BJ McLeod

B.J. McLeod (full name Bradley J. McLeod) is an American professional stock car racing driver and team owner. He is recognized for his dual role as a competitor and entrepreneur in NASCAR, known for his persistence and leadership in the sport’s national series, particularly in the NASCAR Cup and Xfinity Series.

Early Life and Background

McLeod was born on November 17, 1983, in Wauchula, Florida. His early years were marked by racing success in go-karts and late-model cars, with more than 300 go-kart wins at regional, state, and national levels. At age 13, he became the youngest winner in super late model racing at Orlando Speed World and was the youngest driver to compete in an American Speed Association event. These early achievements set the foundation for his racing career.

Career

B.J. McLeod made his NASCAR debut in the Gander Outdoors Truck Series in 2010, finishing 17th in his first race. He continued intermittently in the Truck Series before transitioning to the NASCAR Xfinity Series in 2015. Alongside his driving career, McLeod founded B.J. McLeod Motorsports in 2013, initially fielding trucks and expanding to a full-time Xfinity team by 2016 with multiple cars competing.

In 2018, McLeod made his NASCAR Cup Series debut and competed part-time in the top tier over several seasons, driving mainly for his own and other teams such as Rick Ware Racing and Spire Motorsports. McLeod Motorsports eventually expanded its presence but sold its Cup charter at the end of 2023, leading to a scale back to part-time racing efforts.

In 2024, McLeod ran five Cup races split between Live Fast Motorsports and MBM Motorsports, finishing 51st in the points standings. He led laps at Talladega and had a best finish of 19th at the Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona. He attempted but failed to qualify for the 2024 Daytona 500. In 2025, McLeod has continued competing part-time in the Cup Series for Live Fast Motorsports, driving the No. 78 Ford, sponsored by Power Slap Rumble, with Cole Pearn as crew chief. He also returned to NASCAR Truck Series competition in May 2025 with Spire Motorsports, matching his career-best 15th-place finish at Charlotte.

Off-Track Ventures

McLeod is owner and operator of B.J. McLeod Motorsports, which has competed primarily in the Xfinity Series and played a notable role in developing emerging drivers. He expanded his business by acquiring a state-of-the-art training facility equipped with racing simulators and a gymnasium. McLeod maintains a media presence through interviews and social media, actively engaging with fans and sponsors; however, no major independent business ventures outside motorsports are publicly documented.

Net Worth

Estimated net worth: $3 million.

Family Life

B.J. McLeod is married to his wife Jessica McLeod. There is limited public information about his parents or children.

Recent Controversies

There are no widely reported recent controversies involving B.J. McLeod.

Key Highlights from Season 2024 and 2025

• 2024: McLeod competed in five NASCAR Cup Series races with Live Fast Motorsports and MBM Motorsports; he led laps at Talladega and earned a best finish of 19th at Daytona’s Coke Zero Sugar 400. He attempted to qualify for the 2024 Daytona 500 but did not make the race.
• 1 August 2025: McLeod remains active part-time in the NASCAR Cup Series, driving the No. 78 Ford for Live Fast Motorsports with sponsorship from Power Slap Rumble. He matched his career-best 15th-place finish in the NASCAR Truck Series at Charlotte driving for Spire Motorsports and continues balancing driving duties with team ownership responsibilities.