Carson Kvapil is an American professional stock car racing driver known for his success in late model racing and emerging presence in NASCAR’s national series. As a promising young talent, Kvapil is recognized for his multiple championships in late model stock car tours and his transition into full-time NASCAR Xfinity Series competition.
Early Life and Background
Carson Kvapil was born on May 22, 2003, in Mooresville, North Carolina, a town renowned as a hub of NASCAR activity. He is the son of Travis Kvapil, the 2003 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series champion, which has deeply influenced his early interest and development in motorsports. Growing up around racing, Carson began competing in Bandolero and Legend cars in 2013, progressing quickly through various regional and national racing series while racing for his family’s team.
Career
Kvapil’s early career featured notable success in late model racing, where he competed extensively in the CARS Tour and other regional series. In 2021, he won the CARS Pro Late Model Division championship while driving for his family team, a title that began his rise in late model prominence. He joined JR Motorsports’ late model program in 2022, winning back-to-back CARS Late Model Stock Tour championships in 2022 and 2023, accumulating multiple wins and top finishes.
Kvapil also gained experience in the ARCA Menards Series and NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, with limited starts but respectable performances including a second-place finish at Kansas in ARCA and a 12th-place finish at Bristol in the Truck Series.
In 2024, Kvapil made his NASCAR Xfinity Series debut with JR Motorsports driving the No. 88 Chevrolet at Martinsville, finishing fourth. He followed this with a strong second-place finish at Dover in only his second Xfinity start.
Looking ahead, Kvapil is scheduled to run full-time for JR Motorsports in the NASCAR Xfinity Series in 2025, where he will drive the No. 1 Chevrolet, replacing Sam Mayer. This marks a significant step in his career as he moves into consistent national-level competition.
Off-Track Ventures
There is no publicly available information about business ventures, endorsements, or philanthropic activities directly connected to Carson Kvapil. His public profile is primarily focused on his racing career.
Net Worth
Carson Kvapil’s estimated net worth is approximately $1 million.
Family Life
Carson Kvapil, son of 2003 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series champion Travis Kvapil, has a brother Caden and a sister Kelsey. No public info on a wife or girlfriend.
Recent Controversies
There are no widely reported recent controversies involving Carson Kvapil. The sole noted incident was a suspension and fine in 2022 during a late model race event due to on-track contact, a typical racing-related penalty rather than a personal controversy.
Key Highlights from Season 2024 and 2025
2024: Kvapil debuted in the NASCAR Xfinity Series with JR Motorsports, impressing with a fourth-place finish at Martinsville and a close second at Dover. He continued late model successes with JR Motorsports and made select ARCA and Truck Series starts with competitive results.
August 1, 2025: Kvapil is competing full-time in the NASCAR Xfinity Series for JR Motorsports in the No. 1 Chevrolet. He remains competitive at short tracks and continues adapting to the national NASCAR stage, viewed as a rising driver in the sport.
