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JaQuan Bailey holds a pit sign with the number 17 on it and the name of the driver of the car, Chris Buescher.

Switching gears: JaQuan Bailey’s journey from Jack Trice Stadium to pit road

by Jared Larson, Reporter
Published August 5, 2025
JaQuan Bailey helped build a winning culture at Iowa State. Now, he's part of another tight-knit, high-performing team. The former Cyclone defensive end — still Iowa State’s all-time leader in tackles for loss and second in sacks — is now a full-time tire carrier for RFK Racing's No. 17 NASCAR Cup Series team.