Roush-Fenway Racing driver, and Ashton Bayne’s husband, Trevor, is coming fresh off what was probably the greatest week of his life.
On Tuesday June 4th, Trevor and Ashton had a fantastic wedding ceremony in beautiful Asheville, NC. Just a few days later, the couple were at Iowa Speedway for Dupont Pioneer 250 Nationwide Series race. Ashton told her new husband to make sure he won the race so he would not fit the stereotype people have that drivers slow down when they get married.
Trevor obliged his new bride by driving his #6 Ford Ecoboost Mustang to victory lane in an exciting door handle to door handle battle with Austin Dillon. The two raced side by side and banged quarter panels several time in the closing laps, with Bayne finalizing the pass with just a few laps to go. It was truly one of the most exciting finishes of the Nationwide season.
Bayne now follows the series to the Irish Hills of Michigan to compete in the Alliance Truck Parts 250 at Michigan International Speedway. Bayne seems upbeat and excited as his team has definite momentum, after struggling earlier in the season. Coming off three straight top six finishes, and a wedding to his high school sweetheart, Bayne’s swagger is back.
Bayne’s positive, upbeat attitude coupled with his confidence should give him what he needs to finally start living up to the expectations placed upon him. The high expectations he has are due to stepping into the seat of the car that won the series championship the last two seasons running.
Bayne, driving the Roush Clean Tech Mustang, was 12th fastest in practice on Friday. “I haven’t been in a Nationwide car there since they repaved it, but the Sprint Cup cars are unbelievably fast.” Bayne commented in the media center.
Bayne has a decent record at MIS. In three starts, he has qualified in the top ten each time, and finished fifth in this race last season. He also one of the strongest passers here averaging 40 quality passes based on loop data.
In addition to his start in the Nationwide Series on Saturday, Bayne will also drive the #21 Motorcraft/Quick Lane Tire & Auto Center Ford for the legendary Wood Brothers in the Quicken Loans 400 on Sunday.
Bayne has seemingly gotten the monkey off his back, and is focused on attaining the Nationwide Series championship. What an awesome wedding gift that would be!
