Burt Myers Bio
William Burton Myers (born December 30, 1975) is an American professional stock car racing driver from Walnut Cove, North Carolina. He competes full-time on the SMART Modified Tour and has previously competed in the NASCAR Cup Series, the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series, and the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour. Myers is a two-time NASCAR Whelen Southern Modified Tour champion, winning the title in 2010 and 2016, and holds the record for the most pole awards in the history of the Tour.
Over the course of his career, Myers has accumulated nineteen career wins and built a reputation as one of the most successful short-track Modified drivers in the Southeast. He currently pilots the No. 50 Chevrolet for Team AmeriVet and remains a central figure in Modified racing at Bowman Gray Stadium.
Early Life and Background
Burt Myers was born in Walnut Cove, North Carolina, on December 30, 1975, and grew up around short-track racing in the Piedmont region. His family has a long and storied history in Modified competition, particularly at Bowman Gray Stadium in Winston-Salem. That deep racing heritage shaped Myers’ early interest in the sport and laid the foundation for his career.
His great-uncle, Bobby Myers, set a Bowman Gray Stadium record in 1952 as the youngest driver ever to win a Stadium title at the age of 25, capturing sixteen races and one championship that same year. Bobby’s career was cut short in 1957 when he was killed in a crash at Darlington Raceway while driving for NASCAR legend Lee Petty.
Myers’ grandfather, Billy Myers, ranks twentieth on Bowman Gray Stadium’s Modified All-Time Wins List with 22 victories and three championships in 1951, 1953, and 1955. Billy later died at the historic quarter-mile track. Burt’s father, Gary Myers, continued the family tradition as the second generation of Myers racers at Bowman Gray, ranking seventh on the stadium’s all-time victory list with 38 wins and earning the 1996 NASCAR Whelen Southern Modified Tour championship.
Path to NASCAR
Racing at Bowman Gray Stadium served as Myers’ primary training ground. In 1999, at just 23 years old, he broke his great-uncle Bobby’s record to become the youngest track champion in the stadium’s history. That title launched a remarkable run that would eventually include ten Bowman Gray Modified championships and recognition as one of the most decorated competitors in the venue’s modern era.
Myers expanded beyond the stadium in the mid-2000s, claiming regional Modified titles at Friendship Motor Speedway in 2004, the ASA Modified Tour in 2006, and the Koma Unwind Modified Madness Series in 2014 and 2015. These championships helped establish his credentials on a wider stage and set up his first opportunity in a NASCAR national series.
Burt Myers Career
Early Career (1999–2008)
Myers’ early career was defined by dominance at Bowman Gray Stadium, where he captured his first track title in 1999 and added a second in 2001. He built a strong resume on the NASCAR Whelen Southern Modified Tour and other regional Modified series, becoming a regular winner and championship contender in the Southeast.
During this period, Myers developed the aggressive driving style that made him a fan favorite and a frequent target of rivalries at Bowman Gray. He also appeared in the History Channel documentary series MadHouse, which followed Bowman Gray drivers through a full racing season, and the Discovery Channel series Race Night at Bowman Gray, raising his profile beyond the short-track world.
NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Breakthrough (2009)
In 2009, Myers made his NASCAR national series debut at Martinsville Speedway in the Kroger 200, the opening race of the Camping World Truck Series season. He drove the No. 07 Chevrolet owned by Ken Smith and carrying sponsorship from JRC Investments and the Wyatt Winstead Foundation.
Myers started seventeenth and finished nineteenth, completing the race one lap down. Although he did not return to the Truck Series on a full-time basis, the Martinsville appearance marked his arrival in NASCAR’s national ranks and validated years of Modified success.
SMART Modified Tour Era (2010s–Present)
Myers’ SMART Modified Tour career has been one of the most successful in the series. He won his first NASCAR Whelen Southern Modified Tour championship in 2010 and added a second in 2016, while also capturing SMART Modified Tour titles in 2002, 2021, and 2023. He also won the 2016 Southern Modified Racing Series championship, further cementing his reputation as one of the premier Modified drivers in the country.
At Bowman Gray Stadium, Myers continued to add to his trophy case with track championships in 2007, 2010, 2011, 2013, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2024, bringing his total to ten titles. His consistent excellence at the historic venue has made him the face of Modified racing in the region and a benchmark for younger competitors.
Team AmeriVet Era (2025–Present)
In 2025, Myers made his NASCAR Cup Series debut driving the No. 50 Chevrolet for Team AmeriVet in the Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium. Although he did not transfer into the main event, crashing out of the last-chance qualifier after contact with Ricky Stenhouse Jr., the appearance signaled a new chapter in his career.
On March 8, 2025, it was announced that Myers would drive for Team AmeriVet at the Martinsville spring Cup Series race, the same track where he had made his Truck Series debut years earlier. He finished the 2025 Cup Series season ranked forty-first in the final standings. On January 20, 2026, it was confirmed that Myers would return to Team AmeriVet for another Cook Out Clash appearance.
Driving Style and Strengths
Myers is best known for his craft on tight, demanding short tracks, where his patience, race intelligence, and willingness to lean on the bumper have made him a perennial winner. His years at Bowman Gray Stadium have sharpened his restart work and his ability to navigate traffic in close quarters, skills that translate well to Modified competition and select NASCAR venues.
Notable Races and Milestones
Among Myers’ signature moments is his record-breaking run at Bowman Gray Stadium, where he has claimed ten Modified championships and established himself as the youngest track champion in the venue’s history. His 2016 season stands out, when he won titles in the NASCAR Whelen Southern Modified Tour, the SMART Modified Tour, and the Southern Modified Racing Series, while also capturing another Bowman Gray crown.
Burt Myers Career Wins
Across more than two decades of Modified racing, Burt Myers has built a résumé highlighted by regional championships, track titles, and a record-setting collection of pole awards. His nineteen documented career wins span the SMART Modified Tour, the NASCAR Whelen Southern Modified Tour, and a wide range of Southeastern Modified series.
NASCAR Whelen Southern Modified Tour Highlights
Myers is a two-time NASCAR Whelen Southern Modified Tour champion, winning the title in 2010 and again in 2016. He also holds the all-time record for pole awards in Tour history, a testament to his qualifying speed at Southern short tracks. His success in the series established him as one of the most consistent front-runners of his generation.
Other Wins and Performances
Beyond his Tour championships, Myers captured the SMART Modified Tour title in 2002, 2021, and 2023, and won the Koma Unwind Modified Madness Series championship in 2014 and 2015. He also earned the ASA Modified Tour championship in 2006 and the Friendship Motor Speedway Modified championship in 2004, rounding out a versatile and well-decorated regional career.
| Series | Wins | Top Tens | Poles |
|---|---|---|---|
| NASCAR Whelen Southern Modified Tour | Multiple (champion 2010, 2016) | N/A | Tour all-time record holder |
Burt Myers Family
Family Background and Racing Lineage
The Myers family is one of the most recognizable dynasties in Bowman Gray Stadium history. Great-uncle Bobby Myers set a stadium record in 1952 as the youngest champion, grandfather Billy Myers ranks twentieth on the all-time wins list with 22 victories, and father Gary Myers ranks seventh with 38 wins and a 1996 NASCAR Whelen Southern Modified Tour title.
Personal Life
Myers was born and raised in Walnut Cove, North Carolina, and continues to make his home in the state, where he remains deeply involved in the regional short-track scene. He has carried the family’s racing tradition into a new generation while representing sponsors and partners tied to veteran causes through his Team AmeriVet program.
2025 Season Performance
The 2025 season marked a significant milestone for Burt Myers, as he made his NASCAR Cup Series debut in the Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium driving the No. 50 Chevrolet for Team AmeriVet. Although contact with Ricky Stenhouse Jr. in the last-chance qualifier prevented him from transferring into the main event, the appearance put a longtime Modified star on a national stage.
Myers followed the Clash with a Cup Series entry at Martinsville Speedway in the spring, the same venue where he had made his Truck Series debut in 2009. He completed the 2025 Cup Series season ranked forty-first in the final standings, gaining valuable experience against the sport’s top competition while balancing his full-time SMART Modified Tour schedule.
Looking ahead, Myers returned to Team AmeriVet for another Cook Out Clash appearance announced on January 20, 2026, signaling continued opportunities in NASCAR’s premier series. With his SMART Modified Tour commitments and another decade of Bowman Gray Stadium championships in view, Myers remains one of the most respected and active short-track drivers in the country.
