Austin Vaughn

Vaughn has previously competed in series such as the Grand National Super Series, the Tri-State Open Wheel Modified Series, and the Crate Racin' USA Weekly Racing Series.^[1]

In 2024, it was revealed that Vaughn would make his ARCA Menards Series debut at the DuQuoin State Fairgrounds dirt track, driving the No. 06 Toyota.^[2][3][4] After placing eighteenth in the lone practice session,^[5] he qualified in eighteenth and finished in sixteenth due to mechanical issues after suffering a spin during the race.^[6][7]

In 2025, it was revealed that Vaughn would participate in the pre-season test for the ARCA Menards Series at Daytona International Speedway, driving the No. 00 Toyota for Kennedy Aiken Racing.^{[8][9][10][11]} A couple months later, it was revealed that Vaughn would make his ARCA Menards Series East debut at Five Flags Speedway, driving the No. 34 Ford for VWV Racing.^[12][13] He would later run the next three races at Rockingham, Nashville Fairgrounds, and at Flat Rock, getting a best finish of fifth at the latter event after setting the fastest time in the lone practice session earlier that day. He then made his return to the main ARCA series, driving the No. 67 Chevrolet for Maples Motorsports at Lime Rock Park, where he finished in eighteenth. He would continue to split time between VWV and Maples for the remainder of the year, including the remaining races in the East Series schedule. He finished fourth in the East Series standings and won Rookie of the Year honors.^[14]

In 2026, it was revealed that Vaughn would once again participate in the pre-season test for the ARCA Menards Series at Daytona International Speedway, this time driving the No. 34 Toyota for VWV Racing,^[15][16] although he never set a time. A month later, it was announced that Vaughn will once again run the full East Series schedule, this time driving the No. 19 Ford for Maples Motorsports.^[17]