Josh Bilicki Bio
Joshua Michael Bilicki (born June 3, 1995) is an American professional stock car racing driver. He last competed part-time in the NASCAR Cup Series, driving the No. 66 Ford Mustang Dark Horse for Garage 66, part-time in the NASCAR Xfinity Series, and part-time in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series for Niece Motorsports. Over the course of his career, Bilicki has built a reputation as a determined journeyman driver, taking on a wide variety of teams and series while also dabbling in sports car racing and even snowmobile competition.
Early Life and Background
Joshua Michael Bilicki was born on June 3, 1995, in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin. He grew up in the Midwest and was introduced to motorsports at a young age, beginning with kid-karts when he was just four years old. From those early days on small karting circuits, he quickly progressed through the junior categories and into the Yamaha 100cc engine class, sharpening his competitive instincts early on.
As a teenager, Bilicki continued to climb the karting ladder, moving into 80cc Shifter Karts and then 125cc Shifter Karts. He earned recognition by winning many regional and national races, including the 2008 Road America SKUSA Super-Nationals, a prestigious event that drew top competition from around the world. He also occasionally competed against, and beat, faster 125cc Shifter Karts, establishing himself as one of the more promising young talents in American karting.
Path to NASCAR
In 2011, at the age of fifteen, Bilicki transitioned from karting to sports car racing, beginning with Spec Miata competition in the Sports Car Club of America (SCCA). Within his first year, he earned two pole positions, four top-five finishes, and three podiums. He earned his national racing license in 2012 and began racing the SCCA Majors Tour, qualifying for the SCCA National Championship Runoffs every time he attempted it. That same year, he made his debut in an Area Sportsman Stock Car at Jefferson Speedway, a local Wisconsin circle track.
By 2015, Bilicki had progressed to professional sports car racing, competing in the IMSA Continental Tire Sportscar Challenge. He continued to race Spec Miata on the SCCA U.S. Majors Tour while laying the groundwork for a move into NASCAR’s national series. That transition began in 2016, when he debuted in the NASCAR Xfinity Series with Obaika Racing at Road America, securing his seat by contacting teams that still had open entry spots the week of the race.
Josh Bilicki Career
Early Career (2016–2017)
Bilicki’s first NASCAR national-series weekend came at his home track of Road America in 2016, where he drove for Obaika Racing. A crash in qualifying and a dead battery during the race derailed his debut, and he finished 38th. He later returned to Obaika for the Ticket Galaxy 200, his first oval start since 2012, where he advanced from the back of the 40-car field to finish 28th. He also ran the Ford EcoBoost 300 later that season, completing his rookie year with Obaika.
In 2017, Bilicki returned to the No. 77 Obaika entry and expanded his schedule. He made his Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series debut in June at Sonoma Raceway, driving the No. 51 for Rick Ware Racing, and later made his Cup oval debut at New Hampshire. He also ran an Xfinity race at Michigan International Speedway for MBM Motorsports and tackled all three Xfinity road course events for B. J. McLeod Motorsports in the No. 8, highlighted by a 12th-place run at Road America.
Xfinity Series Breakthrough (2018–2022)
On February 5, 2018, it was announced that Bilicki would attempt the full Xfinity Series season for startup team JP motorsports, bringing sponsor Prevagen to the No. 45. The following year, on February 4, 2019, he was announced as the driver of the RSS Racing No. 38 Chevrolet Camaro for the full 2019 Xfinity Series season. That year also saw his NASCAR Gander Outdoors Truck Series debut in the Digital Ally 250 at Kansas Speedway with Reaume Brothers Racing.
In 2020, Bilicki partnered with Tommy Baldwin Racing for select Cup events and continued to run sporadic Xfinity races for B. J. McLeod Motorsports. He tied his career-high Xfinity finish with a 12th-place result at the Daytona International Speedway road course. His breakthrough finally came in 2022, when he finished ninth in the Beef. It’s What’s for Dinner. 300 at Daytona for DGM Racing, scoring his first-ever Xfinity Series top-ten finish. He also raced that year for Alpha Prime Racing in the Nos. 44 and 45.
Cup Series Era (2021–2024)
On January 19, 2021, Bilicki announced he would compete full-time in the NASCAR Cup Series for Rick Ware Racing. His top career Cup moment came at the 2021 Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona, where he was promoted to tenth place after Chris Buescher’s disqualification, marking his first top-ten in any of NASCAR’s top three national series. He also ran a handful of Xfinity starts for SS-Green Light Racing in the Nos. 07 and 17.
In 2022, Bilicki moved to Spire Motorsports to drive the No. 77 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 in a near-full Cup season. The following year, he was announced as the part-time driver of the Live Fast Motorsports No. 78 starting at Circuit of the Americas. In 2024, he drove the DGM Racing No. 92 at Daytona, was announced for the Joe Gibbs Racing No. 19 at Portland, competed in the Cup race at the Chicago Street Course in the MBM Motorsports No. 66 Mustang, and ran the DGM Racing No. 91 at Watkins Glen.
Garage 66 Era (2025)
In 2025, Bilicki returned to DGM Racing on a part-time Xfinity schedule. He also drove the No. 66 Ford Mustang Dark Horse for Garage 66 in Cup competition. A notable early-season moment came at Daytona, where he was rear-ended on pit road by Kris Wright on Lap 86, sending the rear of his car into the air. Despite the dramatic impact, Bilicki’s car suffered minimal damage, and he continued on to finish 14th.
Driving Style and Strengths
Bilicki has built much of his career on road and street courses, where his karting and sports car background gives him a clear edge. His Spec Miata and SCCA experience translates well to technical circuits, and he has consistently produced his best finishes at venues like Road America, Watkins Glen, and the Daytona road course. He has also shown patience and consistency on ovals, using clean races to pick up top-twenty results in well-funded equipment.
Notable Races and Milestones
Among Bilicki’s career milestones are his first Cup top-ten at the 2021 Coke Zero Sugar 400, his first Xfinity top-ten in the 2022 Beef. It’s What’s for Dinner. 300, and his road course runner-up effort of 12th at Road America in 2017. He has also taken on a variety of teams across NASCAR’s three national series, including Rick Ware Racing, Spire Motorsports, Live Fast Motorsports, DGM Racing, Alpha Prime Racing, SS-Green Light Racing, and Niece Motorsports.
Josh Bilicki Career Wins
Josh Bilicki’s win column across NASCAR’s three national series remains open, as he has yet to capture a victory in Cup, Xfinity, or Truck Series competition. His career has been defined by persistence, strong road course performances, and a knack for landing competitive part-time rides with a wide range of teams.
Cup and Xfinity Highlights
In the NASCAR Cup Series, Bilicki’s top result is the tenth-place finish he earned at the 2021 Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona. In the Xfinity Series, his best result is the ninth-place finish he scored in the 2022 Beef. It’s What’s for Dinner. 300 at Daytona. He has also recorded several additional top-fifteen finishes across both series, including a 12th-place run at the Daytona road course in 2020 and a 14th-place result at Daytona in 2025.
Other Wins & Performances
Outside of NASCAR, Bilicki won the Outlaw 600 division race at the 2019 World Championship Snowmobile Derby in his home state of Wisconsin. He has also earned regional and national karting victories, including the 2008 Road America SKUSA Super-Nationals, and has qualified for the SCCA National Championship Runoffs on every attempt.
Josh Bilicki Family
Family Background and Racing Lineage
Details about Bilicki’s immediate family and any racing lineage are not widely documented in public sources. He grew up in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, and began his racing journey at four years old in kid-karts, suggesting an early family introduction to the sport, though specific relatives in racing have not been publicly confirmed.
Personal Life
When he is not behind the wheel in competition, Bilicki works as a driving coach and instructor. He is known to be close friends with fellow NASCAR driver Camden Murphy. Beyond his coaching work and racing commitments, additional verified personal details are not publicly available.
2025 Season Performance
Bilicki’s 2025 campaign has been split across several teams and series. In the NASCAR Xfinity Series, he returned to DGM Racing on a part-time schedule, including a strong run at Daytona where he finished 14th despite a dramatic pit-road incident with Kris Wright. In the NASCAR Cup Series, he has been behind the wheel of the No. 66 Ford Mustang Dark Horse for Garage 66, continuing his role as a reliable road course and superspeedway option for the team.
His Truck Series work has included entries for Niece Motorsports, adding Chevrolet Silverado RST starts to a versatile 2025 slate. With a mix of superspeedways, road courses, and street courses on his calendar, Bilicki has positioned himself as a dependable part-time hand capable of producing clean finishes in well-prepared equipment.
Looking ahead, on November 13, 2025, it was revealed that Bilicki will not return to DGM Racing in 2026, opening the door to a new chapter in his career. His 2025 results, particularly the top-fifteen at Daytona and his consistent road course pace, suggest he remains an attractive option for owner-driver and part-time Cup opportunities going forward.