Matt Tifft

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Matt Tifft
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Tifft in 2014
Born (1996-06-26) June 26, 1996 (age 28)
Fairfax, Virginia, U.S.
NASCAR Xfinity Series career
7 races run over 2 years
Car no., team No. 24 (JGL Racing)
No. 18 (Joe Gibbs Racing)
2015 position 95th
Best finish 95th (2015)
First race 2015 VisitMyrtleBeach.com 300 (Kentucky)
Last race 2016 Ollie's Bargain Outlet 200 (Dover)
Wins Top tens Poles
0 3 1
NASCAR Camping World Truck Series career
18 races run over 3 years
Truck no., team No. 11 (Red Horse Racing)
2015 position 21st
Best finish 21st (2015)
First race 2014 Kroger 200 (Martinsville)
Last race 2016 North Carolina Education Lottery 200 (Charlotte)
Wins Top tens Poles
0 7 0
Statistics current as of May 21, 2016.

Matthew K. Tifft (born June 26, 1996) is an American professional stock car racing driver. A development driver for Joe Gibbs Racing,[1] he currently competes part-time in the NASCAR Xfinity Series, driving the No. 24 Toyota Camry for JGL Racing, and the No. 18 Camry for JGR. He also races in the Camping World Truck Series, driving the No. 11 Toyota Tundra for Red Horse Racing.

Racing career

Early career (2007–2010)

In the fall of 2007, Tifft had his first opportunity to race in a go-kart at Barberton Speedway in Norton, Ohio. He was coached by Kevin Harter of CRP Racing. In 2009, he made his first divisional and national level go kart schedule, under Beasley Motorsports, being coached by Gary Lawson. During this season, Tifft would win two national-level victories. In 2010, Tifft transitioned from karts to asphalt and dirt super late models, with the help of Josh Richards, Dale McDowell, Clint Smith, Benny Gordon, and Tim Schendel.

Stock car racing (2011–present)

2011 marked Tifft's first full year in stock cars, as he compiled two super late model victories and had multiple top-5 finishes. Along with the work with Schendel and Gordon, Tifft also raced a significant amount of races with BJ McLeod Motorsports. In 2012, Tifft won the Rookie of the Year title in the ARCA Midwest Tour.[2] In addition, Tifft finished the season with 5th in points overall.

In 2013, Tifft joined the Win-Tron Racing team[3] to race in the NASCAR K&N Pro Series East, as well as select ARCA Series races.

In 2014, Tifft signed with Ken Schrader Racing to run select ARCA and K&N East races.[4] Tifft also made his NASCAR Camping World Truck Series debut at Martinsville Speedway, finishing 8th.[5]

On November 14, 2014, it was announced that Tifft will be running a 6-race schedule with Kyle Busch Motorsports for the 2015 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series.[6]

Tifft made his Xfinity Series debut in 2015 with Joe Gibbs Racing, finishing 10th.[7] The following year, Tifft returned to JGR to drive the No. 18 in 13 races.[8] Tifft drove 3 races with JGL Racing driving the No. 24 in the Xfinity Series, before driving for JGR. Tifft also joined Red Horse Racing to drive the No. 11 in the Truck Series.[9]

Achievements

2011

  • 2 Wins
  • 4 Top-5 Finishes
  • 6 Top-10 Finish

2012

  • ARCA Midwest Tour Rookie of the Year
  • 5th Place Overall Points

2013

  • 2 Top-5 Finishes
  • 8 Top-10 Finishes

2014

2015

  • 3 Top-5 Finishes
  • 6 Top-10 Finishes

Personal life

Tifft grew up with his siblings Morgan and Maggie in Hinckley, OH. He currently attends school at UNC Charlotte, majoring in Business Management.

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.)

Xfinity Series

Camping World Truck Series

* 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.)

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