Josh Williams Bio
Joshua Lee Williams, born August 3, 1993, is an American professional stock car racing driver and team owner. He competes full-time in the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series, driving the No. 92 Chevrolet Camaro SS for DGM Racing with Jesse Iwuji Motorsports. Standing 5 feet 10 inches tall and weighing 192 pounds, Williams has built a steady career across NASCAR’s national ranks and the ARCA Menards Series. He also owns Josh Williams Motorsports, a development team that fields cars in the ARCA Menards Series, Late Model Stock Cars, Legend Cars, and Bandoleros.
Early Life and Background
Williams was born in Port Charlotte, Florida, and grew up in a family that encouraged his interest in motorsports. He began his racing career in go-karts before moving into Fastrucks and Legends cars, building a foundation that would carry him into the national touring series. In 2009, he was selected for “Humpy’s Heroes,” a summer driver development program run by veteran promoter Humpy Wheeler for young drivers, which helped sharpen his race craft.
When he was 15 years old, his family relocated to the Charlotte, North Carolina area so he could be closer to the heart of the NASCAR industry. To balance school with racing, Williams completed his high school education through online classes. As a teenager, he survived a serious head-on four-wheeler collision that put him in the hospital intensive care unit for five days, an experience that strengthened his resolve to pursue racing full-time.
Path to NASCAR
Williams made his first national-level start in 2010 at Palm Beach in the ARCA Racing Series, driving a car fielded by his family team. Over the next several years, he balanced limited sponsorship with frequent seat time, running partial schedules for his own team and partnerships with outfits such as Andy Belmont Racing, Lira Motorsports, Roulo Brothers Racing, GMS Racing, and Frank Kimmel. By 2015, he finished third in the ARCA standings behind Grant Enfinger and Austin Wayne Self, a result that confirmed his readiness for the NASCAR national series.
In 2016, Williams broke through with his first two ARCA victories, winning the Montgomery Ward Fathers Day 200 at Madison International Speedway and the Music City 200 at Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway. That same year, he began dipping into the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series and the NASCAR Xfinity Series, laying the groundwork for his transition to full-time national series racing.
Josh Williams Career
Early Career (2010-2015)
Williams’ earliest ARCA seasons were defined by perseverance and shoestring budgets. He ran a partial 2010 schedule in his family car numbered 02, posting a best finish of 15th at Iowa Speedway. As he gained experience, he picked up additional top-ten runs with Andy Belmont and through an alliance with Lira Motorsports. Despite struggling with funding, he continued to log laps and build relationships across the garage.
By 2015, his consistency paid off. Driving the No. 6 car for most of the season and a Cunningham Motorsports entry for one race, Williams finished outside the top ten only five times all year. He ended the year third in the ARCA driver standings, a personal best that announced him as a serious contender in stock car racing’s development ranks.
ARCA Breakthrough (2016)
The 2016 ARCA season was the high point of Williams’ time in the series. He captured his first career victory at Madison International Speedway, a win made possible by his crew working through the night to rebuild an engine after a previous mechanical failure. He followed that triumph with a win at the historic Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway in the Music City 200. He closed the year fifth in the standings with eleven top-ten finishes.
Xfinity Series Journey (2017-2021)
Williams moved to the NASCAR Xfinity Series in 2017, splitting time between King Autosport’s No. 90 and No. 92 cars. Longtime friend Mario Gosselin helped him land the ride, and he served as crew chief for the No. 90 entry on weekends when he was not driving. In 2019, he joined DGM Racing’s No. 36 car full-time, scoring his first career Xfinity top-ten with an eighth-place run at Talladega Superspeedway.
He moved to DGM’s No. 92 entry in 2020 and earned a career-best sixth-place finish at Kansas Speedway, a result that came just one day after the death of a team employee. He confirmed another full-season effort in 2021, but parted ways with DGM at year’s end to pursue opportunities at the Cup level.
Cup Series and Return to Xfinity (2022-Present)
In 2022, Williams made his NASCAR Cup Series debut in the Food City Dirt Race at Bristol, driving the No. 78 for Live Fast Motorsports. He also returned to DGM’s No. 92 in the Xfinity Series, splitting seat time between the No. 92 and No. 36 entries. In 2023, he ran the No. 92 full-time and became a national talking point at Atlanta when, after his car was parked under the Damaged Vehicle Policy, he stopped on the start-finish line and walked back to pit road. NASCAR suspended him for the following race at COTA.
He joined Kaulig Racing’s No. 11 for the 2024 Xfinity season, posting a best finish of seventh at Portland. On July 30, 2025, Kaulig released him for the remainder of the year. Alpha Prime Racing announced he would run four races starting at Daytona, and DGM Racing announced his return for Portland. On November 14, 2025, DGM confirmed a multi-year deal to put him back in the No. 92 beginning in 2026.
Driving Style and Strengths
Williams is known for his calm approach on intermediate tracks and superspeedways, where his drafting skills and patience have produced his best Xfinity finishes. His experience managing limited resources has made him a thoughtful race strategist, and his veteran presence has allowed him to mentor younger drivers through his own team.
Notable Races and Milestones
Signature moments include his first ARCA win at Madison, his Music City 200 victory at Nashville, his first Xfinity top-ten at Talladega, and his career-best sixth at Kansas Speedway. His Cup debut at the Bristol Dirt Race in 2022 marked his arrival on NASCAR’s top stage.
Josh Williams Career Wins
Across his career, Williams has two confirmed ARCA Menards Series victories, both coming in 2016. He has not recorded a national series win in the NASCAR Cup, Xfinity, or Craftsman Truck Series.
ARCA Menards Series Highlights
Williams opened his 2016 ARCA campaign with a win at Madison International Speedway in the Montgomery Ward Fathers Day 200, capitalizing on a rebuilt engine after a prior mechanical failure. He added the Music City 200 at Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway later that season, one of the most prestigious short-track events on the ARCA calendar. He wrapped the year with eleven top-ten finishes and a fifth-place ranking in the final standings.
Other Wins and Performances
Beyond ARCA, Williams has yet to visit Victory Lane in the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series, Cup Series, or Craftsman Truck Series, but he has collected 17 career Xfinity top-ten finishes and 50 ARCA top-ten finishes across his career.
Josh Williams Family
Family Background and Racing Lineage
Williams comes from a family with deep ties to grassroots racing. His family team, Josh Williams Motorsports, has fielded cars for the driver since his early ARCA days and continues to develop young talent in Late Model Stock Cars, Legend Cars, and Bandoleros.
Personal Life
Williams lives in Charlotte, North Carolina, with his wife, Trazia Rae, a social media influencer, and their daughter. The couple owns a business that prepares foreclosed homes for auction, which Williams operates during the week when he is not at the track. He is also known for visiting children’s hospitals during race weekends.
2025 Season Performance
Williams began 2025 driving the No. 11 for Kaulig Racing in the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series, posting two top-ten finishes through the summer months. On July 30, Kaulig released him from the ride while he sat nineteenth in the standings, ending his tenure with the organization.
After his release, Alpha Prime Racing announced a four-race deal beginning at the summer Daytona event, and DGM Racing confirmed he would return to the No. 92 for the Portland race. Despite missing three races during the transition, Williams closed the year 23rd in the final Xfinity standings.
On November 14, 2025, DGM Racing announced a multi-year agreement to put Williams back in the No. 92 Chevrolet Camaro SS full-time beginning in 2026, securing his NASCAR future and signaling a renewed push for his first national series victory.
