Josh Bilicki Bio
Joshua Michael Bilicki, known professionally as Josh Bilicki, is an American professional stock car racing driver born on June 3, 1995, in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin. He has built a versatile career that spans karting, sports car racing, and NASCAR’s three national divisions, becoming a familiar face in garage areas across the country. Standing 190 centimeters tall, Bilicki has competed in the NASCAR Cup Series, the NASCAR Xfinity Series, and the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, often racing on road courses and ovals alike. He is recognized for his work ethic, mechanical knowledge, and willingness to chase opportunities with smaller, growing teams.
Early Life and Background
Joshua Michael Bilicki grew up in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, a community with deep ties to road racing because of its proximity to Road America in Elkhart Lake. He first climbed into a kid-kart at age four, and his talent behind the wheel became obvious almost immediately. Within a few years, Bilicki had moved through the Yamaha 100cc engine class and into 80cc Shifter Karts, where he won numerous regional and national events. His most notable early achievement came in 2008, when he won the Road America SKUSA SuperNationals, a major international karting event that drew drivers from across the globe. He also regularly beat faster 125cc Shifter Karts, which only strengthened his reputation as a rising star in the sport.
Path to NASCAR
In 2011, at age fifteen, Bilicki transitioned to sports car racing, beginning with Spec Miata competition in the Sports Car Club of America. He earned his national racing license in 2012 and qualified for the SCCA National Championship Runoffs on every attempt. That same year, he debuted in an Area Sportsman Stock Car at Jefferson Speedway, a local short track near his Wisconsin home. In 2015, he made his professional sports car debut in the IMSA Continental Tire SportsCar Challenge while continuing to race Spec Miata in the SCCA U.S. Majors Tour. These experiences prepared him to contact NASCAR teams and pursue a national stock car career, leading to his Xfinity Series debut in 2016.
Josh Bilicki Career
Early Career (2011-2015)
Bilicki’s professional career began in 2011 with Spec Miata racing through the SCCA, where he earned two pole positions, four top-five finishes, and three podiums in his first season. By 2012, he was competing on the SCCA Majors Tour and racing stock cars at Jefferson Speedway. In 2015, he moved up to the IMSA Continental Tire SportsCar Challenge, gaining experience with professional teams, longer races, and a wider variety of road courses. These years gave him the seat time and exposure he needed to attract attention from NASCAR team owners.
NASCAR Xfinity Series Breakthrough (2016-2020)
Bilicki debuted in the NASCAR Xfinity Series in 2016 at Road America with Obaika Racing, finishing 38th after a qualifying crash and a dead battery. He returned to Obaika later that year and posted a 28th-place finish at his first oval start since 2012. In 2017, he ran additional Xfinity races and began running all three road course events for B. J. McLeod Motorsports, scoring a strong 12th-place finish at his home track of Road America. On February 5, 2018, he was announced as the full-time driver for startup team JP Motorsports in the No. 45, bringing sponsor Prevagen with him.
In February 2019, Bilicki joined RSS Racing to run the full Xfinity Series season in the No. 38 Chevrolet Camaro. He also made his NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series debut in May 2019 at Kansas Speedway with Reaume Brothers Racing and returned to Cup action with Rick Ware Racing. In October 2019, he switched to B. J. McLeod Motorsports for the remainder of the season. In 2020, he partnered with Tommy Baldwin Racing for the Real Heroes 400 at Darlington and tied his career-best Xfinity finish with a 12th-place result on the Daytona International Speedway road course.
NASCAR Cup Series Breakthrough (2017-2022)
Bilicki made his Cup Series debut in June 2017 at Sonoma Raceway in the No. 51 for Rick Ware Racing, finishing 36th. Later that season, he ran his first Cup oval race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. In January 2021, he announced a full-time Cup schedule with Rick Ware Racing, and that summer he earned his first top-ten finish in NASCAR’s top three divisions when he moved up to tenth place at Daytona after another car was disqualified. In 2022, he drove the No. 77 for Spire Motorsports on a near-full Cup schedule while also racing the Xfinity Series for DGM Racing and Alpha Prime Racing, scoring his first Xfinity top-ten with a ninth-place run at Daytona.
Garage 66 Era (2024-Present)
In June 2024, Bilicki was announced as the driver of the MBM Motorsports No. 66 Ford Mustang at the Chicago Street Course race, beginning his current association with the No. 66 program. In 2025, he returned to DGM Racing on a part-time Xfinity schedule and continued running the No. 66 in Cup competition with Garage 66. He has also continued to make select NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series starts with Niece Motorsports, driving the No. 41 and No. 44 Chevrolet Silverado RST. On November 13, 2025, it was revealed that Bilicki would not return to DGM Racing in 2026, and later that month, on November 29, it was announced he would run the No. 07 Chevrolet full-time in the Xfinity Series for SS-Green Light Racing.
Driving Style and Strengths
Bilicki is best known for his consistency on road and street courses, where his sports car background gives him an edge in braking zones and tire management. He is comfortable running long stints, communicating detailed feedback to his crew chiefs, and adapting quickly to changing track conditions. His patience and willingness to bring home a clean race have made him a dependable option for smaller teams looking to maximize their equipment.
Notable Races and Milestones
Among his most memorable results are his 12th-place Xfinity finish at Road America in 2017, his first Cup top-ten at Daytona in 2021, and his first Xfinity top-ten at Daytona in 2022. He has also earned wins in other disciplines, including the Outlaw 600 division race at the 2019 World Championship Snowmobile Derby in Wisconsin. His ability to perform on the biggest stages has been a hallmark of his career.
Josh Bilicki Career Wins
Across his three national NASCAR divisions, Bilicki has notched zero Cup Series wins, zero Xfinity Series wins, and zero Truck Series wins, with his best results coming in the form of hard-earned top-ten finishes. He has, however, collected multiple wins in karting, Spec Miata, and snowmobile competition, including a victory in the 2019 World Championship Snowmobile Derby Outlaw 600 class. His NASCAR win column may be empty, but his resume reflects steady improvement and a knack for finishing strong races.
Xfinity Series Highlights
Bilicki’s first Xfinity Series top-ten came in 2022 with a ninth-place finish at Daytona, capping years of patient development. He has since posted four Xfinity Series top-ten finishes overall, with his most recent strong run being a 14th-place result at Daytona in 2025 despite being hit on pit road. He continues to seek his first Xfinity victory in 2026, when he is scheduled to run the No. 07 Chevrolet full-time for SS-Green Light Racing.
Other Wins and Performances
Beyond NASCAR, Bilicki has scored victories in regional and national karting events, including the prestigious 2008 Road America SKUSA SuperNationals. He has earned SCCA Majors Tour podiums and has qualified for the SCCA National Championship Runoffs every time he has attempted it. He also captured the Outlaw 600 class at the 2019 World Championship Snowmobile Derby, a respected event held annually in his home state of Wisconsin.
Josh Bilicki Family
Family Background and Racing Lineage
Bilicki grew up in a supportive household in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, where his family encouraged his early interest in karting from age four. He developed his racing skills at local tracks and the famous Road America circuit, both of which are central to Wisconsin motorsports culture.
Personal Life
When he is not racing, Bilicki works as a driving coach and instructor, sharing his road course knowledge with other drivers. He is known to be a close friend of fellow NASCAR driver Camden Murphy, a relationship built through years of competing in the same garage areas.
2025 Season Performance
Bilicki’s 2025 season has been split between the NASCAR Cup Series with Garage 66 in the No. 66 Ford Mustang Dark Horse, the NASCAR Xfinity Series with DGM Racing in the No. 91 Chevrolet Camaro SS, and the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series with Niece Motorsports in the No. 41 and No. 44 Chevrolet Silverado RST. In the Xfinity Series, he finished 29th in the 2025 standings, his best season result to date in the division, highlighted by a 14th-place run at Daytona. In the Cup Series, he ended the year ranked 50th in points while continuing to log valuable road and street course experience.
The Truck Series portion of his season concluded with a best finish of 87th in the final standings, with two top-ten results across his limited schedule. He made his final Truck start of 2025 at the Charlotte Roval in the Ecosave 250. Throughout the year, Bilicki continued to deliver clean runs for his teams, avoiding major incidents and posting competitive lap times on technical circuits.
Looking ahead, Bilicki is scheduled to run the No. 07 Chevrolet Camaro SS full-time in the NASCAR Xfinity Series for SS-Green Light Racing in 2026, marking his first full-time national series ride in several years. The move signals a renewed focus on chasing his first national series victory and building momentum for the long term.
