Tyler Carpenter

Tyler Carpenter
BornTyler Eugene Carpenter
(1991-01-03) January 3, 1991 (age 33)
Parkersburg, West Virginia, U.S.
Achievements2019, 2021 Gateway Dirt Nationals Winner
NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series career
1 race run over 1 year
Truck no., teamNo. 41 (Niece Motorsports)
2022 position84th
Best finish84th (2022)
First race2022 Clean Harbors 150 (Knoxville)
Wins Top tens Poles
0 0 0
Statistics current as of November 5, 2022.

Tyler Eugene Carpenter (born January 3, 1991) is an American professional stock car racing and dirt track racing driver. He competes part-time in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, driving the No. 41 Chevrolet Silverado for Niece Motorsports and full-time in Dirt Super Late Model’s driving the No. 28 Kryptonite Racecars Chassis for Kryptonite Racecars.

Racing career

Dirt late models

In 2019, Carpenter would win the 2019 Gateway Dirt Nationals.[1]

In 2021, Carpenter would race in the 2021 Gateway Dirt Nationals. After moving through the preliminary heats, Carpenter would complete a flag-to-flag performance to win the event.[2] However, some drivers, most notably fellow drivers Ricky Thornton Jr. and Brandon Sheppard would criticize Carpenter for his driving style, saying that Carpenter had little respect for others on track. In response, Carpenter said "It’s either make the move or be moved. I don’t want to crash them guys. Hell, I like ‘em all. We’re here to race… they’ve had their opportunity to win big races. This is the only shot I got as of right now. I ain’t got the backing they got."[3]

NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series

As a result of winning the 2021 Gateway Dirt Nationals, Carpenter got an opportunity to participate in a one-off race for Niece Motorsports at Knoxville Raceway as part of the team's "Win and You're In" program.[4] Carpenter would go on to finish 36th after a driveshaft issue. He would later participate in the 2023 Bristol Motor Speedway Weather Guard Truck Race for Niece as well, finishing 29th after an accident.

Personal life

Carpenter is a Parkersburg, West Virginia native.[3] According to Carpenter, his father, "Fast" Freddie, is reported to have sparked his interest in racing, saying "Growing up as a kid, I watched him and one thing [eventually] led to another. He got his boys involved which [included] me and my brother."[5]

Motorsports career results

NASCAR

(key) (Bold – Pole position awarded by qualifying time. Italics – Pole position earned by points standings or practice time. * – Most laps led.)

Craftsman Truck Series

NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series results
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 NCTC Pts Ref
2022 Niece Motorsports 41 Chevy DAY LVS ATL COA MAR BRD DAR KAN TEX CLT GTW SON KNX
36 		NSH MOH POC IRP RCH KAN BRI TAL HOM PHO 84th 1 [6]
2023 DAY LVS ATL COA TEX BRD
29 		MAR KAN DAR NWS CLT GTW NSH MOH POC RCH IRP MLW KAN BRI TAL HOM PHO 73rd 8 [7]

* Season in progress
1 Ineligible for series points

References

  1. ^ Walters, Shane (2021-12-07). "Tyler Carpenter lands NASCAR ride; Fans aren't ready". Racing News. Retrieved 2022-03-02.
  2. ^ McFadden, Kyle (2021-12-05). "Tyler Carpenter Earns His Ride Of A Lifetime". SPEED SPORT. Retrieved 2022-03-02.
  3. ^ a b Kovac, Kevin (2021-12-03). "No Apologies From Tyler Carpenter After Gateway Dirt Nationals Win - FloRacing". www.floracing.com. Retrieved 2022-03-02.
  4. ^ Nguyen, Justin (2021-12-06). "Tyler Carpenter secures NASCAR Truck ride with Gateway Dirt win". The Checkered Flag. Retrieved 2022-03-02.
  5. ^ Alston, Kheron (13 December 2021). "Local dirt track racer, Tyler Carpenter, wins consecutive Gateway Dirt Nationals". WTAP. Retrieved 2022-03-02.
  6. ^ "Tyler Carpenter – 2022 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Results". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved November 17, 2022.
  7. ^ "Tyler Carpenter – 2023 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Results". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved July 28, 2023.