA Menards Series and First Win

In 2021, Nick Sanchez moved to the main ARCA Menards Series, driving full-time in Rev's No. 2 car and switching from Toyota to Chevrolet. He secured his first career ARCA win at Kansas in the season finale.

November 4, 2022: Rev Racing Announces Truck Series Expansion

On November 4, 2022, Rev Racing announced its expansion into the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, with Nick Sanchez driving the No. 2 Chevrolet in 2023.

2022: 2022 ARCA Menards Series Champion

In 2022, Nick Sanchez won the ARCA Menards Series championship.

2022: ARCA Championship Win

In 2022, Nick Sanchez won three ARCA races at Talladega, Kansas, and Michigan and secured the ARCA Menards Series Championship by 14 points over Daniel Dye.

2023: Playoffs and Rookie of the Year

In 2023, Nick Sanchez made the playoffs in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, as well as winning the NASCAR Rookie of the Year honors. He was later fined $5,000 and his father Rene was suspended for two races for their involvement in a fight with Matt Crafton after the Talladega fall race.

2024: Continued Racing for Rev Racing

In 2024, following the purchase of Kyle Busch Motorsports by Spire Motorsports, it was announced that Nick Sanchez would continue racing the No. 2 Silverado for Rev Racing.

2024: First Career Win at Daytona

Nick Sanchez started the 2024 season with his first career win at Daytona, and three months later, he won at Charlotte.

2025: First Career Victory at Atlanta

In 2025, after returning to the Xfinity Series and Big Machine Racing to drive their No. 48 car full-time, Nick Sanchez started the season with a 35th-place DNF at Daytona but earned his first career victory at Atlanta.