Brendan Gaughan is a racing driver who competes in NASCAR Truck Series. Gaughan has recorded 0 wins and 0 podiums from 20 starts.[1]
A Racer Rating of 4,098 ranks Gaughan 503th of 12,418 indexed drivers, on an Elo scale where the strongest reach the low five figures. It is built from every indexed race in the driver's file.
| Season | Series | Team | Races | Wins | Podiums | DNFs | Poles | Points | Pos | Gain/Loss | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | NASCAR Truck Series | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | P93 | −41 | 4,098 | |
| 2020 | NASCAR Cup Series | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | P39 | −68 | 4,140 | |
| 2019 | NASCAR Cup Series | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | P36 | +94 | 4,208 | |
| 2018 | NASCAR Cup Series | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | P23 | +160 | 4,115 | |
| NASCAR Xfinity Series | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | P89 | −46 |
| Rival | Rating | Raced | Ahead | Behind | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🏳️ Kurt Busch | 4,571 | 16 | 6 | 10 | 38% |
| 🇺🇸 Alex Bowman | 4,531 | 16 | 5 | 11 | 31% |
| 🏳️ Ty Dillon | 3,819 | 16 | 5 | 11 | 31% |
| 🇺🇸 Jimmie Johnson | 3,783 | 16 | 8 | 8 | 50% |
| 🇺🇸 Ryan Blaney | 5,457 | 15 | 5 | 10 | 33% |
| 🏳️ William Byron | 4,885 | 15 | 7 | 8 | 47% |
| 🏳️ Erik Jones | 4,868 | 15 | 7 | 8 | 47% |
| 🇺🇸 Michael McDowell | 4,804 | 15 | 8 | 7 | 53% |
| 🇺🇸 Aric Almirola | 4,664 | 15 | 7 | 8 | 47% |
| 🏳️ Joey Logano | 4,504 | 15 | 4 | 11 | 27% |
Brendan Gaughan is an American driver who has competed in both off-road racing and stock cars, coming from a family with deep roots in Las Vegas hospitality and gaming; he is the grandson of Jackie Gaughan and son of Michael Gaughan, both prominent figures in the casino industry. Gaughan built his motorsport career across multiple disciplines before settling into NASCAR competition, where he is currently active in the Truck Series. Over the course of his career at this level he has amassed 20 starts, though he has yet to secure a series championship, a race win, or a podium finish.[1]
In the 2026 season, Gaughan has competed in 3 rounds without recording a win or podium, placing him P89 in the standings. His Racer Rating stands at 4,098, ranking him 503rd among active drivers on a scale where the sport's elite competitors typically register between 10,000 and 11,500. These figures reflect a driver still working to establish a consistent presence at the front of the Truck Series field, with his statistical profile indicating room for growth as his active career continues.[2]