Ricky Stenhouse Jr. and wife Madyson joyfully announce the birth of their son, Stetson Steele Stenhouse

Modified Jul 05, 2024 21:27 GMT

Ricky Stenhouse Jr. welcomes a baby boy [Images from getty and Instagram]

Ricky Stenhouse Jr. and his wife, Madyson, shared the news of the birth of their first child - a son named Stetson Steele Stenhouse, on Thursday, July 4. The couple shared an Instagram post that included pictures of their newborn.

Ricky Stenhouse Jr. and Madyson got married in South Carolina in October 2022. In December 2023, the couple announced that they were expecting their first child through an Instagram post along with an ultrasound picture. They wrote:

"Baby Stenhouse coming summer 2024! We had the best time sharing the news with our family and friends this Christmas ❤️ We serve an “on time” God! He is so good 🙌 1 Samuel 1:27"

Stenhouse Jr. and his wife recently posted about their son's arrival on social media. They shared heartwarming photos of their baby boy, introducing him with the caption:

"Stetson Steele Stenhouse Born July 4, 2024 | 8lbs 7oz | 21 inches long Thank you, Jesus, for this wonderful blessing! 💙

Stenhouse Jr. is currently driving for JTG Daugherty Racing and is in his 5th season with them. He has been racing in the NASCAR Cup Series for the past 14 years and has accumulated 3 wins, including one Daytona 500 in 2023, and 58 top-10s from 418 starts so far.

Stenhouse Jr. finished the Ally 400 in 30th place last weekend in Nashville. The #47 driver will hope for a better outing at the upcoming race in Chicago. He finished 34th last year in the Chicago Street Race.

The JTG Daugherty Racing driver is currently P26 in the driver standings, having secured two top-5s and four top-10s in his 19 starts this season. The rest of the season holds some promise, with races in Pocono, Atlanta, and Bristol coming up - tracks where Ricky Stenhouse Jr. secured top-10 finishes back in 2023.

Ricky Stenhouse Jr. gets showered with congratulations from the NASCAR community and his followers

Stenhouse Jr. and Madyson's post about the birth of their son drew a flurry of well-wishes, including a special shout-out from NASCAR's official Instagram account. They commented on the post, extending their congratulations: