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HAMPTON, GEORGIA – SEPTEMBER 07: Mason Maggio, driver of the #35 Chevrolet, walks the grid during qualifying for the NASCAR Xfinity Series Focused Health 250 at Atlanta Motor Speedway on September 07, 2024 in Hampton, Georgia. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
DGM Racing has officially named Mason Maggio as the driver of the No. 91 Chevrolet for the 2026 NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series season. The team confirmed the move in a press release published on dgmracing.com.
From Florida roots to the Florida team 🌴We’re excited to have @MasonMaggio1 join the #DGMFamily for the 2026 season.
Fittingly, his first race will be the season-opener at @DAYTONA just two hours from Mason’s hometown and DGM’s HQ!
Read more: https://t.co/WXgLw58P8n#NASCAR |… pic.twitter.com/Hl7IPU2o65
— DGM Racing (@DGMRacingFL) December 17, 2025
Maggio, 21, is a Florida native and will join veteran Josh Williams, another Floridian, giving DGM Racing an all-Florida driver lineup. The Lake Wales-based organization remains the only full-time NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series team headquartered in Florida.
Maggio is set to make his season debut at Daytona International Speedway, a track close to both his hometown and the team’s shop, when the 2026 season opens in February.
Mason Maggio joins DGM Racing for the 2026 season
Maggio will compete full-time in the 2026 NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series, formerly known as the Xfinity Series. His first scheduled start with DGM Racing will come in the season-opening United Rentals 300 at Daytona International Speedway on February 14, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. ET.
Daytona holds personal meaning for Maggio. According to DGM Racing, it is the track where he first became a NASCAR fan as a child.
“I’m super excited and thankful for the opportunity to be driving for DGM Racing in 2026, Maggio said in the team’s official press release.” “It is really cool to be able to have the Florida driver work with the Florida team regularly next year. A huge thanks to the entire team, my family, partners, & fans for their support and making this possible. I’m really looking forward to a great season in the inaugural NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series!”
NASCAR experience that led to the No. 91 ride
Maggio’s resume includes 27 Truck Series starts and 20 starts in the Xfinity series. His only prior race with DGM Racing came last fall at Talladega Superspeedway. In that event, Maggio qualified 19th, marking the best starting position of his career. DGM Racing stated that performance played a role in finalizing the decision to bring him back as a full-time driver for 2026.
DGM Racing has long focused on driver development and providing opportunities for younger drivers to gain experience at NASCAR’s national level.
DGM Racing background and owner comments
DGM Racing is a family-owned organization founded in 1990 by Mario Gosselin and his wife, Michelle. What began as a weekend operation in Hialeah, Florida, has grown into a full-time NASCAR team now based in Lake Wales. The organization currently fields two full-time entries.
Entering the 2026 season, DGM Racing has recorded 43 top-10 finishes and more than 257 top-20 finishes.
Team owner Mario Gosselin addressed Maggio’s addition in the team’s press release.
“We’re excited to welcome another driver from The Sunshine State to our racing family! Gosselin said.” “Mason is a young, eager driver who isn’t afraid to put in the work to grow on and off track. His demeanor and professionalism at such a young age are refreshing, and I am impressed with his work ethic and willingness to learn.”
All NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series races in 2026 will air live on The CW Network, with practice and qualifying streamed on The CW App. DGM Racing said sponsor announcements and Maggio’s full race schedule will be released in the coming weeks.
Dogli Wilberforce is a sports writer who covers NASCAR, Formula 1 and IndyCar Series for Heavy Sports. With bylines at Total Apex Sports and Last Word on Sports, Wilberforce has built a reputation for delivering timely, engaging coverage that blends sharp analysis with accessible storytelling. Wilberforce has covered everything from major football transfers to fight-night drama, bringing readers the insight and context behind the headlines. More about Dogli Wilberforce
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