Chad Finchum
A Knoxville, Tennessee native who competed in the Cup and Xfinity Series with underfunded teams including MBM Motorsports. Finchum represents the grit of independent racers who chase the dream on shoestring budgets.
About Chad Finchum
Chad Finchum competed in 12 NASCAR Cup Series and NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series races, racing out of Knoxville, TN. Chad Finchum made 6 starts at Daytona International Speedway, posting an average finish of 24.0.
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Chad Finchum averages a 24.0 finish at Daytona International Speedway across 6 starts.
Daytona International Speedway stats
Chad Finchum's NR Rating is 1244 — see where he ranks among all Cup drivers.
Full NR Ratings
0
Wins
0
Poles
0
Top 5
0
Top 10
12
Starts
—
Avg Finish
Driver Profile Team
Joey Gase Motorsports
Manufacturer 
Birthday
09-22-1994
Hometown
Knoxville, TN
2026 Season
7
Races
0
Wins
0
Top 5
0
Top 10
37.14
Avg Start
30.00
Avg Finish
31.40
Last 5 Avg
Best Tracks
Chad Finchum's best track is Daytona International Speedway with 0 wins and a 24 average finish in 6 races.
| Track | Races | Avg Finish |
|---|---|---|
| Daytona International Speedway | 6 | 24 |
| Kentucky Speedway | 4 | 27 |
| Talladega Superspeedway | 5 | 27.2 |
| Darlington Raceway | 6 | 27.2 |
| Charlotte Motor Speedway | 6 | 28 |
Recent Results
Chad Finchum's most recent 20 race results across multiple series.
| Date | Series | Race | Start | Finish | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 19 | Cup | Window World 450 | 37 | 35 | +2 |
| Jul 12 | Cup | Quaker State 400 | 38 | 33 | +5 |
| May 31 | Cup | Cracker Barrel 400 | 37 | 28 | +9 |
| May 3 | Cup | Würth 400 presented by LIQUI MOLY | 36 | 33 | +3 |
| Apr 26 | Cup | Jack Link's 500 | 38 | 28 | +10 |
| Apr 12 | Cup | Food City 500 | 37 | 36 | +1 |
| Feb 21 | O'Reilly | Bennett Transportation & Logistics 250 | 37 | 17 | +20 |
| Sep 13 | Cup | Bass Pro Shops Night Race | 39 | 35 | +4 |
| Jun 1 | Cup | Cracker Barrel 400 | 39 | 35 | +4 |
| May 4 | Cup | Wurth 400 | 38 | 37 | +1 |
| Nov 10 | Cup | NASCAR Cup Series Championship Race | 38 | 36 | +2 |
| Oct 27 | Cup | Straight Talk Wireless 400 | 38 | 37 | +1 |
| Sep 20 | O'Reilly | NASCAR Xfinity Series at Bristol | 18 | 32 | -14 |
| Aug 31 | O'Reilly | NASCAR Xfinity Series at Darlington | 37 | 33 | +4 |
| Jun 30 | Cup | Ally 400 | 38 | 38 | — |
| Jun 29 | O'Reilly | NASCAR Xfinity Series at Nashville | 35 | 34 | +1 |
| May 11 | O'Reilly | NASCAR Xfinity Series at Darlington | 37 | 26 | +11 |
| Apr 13 | O'Reilly | NASCAR Xfinity Series at Texas | 35 | 38 | -3 |
| Oct 28 | O'Reilly | NASCAR Xfinity Series at Martinsville | 30 | 27 | +3 |
| Sep 15 | O'Reilly | NASCAR Xfinity Series at Bristol | 23 | 29 | -6 |
Year-by-Year Results
Chad Finchum has competed in 15 combined seasons, with a career average finish of N/A.
| Season | Series | Races | Wins | Avg Start | Avg Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Cup | 6 | 0 | 37.17 | 32.17 |
| 2026 | O'Reilly | 1 | 0 | 37.00 | 17.00 |
| 2025 | Cup | 3 | 0 | 38.67 | 35.67 |
| 2024 | Cup | 3 | 0 | 38.00 | 37.00 |
| 2024 | O'Reilly | 5 | 0 | 32.40 | 32.60 |
| 2023 | O'Reilly | 4 | 0 | 30.00 | 28.25 |
| 2022 | O'Reilly | 2 | 0 | 35.00 | 34.00 |
| 2021 | Cup | 2 | 0 | 35.00 | 36.50 |
| 2021 | O'Reilly | 6 | 0 | 32.00 | 28.00 |
| 2020 | Cup | 3 | 0 | 39.67 | 37.67 |
| 2020 | O'Reilly | 29 | 0 | 28.07 | 25.97 |
| 2019 | O'Reilly | 31 | 0 | 27.39 | 29.03 |
| 2018 | Cup | 1 | 0 | 38.00 | 33.00 |
| 2018 | O'Reilly | 32 | 0 | 31.88 | 29.31 |
| 2017 | O'Reilly | 7 | 0 | 34.71 | 31.14 |
Season Performance Stats
NASCAR loop data: avg running position, pass differential, driver rating, and more (2007-2022 Cup Series).
| Year | Rating | Avg Start | Avg Finish | Avg Run Pos | Pass Diff | Fast Laps | Laps Led % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 26.80 | 35.00 | 37.00 | 37.30 | -13 | 0 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 26.40 | 39.70 | 37.70 | 37.60 | -20 | 1 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 34.10 | 38.00 | 33.00 | 31.70 | -8 | 0 | 0.00% |
NR-Rating Elo Ratings
1244
Overall Elo
18 races completed
1432
Superspeedway
1333
Intermediate
1366
Short Track
1463
Road Course
1463
Street Course
Performance Quality Score (PQS) History
Career History
Related Drivers
| Name | Relation |
|---|---|
| Natalie Decker | Teammate |
| Joey Gase | Teammate |
| Anthony Alfredo | Same Mfr |
| Justin Allgaier | Same Mfr |
| A.J. Allmendinger | Same Mfr |
| Tyler Ankrum | Same Mfr |
| Josh Bilicki | Same Mfr |
| Alex Bowman | Same Mfr |
| Spencer Boyd | Same Mfr |
| Jeb Burton | Same Mfr |
| William Byron | Same Mfr |
| Rajah Caruth | Same Mfr |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many wins does Chad Finchum have?
Chad Finchum has not yet won a Cup Series race.
What team does Chad Finchum drive for?
Chad Finchum drives for Joey Gase Motorsports (Chevrolet), car #55.
What number does Chad Finchum drive?
Chad Finchum drives the #55 for Joey Gase Motorsports.
What series does Chad Finchum compete in?
Chad Finchum competes in the NASCAR Cup Series, NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series.
Where is Chad Finchum from?
Chad Finchum is from Knoxville, TN.
How old is Chad Finchum?
Chad Finchum is 31 years old, born September 22, 1994.
Is Chad Finchum in the 2026 NASCAR season?
Yes, Chad Finchum is competing in the 2026 NASCAR season with Joey Gase Motorsports.