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Front Row Motorsports

Front Row Motorsports (FRM), established in 2004, competes in NASCAR’s Cup and Craftsman Truck Series. Founded by Bob Jenkins, FRM transitioned from a part-time venture to a full-time Cup Series team in 2005. Known for their resilience and cost-effective operations, FRM runs three Ford Mustang Dark Horse cars, including the No. 34 for Todd Gilliland and No. 38 in the Truck Series for Layne Riggs. Highlighted by Michael McDowell’s 2021 Daytona 500 win, FRM has become a formidable underdog. With its strategic focus and partnership with Ford, the team continues to grow its reputation in NASCAR’s competitive landscape.

 

Team Details

Established: Began part-time in 2004 as Means-Jenkins Motorsports; became Front Row Motorsports under Bob Jenkins in 2005.

Current Series: Competes full-time in NASCAR Cup Series and Craftsman Truck Series.

Notable Achievement: Michael McDowell’s victory at the 2021 Daytona 500.

Current Cup Cars: Fields three Ford Mustang Dark Horse teams, including the No. 34 for Todd Gilliland.

Truck Series Team: Fields the No. 38 Ford F-Series for Layne Riggs.

Ownership: Fully owned by restaurant entrepreneur Bob Jenkins.

Technical Partnerships: Maintains strong ties with Ford Performance for competitive support.

Team Philosophy: Known for cost-efficient operations and overperforming against larger teams.

Base Location: Headquartered in Mooresville, North Carolina, NASCAR’s hub.

Legacy: A determined underdog team with a growing reputation in the NASCAR community.

 

Team Stats

Season Cup Wins Truck Wins Notable Achievement
2004 0 N/A Entered NASCAR part-time as Means-Jenkins Motorsports.
2005 0 N/A Bob Jenkins became full owner; renamed to Front Row Motorsports.
2011 0 N/A First full-time season with Ford; began establishing foundation.
2013 1 N/A David Ragan won Talladega Superspeedway race.
2021 1 N/A Michael McDowell won Daytona 500, team’s biggest win to date.
2022 1 1 Front Row’s first Truck Series win with Zane Smith.
2023 0 2 Continued success in Truck Series; consistent improvements in Cup.
2024 TBD TBD Expanded Cup program with new drivers; developing team depth.