In an article written by Alanis King for Motorsport.Com, she reports that Parker Kligerman isn’t sure what’s next, but “is good” stepping away from a full-time racing career. (more…)
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Sacrificing It All: Parker Kligerman Reflects On NASCAR Journey
Article by Dustin Albino, Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images
Parker Kligerman had been contemplating the next chapter of his professional career prior to taking a full-time gig with Big Machine Racing in the Xfinity Series ahead of the 2023 season. But he wanted to taste Victory Lane once more.
After spending two seasons adapting to the grind of the Xfinity Series, team owner Scott Borchetta hired Kligerman to be the driver of the No. 48 Chevrolet. Kligerman, a racing journeyman, hadn’t competed in an entire schedule in any series in a decade. Simultaneously, he beefed up his broadcasting resume as a pit reporter for NBC Sports. (more…)
Parker Kligerman Enjoying Final Full-Time Season, Ready for Next Chapter
With a career spanning more than 16 seasons in NASCAR’s highest divisions, Parker Kligerman has decided that now is the time to step away from full-time driving. (more…)
Parker Kligerman Not Returning to Big Machine Racing in 2025, Not Pursuing Full-Time Rides
Parker Kligerman announced on his podcast “The Money Lap” that he won’t be returning to Big Machine Racing for the 2025 Xfinity Series season and is done pursuing full-time rides at NASCAR.
Kligerman returned as a full-time competitor in 2023, after more than a decade of making sporadic starts for multiple teams across all three national touring levels. He finished the 2023 season 10th in the championship standings, with a career-high eight top-five finishes. (more…)
How Parker Kligerman Is Taking Lessons Learned In TV To Xfinity Series Playoffs
Parker Kligerman’s racing career had stagnated when he joined NBC Sports in 2014 as an analyst, but then Big Machine Racing came calling in late 2022 and now the 33-year-old driver finds himself competing for a NASCAR Xfinity Series championship. (more…)
Parker Kligerman Returning to Big Machine in 2024
Parker Kligerman of Westport, CT is returning to the No. 48 next year for Big Machine Racing Team in the NASCAR Xfinity Series, Big Machine announced Aug. 24. (more…)
Strong Watkins Glen Finish Keeps Parker Kligerman Within Xfinity Series Playoff Reach
WATKINS GLEN, N.Y.: Parker Kligerman is not going down without a fight.
Parker Kligerman Fulfills Childhood Dream in Chicago
The NASCAR weekend on the streets of Chicago will be a historic event for the industry. For Parker Kligerman of Westport, CT. However, it will be the moment he fulfills a childhood dream. (more…)
Parker Kligerman Joins Big Machine Racing for 2023 Season
Big Machine Racing team owner, Scott Borchetta, announced this morning that Parker Kligerman, of Westport, CT, will take over as the new full-time driver beginning in 2023 for Big Machine Racing. This announcement comes after a year where the No. 48 Big Machine Vodka SPIKED Coolers Chevrolet has played host to a star-studded line up. Kligerman made one start for the team in 2022, competing in the Sparks 300, at Talladega Superspeedway. Kligerman started 9th and ended the day with a 6th place finish. (more…)
Parker Kligerman joins Big Machine for Talladega Xfinity Race
The last time Parker Kligerman has not raced at Talladega Superspeedway in a NASCAR Xfinity Series car, the championship was called the Nationwide Series. This will change on Saturday as he enters the Sparks 300 in the #48 Chevrolet Camaro for Big Machine Racing Team. (more…)
Parker Kligerman Driving for Emerling-Gase Motorsports in Xfinity Race at Indy
Emerling-Gase Motorsports announced that Parker Kligerman will return to the team for the Xfinity Series race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course on July 30. (more…)
Kligerman Takes Craftsman Truck Checkers at Mid-Ohio, Takes Bonus Home
Parker Kligerman of Westport, CT may be a popular television race commentator but the 31-year old Connecticut driver reminded the NASCAR world that he is first, a race car driver, winning Saturday’s Inaugural O’Reilly Auto Parts 150 at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in a highly-spirited final laps battle with Zane Smith.
Kligerman joins Mazda MX-5 Cup at Road America
When the Idemitsu Mazda MX-5 Cup presented by BFGoodrich Tires makes its debut on the NASCAR stage at Road America next weekend, there will be a special, overqualified rookie on the entry list. Truck series driver Parker Kligerman (from Stamford, CT) will join the grid for both 45-minute races in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin. (more…)
Podcast: Parker Kligerman on Juggling Multiple Motorsports Positions
Parker Kligerman, from Westport, CT, a driver, TV analyst and pit reporter among other things, talks with Bryan Nolen at Sonoma Raceway about what it’s like handling multiple jobs in the world of motorsports, his first start in the NASCAR Cup Series with a Next Gen car and more. (more…)
Kligerman Reveals Rest of 2022 Truck Schedule
After finishing fifth in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series season opener at Daytona International Speedway, Parker Kligerman (of Westport, CT) and his #75 Henderson Motorsports team will run twelve more races in 2022. (more…)
Parker Kligerman Escapes Chaos, Falls Just Short at Daytona
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Parker Kligerman escaped the Big One by inches. And on the race’s final restart, he was one move away from having a legitimate shot at winning the NextEra Energy 250 at Daytona International Speedway. (more…)
Parker Kligerman Sets His First Start of 2022
Parker Kligerman of Westport, CT has set a date for his first start of the 2022 season. He will drive the No. 75 Chevrolet Silverado for the season-opening NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race at Daytona International Speedway on February 18 (7:30 p.m. ET, FS1). (more…)
Parker Kligerman Returning to Henderson Motorsports for 8 to 12 Races in 2022
Despite rumors that suggested he may compete full-time in one of NASCAR’s top-three series, it appears – at least at this point in time — that Parker Kligerman will remain a part-time driver in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series. (more…)
Parker Kligerman Suggests Cheeky ‘Back-Up’ Career Option for Corey LaJoie
Parker Kligerman, the part-time driver, part-time reporter, recently posted a video on Twitter in which he made a comment on NASCAR driver Corey LaJoie. In the video, the Spire Motorsports driver seems to be joking around with a jack on his car. (more…)
Parker Kligerman Savagely Reacts After Being Dealt Another Blow With Updated Driver Rankings
Parker Kligerman of Westport, CT was dealt with yet another blow in less than a month when FIA released their updated Driver Categorization list. Kligerman who is currently ranked Gold will be downgraded to Silver with effect from January 2022. (more…)