Morgen Baird Bio
Morgen John Baird (born March 3, 1993) is an American professional stock car racing driver. He last competed part-time in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, driving the Nos. 2 and 22 Ford F-150s for Reaume Brothers Racing, and part-time in the ARCA Menards Series, driving the No. 11 Ford Mustang for Fast Track Racing. He has also previously competed in the NASCAR Xfinity Series.
Born and raised in Michigan, Baird has built his career as a steady presence in NASCAR’s development ladder, working his way up from local short tracks to national touring series. He is widely regarded as a versatile driver capable of switching between the ARCA Menards Series, the NASCAR Xfinity Series, and the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series.
Early Life and Background
Morgen John Baird was born on March 3, 1993, in Grass Lake, Michigan, in the United States. He grew up in nearby Jackson, Michigan, where he still resides today. From an early age, Baird was drawn to motorsports, influenced by the rich short-track racing culture that defines the region.
He began racing in go-karts in Jackson, Michigan, at the age of twelve, and he won in his second start in the Jr. Sportsman class. His quick success in karting marked the beginning of a long climb through grassroots racing and laid the foundation for his transition into larger stock cars. The Michigan racing scene gave him a strong technical base and plenty of seat time on short ovals.
Path to NASCAR
Baird’s path toward NASCAR began with mini-cup racing at Jackson Speedway in 2008, where he finished second in the points and earned three feature wins and three heat wins. He also competed in the Great Lakes Super Mini-Cup Series during that time, winning a race at Owosso Speedway despite missing an opening event due to age restrictions. These early results earned him recognition as one of Michigan’s promising young talents.
In 2009, Baird moved up to the GLS Series, finishing runner-up in the points and winning Rookie of the Year honors. He went on to win the title the following year with five feature wins, seven poles, twelve top-fives, and eight heat race wins. He continued to dominate the series, capturing additional championships in 2011, 2012, and 2013, which established him as a polished short-track veteran before stepping into NASCAR’s national series.
Morgen Baird Career
Early Career (2014–2015)
In 2014, Baird moved to dwarf cars, driving for Finishline Racing in the MCR Dwarf Series, where he finished third in the points and earned Rookie of the Year honors. The following year, he departed the team to race in his own equipment and finished fourth in the points. These seasons helped him refine the race craft needed for higher-level stock car competition.
Baird also competed in two starts in the World Series of Asphalt Stock Car Racing in the pro late model division during this period, gaining valuable experience on larger and more competitive stages.
ARCA Menards Series Breakthrough (2016–2023)
In 2016, Baird made his ARCA Racing Series debut at Michigan International Speedway, driving the No. 64 Chevrolet for Hixson Motorsports, where he finished seventh. He repeated that finish in his next start at Chicagoland Speedway. He joined Jent Motorsports at Kansas Speedway, driving the No. 14 Ford and finished 22nd.
He made two starts at Michigan for the next two years in ARCA, driving for Fast Track Racing with a best finish of 19th in 2018. In 2019, Baird ran at Salem Speedway for Fast Track in the No. 11, finishing sixteenth due to a radio issue, and added finishes of eleventh at Michigan and thirteenth at Chicagoland. In 2021, he earned his first top-ten finish at Michigan, placing seventh on the lead lap after starting in that same position, and he finished tenth there again in 2022. That same year, he joined Venturini Motorsports in the No. 55 Toyota at the season finale at Toledo Speedway. In 2023, he ran a single race for Fast Track and finished a career-best sixth at Michigan.
NASCAR Xfinity Series Attempt (2024)
On March 27, 2024, it was announced that Baird would make his NASCAR Xfinity Series debut at Richmond Raceway, driving the No. 6 Chevrolet for JD Motorsports. However, two days later, it was announced that Baird would postpone his debut due to his fiancé going into induced labor with their soon-to-be-born child, and he was replaced by Garrett Smithley. On August 12, it was announced that Baird would instead make his debut at Michigan, this time driving the No. 53 for Joey Gase Motorsports, although he would fail to qualify. He then made the race at Atlanta Motor Speedway with the team, finishing in 33rd.
Reaume Brothers Racing Era (2025–Present)
On April 10, 2025, it was announced that Baird would run a partial schedule in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, driving the No. 22 Ford F-150 for Reaume Brothers Racing. The move marked his long-awaited entry into the Truck Series, expanding his presence across NASCAR’s three national platforms.
Baird also continued to drive part-time in the ARCA Menards Series with Fast Track Racing in the No. 11 Ford Mustang. His return to familiar equipment at ARCA tracks provided consistency between the two series while he adjusted to the heavier, more powerful trucks.
Driving Style and Strengths
Baird is known for his steady, mistake-free approach on intermediate tracks, with his strongest performances coming at Michigan International Speedway, where he has recorded multiple top-ten finishes in ARCA competition. His patience on long runs and ability to manage tire wear make him a consistent finisher, while his adaptability allows him to switch between Ford, Chevrolet, and Toyota equipment with relative ease.
Notable Races and Milestones
One of Baird’s defining moments came in 2021 when he earned his first ARCA top-ten finish at Michigan, and he later produced a career-best sixth-place run at the same track in 2023. His 2024 NASCAR Xfinity Series debut attempt at Michigan with Joey Gase Motorsports and his entry into the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series in 2025 stand as key milestones in his national-series journey.
Morgen Baird Family
Family Background and Racing Lineage
Baird was raised in Jackson, Michigan, where his introduction to motorsports began at age twelve through local karting competition. His roots in Michigan’s grassroots short-track scene shaped his development as a driver and remain a defining part of his racing identity.
Personal Life
Morgen Baird currently resides in Jackson, Michigan. In 2024, he postponed his NASCAR Xfinity Series debut at Richmond Raceway because his fiancé went into induced labor with their soon-to-be-born child, an event that reflected the central role of family in his life and career decisions.
2025 Season Performance
The 2025 season marks Morgen Baird’s first run in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, as he pilots the No. 22 Ford F-150 for Reaume Brothers Racing on a part-time schedule. The team announced his partial campaign on April 10, 2025, opening a new chapter in his national-series career.
Baird also continued to compete part-time in the ARCA Menards Series with Fast Track Racing in the No. 11 Ford Mustang, allowing him to maintain race sharpness between Truck Series events. His familiarity with the ARCA platform and Michigan-based tracks provided a steady rhythm as he adjusted to the demands of Truck Series competition.
With limited but meaningful seat time in both series, Baird’s 2025 outlook centers on gaining experience, building chemistry with his Reaume Brothers Racing crew, and chasing his first top-ten finish in NASCAR’s top-three touring series. His consistency and short-track background position him well to grow within the team as the season unfolds.