History of Ricky Stenhouse Jr. in Timeline
Ricky Stenhouse Jr. is a professional stock car racing driver currently competing full-time in the NASCAR Cup Series and part-time in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series. He achieved significant success early in his career, earning the 2010 NASCAR Nationwide Series Rookie of the Year award and consecutive Nationwide Series championships in 2011 and 2012. Stenhouse also secured the 2013 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Rookie of the Year title. A highlight of his career is winning the prestigious 2023 Daytona 500.
October 2, 1987: Richard Stenhouse Jr. Born
On October 2, 1987, Richard Lynn Stenhouse Jr. was born. He later became a professional stock car racing driver.
1997: Lake Speed's last full-time season
In 1997, Lake Speed was the last Mississippian driver before Ricky Stenhouse Jr. to attempt a full-time schedule.
2003: Transition to Sprint Car Racing
In 2003, Stenhouse transitioned from kart racing, where he achieved 47 wins and 90 podium finishes, to sprint car racing.
2003: National Sprint Car Hall of Fame Driver Poll and Dirt Winged Sprint Car Rookie of the Year
In 2003, Stenhouse won the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame Driver Poll and was named Dirt Winged Sprint Car Rookie of the Year in 360 cubic inches winged sprint cars.
2004: USAC Sprint Car Series Debut
In 2004, Stenhouse began racing in the USAC sprint car series, marking another step in his racing career.
2006: National Sprint Car Hall of Fame Driver Poll Wild Card
In 2006, Stenhouse won the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame Driver Poll Wild Card in both the 360 and 410 winged sprint car divisions.
2007: Dual Rookie of the Year Honors in USAC
In 2007, Stenhouse earned dual Rookie of the Year honors in the United States Auto Club sprint car series (finishing 6th) and midget series (finishing 3rd).
May 10, 2008: First ARCA RE/MAX Series Win
On May 10, 2008, Stenhouse won his first ARCA RE/MAX Series event at the Drive Smart! Buckle Up Kentucky 150 at Kentucky Speedway. It was only his sixth race in a stock car.
2008: Transition to Stock Cars
In 2008, Ricky Stenhouse Jr. transitioned from dirt racing to stock cars.
2009: Nationwide Series Debut
In 2009, Stenhouse began competing in a partial schedule in the Nationwide Series, earning his first top-ten finish at Kentucky Speedway with a ninth-place result. He followed this with a fifth-place finish in Milwaukee, leading 46 laps.
2010: NASCAR Nationwide Series Rookie of the Year
In 2010, Stenhouse was named the NASCAR Nationwide Series Rookie of the Year, marking an early milestone in his career.
2010: Rookie of the Year Award
In 2010, despite a challenging start to the season with multiple crashes, Stenhouse, with Mike Kelley as crew chief, recovered to achieve seven top-ten finishes and ultimately secured the Rookie of the Year award after finishing fourth at Homestead.
May 22, 2011: First Nationwide Series Win
On May 22, 2011, Stenhouse secured his first win in the Nationwide Series at Iowa Speedway in the John Deere Dealers 250, holding off Carl Edwards and Brad Keselowski.
2011: Sprint Cup Series Debut
In 2011, Stenhouse made his Sprint Cup Series debut at the Coca-Cola 600, substituting for Trevor Bayne and finishing eleventh for Wood Brothers Racing.
2011: Nationwide Series Championship
In 2011, Stenhouse won his first Nationwide Series championship, a significant achievement in his racing career.
June 26, 2012: Announcement of Full-Time Sprint Cup Series Ride
On June 26, 2012, Roush Fenway Racing announced that Stenhouse would drive the No. 17 car full-time in the Sprint Cup Series for 2013.
November 2012: Relationship with Danica Patrick
In November 2012, Ricky Stenhouse Jr. began a relationship with Danica Patrick.
2012: Formation of Stenhouse Jr. Racing
In 2012, Stenhouse Jr. formed Stenhouse Jr. Racing and fielded the No. 41 car for Jason Johnson in the American Sprint Car Series (ASCS).
2012: Sprint Cup Series Debut at Daytona 500
In 2012, Stenhouse drove the No. 6 Sprint Cup Series car for Roush Fenway Racing in the Daytona 500, finishing 20th.
2012: Second Nationwide Series Championship
In 2012, Stenhouse secured his second consecutive Nationwide Series championship, solidifying his success in the series.
2013: Sprint Cup Series Rookie Season
In 2013, Stenhouse competed full-time in the No. 17 Ford Fusion in the Sprint Cup Series, achieving his first pole position at Atlanta Motor Speedway and his best finish of third place at Talladega. Stenhouse was named Cup Series Rookie of the Year.
2013: Transition to Full-Time Sprint Cup Series
In 2013, Stenhouse transitioned to driving the No. 17 car full-time in the Sprint Cup Series for Roush Fenway Racing.
2013: NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Rookie of the Year
In 2013, Stenhouse was named the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Rookie of the Year, adding to his accolades as he transitioned to the Cup Series.
2013: Preparation Races for the 2013 Season
In 2013, to prepare for the upcoming season, Stenhouse ran in the AAA 400 at Dover International Speedway, finishing twelfth; the Bank of America 500 at Charlotte Motor Speedway, finishing 35th; and the Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway. He drove the No. 6 car of Roush Fenway Racing sponsored by Cargill, Best Buy, and Fifth Third Bank in these races.
2013: Second Career Cup Series Pole
In the 2013 Cup Series season, Ricky Stenhouse Jr. earned his second career Cup Series pole.
2014: Leads Ole Miss Rebels onto the field
In 2014, Ricky Stenhouse Jr., an Ole Miss Rebels football fan, led the Rebels onto the field before the annual Egg Bowl game versus in-state rival Mississippi State.
2014: Roush Fenway Struggles
In 2014, Stenhouse and Roush Fenway struggled, with his best finish being second place at Bristol. He failed to qualify at Talladega in October and finished 27th in points.
2014: Roush Fenway Winless Drought Snapped
In the 2014 Toyota/Save Mart 350 at Sonoma Raceway, Carl Edwards' victory snapped RFR's 101-race winless drought, setting the stage for Stenhouse's later success.
2015: Season Performance and Final Standings
In 2015, Stenhouse finished fourth at the Food City 500, had consistent finishes in the last ten races including two top-tens, and ended the season 25th in points.
2015: Compared season statistics with 2016
In 2015, Stenhouse had less top-ten finishes than in 2016, with five top-ten finishes in 2015 compared to the start of 2016.
August 21, 2016: Career-Best Second-Place Finish
On August 21, 2016, Stenhouse achieved a then-career-best second-place finish at the Bass Pro Shops NRA Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedway.
2016: Appearance on American Ninja Warrior
In 2016, Ricky Stenhouse Jr. competed on the show American Ninja Warrior, which first aired on June 13. He did not complete the second obstacle.
May 2017: Stenhouse wins at Talladega
In May 2017, after his first NASCAR Cup Series win at Talladega, Stenhouse became one of only eight drivers to have won in the NASCAR Cup Series as well as in the USAC Silver Crown, National Sprint Car, and National Midget series, joining Mario Andretti, A. J. Foyt, Jeff Gordon, Kyle Larson, Ryan Newman, Ken Schrader, and Tony Stewart.
June 2017: Pit Reporter for Fox NASCAR Broadcast
In June 2017, Ricky Stenhouse Jr. was a pit reporter for the Fox NASCAR broadcast of the Xfinity Series race at Pocono Raceway. This Cup drivers-only coverage included Erik Jones and Ryan Blaney.
December 2017: End of Relationship with Danica Patrick
In December 2017, Ricky Stenhouse Jr.'s relationship with Danica Patrick ended.
2017: Partnership to form Stenhouse Jr.-Wood Racing
In 2017, Stenhouse Jr. partnered with Matt Wood to form Stenhouse Jr.-Wood Racing and fielded the No. 17 car for driver Joey Saldana in the World of Outlaws sprint car series.
2017: Playoffs since 2017
In 2017, Stenhouse made the playoffs for the first time since 2017.
2017: First Cup Series Win and Playoff Appearance
In 2017, Stenhouse won his first Cup Series race at Talladega's GEICO 500 and qualified for the playoffs for the first time since 2017. In July 2017, Stenhouse picked up his second victory of the year at Daytona.
2018: Accidents and Season Performance
In 2018, Stenhouse had consistent runs but was involved in multiple accidents at Daytona, finishing seventeenth. He missed the playoffs, recorded only five top-ten finishes, and dropped to eighteenth in the point standings.
August 1, 2019: Contract Extension
On August 1, 2019, Stenhouse announced he had signed a contract extension with Roush Fenway Racing through 2021.
October 16, 2019: Signing with JTG Daugherty Racing
On October 16, 2019, JTG Daugherty Racing announced that Stenhouse would drive for them in 2020.
December 2, 2019: Car Number Announcement
On December 2, 2019, JTG Daugherty Racing announced that Stenhouse would be driving the 47 car, with Ryan Preece moving to the 37.
February 9, 2020: Daytona 500 Pole Position
On February 9, 2020, Stenhouse won the pole position for the Daytona 500, starting the season with a strong performance.
2020: Driving for JTG Daugherty Racing
In 2020, Stenhouse began driving for JTG Daugherty Racing, marking a new chapter in his career.
2020: Near Win at GEICO 500
In 2020, Stenhouse narrowly lost the GEICO 500 to Ryan Blaney by .007 seconds, after spinning Aric Almirola near the finish line. He had three top-fives and four top-tens during the season, mainly in the first half.
2020: Replacement Announcement
In 2020, Stenhouse was replaced by Chris Buescher due to Roush Fenway Racing exercising an option in their contract with Buescher.
November 2021: Engagement to Madyson Goodfleisch
In November 2021, Ricky Stenhouse Jr. announced his engagement to Madyson Goodfleisch.
2021: Contract with Roush Fenway Racing Ends
In 2021, Stenhouse's contract with Roush Fenway Racing was initially set to end. However, he was replaced before then.
October 26, 2022: Marriage to Madyson Goodfleisch
On October 26, 2022, Ricky Stenhouse Jr. married Madyson Goodfleisch in Charleston, South Carolina.
2023: Daytona 500 Winner
In 2023, Stenhouse won the Daytona 500, a prestigious victory in his career.
2023: Daytona 500 Win and Playoff Elimination
In 2023, Stenhouse won the Daytona 500, his third career victory, putting him in the playoffs for the first time since 2017, but he was eliminated after the Round of 16.
2024: Incident with Kyle Busch and Win at Talladega
In 2024, Stenhouse had a 31st-place DNF at the Daytona 500, attacked Kyle Busch after the All-Star Race, which resulted in a fine and suspensions for his team members, and won at Talladega by .006 seconds.
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