Grant Enfinger Bio
Grant McArthur Enfinger (born January 22, 1985) is an American professional stock car racing driver from Fairhope, Alabama. He competes full-time in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, driving the No. 9 Chevrolet Silverado RST for CR7 Motorsports. Enfinger first gained national attention after winning the 2015 ARCA Racing Series championship with GMS Racing, and he has since become one of the most consistent winners in the Truck Series.
Early Life and Background
Grant McArthur Enfinger was born on January 22, 1985, in Fairhope, Alabama, a Gulf Coast town in Baldwin County. Growing up in the southeastern United States, he developed a passion for short-track racing and spent his early years competing on local ovals. He attended the University of South Alabama, where he graduated in 2007 with a bachelor’s degree in marketing, all while continuing to build his racing resume on weekends.
Before reaching the national stage, Enfinger sharpened his skills on regional short tracks, including the prestigious Snowball Derby, where he posted the fastest lap in 2007. He also earned wins in the Rattler 250, a celebrated late-model event, in 2008 and 2011. These early accomplishments established him as one of the Southeast’s most promising short-track talents.
Path to NASCAR
Enfinger began climbing NASCAR’s ladder through the ARCA Menards Series, making his first start in 2008 at the Prairie Meadows 250 at Iowa Speedway. He ran a limited schedule through 2010, racing for a family-owned team that merged with RAB Racing that same year. In 2011, he moved to Allgaier Motorsports for his first full ARCA season and finished fourth in the standings.
His breakthrough came in 2013, when he collected his first ARCA victory at his home track of Mobile Speedway and followed it with a win at Iowa. In 2014, he won the first three races of the season and earned six total wins, but finished second in points to Mason Mitchell. That performance caught the attention of GMS Racing, where he moved mid-season and ultimately won the 2015 ARCA championship. He also made his Truck Series debut in 2010 at Talladega Superspeedway, setting the stage for his full-time transition to NASCAR.
Grant Enfinger Career
Early Career (2008-2013)
Enfinger’s early professional career was centered on the ARCA Menards Series, where he raced for family-owned operations and small teams. His best finishes during 2008 and 2009 were runner-up results at Chicagoland Speedway and Kentucky Speedway. He also began to attract attention with standout performances at high-profile short-track events.
During this period, Enfinger worked with several teams, including Allgaier Motorsports, BRG Motorsports, and Team BCR Racing. His 2013 season with Team BCR marked his first multi-win year in ARCA, signaling that he was ready to compete for championships at the national level.
ARCA Menards Series Breakthrough (2014-2015)
The 2014 season was a record-setting year for Enfinger. He won the first three ARCA races of the season at Daytona, Mobile, and Salem, and added wins at Elko, Berlin Raceway, and DuQuoin State Fairgrounds Racetrack. The Berlin win, where he led 181 of 200 laps, moved him within 25 points of the points lead. His performance that season earned him the Bill France Four Crown Award.
In 2015, Enfinger won the season-opener at Daytona and added five more victories on his way to the ARCA Racing Series championship with GMS Racing. Across his full-time ARCA career, he accumulated 16 wins, 71 top-ten finishes, and 6 poles, cementing his reputation as one of the series’ most dominant drivers of the era.
NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Breakthrough (2016-2020)
Enfinger returned to the Truck Series full-time in 2016 with GMS Racing. After starting the year with a pole at Daytona, he earned his first career Truck Series victory at the Fred’s 250 at Talladega, leading the most laps and locking in a memorable breakthrough win. He moved to ThorSport Racing in 2017 and won again at Las Vegas in 2018.
In 2019, Enfinger clinched the NASCAR Gander Outdoors Truck Series Regular Season Championship following the Michigan race, finishing seventh in the final standings despite recording no wins. In 2020, he broke a 28-race winless streak by winning the season-opener at Daytona over Jordan Anderson by 0.010 seconds in overtime, the 100th Truck Series win for Ford. He added wins at Atlanta, Richmond, and Martinsville, advancing to the Championship Round and finishing fourth in points.
CR7 Motorsports Era (2021-Present)
After a part-time 2021 split between ThorSport Racing and CR7 Motorsports, Enfinger joined GMS Racing in 2022 and won at Indianapolis Raceway Park. In 2023, he earned wins at Kansas, Gateway, and Milwaukee, advanced to the Championship 4, and finished a career-best second in the final Truck Series standings. That same year, he made his NASCAR Cup Series debut at Sonoma, filling in for Noah Gragson at Legacy Motor Club and finishing 26th.
On December 12, 2023, it was announced that Enfinger would return to CR7 Motorsports full-time in 2024, driving the No. 9 truck. He made the playoffs and gave CR7 its first win at Talladega, then added another victory at Homestead. In 2025, he sits seventh in the Truck Series standings as the season continues.
Driving Style and Strengths
Enfinger is widely recognized for his short-track and superspeedway craft, with a calm, methodical approach that excels in fuel-mileage and long-run situations. His best results consistently come at tracks like Talladega, Martinsville, and Homestead, where patience and tire management are crucial. He also demonstrates strong qualifying pace, with multiple poles in both ARCA and the Truck Series.
Notable Races and Milestones
Enfinger’s signature moments include his first Truck Series win at Talladega in 2016, his 0.010-second overtime victory at Daytona in 2020, and his first CR7 Motorsports win at Talladega in 2024. He has also earned 2015 ARCA Series champion honors, 2019 Truck Series Regular Season Champion, and two-time Rattler 250 winner in 2008 and 2011.
Grant Enfinger Career Wins
Across his career in NASCAR and ARCA competition, Grant Enfinger has built a strong record of victories. He has accumulated 12 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series wins, 132 top-ten finishes, and 6 poles, with his first Truck Series win coming at Talladega in 2016 and his most recent at Homestead in 2024. He has also won 16 ARCA Menards Series races, with his first victory at Mobile Speedway in 2013 and his most recent at Springfield in 2017.
NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Highlights
Enfinger has 12 career Truck Series wins, 132 top-ten finishes, and 6 poles, making him one of the most decorated active drivers without a full-time Cup ride. He has made the playoffs multiple times, including Championship 4 appearances in 2023 and 2024. His first career Truck Series win came at the Fred’s 250 at Talladega in 2016, and his most recent came at the Baptist Health 200 at Homestead in 2024.
Other Wins and Performances
Enfinger is a two-time Rattler 250 winner in 2008 and 2011 and a former ARCA Menards Series champion in 2015. He also made a one-off appearance in the ARCA Menards Series East in 2020, posting a top-ten finish, and added an ARCA Menards Series West start in 2024. He has also competed in the Michelin Pilot Challenge sports car series at Sebring in 2019 with Multimatic Motorsports.
| Series | Wins | Top Tens | Poles |
|---|---|---|---|
| NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series | 12 | 132 | 6 |
| ARCA Menards Series | 16 | 71 | 6 |
Grant Enfinger Family
Family Background and Racing Lineage
Grant Enfinger grew up in Fairhope, Alabama, with deep roots in the southeastern short-track racing community. His early career was supported by a family-owned racing team that later merged with RAB Racing in 2010. He is also a graduate of the University of South Alabama, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in marketing in 2007.
Personal Life
Enfinger married Michelle Dupre on January 16, 2016, in Fairhope, Alabama. The couple has one son, Carson, born in June 2021, and announced a second child during Enfinger’s post-race interview after his 2023 win at Gateway. The family resides in the Fairhope area, where Enfinger continues to be an active member of the local community.
2025 Season Performance
The 2025 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series season has been a steady campaign for Grant Enfinger and CR7 Motorsports. Driving the No. 9 Chevrolet Silverado RST, Enfinger has posted consistent results and is currently seventh in the championship standings. His partnership with CR7 Motorsports has produced reliable race cars, allowing him to focus on maximizing points each weekend.
Enfinger has continued to demonstrate the strong superspeedway and intermediate-track form that defined his 2024 playoff run, including another visit to victory lane. His crew chief and team have worked to refine short-run speed, an area the organization identified as a key to advancing deeper into the playoffs. With multiple race weekends remaining, Enfinger remains firmly in playoff contention.
Looking ahead, Enfinger’s experience and the momentum of back-to-back Championship 4 appearances in 2023 and 2024 make him a legitimate title threat. If CR7 can deliver the speed needed to compete with the series’ top teams, Enfinger’s disciplined driving style and superspeedway strengths give him an excellent chance to compete for the 2025 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series championship.
