Justin Fontaine (racing driver)
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Justin Fontaine (born October 18, 1997) is an American former professional
Racing career
Before breaking into
In 2016, Fontaine made his
On February 18, 2017, Fontaine was racing in the
On December 12, 2017, it was announced that Fontaine would pilot Niece Motorsports' No. 45 truck full-time in 2018, working alongside Austin Wayne Self.[11][12] In his first race in the 45, Fontaine scored his first top ten in the Truck Series, finishing tenth.[13] In an interview after the finish, Fontaine exuded happiness about the finish, saying in part "it’s nice because my Wikipedia stats are going to have one less zero in them!"[14]
Two races later at Las Vegas, Fontaine scored his second top-10. Fontaine and the team struggled throughout the rest of the year, with multiple incidents and other misfortunes plaguing the team, which led them to a final points position of 16th.
On September 17, 2018, Fontaine announced that after the conclusion of the 2018 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Season at Homestead–Miami Speedway he would step away from racing indefinitely.
Personal life
Fontaine's older cousin
After ending his racing career, Fontaine interned for North Carolina Representative Patrick McHenry in 2019, and was promoted to deputy campaign manager for the following year's election cycle.[16]
Motorsports career results
NASCAR
(key) (Bold – Pole position awarded by qualifying time. Italics – Pole position earned by points standings or practice time. * – Most laps led.)
Camping World Truck Series
NASCAR Camping World Truck Series results
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| Year | Team | No. | Make | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | NCWTC | Pts | Ref | |||||||||||||||
| 2016 | AM Racing | 22 | Toyota | DAY
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MAR
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KAN
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DOV
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CLT | TEX
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IOW
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GTW
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KEN | ELD
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POC
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BRI | MCH
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MSP | CHI
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NHA | LVS
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TAL
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MAR 26 |
TEX
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PHO
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HOM
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70th | 7 | [17] | |||||||||||||||
| 2017 | 66 | DAY
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ATL
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MAR
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KAN
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CLT | DOV
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TEX
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GTW
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IOW | KEN | ELD | POC 15 |
MCH
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BRI | MSP | 46th | 42 | [18] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Niece Motorsports | 45 | Toyota | CHI 17 |
NHA | LVS
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TAL
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MAR
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| 2018 | Chevy | DAY 10 |
ATL 19 |
LVS 9 |
MAR 28 |
DOV 19 |
KAN 17 |
CLT 30 |
TEX 30 |
IOW 12 |
GTW 26 |
CHI 14 |
KEN 17 |
ELD 25 |
POC 17 |
MCH 25 |
BRI 24 |
MSP 18 |
LVS 14 |
TAL 21 |
MAR 27 |
TEX 19 |
PHO 24 |
HOM 22 |
16th | 386 | [19] | |||||||||||||||||
K&N Pro Series East
NASCAR K&N Pro Series East results
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| Year | Team | No. | Make | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | NKNPSEC | Pts | Ref | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2016 | Martin-McClure Racing | 39 | Toyota | NSM | MOB | GRE | BRI | VIR | DOM 13 |
STA 20 |
COL | NHA | GRE 16 |
NJE | DOV
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28th | 113 | [20] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 75 | IOW 14 |
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* Season still in progress
1 Ineligible for series points
ARCA Racing Series
(key) (Bold – Pole position awarded by qualifying time. Italics – Pole position earned by points standings or practice time. * – Most laps led.)
ARCA Racing Series results
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| Year | Team | No. | Make | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | ARSC | Pts | Ref | ||||||||||||||||||
| 2017 | Win-Tron Racing | 33 | Toyota | DAY 13 |
NSH
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SLM
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TAL | TOL
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ELK 11 |
POC 21 |
MCH 26 |
MAD 11 |
IOW 23 |
IRP 22 |
POC 26 |
WIN 9 |
ISF
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ROA
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DSF
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SLM 11 |
CHI 15 |
KEN 10 |
KAN 14 |
14th | 2180 | [21] | ||||||||||||||||||
References
- ^ McCubbin, Ashley (2011-12-24). "ASHLEY ASKS…… Justin Fontaine". Popular Speed. Retrieved 2018-02-22.
- ^ "Justin Fontaine overcomes brake issues to complete NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Debut – DESTINATION: VICTORY LANE | www.RaceDayDVL.com". racedaydvl.com. Retrieved 2017-12-13.
- ^ "Driver Justin Fontaine 2016 NASCAR K&N Pro Series East Results - Racing-Reference.info". racing-reference.info. Retrieved 2017-12-13.
- ^ a b "JUSTIN FONTAINE SET TO MAKE NASCAR CAMPING WORLD TRUCK SERIES DEBUT AT MARTINSVILLE". Austin Wayne Self. October 25, 2016. Retrieved January 4, 2017.
- ^ "2016 Texas Roadhouse 200". Racing-Reference. Retrieved January 4, 2017.
- ^ "Justin Fontaine returns to AM Racing for limited 2017 Truck Series season". Catchfence. December 21, 2016. Retrieved January 4, 2017.
- ^ "Driver Justin Fontaine 2017 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Results - Racing-Reference.info". racing-reference.info. Retrieved 2017-12-13.
- ^ Reiman, Samuel. "Justin Fontained transferred to local hospital following ARCA crash". FOX Sports. Retrieved 19 February 2017.
- ^ Staff, SPEED SPORT (2017-05-30). "Justin Fontaine Cleared For Return To Racing | SPEED SPORT". SPEED SPORT. Retrieved 2017-06-06.
- ^ "Driver Justin Fontaine 2017 ARCA Racing Series Results - Racing-Reference.info". racing-reference.info. Retrieved 2017-12-13.
- ^ "Justin Fontaine to run full season with Niece in 2018". ESPN.com. Retrieved 2017-12-13.
- ^ "NASCAR: Justin Fontaine racing Truck Series full-time in 2018". Beyond the Flag. 2017-12-12. Retrieved 2017-12-13.
- ^ "02/16/2018 race: NextEra Energy Resources 250 (Truck) - Racing-Reference.info". racing-reference.info. Retrieved 2018-02-22.
- ^ Catanzareti, Zach (2018-02-17). "Justin Fontaine Kicks Off Rookie Truck Season With Top 10". Kickin' The Tires. Retrieved 2018-02-22.
- ^ Pulver, Dinah Voyles. "Injured Fontaine leaves hospital after ARCA crash". Daytona Beach News. Retrieved 2017-12-13.
- ^ Catanzareti, Zach (March 15, 2020). "Former NASCAR Driver Justin Fontaine Pledges $15,000 to N.C. Women's Shelters". Kickin' The Tires. Archived from the original on April 21, 2020. Retrieved August 24, 2020.
- ^ "Justin Fontaine – 2016 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Results". Racing-Reference. Retrieved November 4, 2018.
- ^ "Justin Fontaine – 2017 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Results". Racing-Reference. Retrieved November 4, 2018.
- ^ "Justin Fontaine – 2018 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Results". Racing-Reference. Retrieved November 4, 2018.
- ^ "Justin Fontaine – 2016 NASCAR K&N Pro Series East Results". Racing-Reference. Retrieved November 4, 2018.
- ^ "Justin Fontaine – 2017 ARCA Racing Series Results". Racing-Reference. Retrieved November 4, 2018.
External links
- Justin Fontaine driver statistics at Racing-Reference