Austin Louis Cindric (born September 2, 1998) is a versatile American racing driver, currently competing full-time in the NASCAR Cup Series for Team Penske in the No. 2 Ford Mustang Dark Horse. Known for his adaptability, Cindric began his career in sports cars, open-wheel racing, and Global RallyCross before transitioning to stock cars. He debuted in NASCAR in the Truck Series in 2015, earning a strong third-place finish in the 2017 standings. Cindric claimed the 2020 NASCAR Xfinity Series Championship and secured a landmark victory at the 2022 Daytona 500. His dynamic racing career highlights skill, resilience, and success across disciplines.
Personal Information
Full Name: Austin Louis Cindric
Date of Birth: September 2, 1998
Hometown: Columbus, Ohio, United States
Current Series: NASCAR Cup Series
Current Team: Team Penske
Car Number: No. 2 Ford Mustang Dark Horse
Championships: 2020 NASCAR Xfinity Series Champion
Notable Wins: 2022 Daytona 500
Racing Background: Experience in sports cars, open-wheel racing, and Global RallyCross
Family Connection: Son of Tim Cindric, President of Team Penske Racing
Player Stats
| Category |
Stat |
Description |
Best Season Performance |
| Races |
36 |
Total races in NASCAR Cup |
Consistently competitive |
| Wins |
1 |
Notable win at Daytona 500 |
2022 Daytona 500 |
| Top 5 Finishes |
9 |
Strong finishes in top 5 |
Consistent in top tiers |
| Top 10 Finishes |
18 |
Consistent performance |
2022 |
| Poles |
2 |
Pole positions achieved |
High starting advantage |
| DNFs |
4 |
Did Not Finish incidents |
2023 Season |
| Laps Led |
275 |
Leading laps across races |
Strategic race control |
| Average Start |
12.3 |
Starting position in races |
Reflects qualifying strength |
| Average Finish |
14.8 |
Finishing position across races |
Indicates consistency |
| Championships |
1 |
Major titles won |
2020 Xfinity Series Champion |
