NASCAR Driver Justin Allgaier to Appear in The CW's 'Wild Cards'

Allgaier will make a cameo in the March 30th episode of the crime-solving procedural series.

Mar. 12, 2026 at 9:14pm

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Justin Allgaier, a full-time driver in the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series, is set to make a cameo appearance in the upcoming episode of The CW's crime drama series 'Wild Cards' that will air on March 30th. Allgaier will play himself in the episode, marking the latest collaboration between the NASCAR series and the television network.

Why it matters

The appearance is part of an ongoing partnership between The CW and NASCAR, which has seen other drivers like Cole Custer and Matt DiBenedetto make guest appearances on the network's programming. This cross-promotion helps raise the profile of NASCAR among The CW's audience and provides unique opportunities for drivers to engage with fans in new ways.

The details

Allgaier, who is off to a strong start in the 2026 NASCAR season with three top-10 finishes in the first four races, said he was excited to be part of 'Wild Cards' and work with the show's 'incredible group.' The 39-year-old driver has competed in 508 NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts races over his career, earning 29 wins and 305 top-10 finishes. He won the series title in 2024 and has been named the most popular driver seven times from 2009 to 2025.

  • Allgaier's cameo episode of 'Wild Cards' will air on March 30, 2026 at 8 p.m. ET.
  • Allgaier won the Phoenix race on Saturday, his third top-10 finish in the first four races of the 2026 NASCAR season.

The players

Justin Allgaier

A full-time driver in the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series who has earned 29 career wins and the 2024 series championship.

Wild Cards

A crime-solving procedural series that airs on The CW and CBC Television, currently in its third season.

The CW

An American broadcast television network that has a partnership with the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series, leading to driver appearances on the network's programming.

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What they’re saying

“It was great getting the opportunity to be a part of Wild Cards. To get the chance to work with that incredible group is just a testament to what this partnership truly is between The CW and the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series.”

— Justin Allgaier

What’s next

Fans will have to tune in to the March 30th episode of 'Wild Cards' on The CW to see Allgaier's cameo appearance.

The takeaway

Allgaier's cameo on 'Wild Cards' is the latest example of the growing partnership between NASCAR and The CW, which has seen drivers make guest appearances on the network's programming. This cross-promotion helps raise the profile of NASCAR among a new audience and provides unique opportunities for drivers to engage with fans in innovative ways.