Kole Raz Bio
Kole Raz (born March 13, 2003) is an American professional stock car racing driver. He last competed part-time in the NASCAR Xfinity Series, driving the No. 76 Ford Mustang Dark Horse for AM Racing, and part-time in the ARCA Menards Series, driving the same car for Rette Jones Racing. Born and raised in the Pacific Northwest, Raz has built his career through regional late model racing before advancing into the ARCA ladder and NASCAR national touring series.
Early Life and Background
Kole Raz was born on March 13, 2003, in Lake Oswego, Oregon. Lake Oswego sits just south of Portland in an area well known for its local short tracks and regional racing scene. Growing up in that environment gave Raz early exposure to stock car competition and shaped his decision to pursue racing as a career.
Raz comes from a family with a clear tie to motorsports. He is the younger brother of Gracin Raz, a driver who competed in the West Series, then known as the NASCAR K&N Pro Series West, from 2014 to 2017. That family connection helped introduce him to the sport and offered a hands-on example of how to move up the stock car ladder.
Path to NASCAR
Before reaching the national stage, Raz built his résumé across several regional touring series. He raced in the Northwest Super Late Model Series, the Budweiser Crown Series, the ASA Southern Super Series, and the SRL Spears Southwest Tour Series. His strongest regional results came in the SRL Spears Southwest Tour, where he finished fifth in the 2021 standings on the strength of seven top-ten finishes.
Those regional performances opened the door to the ARCA Menards Series West, where Raz made his official series debut in 2023. Success at the ARCA level later positioned him for opportunities with established teams, including Rette Jones Racing in the ARCA Menards Series and AM Racing in the NASCAR Xfinity Series.
Kole Raz Career
Early Career (2021–2022)
Raz’s earliest documented national results trace back to 2021, when he ran the SRL Spears Southwest Tour Series full time. He recorded seven top-ten finishes that season and ended the year fifth in the championship standings, a result that established him as one of the promising young talents in the western regional stock car scene.
He continued racing regional events in 2022, sharpening his skills on a mix of short tracks and paved ovals across the western United States. That period of consistent seat time prepared him for his move into the ARCA Menards Series West in 2023.
ARCA Menards Series West Breakthrough (2023–2024)
Raz debuted in the ARCA Menards Series West in 2023 at Shasta Speedway, driving the No. 5 Toyota for Jerry Pitts Racing. He qualified fifth, ran near the front all day, and finished third behind Trevor Huddleston and Sean Hingorani. He backed that up with another third-place run at Evergreen Speedway, again finishing behind Tyler Reif and Hingorani.
The breakthrough came in 2024 at Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway, where Raz returned with Jerry Pitts Racing. He captured his first ARCA Menards Series West victory in the MMI Oil Workers 150, a win that confirmed his potential as a rising driver in the ARCA ladder. He closed the year with a best series finish of 12th in the 2024 final standings.
ARCA Menards Series and East (2025)
In 2025, Raz stepped up to the main ARCA Menards Series, driving the No. 76 for Rette Jones Racing. He made his series debut at Daytona in the Ride the ‘Dente 200 and ran additional events throughout the season, recording three top-ten finishes and a best result of 29th in the standings.
He also competed in the ARCA Menards Series East in 2025, running the Pensacola 150 and the Rockingham ARCA 125. He posted two top-ten finishes in those events, with a best series result of 32nd in the final standings.
AM Racing Era (2025–Present)
On September 1, 2025, AM Racing announced that Raz would make his NASCAR Xfinity Series debut at World Wide Technology Raceway, driving a second team entry in the No. 76 Ford Mustang Dark Horse. The opportunity marked his first start in a NASCAR national touring series and reflected the team’s confidence in his regional and ARCA results.
His Xfinity schedule in 2025 included the Nu Way 200 at Gateway and the Kansas Lottery 300 at Kansas Speedway. He ended the year 70th in the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series standings, gaining valuable seat time at the national level while continuing to develop his craft with AM Racing.
Driving Style and Strengths
Raz has shown a knack for paved short tracks and mid-sized ovals, the kind of tracks that dominate the ARCA Menards Series West schedule. His consistent top-ten pace at Shasta, Evergreen, and Kern County suggests a driver who focuses on clean qualifying laps and steady race-long runs. Working with established ARCA and NASCAR teams has helped him refine his race craft and feedback with crew chiefs.
Notable Races and Milestones
His first ARCA Menards Series West win at Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway in 2024 stands as the headline result of his career so far. His third-place finishes at Shasta and Evergreen in 2023 marked his arrival on the ARCA scene, while his NASCAR Xfinity Series debut at World Wide Technology Raceway in 2025 represented his first start in a NASCAR national series.
Kole Raz Career Wins
Kole Raz has one verified series victory to date, scored in the ARCA Menards Series West. He has yet to record a win in the ARCA Menards Series, the ARCA Menards Series East, or the NASCAR Xfinity Series.
ARCA Menards Series West Highlights
Raz’s first and only series win came in 2024 at the MMI Oil Workers 150, held at Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway. He also added seven top-ten finishes across his West Series starts, which include a best championship result of 12th in 2024.
Other Wins and Performances
Raz has three top-ten finishes in the ARCA Menards Series and two top-ten finishes in the ARCA Menards Series East. His regional background includes a fifth-place finish in the 2021 SRL Spears Southwest Tour Series standings, one of the strongest results of his pre-ARCA career.
| Series | Wins | Top Tens | Poles |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARCA Menards Series West | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| ARCA Menards Series | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| ARCA Menards Series East | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kole Raz Family
Family Background and Racing Lineage
Raz grew up in Lake Oswego, Oregon, in a family with direct ties to stock car racing. His older brother, Gracin Raz, raced in the West Series, then known as the NASCAR K&N Pro Series West, from 2014 to 2017, giving Kole an early mentor inside the sport.
Personal Life
Raz continues to be based in the Pacific Northwest and balances his racing schedule around his home region. He remains focused on climbing the NASCAR ladder after his first Xfinity Series starts in 2025.
2025 Season Performance
Raz’s 2025 season was a step up in competition and exposure. He ran the ARCA Menards Series full time with Rette Jones Racing, posting three top-ten finishes and a best result of 29th in the final standings. He also added a pair of ARCA Menards Series East starts at Pensacola and Rockingham, both resulting in top-ten finishes.
The biggest development came in September, when AM Racing tapped him to drive the No. 76 Ford Mustang Dark Horse in the NASCAR Xfinity Series at World Wide Technology Raceway. That debut led to additional Xfinity starts at Gateway and Kansas, giving Raz his first full sample of NASCAR national series racing. He finished the year 70th in the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series standings.
Heading into 2026, Raz is positioned as an emerging young driver in the AM Racing and Rette Jones Racing ecosystem. Continued seat time in ARCA, combined with more Xfinity Series opportunities, is likely to define the next phase of his career.
