NATALIE DECKER Returns to NASCAR Xfinity Series Six Months After Giving Birth

August 13, 2025

by Nick Geddes // from www.on3.com

• NATALIE DECKER is making her NASCAR Xfinity Series comeback at Daytona on August 22nd, driving the No. 92 Chevrolet for DGM Racing – her first start since becoming a mother in February. At just six months postpartum, she’s positioned to join Shawna Robinson as only the second woman in NASCAR history to compete after giving birth, assuming she locks into the field.
• The 28-year-old brings solid credentials to her return, with her career-best 18th place finish coming at Daytona earlier this year where she actually led seven laps in the season opener. Her superspeedway experience includes 12 Xfinity starts and an impressive 5th place Truck Series finish at Daytona in 2020, proving she knows how to handle the draft when it matters.
• DECKER’s journey back hasn’t been easy – her son Levi spent three days in the NICU after birth, making this return even more meaningful. While we’ve seen plenty of drivers take extended breaks for various reasons, watching a woman navigate the physical and emotional demands of new motherhood while maintaining her competitive edge shows the kind of determination that makes racing careers last.

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