Racing Career

Years of work. Earned every lap.

A path forged from backyard dirt to national tours — built on family sacrifice and relentless preparation.

The Journey

  1. 18 months old

    Grandpa bought him a Mini Cooper Power Wheels.

  2. Age 8

    Started quarter midgets at Jackson Speedway.

  3. Age 9

    Moved into Bandoleros.

  4. 2021

    Family moved to North Carolina to pursue racing full-time.

  5. 2022

    Moved into Legend Cars at age 12.

  6. Age 13

    Moved into the Pro division.

  7. Recent

    Made first two Pro Late Model starts, including first CARS Tour start.

Accomplishments

01

First Cook Out Summer Shootout win in a Legend Car

02

Young Lions Asphalt Nationals winner — The Bullring at Las Vegas Motor Speedway

03

Bandolero Nationals winner — Bandit Division

04

First driver in the world to reach 11,000 iRating on oval asphalt iRacing

05

Pro National Champion

06

Pro Winter Nationals Champion

07

First Pro Late Model starts, including CARS Tour

Built Different

Driver. Crew chief. Mechanic.

Joel is not only a driver. At 16, he helps prepare, maintain, and manage both his car and his younger brother's car while also competing himself. The family team operates out of a two-car garage and competes against some of the best teams and drivers in the country.

Joel working on a race car in the family garage
Joel beside the #17 Pro Late ModelJoel celebrating a win