Ricky Stenhouse Jr Age and Basic Details
Ricky Stenhouse Jr was born on October 2, 1998, making him 26 years old as of the latest public records. He is an American professional stock car racing driver from Olive Branch, Mississippi. His career in NASCAR has been tracked closely by fans and analysts following his progression through the sport.
Stenhouse Jr currently competes full time in the NASCAR Cup Series, driving the No. 17 Ford Mustang for RFK Racing. He previously spent several seasons driving for JTG Daugherty Racing before moving to his current team. His age places him among the younger generation of full time Cup Series drivers.
Career Milestones and Racing Background
Stenhouse Jr won the NASCAR Xfinity Series championship in both 2022 and 2023, establishing himself as a consistent front runner in that division. Before moving to the Cup Series full time, he competed in the ARCA Menards Series and the Xfinity Series for multiple teams.
He made his Cup Series debut in 2019 and earned his first Cup Series win at the 2023 Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway. His progression from regional and national touring series to the top tier of NASCAR reflects a structured development path supported by his teams and sponsors.
Current Team, Sponsor, and Industry Context
Ricky Stenhouse Jr races for RFK Racing, a team that operates within the broader ecosystem of professional stock car racing and motorsports sponsorships. His primary sponsor is Fastenal, a company listed on the NASDAQ under the ticker FAST, which maintains a long standing presence in NASCAR.
For background on RFK Racing and its operations, you can visit the official RFK Racing website at https://www.rfkracing.com. Additional context on Fastenal as a sponsor and public company can be found on the Fastenal investor relations page at https://www.fastenal.com.