Austin Cindric

Austin Louis Cindric, born September 2, 1998, in Mooresville, North Carolina, is an accomplished American professional stock car racing driver. He competes full-time in the NASCAR Cup Series driving the No. 2 Ford Mustang Dark Horse for Team Penske. Cindric is best known for winning the 2022 Daytona 500 and being one of NASCAR’s promising young talents with substantial success on both oval tracks and road courses.

Early Life and Background

Cindric was born to Timothy J. Cindric and Megan Cindric. His father, Tim Cindric, is a prominent NASCAR executive and president of Team Penske, providing Austin with a strong motorsport family background. Austin began his racing career in Legends and Bandolero cars before attending the Skip Barber Racing School to hone his road racing skills. He competed in various motorsport disciplines including sports cars, the Road to Indy ladder series, and Global RallyCross before focusing on NASCAR. His early racing success paved the way for his NASCAR debut in 2015 in the Camping World Truck Series.

Career

Austin began his NASCAR national series climb with the Truck Series in 2015, gradually moving to the Xfinity Series full-time by 2019. He won the NASCAR Xfinity Series Championship in 2020, capturing 13 race victories with Team Penske and showcasing dominant road course and oval performances. In 2021, he continued strong performances in Xfinity before advancing to the NASCAR Cup Series full-time in 2022 driving the iconic No. 2 Ford Mustang for Team Penske. In his rookie Cup season, Cindric made history by winning the 2022 Daytona 500, becoming the first rookie to win this prestigious race. He also earned Rookie of the Year honors that year, posting five top-five and nine top-10 finishes and reaching the playoffs. The 2023 and 2024 seasons saw him continue excelling, with a return to Victory Lane at World Wide Technology Raceway in 2024 and a best career finish of 11th in the Cup championship standings, while maintaining strong qualifying and racing performances.

Off-Track Ventures

Public information about Austin Cindric’s off-track business ventures is limited. Like many young professional drivers, his focus remains primarily on racing and partnerships with sponsors such as Discount Tire, Menards, Freightliner, and Snap-On supporting his career. He is active in sponsor engagements and promotional activities typical for a driver of his profile.

Net Worth

Austin Cindric’s net worth is estimated between $2.1 million and $2.7 million as of 2025, reflecting earnings from his race winnings, sponsorships, and salary as a full-time NASCAR Cup Series driver with a top-level organization.

Personal Life

Austin is the son of Tim and Megan Cindric. Tim Cindric’s role as the president of Team Penske signifies a strong family connection to racing. There is no widely publicized information about a wife, spouse, girlfriend, or children, consistent with Cindric’s private personal life at a young age.

Recent Controversies

There are no widely reported controversies involving Austin Cindric in recent years. He maintains a professional reputation both on and off the track.

Key Highlights from Season 2024 and 2025

In 2024, Cindric reunited with longtime crew chief Brian Wilson for a strong full Cup Series campaign, highlighted by a win at World Wide Technology Raceway and multiple top-10 finishes leading to a playoff berth. He achieved his best career points finish of 11th in the Cup standings that year. Throughout 2025, Cindric competes with his characteristic versatility, aiming to build on his past successes, and remains a key contender for victories and championship points with Team Penske.