30 Facts About Austin Theriault

Austin Leo Theriault was born on January 23,1994 and is an American former professional stock car racing driver and politician who recently served in the Maine House of Representatives for the 1st district from 2022 to 2024.

Austin Theriault won the ARCA Racing Series championship in 2017, driving for Ken Schrader Racing.

Austin Theriault was the Republican nominee to be US Representative for Maine's 2nd congressional district in 2024, and was narrowly defeated by incumbent Democrat Jared Golden.

Austin Theriault started the 2011 season in a second car for RPM Motorsports, but returned to the family team mid-season, scoring eight top-ten finishes en route to third place in points.

In 2012, Austin Theriault finished no worse than ninth all year, scoring eight top-five runs and earning his first career ACT win at Beech Ridge Motor Speedway en route to another third-place points finish.

Austin Theriault started his first Pro All-Stars Series Super Late Model Touring Series event in 2010.

Austin Theriault became a development driver for Brad Keselowski Racing during the 2012 season, and switched focus to Super Late Models following the ACT season, making selected starts throughout the Southeast for BKR while running part-time in the PASS North Tour in 2013 and 2014.

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On July 20,2013, Austin Theriault competed in the IWK 250, along with car owner Brad Keselowski, in the No 29X for BKR.

Austin Theriault has competed five times in the Oxford 250, finishing in the top five in his first four starts with a best finish of second in 2014.

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On May 18,2014, Austin Theriault made his NASCAR Nationwide Series debut at Iowa Speedway, driving the No 5 Chevrolet Camaro for JR Motorsports where he finished 15th.

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Austin Theriault returned in the Xfinity Series, by practicing in the No 22 Ford Mustang for Brad Keselowski at Iowa.

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Austin Theriault later was picked up by Obaika Racing to drive the No 77 Chevrolet Camaro, starting at Richmond.

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In 2015, Austin Theriault began racing part-time with Brad Keselowski Racing, driving the No 29 Ford F-150.

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Austin Theriault is sharing the ride with Brad Keselowski, Joey Logano, and Ryan Blaney.

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Austin Theriault almost won at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, Theriault's home track where he led late in the race before fading to 8th.

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On October 3,2015, Austin Theriault was involved in a huge crash at Las Vegas Motor Speedway when his BKR teammate Tyler Reddick got loose in turn 4 and clipped him, causing the race truck he was driving to hit nearly head on into the front stretch wall where there were no SAFER barriers installed.

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Austin Theriault's steering wheel collided with and destroyed his helmet, and he eventually suffered a compression fracture in his lower back as a result of the crash.

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On September 10,2018, it was announced that Austin Theriault returned to the Truck Series, driving the No 30 Toyota Tundra for On Point Motorsports at Las Vegas.

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Austin Theriault finished in 8th place after avoiding multiple crashes.

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On February 4,2019, it was announced that Austin Theriault would drive at least five races for RBR Enterprises, starting at Daytona.

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On February 18,2017, Austin Theriault won his second ARCA race in the season opener at Daytona International Speedway.

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Austin Theriault won the following race at DuQuoin after taking advantage of a late restart, and won the three-peat at Salem driving a Jack Bowsher throwback car.

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On September 22,2017, Austin Theriault won at Kentucky Speedway and mathematically clinched the ARCA Racing Series championship for 2017.

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Austin Theriault won the championship on the strength of seven wins.

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On June 29,2019, it was announced that Austin Theriault would make his Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series debut at New Hampshire Motor Speedway in July, driving the No 52 for Rick Ware Racing.