By Sarah Handy, Staff Writer
Parker Kligerman announced on Friday that he won’t return to Gaunt Brothers Racing in the NASCAR Cup Series in 2020.
He tweeted saying, “It was an incredible honor to get a second chance in Cup. Gaunt Brothers Racing and Toyota Racing were extremely gracious and fun to work with,” said Kligerman. “I consider them all great friends. As for me? My driving future isn’t clear, but I always believe that’s the most exciting time in life.”
The Connecticut native made a total of 18 starts for the organization between 2018 and 2019. His best finish behind the wheel of the No. 96 Toyota was 15th twice coming at in last years Daytona 500, and then at Talladega in the fall.
Overall, in his 18 starts for the team, Kligerman tallied up two top-15 and five top-25 finishes.
Additionally, he has made starts in all of NASCAR’s top-three series earning two wins in the NASCAR Gander RV and Outdoors Truck Series.
Currently, the 29 year-old is an analyst and pit reporter for NBCSN for select races.
Gaunt Brother’s Racing has yet to announce their plans for the 2020 NASCAR Cup Series season. Daniel Suarez who lost his ride at Stewart-Haas Racing following the 2019 season has been linked to the team.
However, Suarez has yet to officially announce his plans for this year.