Matt Mills Bio
Matthew Robert Mills (born November 14, 1996) is an American professional stock car racing driver. He last competed full-time in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, driving the No. 42 Chevrolet Silverado RST for Niece Motorsports, and part-time in the NASCAR Xfinity Series, driving the No. 91 Chevrolet Camaro SS for DGM Racing with Jesse Iwuji Motorsports. Mills has also previously competed in the NASCAR Cup Series, making his debut at Kansas Speedway in 2021. He has built his career steadily through the ranks of late model and stock car racing.
Early Life and Background
Matthew Robert Mills was born on November 14, 1996, in Lynchburg, Virginia. Raised in the United States, he grew up in a region with a deep short-track racing culture, which helped spark his early interest in motorsports. As a young teenager, he began learning the craft of racing on local tracks, an experience that shaped his path toward a professional career.
Mills started racing at age twelve in go-karts, a common starting point for many future stock car drivers. A year later, he moved up to Junior Champ Karts, where he spent three seasons gaining experience and sharpening his skills. These early years behind the wheel gave him a strong foundation in race craft and car control.
Path to NASCAR
In 2012, Mills began racing Open Wheel Modifieds at Midvale Speedway, where he earned Rookie of the Year honors. The following year, he moved up to Outlaw Super Late Models in 2013, continuing to develop against more experienced competitors. In 2014, he attended a rookie seminar for NASCAR at Daytona Beach, Florida, where he received clearance to race in the ARCA Racing Series and K&N Pro Series.
Although he had not yet raced in those series, Mills chose to focus on a limited schedule in the JEGS/CRA Pro Series in 2015 while continuing his late model career. This path allowed him to build a strong regional resume before transitioning to NASCAR national series competition in 2016. His early dedication to late model racing helped prepare him for the step up to the national stage.
Matt Mills Career
Early Career (2016)
On June 29, 2016, it was announced that Mills would join SS-Green Light Racing for select races in the 2016 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series. He made his first start at Bristol Motor Speedway in August, finishing 27th. He went on to run four more races for SS-Green Light that season, scoring a best finish of 21st in the penultimate race at Phoenix International Raceway. Those early starts helped him gain valuable experience at the national level.
Craftsman Truck Series Breakthrough (2017-2025)
In 2017, Mills joined Faith Motorsports for three races, posting a career-best 17th-place finish in two of them. He later aligned with Martins Motorsports to run the No. 42 truck with sponsorship from Thompson Electric Inc. In 2022, he drove the No. 20 truck for Young’s Motorsports on a part-time basis while also running the majority of the Xfinity Series season for B. J. McLeod Motorsports in their No. 5 car. He returned to Young’s Motorsports in 2023 for a start at Las Vegas.
On October 12, 2023, Niece Motorsports announced that Mills would drive the No. 42 truck full-time in 2024, taking over the seat as Carson Hocevar moved up to the NASCAR Cup Series with Spire Motorsports. At the 2024 Baptist Health 200, Mills was injured after Conner Jones intentionally sent him into the turn three wall, an incident that led to Jones being held for two laps and later suspended for the following race at Martinsville. On September 24, 2024, Niece Motorsports confirmed that Mills would continue with the team for 2025, giving him a stable platform to build on.
Xfinity Series (2017-2019, 2025)
Mills made his Xfinity Series debut in March 2017 with B. J. McLeod Motorsports at Phoenix, finishing 30th in what was originally planned as a one-race deal. He returned to the series later that year with additional starts at Richmond, Chicago, and a failed qualifying attempt with NextGen Motorsports. In 2018, he was announced as the driver of the No. 15 for JD Motorsports for nearly the full season, though the agreement fell through mid-year and he parted ways with the team after the June Michigan race.
Mills returned to B. J. McLeod Motorsports for several fall Xfinity races in 2018 and eventually became the team’s full-time driver of the No. 8 in 2019, with the number later changing to No. 5 after a swap with JR Motorsports. He continued in the Xfinity Series in the seasons that followed, and on August 27, 2025, it was announced that he would drive the No. 91 DGM Racing with Jesse Iwuji Motorsports Chevrolet at Gateway.
Cup Series (2021)
On April 26, 2021, B. J. McLeod Motorsports announced that they would field a Cup Series car for the spring race at Kansas Speedway, with Mills named as the driver of the No. 55 entry. The car was a Ford supplied by McLeod’s separate Live Fast Motorsports team, and the start marked Mills’ debut in NASCAR’s top series.
Driving Style and Strengths
Mills has developed a reputation as a steady, learning-focused driver who values consistency and clean finishes. His background in late model racing has given him a strong feel for short tracks and intermediate venues, while his time in the Truck Series has sharpened his race craft and ability to work with crew chiefs on long-run pace. His partnership with Niece Motorsports has provided a stable environment to refine those skills and compete for stronger results.
Notable Races and Milestones
Among the defining moments of Mills’ career are his 17th-place finishes with Faith Motorsports in 2017, his full-time promotion to the No. 42 Niece Motorsports truck in 2024, and his NASCAR Cup Series debut at Kansas Speedway in 2021. The 2024 Baptist Health 200 incident and the multi-year commitment from Niece Motorsports stand out as key chapters in his development as a national series driver.
Matt Mills Career Wins
Matt Mills has competed across the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, NASCAR Xfinity Series, and NASCAR Cup Series without recording a victory in any of the three national touring series. His career has been built on experience, consistency, and a steady climb through the ranks rather than win totals.
Craftsman Truck Series Highlights
Across his Truck Series career, Mills has recorded zero wins, five top-ten finishes, and zero pole positions, according to verified career statistics. His best season finish in the series came in 2025, when he ended the year 17th in the standings. His first Truck Series start came in the 2016 UNOH 200 at Bristol Motor Speedway, and his most recent start came in the 2025 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Championship Race at Phoenix.
Other Wins and Performances
In the NASCAR Xfinity Series, Mills has posted zero wins, one top-ten finish, and zero pole positions, with a best series finish of 21st in 2019. In the NASCAR Cup Series, his lone start in 2021 resulted in a 67th-place points finish, with zero wins, zero top tens, and zero poles. Earlier in his career, he earned Rookie of the Year in Open Wheel Modifieds at Midvale Speedway in 2012.
| Series | Wins | Top Tens | Poles |
|---|---|---|---|
| NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| NASCAR Xfinity Series | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| NASCAR Cup Series | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Matt Mills Family
Family Background and Racing Lineage
Publicly verified details about Matt Mills’ family background and racing lineage are limited. He grew up in Lynchburg, Virginia, and began his racing journey at local tracks as a young teenager, suggesting a household that supported his early interest in motorsports. Beyond his hometown roots, no further family racing connections are documented in the verified sources.
Personal Life
Verified information about Matt Mills’ personal life, including marital status, spouse, or children, is not publicly available. He continues to be active on social media under his racing persona, where fans can follow his progress on the track.
2025 Season Performance
In 2025, Matt Mills competed full-time in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series with Niece Motorsports, driving the No. 42 Chevrolet Silverado RST after the team confirmed his return in September 2024. He finished the season 17th in the Truck Series standings, his best year-end result in the series, with the campaign running from the first race of the year through the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Championship Race at Phoenix.
Mills also returned to the NASCAR Xfinity Series on a part-time basis in 2025, with the August 27 announcement that he would drive the No. 91 DGM Racing with Jesse Iwuji Motorsports Chevrolet at Gateway. His Xfinity season was limited, ending 95th in the standings, but the opportunity kept him active in the second-tier national series alongside his primary Truck Series duties.
Across the 2025 season, Mills focused on consistency and continuing to build chemistry with Niece Motorsports. His verified stat line of five career Truck Series top-ten finishes reflects steady progress, and his multi-year deal with Niece provides a stable foundation heading into the next chapter of his NASCAR career.
