John Baumes

I like keeping it real with you guys, so full transparency… There have been a lot of times throughout my racing career where I didn’t know what the next step was going to be. Times where I genuinely thought my career might be over. But I’ve always trusted God’s plan, kept my faith, and somehow there’s always been a door that opens. This morning, I got a call letting me know I wouldn’t be continuing with the Abacus Silver Crown program. As of right now, I don’t have my 2027 plans finalized and I’m not quite sure what next year is going to look like but I’ve got a lot of big ideas and dreams on what it could and I would love for it to look like. One thing I do know is that my drive to keep racing and be competitive hasn’t changed one bit. I like keeping it real with you guys because I think a lot of drivers go through these moments, but you don’t always see that side of racing. It’s not always sunshine and rainbows, and I definitely don’t always have it all figured out. Sometimes there are more questions than answers, and you’re just trying to figure out what comes next. With that being said, I’m actively looking for opportunities for the 2027 season. If there are any teams or businesses interested in partnering with me and being part of this journey, I’d love to have a conversation. So for now, I’m going to put my head down, keep working, keep trusting God’s timing, and do everything I can to keep this racing dream alive. I don’t know exactly what’s next, but I know I’m not ready to give up. Thank you to everyone who continues to believe in me and support me through all the ups and downs. It means more than you know. ❤️🏁