A second-generation driver, mechanic, and fabricator. From Texas short tracks to NASCAR’s national stage, Bayley’s racing résumé includes more than 150 wins and 18 championships. His return to the No. 5 at Bristol in September 2026 delivered a career-best second-place finish in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series.
Behind the wheelNo. 5 Toyota Tundra TRD Pro
Behind the buildNo. 1 TRICON Truck Chief
Away from the track, it’s life with Lexie, their dogs Fat Pat and Jetson, and the Wheelmen of Genius racing podcast.
Back behind the wheel. Right in the fight. Bayley brought the No. 5 Monster Truck Wars Toyota Tundra TRD Pro home second at Bristol Motor Speedway—his best finish in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series.
Finish
P2
Started
16th
Positions gained
14
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In his first Truck Series start of 2026, Bayley charged from 16th on the grid to a runner-up finish in the UNOH 250 Presented by Ohio Logistics. He took second from Stewart Friesen on lap 247 and crossed the line just 1.305 seconds behind race winner Jake Garcia.
The result marked Bayley's first NASCAR national-series top five at Bristol and a new career high in the Truck Series. After helping prepare TRICON's No. 1 as truck chief this season, he made his return to the driver's seat count in the No. 5.
Thank you to Monster Truck Wars, TRICON Garage, Toyota Racing, and everyone cheering Bayley on.
MOORESVILLE, N.C. (September 10, 2026) – TRICON Garage (TRICON) is pleased to announce that veteran NASCAR Truck Series competitor Bayley Currey has been tabbed to drive the No. 5 Toyota Tundra TRD Pro at Bristol Motor Speedway and Charlotte Motor Speedway.
In a career defined by outperforming his equipment, the 29-year-old has over 200 starts across NASCAR’s top three divisions, culminating in a career-best, fourth-place finish in the NASCAR Truck Series (NCTS) at Atlanta Motor Speedway in both 2023 and 2025.
This opportunity marks Currey’s return to NASCAR competition in the driver’s seat for the first time since 2025, when he recorded two top-tens during a partial NCTS campaign. Currey has since shifted to full-time truck chiefing duties, joining TRICON during the 2026 offseason. The Driftwood, TX native has been an instrumental force, helping guide the No. 1 team to two wins, providing valuable experience and insight both behind the wheel and under the hood.
“Bayley’s been a key addition to our team, and we’re so excited to see him get an opportunity that he’s long deserved. He’s been putting in the work using all of the TRD tools to perform at the highest level. He may be our competitor at Bristol, but we’re still certainly going to be cheering him on.”
Joining Currey at Bristol Motor Speedway is Monster Truck Wars most popular Monster Truck, Shark Attack, a four-time and current National Champion. Shark Attack is a worldwide draw at every event. Currey’s No. 5 Tundra TRD Pro will be a fan-favorite with the Shark Attack livery.
“I feel like this is the best opportunity I have had in my career, and I’m excited to show everyone what I’m capable of. After being part of the team and seeing all the work that goes into these trucks, I know it will be worth having to wait. Obviously a huge thank you to Monster Truck Wars, TRICON and TRD for the opportunity.”
The UNOH 250 Presented by Ohio Logistics at Bristol Motor Speedway will be televised live on FOX Sports 1 on Thursday, September 17 at 8:00 p.m. ET, with radio coverage provided by SiriusXM and the NASCAR Racing Network.
Pre-orders for the No. 5 Monster Truck Wars Toyota Tundra TRD Pro are available on lionelracing.com.
Future partners will be unveiled for Charlotte Motor Speedway at a later date.
As Truck Chief for TRICON Garage’s No. 1 Toyota Tundra TRD Pro, Bayley helped deliver victories at Rockingham and Michigan while the team advanced to the Owner’s Championship Chase.
2 Wins238 Laps led9 Top tens
2025Stage winner
Led the field at Bristol
Captured his first career stage win at one of NASCAR’s toughest short tracks.
2023Atlanta breakthrough
30th to fourth at Atlanta
Charged through the field for a then-career-best fourth, then returned to Atlanta and finished fourth again in 2025.
Pictured: Atlanta 2023
2021Breakthrough run
Seventh at Phoenix
Delivered an underdog team a massive seventh-place finish in the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series.
Truck & Xfinity Series · Through September 17, 2026 · Select a finish to view its source. Outlines not to scale.
2017Truck Series
Top ten in start No. 2
Finished inside the top ten at Phoenix in the same season he made his NASCAR debut at Martinsville.
84 Truck Series starts111 O’Reilly Auto Parts Series starts12 Cup Series starts
01 / Texas roots
2009–2011
The Texas foundation
Three state championships in Legends cars, with top-three national points finishes in all three seasons.
2012–2013
Moving up to modifieds
A first full-size race car. A Central Texas Speedway points championship.
2014–2017
Championship years
A Viper Series title at South Alabama Speedway and two late-model points championships at Central Texas Speedway.
First full-time late-model season
02 / National stage
2017
The NASCAR debut
First national-series start at Martinsville. First Truck Series top ten at Phoenix.
2018
A new national stage
A series debut at Texas Motor Speedway, building experience across two NASCAR divisions.
2019
Reaching the Cup Series
A Cup Series debut in March and a sixth-place Truck Series finish at Michigan.
2021
Finding a home
Seventh at Phoenix for a first series top ten, and the beginning of a chapter with Johnny Davis Motorsports.
2022
A full-season commitment
A first full-season contract and the opportunity to take on the entire schedule.
03 / Building momentum
2023
Making every start count
Joins Niece Motorsports for 11 races, with 3 top fives, with a best finish of 4th at Atlanta
2024
Full time in the No. 41
Signed by Niece Motorsports to drive the No. 41 full time for the 2024 season
2025
A breakthrough at Bristol
Partial Truck Series campaign with three top-tens, a first career stage win at Bristol and another fourth-place finish at Atlanta
2026
A career best at Bristol
Joined TRICON Garage as Truck Chief on the No. 1 Tundra, then returned to the driver’s seat in the No. 5. A second-place finish at Bristol on September 17 set a new Truck Series career best.
The racing archive
196 photos / On track and behind the scenes
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No. 5 at Bristol — second place, September 2026Bayley and supporters after Bristol — September 2026Bayley on pit road at Bristol — September 2026No. 5 under the Bristol lights — September 2026No. 44 at Bristol — spring 2025Bayley Currey — 2023First Xfinity top ten — seventh at PhoenixNo. 41 — 2024 Truck Series
Partners
Competition partner
TRICON Garage
Bayley’s home in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series. Based in Mooresville, North Carolina, TRICON develops the next generation of racing talent with Toyota Racing Development.
The team behind the No. 5 Shark Attack livery. Monster Truck Wars brings big-truck racing and freestyle entertainment to families across the United States and Canada.
