Morgen Baird Bio
Morgen John Baird (born March 3, 1993) is an American professional stock car racing driver. He has competed part-time across the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series, the NASCAR Xfinity Series, and the ARCA Menards Series. A native of Michigan, Baird has built a career steadily climbing from local short tracks to the national NASCAR ladder while driving Ford and Chevrolet entries for several smaller teams.
Early Life and Background
Morgen John Baird was born on March 3, 1993, in Grass Lake, Michigan. He grew up in the Jackson, Michigan, area, where he still resides. Baird began racing go-karts at Jackson-area facilities at the age of twelve, and he won in only his second start in the Jr. Sportsman class, signaling early promise behind the wheel.
He soon moved up to the Jr. Can class, where he captured the championship in 2007. The following year, Baird transitioned to mini-cup racing at Jackson Speedway, finishing second in the points while recording three feature wins and three heat race wins. He also competed in the Great Lakes Super Mini-Cup Series during this period, winning a race at Owosso Speedway despite missing an opening event due to age restrictions.
Path to NASCAR
In 2009, Baird advanced to the full GLS Series, finishing as runner-up in the standings and earning rookie of the year honors. He captured the GLS title the following season with five feature wins, seven poles, twelve top-fives, and eight heat race wins, and he repeated as champion in 2011, 2012, and 2013, cementing his reputation as a dominant short-track talent.
Baird shifted to dwarf cars in 2014 with Finishline Racing in the MCR Dwarf Series, finishing third in points and winning another rookie of the year award. He fielded his own car in 2015 and placed fourth in the standings, and the experience prepared him for his 2016 ARCA Racing Series debut at Michigan International Speedway in the No. 64 Chevrolet for Hixson Motorsports.
Morgen Baird Career
Early Career (2016–2018)
Baird’s first ARCA start came in 2016 at Michigan, where he finished seventh, and he matched that result the following week at Chicagoland Speedway. He joined Jent Motorsports at Kansas Speedway later that season, driving the No. 14 Ford to a 22nd-place finish, while also making two appearances in the World Series of Asphalt Stock Car Racing pro late model division.
Across 2017 and 2018, Baird made two additional ARCA starts at Michigan for Fast Track Racing, with a best result of 19th in 2018. These early national-series appearances helped him build relationships with smaller ARCA teams while continuing to develop his race craft on intermediate ovals.
ARCA Menards Series Breakthrough (2019–2023)
In 2019, Baird ran a limited ARCA slate for Fast Track Racing, posting a sixteenth at Salem Speedway, an eleventh at Michigan, and a thirteenth at Chicagoland. He returned for a one-off start at Michigan in 2020 in the No. 10 Ford, finishing fifteenth after battling brake issues throughout the race.
Baird earned his first ARCA top-ten finish in 2021 at Michigan, placing seventh on the lead lap after starting seventh, and he added another top-ten at the same track in 2022 with a tenth-place run. That same year, he made a one-off appearance with Venturini Motorsports in the No. 55 Toyota at Toledo Speedway. In 2023, he posted a career-best ARCA finish of sixth at Michigan while running a single race for Fast Track Racing.
NASCAR Xfinity and O’Reilly Series Debut (2024)
On March 27, 2024, it was announced that Baird would make his NASCAR Xfinity Series debut at Richmond Raceway in the No. 6 Chevrolet for JD Motorsports. Two days later, the team postponed his debut after his fiancé went into induced labor, and Garrett Smithley filled the seat for that race. On August 12, 2024, it was announced that Baird would instead debut at Michigan in the No. 53 for Joey Gase Motorsports, but he failed to qualify. He made the field the following week at Atlanta Motor Speedway and finished 33rd in his first completed Xfinity start.
Reaume Brothers Racing Era (2025–Present)
On April 10, 2025, it was announced that Baird would run a partial NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series schedule, driving the No. 22 Ford F-150 for Reaume Brothers Racing. He made his Truck Series debut in the 2025 Heart of Health Care 200 at Kansas Speedway and continued with the program through the 2026 DQS Solutions and Staffing 250 at Michigan. He has split time between the No. 2 and No. 22 entries, gaining valuable seat time in NASCAR’s third national series while pairing his long-running ARCA program with Fast Track Racing in the No. 11 Ford Mustang.
Driving Style and Strengths
Baird’s background on Michigan short tracks and ovals has made him particularly comfortable on intermediate tracks, where consistent lap times and clean restarts are essential. He has shown a patient, finish-oriented approach, frequently converting mid-pack starting spots into top-ten ARCA results at Michigan. His familiarity with Fast Track Racing and Reaume Brothers Racing has allowed him to maximize equipment from underdog programs.
Notable Races and Milestones
His first ARCA top-ten at Michigan in 2021 and his career-best sixth-place run in 2023 stand out as defining moments. His Atlanta Xfinity start in 2024 marked his first completed race in a NASCAR national series, and his 2025 Truck Series debut at Kansas opened the latest chapter of his national-series career.
Morgen Baird Career Wins
Across his documented national-series career, Baird has not recorded wins in the ARCA Menards Series, the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series, the NASCAR Xfinity Series, or the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series. His results have been highlighted by consistent top-ten ARCA finishes rather than victory lane appearances, while he has built an extensive short-track resume with multiple championships at the regional level.
ARCA Menards Series Highlights
Baird’s first ARCA start came in 2016 at Michigan, where he finished seventh, and he has made at least one start every year since. His first top-ten came in 2021 at Michigan, and he added a second top-ten in 2022 at the same track before recording a career-best sixth-place finish in 2023. He has continued to run part-time for Fast Track Racing in recent seasons, most recently driving the No. 11 Ford Mustang at the 2026 Henry Ford Health 200 at Michigan.
Other Wins and Performances
At the regional level, Baird captured a Jr. Can championship in 2007, four consecutive GLS Series titles from 2010 through 2013, a 2014 MCR Dwarf Series rookie of the year award, and a fourth-place MCR finish in 2015. These accomplishments established him as one of Michigan’s most consistent short-track drivers before his move to NASCAR-sanctioned competition.
Morgen Baird Family
Family Background and Racing Lineage
Publicly available information about Baird’s parents and broader family background is limited, and he has not been publicly linked to a well-known racing family. His rise through Michigan karting and mini-cup ranks appears to have been self-driven, supported by local track networks in the Jackson area.
Personal Life
Baird currently resides in Jackson, Michigan. In 2024, his planned NASCAR Xfinity Series debut was postponed after his fiancé went into induced labor with their child, and the couple has been part of his personal story as he balances family life with a part-time national racing schedule.
2025 Season Performance
Baird’s 2025 season centers on a partial NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series campaign with Reaume Brothers Racing, beginning with his debut in the Heart of Health Care 200 at Kansas Speedway in the No. 22 Ford F-150. He has split time between the No. 2 and No. 22 entries, gaining seat time on both intermediate and short tracks as he builds a working relationship with the Reaume Brothers crew.
He has continued his long-running ARCA program with Fast Track Racing, providing rhythm and laps on ovals between Truck Series weekends. While wins have remained elusive at the national level, his consistent finishes and ability to qualify for marquee events suggest steady progress for a driver balancing part-time schedules with family commitments.
Looking ahead within the 2025 calendar, Baird’s main goals are to log additional Truck Series starts, post stronger intermediate-track results, and translate his ARCA top-ten pace into top-fifteen or top-ten Truck Series finishes. The combination of Reaume Brothers Racing and Fast Track Racing gives him a two-pronged development path as he works to grow into a fuller national-series schedule.
