Brendan Gaughan

Brendan Gaughan returns in 2013 to run the full schedule for Richard Childress Racing driving the No. 62 SouthPoint Casino Chevrolet. Brendan ran eight races in 2012 with RCR and scored top-five finishes in four of them, the best being a second place finish in Chicago. He has eight career victories in the truck series with six of them coming in 2003 where he also finished, a career high, fourth in the championship standings.

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CONCORD, NC - MAY 17: Kyle Busch, driver of the #51 Toyota Care Toyota, leads Brendan Gaughan, driver of the #62 South Point Chevrolet, and Ty Dillon, driver of the #3 Bass Pro Shops/NWTF Chevrolet, into turn one during the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series North Carolina Education Lottery 200 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 17, 2013 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

CONCORD, NC - MAY 17: Brendan Gaughan, driver of the #62 South Point Chevrolet, leads a pack of trucks during the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series North Carolina Education Lottery 200 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 17, 2013 in Concord, North Carolina.

KANSAS CITY, KS - APRIL 20: Brendan Gaughan, driver of the #62 South Point Chevrolet, waits on the grid prior to the during the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series SFP 250 at Kansas Speedway on April 20, 2013 in Kansas City, Kansas.

KANSAS CITY, KS - APRIL 19: Brendan Gaughan, driver of the #62 South Point Chevrolet, sits in his car in the garage area during practice for the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series SFP 250 at Kansas Speedway on April 19, 2013 in Kansas City, Kansas.

ROCKINGHAM, NC - APRIL 14: Brendan Gaughan, driver of the #62 South Point Chevrolet, during qualifying for the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Carolina 200 at Rockingham Speedway on April 14, 2013 in Rockingham, North Carolina.

RIDGEWAY, VA - APRIL 05: Brendan Gaughan, driver of the #62 South Point Chevrolet, talks to Ron Hornaday Jr., driver of the #9 No Fear Energy Chevrolet, during qualifying for the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Kroger 250 on April 5, 2013 at Martinsville Speedway in Ridgeway, Virginia.

RIDGEWAY, VA - APRIL 05: Brendan Gaughan, driver of the #62 South Point Chevrolet, sits in the garage during practice for the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Kroger 250 on April 5, 2013 at Martinsville Speedway in Ridgeway, Virginia.

DAYTONA BEACH, FL - FEBRUARY 21: Brendan Gaughan, driver of the #62 South Point Chevrolet, during practice for the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Next Era Energy Resources 250 at Daytona International Speedway on February 21, 2013 in Daytona Beach, Florida.

CONCORD, NC - JANUARY 21: Richard Childress Racing drivers for 2013 Kevin Harvick, Jeff Burton, Paul Menard, Richard Childress, Ty Dillon, Brendan Gaughan, Austin Dillon and Brian Scott pose for a photo at RCR on January 21, 2013 in Lexington, North Carolina.

HOMESTEAD, FL - NOVEMBER 17: Ryan Blaney, driver of the #22 Discount Tire Dodge, leads Brendan Gaughan, driver of the #33 South Point Hotel & Casino Chevrolet, during the NASCAR Nationwide Series Ford EcoBoost 300 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 17, 2012 in Homestead, Florida.

AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 10: Brendan Gaughan drives the #33 South Point Hotel & Casino Chevrolet back to the garage after being involved in an on track incident during the NASCAR Nationwide Series Great Clips 200 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 10, 2012 in Avondale, Arizona.

AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 10: Brendan Gaughan, driver of the #33 South Point Hotel & Casino Chevrolet, and Michael Annett, driver of the #43 Pilot Flying J Ford, race during the NASCAR Nationwide Series Great Clips 200 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 10, 2012 in Avondale, Arizona.

AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 09: Ty Dillon, driver of the #3 Bass Pro Shops/Tracker Boats Chevrolet, German Quiroga, driver of the #51 NET10 Wireless Toyota, and Brendan Gaughan, driver of the #2 South Point Hotel & Casino Chevrolet, make contact during the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Lucas Oil 150 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 9, 2012 in Avondale, Arizona.

AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 09: Brendan Gaughan, driver of the #2 South Point Hotel & Casino Chevrolet, talks with German Quiroga, driver of the #51 NET10 Wireless Toyota, after an on-track incident during the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Lucas Oil 150 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 9, 2012 in Avondale, Arizona.

AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 09: Brendan Gaughan, driver of the #2 South Point Hotel & Casino Chevrolet, drives during the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Lucas Oil 150 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 9, 2012 in Avondale, Arizona.

AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 09: Cale Gale, driver of the #33 Rheem Heating, Cooling & Water Chevrolet, spins after being involved in an on track incident as Brendan Gaughan, driver of the #2 South Point Hotel & Casino Chevrolet, German Quiroga, driver of the #51 NET10 Wireless Toyota, Matt Merrell, driver of the #35 Merrell Lease Service Chevrolet, and Ryan Sieg, driver of the #39 RSS Racing Chevrolet, drive by during the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Lucas Oil 150 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 9, 2012 in Avondale, Arizona.

AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 09: Ty Dillon, driver of the #3 Bass Pro Shops/Tracker Boats Chevrolet, Brian Scott, driver of the #18 Dollar General Toyota, Ryan Blaney, driver of the #29 Draw-Tite/Mopar Ram, and Brendan Gaughan, driver of the #2 South Point Hotel & Casino Chevrolet, drive during the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Lucas Oil 150 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 9, 2012 in Avondale, Arizona.

AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 09: Cale Gale, driver of the #33 Rheem Heating, Cooling & Water Chevrolet, spins as Joey Coulter, driver of the #22 American Eurocopter Chevrolet, and Brendan Gaughan, driver of the #2 South Point Hotel & Casino Chevrolet, drive by during the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Lucas Oil 150 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 9, 2012 in Avondale, Arizona.

AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 09: Brendan Gaughan, driver of the #33 South Point Hotel & Casino Chevrolet, sits in his car during practice for the NASCAR Nationwide Series Great Clips 200 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 9, 2012 in Avondale, Arizona.

FORT WORTH, TX - NOVEMBER 02: Miguel Paludo, driver of the #32 World Diabetes Day/Duroline Chevrolet, leads Brendan Gaughan, driver of the #2 South Point Chevrolet, during the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series WinStar World Casino 350k at Texas Motor Speedway on November 2, 2012 in Fort Worth, Texas.

FORT WORTH, TX - NOVEMBER 02: Brendan Gaughan, driver of the #2 South Point Chevrolet, leads Timothy Peters, driver of the #17 Toyota/Red Horse Racing Toyota, and a pack of trucks during the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series WinStar World Casino 350k at Texas Motor Speedway on November 2, 2012 in Fort Worth, Texas.

FORT WORTH, TX - NOVEMBER 01: Brendan Gaughan drives the #2 South Point Chevrolet during practice for the Camping World Truck Series WinStar World Casino 350 at Texas Motor Speedway on November 1, 2012 in Fort Worth, Texas.

AVONDALE, AZ - OCTOBER 23: Brendan Gaughan looks on following NASCAR testing at Phoenix International Raceway on October 23, 2012 in Avondale, Arizona.

LAS VEGAS, NV - SEPTEMBER 29: Joey Coulter, driver of the #22 RCR/Darrell Gwynn Foundation Chevrolet, leads Matt Crafton, driver of the #88 Menards Toyota, and Brendan Gaughan, driver of the #2 South Point Hotel & Casino Chevrolet, during the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Smith's 350 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on September 29, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

LAS VEGAS, NV - SEPTEMBER 28: Brendan Gaughan, driver of the #2 South Point Hotel & Casino Chevrolet, straps his belt on in his car during qualifying for the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Smith's 350 race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on September 28, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

SPARTA, KY - SEPTEMBER 22: Brendan Gaughan drives the #33 South Point Chevrolet in the NASCAR Nationwide Series Kentucky 300 at Kentucky Speedway on September 22, 2012 in Sparta, Kentucky.

SPARTA, KY - SEPTEMBER 22: Brendan Gaughan the driver of the #33 South Point Chevrolet waits for his qualifying run for the NASCAR Nationwide Series Kentucky 300 at Kentucky Speedway on September 22, 2012 in Sparta, Kentucky.

BRISTOL, TN - AUGUST 22: Joey Coulter, (L) driver of the #22 Steak-umm Chevrolet, talks with Brendan Gaughan, (R) driver of the #2 South Point Hotel & Casino Chevrolet, during qualifying for the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series UNOH 200 at Bristol Motor Speedway on August 22, 2012 in Bristol, Tennessee.

BRISTOL, TN - AUGUST 22: Brendan Gaughan, driver of the #2 South Point Hotel & Casino Chevrolet, leads Ty Dillon, driver of the #3 Bass Pro Shops/Tracker Boats Chevrolet, and James Buescher, driver of the #31 Exide Chevrolet, during practice for the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series UNOH 200 at Bristol Motor Speedway on August 22, 2012 in Bristol, Tennessee.

MONTREAL, QC - AUGUST 17: Brendan Gaughan (left) driver of the #33 South Point Hotel & Casino Chevrolet talks to Austin Dillon driver of the #3 Advocare Chevrolet during practice for the NASCAR Nationwide Series 6th Annual NAPA AUTO PARTS 200 presented by Dodge on August 17, 2012 at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

JOLIET, IL - JULY 21: Brendan Gaughan, driver of the #2 South Point Hotel & Casino Chevrolet, leaqds cars out of turn one during the NASCAR Camping World Series American Ethanol 225 at Chicagoland Speedway on July 21, 2012 in Joliet, Illinois.

JOLIET, IL - JULY 21: Brendan Gaughan, driver of the #33 Rheem/Menards Chevrolet, drives during practice for the NASCAR Nationwide Series 2nd Annual STP 300 at Chicagoland Speedway on July 21, 2012 in Joliet, Illinois.

FORT WORTH, TX - JUNE 08: Ty Dillon, driver of the #3 Bass Pro Shops Chevrolet, is involved in an incident as Brendan Gaughan, driver of the #2 South Point Hotel & Casino Chevrolet, races past during the NASCAR Camping World Series WinStar World Casino 400 at Texas Motor Speedway on June 8, 2012 in Fort Worth, Texas.

NEWTON, IA - MAY 20: Danica Patrick, driver of the #7 GoDaddy.com Chevrolet, races alongside Brendan Gaughan, driver of the #33 South Point Chevrolet, during the NASCAR Nationwide Series Pioneer Hi-Bred 250 at Iowa Speedway on May 20, 2012 in Newton, Iowa.

CHARLOTTE, NC - MAY 18: Brendan Gaughan, driver of the #2 South Point Hotel & Casino Chevrolet, stands in the garage during practice for the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series N.C. Education Lottery 200 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 18, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

DARLINGTON, SC - MAY 11: Brendan Gaughan, driver of the #33 South Point Hotel & Casino Chevrolet, looks on in the garage area during practice for the NASCAR Nationwide Series VFW Sport Clips Help a Hero 200 at Darlington Raceway on May 11, 2012 in Darlington, South Carolina.

FONTANA, CA - MARCH 24: Brendan Gaughan, driver of the #33 South Point Hotel & Casino Chevrolet, pits during the NASCAR Nationwide Series Royal Purple 300 at Auto Club Speedway on March 24, 2012 in Fontana, California.

LAS VEGAS, NV - MARCH 10: Brendan Gaughan, driver of the #33 South Point Hotel & Casino Chevrolet, races Trevor Bayne, driver of the #60 Roush Fenway Racing 25th Anniversary Ford, during the NASCAR Nationwide Series Sam's Town 300 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on March 10, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

LAS VEGAS, NV - MARCH 10: Sam Hornish Jr., driver of the #12 Alliance Truck Parts Dodge, leads Brendan Gaughan, driver of the #33 South Point Hotel & Casino Chevrolet, and Elliott Sadler, driver of the #2 OneMain Financial Chevrolet, during the NASCAR Nationwide Series Sam's Town 300 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on March 10, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

LAS VEGAS, NV - MARCH 09: Brendan Gaughan, driver of the #33 South Point Hotel & Casino Chevrolet, gets out of his after qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Kobalt Tools 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on March 9, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

AVONDALE, AZ - MARCH 04: Brendan Gaughan, driver of the #33 South Point Hotel & Casino Chevrolet, drives ahead of Dale Earnhardt Jr., driver of the #88 National Guard/ Diet Mountain Dew Chevrolet, during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series SUBWAY Fresh Fit 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on March 4, 2012 in Avondale, Arizona.

AVONDALE, AZ - MARCH 02: Brendan Gaughan, driver of the #33 South Point Hotel & Casino Chevrolet, and J.J. Yeley, driver of the #49 America Israel Racing Toyota, drive during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Subway Fresh Fit 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on March 2, 2012 in Avondale, Arizona.

DAYTONA BEACH, FL - FEBRUARY 24: Brendan Gaughan drives the wrecked #2 South Point Hotel & Casino Chevrolet back to the garage after being involved in an on track incident during the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series NextEra Energy Resources 250 at Daytona International Speedway on February 24, 2012 in Daytona Beach, Florida.

DAYTONA BEACH, FL - FEBRUARY 24: Brendan Gaughan, driver of the #2 South Point Hotel & Casino Chevrolet, David Starr, driver of the #81 Zachry Toyota, Ryan Sieg, driver of the #39 Pull A Part LLC Chevrolet, Nelson Piquet Jr., driver of the #30 Qualcomm/Autotrac Chevrolet, Parker Kligerman, driver of the #29 Cooper Standard Dodge, and Chris Fontaine, driver of the #84 Glenden Enterprises Toyota, wreck during the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series NextEra Energy Resources 250 at Daytona International Speedway on February 24, 2012 in Daytona Beach, Florida.

DAYTONA BEACH, FL - FEBRUARY 24: James Buescher, driver of the #31 AccuDoc Solutions Chevrolet, Jason White, driver of the #23 GunBroker.com Ford, Todd Bodine, driver of the #11 Good Sam Club Toyota, and Brendan Gaughan, driver of the #2 South Point Hotel & Casino Chevrolet, race during the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series NextEra Energy Resources 250 at Daytona International Speedway on February 24, 2012 in Daytona Beach, Florida.

DAYTONA BEACH, FL - FEBRUARY 24: James Buescher, driver of the #31 AccuDoc Solutions Chevrolet, Miguel Paludo, driver of the #32 Duroline Brakes and Components Chevrolet, Travis Kvapil, driver of the #09 RAB Racing Toyota, and Brendan Gaughan, driver of the #2 South Point Hotel & Casino Chevrolet, race during the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series NextEra Energy Resources 250 at Daytona International Speedway on February 24, 2012 in Daytona Beach, Florida.

DAYTONA BEACH, FL - FEBRUARY 24: Cale Gale, driver of the #33 Rheem Chevrolet, Mike Skinner, driver of the #8 Eddie Sharp Racing Chevrolet, Justin Lofton, driver of the #6 CollegeComplete.com Chevrolet, and Brendan Gaughan, driver of the #2 South Point Hotel & Casino Chevrolet, race during the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series NextEra Energy Resources 250 at Daytona International Speedway on February 24, 2012 in Daytona Beach, Florida.

DAYTONA BEACH, FL - FEBRUARY 24: Brendan Gaughan, driver of the #2 South Point Hotel & Casino Chevrolet, walks on pit road during qualifying for the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series NextEra Energy Resources 250 at Daytona International Speedway on February 24, 2012 in Daytona Beach, Florida.

DAYTONA BEACH, FL - FEBRUARY 23: Brendan Gaughan, driver of the #2 South Point Hotel & Casino Chevrolet, adjusts his driving glove on while sitting in his truck during practice for the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series NextEra Energy Resources 250 at Daytona International Speedway on February 23, 2012 in Daytona Beach, Florida.

DAYTONA BEACH, FL - FEBRUARY 23: Driver Brendan Gaughan poses during portraits for the 2012 NASCAR Nationwide Series at Daytona International Speedway on February 23, 2012 in Daytona Beach, Florida.

WELCOME, NC - JANUARY 25: Brendan Gaughan(L), driver of the #33 South Point Hotel & Casino Chevrolet, and Gil Martin, crew chief of the #33 South Point Hotel & Casino Chevrolet during the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Media Tour hosted by Charlotte Motor Speedway on January 25, 2012 in Welcome, North Carolina.

FORT WORTH, TX - NOVEMBER 04: Brendan Gaughan, driver of the #62 International Trucks/Monaco RV Toyota, spins out during the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series WinStar World Casino 350k at Texas Motor Speedway on November 4, 2011 in Fort Worth, Texas.

MARTINSVILLE, VA - OCTOBER 29: Brendan Gaughan, driver of the #62 South Point Hotel & Casino Toyota, leads a group of trucks during the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Kroger 200 at Martinsville Speedway on October 29, 2011 in Martinsville, Virginia.

TALLADEGA, AL - OCTOBER 22: Cole Whitt, driver of the #60 Fuel Doctor/Red Bull Chevrolet, races Brendan Gaughan, driver of the #62 South Point Hotel & Casino Toyota, during the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Coca-Cola 250 powered by fred's at Talladega Superspeedway on October 22, 2011 in Talladega, Alabama.

LOUDON, NH - SEPTEMBER 24: James Buescher, driver of the #31 Exide Batteries Chevrolet, Todd Bodine, driver of the #5 International Toyota, Butch Miller, driver of the #07 ASI Limited Toyota, and Brendan Gaughan, driver of the #62 South Point Hotel & Casino Toyota, drive during the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series F.W. Webb 175 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway on September 24, 2011 in Loudon, New Hampshire.

BRISTOL, TN - AUGUST 24: Brendan Gaughan, driver of the #62 South Point Hotel & Casino Toyota, leads a pack of cars during the Nascar Camping World Truck Series O'Reilly Auto Parts 200 at Bristol Motor Speedway on August 24, 2011 in Bristol, Tennessee.

BRISTOL, TN - AUGUST 24: Brendan Gaughan, driver of the #62 South Point Hotel & Casino Toyota, prepares to drive during qualifying for the O'Reilly Auto Parts 200 at Bristol Motor Speedway on August 24, 2011 in Bristol, Tennessee.

BROOKLYN, MI - AUGUST 19: Brendan Gaughan drives the #62 South Point Hotel & Casino Toyota during practice for the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series VFW 200 at Michigan International Speedway on August 19, 2011 in Brooklyn, Michigan.

LONG POND, PA - AUGUST 06: Washington Capitals' defenseman John Erskine (L) talks with Brendan Gaughan, driver of the #62 South Point Hotel & Casino Toyota, prior to the start of the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Good Sam RV Emergency Road Service 125 at Pocono Raceway on August 6, 2011 in Long Pond, Pennsylvania.

LONG POND, PA - AUGUST 06: Max Papis, driver of the #9 GEICO Toyota, and Brendan Gaughan, driver of the #62 South Point Hotel & Casino Toyota, speak with an official during qualifying for the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Good Sam 125 at Pocono Raceway on August 5, 2011 in Long Pond, Pennsylvania.

INDIANAPOLIS - JULY 29: Timothy Peters, driver of the #17 Red Horse Racing Toyota, leads Brendan Gaughan, driver of the #62 Air Force Combat Control team Toyota, during the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series AAA Insurance 200 at Lucas Oil Raceway on July 29, 2011 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

INDIANAPOLIS - JULY 29: Johnny Sauter, driver of the #13 Safe Auto/Carrier/Curb Records Chevrolet, races Brendan Gaughan, driver of the #62 Air Force Combat Control Team Toyota, during the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series AAA Insurance 200 at Lucas Oil Raceway on July 29, 2011 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

LEBANON, TN - JULY 22: Brendan Gaughan, driver of the #62 South Point Hotel & Casino Toyota stands on the grid, during qualifying for the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Lucas Deep Clean 200 at Nashville Superspeedway on July 22, 2011 in Lebanon, Tennessee.

SPARTA, KY - JULY 07: Johnny Sauter, driver of the #13 SafeAuto Insurance Co./Curb Records/Carrier Chevrolet, races Brendan Gaughan, driver of the #62 South Point Hotel & Casino Toyota, and Cole Whitt, driver of the #60 Red Bull/Fuel Doctor Chevrolet, during the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series UNOH 225 at Kentucky Speedway on July 7, 2011 in Sparta, Kentucky.

Recent Quotes

05/18/2013

I was catching (Busch), and he knew I was up there high (on the track) ... He took the air off, and it killed my momentum. I started to gain on him again, but he was just too good.

Brendan Gaughan at the Belleville News-Democrat

02/23/2013

Newberry kept leaving it open in the middle, and I wanted to get to the middle, but he just came down on top of me ... It's just one of those deals. It was my fault because I had a rookie on one side and a rookie on the other.

Brendan Gaughan at the The State

02/23/2013

I screwed up ... I got myself back there messing up on pit road. It was my fault, because I had a rookie on one side and another rookie on the other.

Brendan Gaughan at the SCS: Stock Car Spin