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Development system run by NASCAR
The NASCAR Driver Development Program (formerly known as Drive for Diversity / D4D) program is a development system instituted by the American auto racing
NASCAR Driver Development Program
NASCAR_Driver_Development_Program
System designed for young racing drivers to perfect their racing skills
A driver development program, also known as a driver development team or driver academy, is a system or structure designed to identify and develop talent
Driver_development_program
American racing driver (1954–1993)
with meager equipment and finances, he earned the 1986 NASCAR Rookie of the Year award over drivers racing for well-funded teams. After Kulwicki won his
Alan_Kulwicki
American racing driver (born 2003)
in the ARCA Menards Series. He is also a former member of NASCAR's Driver Development Program. Scott started racing at age five in quarter midget racing
Lavar_Scott
drivers have previously been or are currently members of the NASCAR Driver Development Program (formerly known as Drive for Diversity). Juan Pablo Montoya
List of Hispanic and Latin American NASCAR drivers
List_of_Hispanic_and_Latin_American_NASCAR_drivers
drivers and some of the former drivers have previously been or are currently members of the NASCAR Driver Development Program (formerly known as Drive for
List of African-American NASCAR drivers
List_of_African-American_NASCAR_drivers
American racing driver (born 1997)
named to the NASCAR Drive for Diversity program. Decker was one of seven drivers to compete in the 2016 Alan Kulwicki Driver Development program; she was
Natalie_Decker
The following is a list of female NASCAR drivers who have participated in a national or regional touring series race since the organization's inception
List_of_female_NASCAR_drivers
New Zealand racing driver (born 1989)
his initials SVG, is a New Zealand professional racing driver. He competes full-time in the NASCAR Cup Series, driving the No. 97 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 for
Shane_van_Gisbergen
American motorsport season
"Ram launches free agent driver program for a spot in 2026 NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series". Jayski's Silly Season Site. NASCAR Digital Media. November 17
2026 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series
2026_NASCAR_Craftsman_Truck_Series
American racing driver (born 2003)
two pole positions. In 2019, Hocevar joined the Driver's Edge Development Program. Hocevar made his NASCAR Gander Outdoors Truck Series debut in the 2019
Carson_Hocevar
American NASCAR team
2018. "Drivers Edge Development – NASCAR Talk". Retrieved February 18, 2019. Krall, Charles. "Carson Hocevar Joins Drivers Edge Development Program for 2019"
JR_Motorsports
American racing driver (born 1958)
professional stock car racing driver and businessman. He currently owns Team Hornaday Development, a driver development program, as well as Hornaday Race
Ron_Hornaday_Jr.
American racing driver (born 2001)
became a member of Toyota's driver development program. On January 3, 2018, Deegan was announced as a full-time driver in the NASCAR K&N Pro Series West for
Hailie_Deegan
American racing driver (born 2005)
2005) is an American professional stock car racing driver. He competes full-time in the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series, driving the No. 2 Chevrolet
Jesse_Love
American racing driver (born 2002)
driver. He competes full-time in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, driving the No. 38 Ford F-150 for Front Row Motorsports, part-time in the NASCAR O'Reilly
Chandler_Smith
American racing driver (born 2008)
NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, driving the No. 1 Toyota Tundra TRD Pro for Tricon Garage. Crews, a member of Toyota Racing Development's TD2 driver development
Brent_Crews
American racing team owner
NASCAR team Ranier Racing with MDM and for currently serving as the head of Chevrolet's driver development with the Drivers Edge Development program and
Lorin_Ranier
American professional stock car racing team
NASCAR Cup Series and the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series. The team is based in Welcome, North Carolina, and is owned and operated by former driver
Richard Childress Racing in the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series
Richard_Childress_Racing_in_the_NASCAR_O'Reilly_Auto_Parts_Series
American racing driver (born 1998)
1998) is an American professional stock car racing driver. He competes full-time in the NASCAR Cup Series, driving the No. 4 Ford Mustang Dark Horse
Noah_Gragson
American racing driver (1985–2026)
joined Hendrick Motorsports through their driver development program, eventually advancing into NASCAR's major touring series. He remained with the organization
Kyle_Busch
American racing driver (born 2006)
2006) is an American professional stock car racing driver. He competes full-time in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, driving the No. 17 Toyota Tundra
Gio_Ruggiero
American racing driver (born 2004)
2004) is an American professional stock car racing driver. He competes part-time in the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series, driving the No. 5 Ford Mustang
Luke_Fenhaus
American racing driver (born 1956)
American former stock car driver. He raced from 1978 to 2014 in the former NASCAR Winston Cup and Sprint Cup Series (now called the NASCAR Cup Series). A two-time
Terry_Labonte
American racing driver (born 1994)
is an American professional stock car racing driver and team owner. He competes full-time in the NASCAR Cup Series, driving the No. 19 Toyota Camry XSE
Chase_Briscoe
Seventh generation NASCAR race car
December 11, NASCAR announced the Next Gen's first superspeedway test at Daytona on December 14–15, with Chris Buescher as the test driver. The Next Gen
Next_Gen_(NASCAR)
American racing driver (born 1999)
the NASCAR Regional Series Limited Late Models, driving for Lee Faulk Racing & Development. She is a former member of the Toyota Racing Development program
Taylor_Reimer
American racing driver (born 1987)
car racing driver. A current super late model racer, he is the son of 1989 Winston Cup champion Rusty Wallace, the nephew of NASCAR drivers Kenny and Mike
Steve_Wallace_(racing_driver)
American Formula One team
Team, is an American-licensed Formula One (F1) racing team established by NASCAR Cup Series team owner Gene Haas in April 2014. The team made its debut in
Haas_F1_Team
American racing driver and commentator (born 1947)
stock car driver. He raced from 1972 to 2000 in the NASCAR Cup Series (known as the NASCAR Winston Cup Series during his time as a driver), most notably
Darrell_Waltrip
American racing driver (born 2004)
Motorsports. She has been in the TD2 driver development program system since 2021 and was a part of the Drive for Diversity program with Rev Racing from 2016 to
Isabella_Robusto
American racing driver (born 1993)
is an American professional stock car racing driver and team owner. He competes part-time in the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series, driving the No. 92
Josh_Williams_(racing_driver)
American racing driver (born 2002)
2002) is an American professional stock car racing driver. He competes full-time in the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series, driving the No. 88 Chevrolet
Rajah_Caruth
American racing driver (born 2009)
Kitzmiller has been a driver in the Team Hornaday Development program, which was founded in 2022 by Candice Hornaday, daughter of NASCAR Hall of Famer Ron
Isaac_Kitzmiller
American racing driver (born 2006)
racing driver. He competes full-time in the NASCAR Cup Series, driving the No. 88 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 for Trackhouse Racing, part-time in the NASCAR O'Reilly
Connor_Zilisch
American racing driver (born 1993)
racing driver. He competes full-time in the NASCAR Cup Series, driving the No. 23 Toyota Camry XSE for 23XI Racing. Wallace was previously a development driver
Bubba_Wallace
American racing driver (born 1992)
driver. He competes full-time in the NASCAR Cup Series, driving the No. 5 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 for Hendrick Motorsports and part-time in the NASCAR O'Reilly
Kyle_Larson
American racing driver (born 2010)
Gray Stadium". NASCAR. January 2, 2025. Retrieved January 3, 2025. Srigley, Joseph (January 8, 2025). "Joe Gibbs Racing Reveals Four-Driver ARCA Lineup for
Max_Reaves
American racing driver (born 1982)
an American former professional racing driver who competed in the IndyCar Series from 2005 to 2011 and the NASCAR Cup Series from 2012 to 2018. She is the
Danica_Patrick
American racing driver (born 1992)
media personality, commentator, and racing driver of Haitian descent. He currently works as an analyst for NASCAR.com (where he is mostly known for his unofficial
Mamba_Smith
American racing driver (born 1983)
professional stock car racing driver and team owner. McLeod co-owns Live Fast Motorsports (along with Joe Falk), a NASCAR Cup Series team which fields
B._J._McLeod
American racing driver (born 2010)
"Spire Motorsports Signs Late Model Standout Tristan McKee to Driver Development Program". Stars National Tour. Retrieved July 24, 2025. "Tristan McKee
Tristan_McKee
American racing driver (born 1996)
had spent his entire NASCAR and ARCA career with Toyota, and while in their driver development program, he won the 2015 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series
Erik_Jones
American racing driver (born 2003)
2003) is an American professional stock car racing driver. He competes full-time in the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series, driving the Nos. 1/9 Chevrolet
Carson_Kvapil
American racing driver (born 1937)
stock car racing driver who competed from 1958 to 1992 in the former NASCAR Grand National and Winston Cup Series (now called the NASCAR Cup Series), most
Richard_Petty
American racing driver (born 1975)
is an American professional stock car racing driver and team owner. He competes part-time in the NASCAR Cup Series, driving the No. 84 Toyota Camry XSE
Jimmie_Johnson
American racing driver (born 1991)
Chevrolet for Dreyer & Reinbold Racing. He has previously competed in the NASCAR Cup Series, Xfinity Series, GP2 Series, ARCA Menards Series, Nitrocross
Conor_Daly
American racing driver (born 1994)
a member of the 2016 NASCAR Next class and was previously a development driver for Roush Fenway Racing. He raced in three NASCAR Xfinity Series races
Ty_Majeski
American racing driver (born 2002)
eight drivers in the NASCAR Drive for Diversity Youth Driver Development Program. On April 4, 2022, it was announced that Lothian would make his NASCAR Camping
Blake_Lothian
American model and racing driver (born 1999)
1999) is an American professional stock car racing driver and model. She competes part-time in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, driving the No. 27 Chevrolet
Toni_Breidinger
American racing driver (born 1994)
1994) is an American professional stock car racing driver who competes part-time in the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series, driving the No. 30 Chevrolet
Myatt_Snider
American racing driver
stock car racing driver. He's a 2018 graduate of Lyon College in Batesville, Ar. He is the son of former NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver Mark Martin. Martin's
Matt_Martin_(racing_driver)
Racing season
rounds at Mosport and Lime Rock will be run in support of the NASCAR Canada Series and the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, respectively, as well as a first-time
2026_USF_Juniors
American racing driver (born 2001)
2001) is an American professional stock car racing driver. He currently competes part-time in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, driving the No. 33 Ford
Stephen_Mallozzi
American racing driver (born 2007)
The Third Turn. Retrieved September 27, 2023. "RACKLEY W.A.R. DRIVER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM – PRO AND SUPER LATE MODEL RACING". Rackley WAR. Retrieved September
Jake_Bollman
American racing driver (born 1956)
standings in the NASCAR Busch Series. McLaughlin grew up in New York State and began his professional career at a later stage than most other drivers, competing
Mike McLaughlin (racing driver)
Mike_McLaughlin_(racing_driver)
American racing driver (1921–1990)
American stock car racing driver. He was the first African-American driver and team owner to compete and win in all divisions of NASCAR at its highest level
Wendell_Scott
American energy drink company
One Lewis Hamilton, Formula One Brad Keselowski, NASCAR Cup Series Blake Koch, former NASCAR driver Charles Leclerc, Formula One Logan Misuraca, ARCA
Celsius_Holdings
US television program
Roush Racing: Driver X is a television show on the Discovery Channel that documented the selection of NASCAR drivers for Roush Racing. During occasional
Roush_Racing:_Driver_X
American racing driver (born 1995)
car racing driver. He is a member of the Wallace family, which includes his father Mike and uncles Rusty and Kenny, each former NASCAR drivers who successfully
Matt_Wallace_(racing_driver)
American racing driver (born 1956)
former stock car driver and racing team owner, who raced from 1980 to 2005 in the former NASCAR Winston Cup Series (now called the NASCAR Cup Series), most
Rusty_Wallace
American racing driver (born 2000)
2000) is an American professional stock car racing driver. He competes full-time in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, driving the No. 91 Chevrolet
Christian_Eckes
American racing driver (born 2000)
mean that he would become a member of the team's driver development program, Drivers Edge Development. However, these plans quietly changed, as Wood and
Jack_Wood_(racing_driver)
American racing driver (born 1983)
professional stock car racing driver. He last drove the No. 14 Chevrolet SS for Stewart–Haas Racing as an interim driver in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series for the
Brian_Vickers
American racing driver (born 2008)
2008) is an American professional stock car racing and dirt track racing driver who currently competes part-time in the ARCA Menards Series and the ARCA
Carson_Brown
American racing driver (born 1963)
American former racing driver. He competed in the NASCAR Cup Series, and is known for his prowess as a road racer. In addition to NASCAR, Dallenbach has raced
Wally_Dallenbach_Jr.
Since 1997
Phoenix Racing in the 2007 NASCAR Busch Series. Multiple drivers (2007) In January 2007, former Brewco Motorsports development driver and ARCA standout Brad
Joe Gibbs Racing in the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series
Joe_Gibbs_Racing_in_the_NASCAR_O'Reilly_Auto_Parts_Series
American racing driver (born 1981)
Crocker won an opportunity to drive for Ford Motor Company's driver development program, and tested a Ford sprint for Bob East (racing) and Steve Lewis
Erin_Crocker
American racing driver (born 1989)
1989) is an American professional stock car racing driver. He last competed part-time in the NASCAR Xfinity Series, driving the No. 24 Toyota GR Supra
Jeffrey_Earnhardt
American businessman
States. He is also the owner of Rev Racing, a development racing team in NASCAR for female and minority drivers. Siegel attended the University of Notre Dame
Max_Siegel
American racing driver (born 1983)
track racing driver. He is currently a trainer for Chevrolet's development program for upcoming drivers and oversees driver development for Pinnacle Racing
Josh_Wise
American motorsports executive (born 1965)
as running their motorsports sponsorship program for NASCAR and the World of Outlaws. Working with driver Mark Martin and Roush Racing, the Valvoline
Jay_Frye
American racing driver (born 1998)
Martinsville. In 2016, Gaulding joined Roush Fenway Racing's driver development program and made his NASCAR Xfinity Series debut in the No. 60 at Bristol Motor
Gray_Gaulding
NASCAR team
Chevrolet's driver development program, Lorin Ranier and Josh Wise. On March 1 they announced Shane's son, Landon S. Huffman (no relation to fellow driver Landon
Pinnacle_Racing_Group
American racing driver
Renshaw-Parker (born October 28, 1975) is an American former NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series driver. Renshaw grew up in Bowling Green, Kentucky and has two brothers
Deborah_Renshaw
American racing driver (1984–2022)
racing driver. He raced in USAC, ARCA, and NASCAR. During his career in the latter two, East was a member of Ford's driver development program. In 2001
Bobby_East
American racing driver (born 1973)
an American professional stock car racing driver and team owner. She last competed part-time in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, driving the No. 10
Jennifer_Jo_Cobb
American racing driver (born 1989)
1989) is an American professional stock car racing driver. He competes full-time in the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series, driving the No. 02 Chevrolet
Ryan_Ellis_(racing_driver)
2008 racing video game
Sprint Cup", Gordon leads a mentoring program, a new feature offered in NASCAR 09. This is the last official NASCAR game released by EA Sports for the original
NASCAR_09
Auto racing team
partnership in 2018". NASCAR.com. April 2, 2018. Wood, Ida (April 29, 2021). "Super Formula team KCMG launches driver development project". Formula Scout
KC_Motorgroup
Pickup truck racing series
NASCAR also permitted two-tire changes if necessary in the first and third period breaks. These rules were influential in driver development. Drivers
NASCAR_Craftsman_Truck_Series
American racing driver (born 2006)
Series West Results". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved February 28, 2026. Robbie Kennealy driver statistics at Racing-Reference
Robbie_Kennealy
American racing driver
1977) is an American professional stock car racing driver. He is the son of former NASCAR driver Mike Skinner, and brother of Dustin Skinner. He currently
Jamie_Skinner
American racing driver (born 1991)
American professional stock car racing driver and analyst for NASCAR on Prime Video. He competes full-time in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, driving the
Corey_LaJoie
American NASCAR racing team
merging into Stewart–Haas Racing when three-time NASCAR champion Tony Stewart joined as a driver and acquired a 50% ownership stake. The team was based
Haas_CNC_Racing
American businessman (born 1952)
(now known as the NASCAR Cup Series) Series as a single-car team. The first entry for the new team was September 30, 2002, with driver Jack Sprague, who
Gene_Haas
American racing driver (born 1980)
named the NASCAR West Series Rookie of the Year and fans voted her the Most Popular Driver. After she could not put together a full NASCAR program due to
Sarah_Fisher
American racing driver (born 1963)
Buhl – 2004 IndyCar Series Results". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved August 6, 2023. Robbie Buhl career summary at DriverDB.com
Robbie_Buhl
American racing driver (born 1993)
an American professional stock car racing driver and driver coach. He last competed part-time in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, driving the No. 91
Ryan_Reed
NASCAR driver
Wood Brothers' driver at the time. After racing go-karts, he moved up to stock cars, racing in the USAR Hooters Pro Cup Series and the NASCAR Winston West
Jon_Wood
American racing driver
March 25, 2026. "Kulwicki Driver Development Program finalists have plenty of NASCAR Local Racing Series connections". NASCAR. March 20, 2026. Retrieved
Ryley_Music
American racing driver (1989–2016)
years. Clauson also competed in the NASCAR Nationwide Series, Indy Lights, and IndyCar Series and was a development driver for Chip Ganassi Racing. In 2016
Bryan_Clauson
Canadian stock car racing series
The NASCAR Canada Series (NCS, French: Série NASCAR Canada) is a national NASCAR racing series in Canada, and is a continuation of the old CASCAR Super
NASCAR_Canada_Series
American racing driver (born 1989)
professional racing driver. He is a former development driver with Hendrick Motorsports and Rusty Wallace Racing, racing in NASCAR's Nationwide and Camping
Chase_Austin
American racing driver and crew chief
also competed in the Roush Racing: Driver X program and was a top-four finalist. He later signed a driver development contract with Yates Racing. In 2006
Matt_McCall_(NASCAR)
American racing driver
an American racing driver, a former competitor in NASCAR and USAC. The younger brother of A. J. Fike, he was suspended from NASCAR competition from 2007
Aaron_Fike
American motorsport season
2017 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Previous 2016 Next 2018 Champions | Seasons The 2017 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series was the 23rd season of the
2017 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series
2017_NASCAR_Camping_World_Truck_Series
American racing driver (born 1990)
1990) is an American professional stock car racing driver. He competes full-time in the NASCAR Cup Series, driving the No. 60 Ford Mustang Dark Horse
Ryan_Preece
American racing driver (born 2005)
and his father John run a driver development program called Kyle Keller Driver Development. Some drivers included in the program are Robbie Kennealy and
Kyle_Keller_(racing_driver)
Mexican racing driver (born 1999)
McLaren. O'Ward is signed to the McLaren Driver Development Programme and is currently the reserve driver for their Formula One team. He is the 2018 Indy
Pato_O'Ward
NASCAR DRIVER-DEVELOPMENT-PROGRAM
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Surname or Lastname
English
English : patronymic from Diver.
Boy/Male
Arabic, Muslim
Supporter; Friend; Patron; Plural of Nasir
Surname or Lastname
English
English : occupational name for someone who drove herds of cattle across the country to a market, from an agent derivative of Old English drÄf ‘drove’, ‘herd’.
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian
Development
Surname or Lastname
Irish (County Donegal)
Irish (County Donegal) : Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Duibhidhir or sometimes of Mac Duibhidhir (see Dwyer, also Dyer).English : of uncertain derivation; possibly from diver, an agent derivative of Middle English dive ‘to dip or plunge’, but if so the application is obscure. It may be a nickname for someone compared to a diving bird. Compare Ducker.
Surname or Lastname
English (also Griever)
English (also Griever) : unexplained; perhaps a variant of Graver.
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian
Development
Girl/Female
American, Australian, Japanese
River
Male
English
English name possibly derived from the Old English word drǽfend, DRAVEN means "hunter."Â
Boy/Male
Arabic, Muslim
Prose Writer
Male
Babylonian
, Nannar is shining.
Male
Spanish
Portuguese and Spanish name GASPAR means "treasure bearer."Â
Boy/Male
Polish
Keeper of the treasure. Form of Caspar.
Male
Babylonian
, man of Nannar.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : occupational name for a driver of horses or oxen attached to a cart or plow, or of loose cattle, from a Middle English agent derivative of Old English drīfan ‘to drive’.
Boy/Male
Arabic, Celebrity, Farsi, French, Hindu, Indian, Iranian, Muslim
Victorious; Victory; Similar to Nasir; Origin Muslim
Male
Native American
Native American Navajo name NASTAS means "curve like foxtail grass."
Male
German
 German form of Spanish Gaspar, KASPAR means "treasure bearer."Â
Male
English
English form of French Olivier, probably OLIVER means "elf army."
Female
Native American
Native American Navajo name NASCHA means "owl."
NASCAR DRIVER-DEVELOPMENT-PROGRAM
NASCAR DRIVER-DEVELOPMENT-PROGRAM
Boy/Male
Hindu
Lord of the poor, Protector
Surname or Lastname
English
English : habitational name from any of several places in northwestern England named from Old Norse kross ‘cross’ + þveit ‘clearing’.
Female
English
Variant spelling of English Cassie, CASEY means "she who entangles men." Compare with masculine Casey.Â
Boy/Male
Biblical
House, blindness.
Boy/Male
Sikh
Goddess Laxmi
Surname or Lastname
English (Cornwall)
English (Cornwall) : perhaps, as Reaney suggests, a variant of Strutt.
Girl/Female
Tamil
Channakka | சாநà¯à®¨à®•à¯à®•ா
Beautiful lady
Girl/Female
Tamil
Maragatham | மாரகதமÂ
Emerald, It is very precious natural stone in the world
Boy/Male
Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Telugu
Lotus; Lord Vishnu
Boy/Male
Hindu
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n.
One who drives cattle or sheep to market; one who makes it his business to purchase cattle, and drive them to market.
p. p.
of Drive. Also adj.
a.
Having rivers; as, a rivery country.
pl.
of Nassa
a.
Driven to the end, as a nail; driven close.
a.
Pertaining to, or characteristic of, the process of development; as, the developmental power of a germ.
n.
A crossbar on a grinding mill spindle to drive the upper stone.
n.
One who derives.
p. p.
Driven.
pl.
of Nassa
v. t.
To impel or urge onward by force in a direction away from one, or along before one; to push forward; to compel to move on; to communicate motion to; as, to drive cattle; to drive a nail; smoke drives persons from a room.
n.
A collection of objects that are driven; a mass of logs to be floated down a river.
n.
One who drives much; a coach driver.
n.
A boat driven by the tide.
v. i.
To hawk by the side of a river; to fly hawks at river fowl.
p. p.
of Drive
n.
One who, or that which, drives; the person or thing that urges or compels anything else to move onward.
v. t.
To turn aside; to turn off from any course or intended application; to deflect; as, to divert a river from its channel; to divert commerce from its usual course.
p. p.
of Drive.
n.
The person who drives beasts or a carriage; a coachman; a charioteer, etc.; hence, also, one who controls the movements of a locomotive.