Brad Perez
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Brad Perez | |||||||
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![]() Perez at Sonoma Raceway in 2024 | |||||||
Born | Bradley Adam Perez January 21, 1997 Hollywood, Florida, U.S. | ||||||
NASCAR Xfinity Series career | |||||||
9 races run over 3 years | |||||||
Car no., team | No. 45 (Alpha Prime Racing) No. 14 (SS-Green Light Racing) No. 35 (Joey Gase Motorsports) | ||||||
2023 position | 50th | ||||||
Best finish | 50th (2023) | ||||||
First race | 2022 Sunoco Go Rewards 200 at The Glen (Watkins Glen) | ||||||
Last race | 2024 Zip Buy Now, Pay Later 250 (Sonoma) | ||||||
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NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series career | |||||||
5 races run over 2 years | |||||||
2022 position | 48th | ||||||
Best finish | 48th (2022) | ||||||
First race | 2022 XPEL 225 (Austin) | ||||||
Last race | 2023 Baptist Health Cancer Care 200 (Homestead) | ||||||
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ARCA Menards Series career | |||||||
3 races run over 2 years | |||||||
ARCA no., team | No. 11 (Fast Track Racing) No. 10 (Fast Track Racing) | ||||||
Best finish | 113th (2021) | ||||||
First race | 2021 Clean Harbors 100 at The Glen (Watkins Glen) | ||||||
Last race | 2024 Zinsser SmartCoat 150 (Mid-Ohio) | ||||||
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ARCA Menards Series West career | |||||||
1 race run over 1 year | |||||||
ARCA West no., team | No. 11 (Fast Track Racing) | ||||||
First race | 2024 General Tire 150 (Phoenix) | ||||||
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Statistics current as of June 21, 2024. |
Bradley Adam Perez (born January 21, 1997) is an American professional stock car racing driver and pit crew member. He competes part-time in the NASCAR Xfinity Series, driving the No. 45 Chevrolet Camaro for Alpha Prime Racing and the No. 14 Ford Mustang for SS-Green Light Racing, and part-time in the ARCA Menards Series, driving the No. 11 Ford Fusion and the No. 10 Toyota Camry for Fast Track Racing. He previously worked as a tire specialist in the Truck Series for Rackley WAR from 2021 to 2022.
Racing career
[edit]Early career
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Go-karts
[edit]Perez began racing in 2015, at the age of 18, when he raced go-karts at the AMR Motorplex, outside of the Homestead-Miami Speedway, driving for RYSA Racing.
SCCA
[edit]In 2017 he began racing in the SCCA, driving in the Spec Miata category, for his own team, Brad Perez Racing.
In 2019, he went full-time racing in Spec Miata's, driving in the Hoosier Super Tour in SCCA.
From 2019-2021, he would work as a tire specialist for NASCAR teams, JD Motorsports in 2019, Martins Motorsports in 2020, and Rackley WAR in 2021.
In 2020, Perez would return to the Hoosier Super Tour, and would race in the ChampCar 14 Hours of Daytona later that year.
Legend cars
[edit]In 2018, he went over to Legends cars, where he drove at the Citrus County Speedway and the Auburndale Speedway for a few races, driving for Little Gator Motorsports.
From 2020-2022 he would return for select races for Josh Williams Motorsports.
Crew chief
[edit]On April 19, 2022, it was announced that Perez will work as a crew chief for Willie Mullins in the 2022 General Tire 200 at Talladega. It was revealed on the entry list for the race.[1]
ARCA Menards Series
[edit]2021
[edit]On July 30, 2021, NASCAR Xfinity Series driver Josh Williams, announced that Perez would drive for his team in the 2021 Clean Harbors 100 at the Glen, making it Perez's first ever ARCA Menards Series start. Perez would start the race and finish in 24th position despite running towards the top 10 till late in the race.[2][3]
2022
[edit]He would do pre-season testing at Daytona to kick off 2022 with Willie Mullins with plans to compete if he can find sponsorship for the season.
Truck Series
[edit]2022
[edit]![](http://178.128.105.246/content-http-upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/34/Brad_Perez_43_Truck_Sonoma_2022.jpg/220px-Brad_Perez_43_Truck_Sonoma_2022.jpg)
On March 21, 2022, Perez announced that he would make his NASCAR Camping World Truck Series debut at the Circuit of the Americas for Reaume Brothers Racing where he would start 32nd and finish 20th.[4] On June 6, 2022, Perez announced he would make another appearance with Reaume Brothers Racing at Sonoma Raceway with sponsorship from the band I Set My Friends on Fire.[5]
2023
[edit]On April 10, 2023, Perez announced that he would return to the Truck Series and drive for Young's Motorsports at Martinsville Speedway, making his first NASCAR start on an oval track.[6]
Xfinity Series
[edit]2022
[edit]On July 25, 2022, Perez announced that he would attempt to make his NASCAR Xfinity Series debut for MBM Motorsports in the 2022 Pennzoil 150 at Indianapolis, driving the No. 13 car, however he failed to qualify.[7] On August 16, Perez would announce that he would once again attempt to make his Xfinity Series start at Watkins Glen, this time driving the 35 car for Emerling-Gase Motorsports. He was able to make the race after qualifying 27th. He would finish the race in 20th, earning his first career top 20 in his first start.[8]
2023
[edit]![](http://178.128.105.246/content-http-upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/0e/Brad_Perez_53_Xfinity_Sonoma_2023.jpg/220px-Brad_Perez_53_Xfinity_Sonoma_2023.jpg)
On January 23, 2023, Perez announced in a video skit that he will return to Emerling-Gase Motorsports for the 2023 season, running four races, and may run more if sponsorship can be found.[9] Perez would finish 29th after starting 30th.
While serving as a pit crew member for Emerling-Gase Motorsports during the 2023 Pacific Office Automation 147, Alpha Prime Racing would call on Perez to drive the No. 43 for them in place of their driver Leland Honeyman who had already started the race after he started suffering from food poisoning mid-race, Perez would finish 28th after getting sent into the tire barrier by a punt from Josh Williams in the final turn of the final lap while running 15th. On July 24, it was announced that Perez will join APR for the race at Road America, driving the No. 44 car.[10] He would end up finishing inside the top 20 in 19th. In the season finale at Phoenix, he drove the No. 74 for CHK Racing, but would fail to qualify.
2024
[edit]![](http://178.128.105.246/content-http-upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/7/7a/Brad_Perez_14_Xfinity_Sonoma_2024.jpg/220px-Brad_Perez_14_Xfinity_Sonoma_2024.jpg)
On January 8, 2024, Perez announced on SiriusXM NASCAR Radio that he will return to Alpha Prime Racing for the 2024 season, driving the No. 45 car at Circuit of the Americas. Additionally, he will serve as a developmental and reserve driver for the team.[11] On May 22, it was announced that Pérez would drive the No. 14 car for SS-Green Light Racing at Sonoma Raceway.[12]
Personal life
[edit]Perez graduated from the Monsignor Edward Pace High School in 2015, in Miami Gardens, Florida. He attended Broward College graduating from the class of 2017.[citation needed]
Perez is a disc jockey in his free time. He also occasionally is the merchandise manager at concerts for metalcore band, I Set My Friends on Fire.[13] He is an avid fan of the Miami Dolphins in the NFL.[14]
Motorsports career results
[edit]NASCAR
[edit](key) (Bold – Pole position awarded by qualifying time. Italics – Pole position earned by points standings or practice time. * – Most laps led. ** – All laps led.)
Xfinity Series
[edit]NASCAR Xfinity Series results | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Year | Team | No. | Make | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 33 | NXSC | Pts | Ref | |||||
2022 | MBM Motorsports | 13 | Toyota | DAY | CAL | LVS | PHO | ATL | COA | RCH | MAR | TAL | DOV | DAR | TEX | CLT | PIR | NSH | ROA | ATL | NHA | POC | IRC DNQ |
MCH | 98th | 01 | [15] | |||||||||||||||||
Emerling-Gase Motorsports | 35 | Toyota | GLN 20 |
DAY | DAR | KAN | BRI | TEX | TAL | ROV 23 |
LVS | HOM | MAR | PHO | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2023 | 53 | Chevy | DAY | CAL | LVS | PHO | ATL | COA 29 |
RCH | MAR | TAL | DOV | DAR | CLT | CSC 32 |
ATL | NHA | POC | IRC 38 |
GLN | DAY | DAR | KAN | BRI | TEX | ROV | LVS | HOM | MAR | 50th | 40 | [16] | ||||||||||||
Alpha Prime Racing | 43 | Chevy | PIR RL† |
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Emerling-Gase Motorsports | 53 | Toyota | SON 29 |
NSH | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Alpha Prime Racing | 44 | Chevy | ROA 19 |
MCH | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
CHK Racing | 74 | Chevy | PHO DNQ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2024 | Alpha Prime Racing | 45 | Chevy | DAY | ATL | LVS | PHO | COA 18 |
RCH | MAR | TEX | TAL | DOV | DAR | CLT | PIR | KAN | TAL | ROV | LVS | HOM | MAR | PHO | -* | -* | [17] | ||||||||||||||||||
SS-Green Light Racing | 14 | Ford | SON 24 |
IOW | NHA | NSH | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Joey Gase Motorsports | 35 | Ford | CSC DNQ |
POC | IND | MCH | DAY | DAR | ATL | GLN | BRI | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
† – Relieved Leland Honeyman |
Craftsman Truck Series
[edit]NASCAR Camping World Truck Series results | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Year | Team | No. | Make | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | NCWTC | Pts | Ref |
2022 | Reaume Brothers Racing | 43 | Toyota | DAY | LVS | ATL | COA 20 |
MAR | BRD | DAR | KAN | TEX | CLT | GTW | SON 22 |
KNX | NSH | MOH | POC | IRP | RCH | KAN | BRI | TAL | HOM | PHO | 48th | 32 | [18] |
2023 | Young's Motorsports | 20 | Chevy | DAY | LVS | ATL | COA | TEX | BRI | MAR 35 |
KAN | DAR | NWS | CLT | GTW | NSH | MOH | POC | RCH | IRP | 108th | 01 | [19] | ||||||
On Point Motorsports | 30 | Toyota | MLW 35 |
KAN | BRI | TAL | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Young's Motorsports | 02 | Chevy | HOM 24 |
PHO |
* Season still in progress
1 Ineligible for series points
ARCA Menards Series
[edit](key) (Bold – Pole position awarded by qualifying time. Italics – Pole position earned by points standings or practice time. * – Most laps led.)
ARCA Menards Series results | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Year | Team | No. | Make | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | AMSC | Pts | Ref |
2021 | Josh Williams Motorsports | 60 | Chevy | DAY | PHO | TAL | KAN | TOL | CLT | MOH | POC | ELK | BLN | IOW | WIN | GLN 24 |
MCH | ISF | MLW | DSF | BRI | SLM | KAN | 113th | 20 | [20] |
2024 | Fast Track Racing | 11 | Ford | DAY | PHO 38 |
TAL | DOV | KAN | CLT | IOW | -* | -* | [21] | |||||||||||||
10 | Toyota | MOH 9 |
BLN | IRP | SLM | ELK | MCH | ISF | MLW | DSF | GLN | BRI | KAN | TOL |
ARCA Menards Series West
[edit]ARCA Menards Series West results | ||||||||||||||||||
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Year | Team | No. | Make | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | AMSWC | Pts | Ref |
2024 | Fast Track Racing | 11 | Ford | PHO 38 |
KER | PIR | SON | IRW | IRW | SHA | TRI | MAD | AAS | KER | PHO | -* | -* | [22] |
References
[edit]- ^ "Entry List: General Tire 200 at Talladega Superspeedway". ARCA. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. April 19, 2022.
- ^ Carey, Michael (July 30, 2021). "Exclusive: Brad Perez Making ARCA Debut at Watkins Glen with Josh Williams Motorsports". TobyChristie.com. Retrieved October 2, 2021.
- ^ Carey, Michael (August 6, 2021). "'This Is Really Happening' – A Look at Brad Perez's ARCA Debut". TobyChristie.com. Retrieved October 2, 2021.
- ^ "Brad Perez to Debut in NASCAR Camping World Truck Series With Reaume Brothers Racing". Reaume Brothers Racing. March 21, 2022.
- ^ "Brad Perez Returns, Jade Buford Debuts with Reaume Brothers Racing at Sonoma Raceway". Jayski's Silly Season Site. June 6, 2022.
- ^ Christie, Toby (April 10, 2023). "Brad Perez to Attempt NASCAR Oval Debut at Martinsville With Young's". TobyChristie.com. Retrieved April 10, 2023.
- ^ "Brad Perez Attempting Xfinity Debut at Indy Road Course". Jayski's NASCAR Silly Season Site. 2022-07-25. Retrieved 2022-07-25.
- ^ "Brad Perez Attempting Xfinity Series Debut at Watkins Glen". Jayski's NASCAR Silly Season Site. 2022-08-16. Retrieved 2022-08-20.
- ^ Christie, Toby (January 23, 2023). "Brad Perez Lands Four-Race NASCAR Xfinity Deal With Emerling-Gase in 2023". TobyChristie.com. Retrieved January 23, 2023.
- ^ Srigley, Joseph (July 24, 2023). "Brad Perez Competing at Road America with Alpha Prime Racing". TobyChristie.com. Retrieved January 8, 2024.
- ^ "Brad Perez returning to Alpha Prime Racing at COTA; named team's reserve driver". Jayski's Silly Season Site. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. January 8, 2024. Retrieved January 8, 2024.
- ^ "Brad Perez competing in Xfinity race at Sonoma for SS GreenLight Racing". Jayski's Silly Season Site. NASCAR Digital Media. May 22, 2024. Retrieved May 22, 2024.
- ^ https://www.facebook.com/ismfoftunes/posts/571235264362150 [user-generated source]
- ^ Benoit, Tyler (February 3, 2023). "Brad Perez - Driver, Spotter, Pit Crew Guy, Merch Guy, Miata Fan". Spotify. Retrieved November 27, 2023.
- ^ "Brad Perez – 2022 NASCAR Xfinity Series Results". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved February 25, 2023.
- ^ "Brad Perez – 2023 NASCAR Xfinity Series Results". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved March 25, 2023.
- ^ "Brad Perez – 2024 NASCAR Xfinity Series Results". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved March 22, 2024.
- ^ "Brad Perez – 2022 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Results". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved February 25, 2023.
- ^ "Brad Perez – 2023 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Results". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved April 15, 2023.
- ^ "Brad Perez – 2021 ARCA Menards Series Results". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved March 21, 2022.
- ^ "Brad Perez – 2024 ARCA Menards Series Results". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved March 8, 2024.
- ^ "Brad Perez – 2024 ARCA Menards Series West Results". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved March 8, 2024.
External links
[edit]- Official website
- Brad Perez driver statistics at Racing-Reference