Tatum Gaughan & Brendan Gaughan

A former NASCAR driver, Brendan Gaughan, built a racing career that spanned multiple national NASCAR series. He initially participated in off-road and pickup-truck races in the Trophy Truck class before transitioning to pavement stock car racing in the late ’90s. Gaughan’s NASCAR journey included competing in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, Busch Series (now Xfinity Series), and Cup Series. While he began as a full-time driver in the Xfinity series, he transitioned to part-time racing until his final retirement in 2020.

Tatum Gaughan has been an enduring presence in Brendan’s life since their marriage on August 18, 2007. Together, they welcomed their first son, Michael, three years later, followed by the birth of their second son, William, in 2012. Tatum’s unwavering support and love accompanied Brendan throughout his racing career, making their partnership strong and enduring.

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