Brad Perez

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Brad Perez
Perez Phoenix 2021.jpg
Perez at Phoenix Raceway in 2021
BornBradley Adam Perez
(1997-01-21) January 21, 1997 (age 27)
Hollywood, Florida, U.S.
NASCAR Xfinity Series career
8 races run over 3 years
Car no., teamNo. 45 (Alpha Prime Racing)
2023 position50th
Best finish50th (2023)
First race 2022 Sunoco Go Rewards 200 at The Glen (Watkins Glen)
Last race 2023 Pennzoil 150 (Indianapolis Motor Speedway)
WinsTop tens Poles
000
NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series career
5 races run over 2 years
2022 position48th
Best finish48th (2022)
First race 2022 XPEL 225 (Austin)
Last race 2023 Long John Silver's 200 (Martinsville)
WinsTop tens Poles
000
ARCA Menards Series career
2 races run over 2 years
ARCA no., teamNo. 11 (Fast Track Racing)
Best finish113th (2021)
First race 2021 Clean Harbors 100 at The Glen (Watkins Glen)
Last race 2024 General Tire 150 (Phoenix)
WinsTop tens Poles
000
ARCA Menards Series West career
1 race run over 1 year
ARCA West no., teamNo. 11 (Fast Track Racing)
First race 2024 General Tire 150 (Phoenix)
WinsTop tens Poles
000
Statistics current as of March 12, 2024.

Bradley Adam Perez (born January 21, 1997) is an American professional stock car racing driver and pit crew member. He competes part-time in the NASCAR Xfinity Series, driving the No. 45 Chevrolet Camaro for Alpha Prime Racing. He previously worked as a tire specialist in the Truck Series for Rackley WAR from 2021 to 2022.

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Racing career

Early career

Go-karts

Perez began racing in 2015, at the age of 18, when he raced go-karts at the AMR Motorplex, outside of the Homestead-Miami Speedway, driving for RYSA Racing.

SCCA

In 2017 he began racing in the SCCA, driving in the Spec Miata category, for his own team, Brad Perez Racing.

In 2019, he went full-time racing in Spec Miata's, driving in the Hoosier Super Tour in SCCA.

From 2019-2021, he would work as a tire specialist for NASCAR teams, JD Motorsports in 2019, Martins Motorsports in 2020, and Rackley WAR in 2021.

In 2020, Perez would return to the Hoosier Super Tour, and would race in the ChampCar 14 Hours of Daytona later that year.

Legend cars

In 2018, he went over to Legends cars, where he drove at the Citrus County Speedway and the Auburndale Speedway for a few races, driving for Little Gator Motorsports.

From 2020-2022 he would return for select races for Josh Williams Motorsports.

Crew chief

On April 19, 2022, it was announced that Perez will work as a crew chief for Willie Mullins in the 2022 General Tire 200 at Talladega. It was revealed on the entry list for the race. [1]

ARCA Menards Series

2021

On July 30, 2021, NASCAR Xfinity Series driver Josh Williams, announced that Perez would drive for his team in the 2021 Clean Harbors 100 at the Glen, making it Perez's first ever ARCA Menards Series start. Perez would start the race and finish in 24th position despite running towards the top 10 till late in the race. [2] [3]

2022

He would do pre-season testing at Daytona to kick off 2022 with Willie Mullins with plans to compete if he can find sponsorship for the season.

Truck Series

2022

Perez's No. 43 truck at Sonoma Raceway in 2022 Brad Perez 43 Truck Sonoma 2022.jpg
Perez's No. 43 truck at Sonoma Raceway in 2022

On March 21, 2022, Perez announced that he would make his NASCAR Camping World Truck Series debut at the Circuit of the Americas for Reaume Brothers Racing where he would start 32nd and finish 20th. [4] On June 6, 2022, Perez announced he would make another appearance with Reaume Brothers Racing at Sonoma Raceway with sponsorship from the band I Set My Friends on Fire. [5]

2023

On April 10, 2023, Perez announced that he would return to the Truck Series and drive for Young's Motorsports at Martinsville Speedway, making his first NASCAR start on an oval track. [6]

Xfinity Series

2022

On July 25, 2022, Perez announced that he would attempt to make his NASCAR Xfinity Series debut for MBM Motorsports in the 2022 Pennzoil 150 at Indianapolis, driving the No. 13 car, however he failed to qualify. [7] On August 16, Perez would announce that he would once again attempt to make his Xfinity Series start at Watkins Glen, this time driving the 35 car for Emerling-Gase Motorsports. He was able to make the race after qualifying 27th. He would finish the race in 20th, earning his first career top 20 in his first start. [8]

2023

Perez's No. 53 car at Sonoma Raceway in 2023 Brad Perez 53 Xfinity Sonoma 2023.jpg
Perez's No. 53 car at Sonoma Raceway in 2023

On January 23, 2023, Perez announced in a video skit that he will return to Emerling-Gase Motorsports for the 2023 season, running four races, and may run more if sponsorship can be found. [9] Perez would finish 29th after starting 30th.

While serving as a pit crew member for Emerling-Gase Motorsports during the 2023 Pacific Office Automation 147, Alpha Prime Racing would call on Perez to drive the No. 43 for them in place of their driver Leland Honeyman who had already started the race after he started suffering from food poisoning mid-race, Perez would finish 28th after getting sent into the tire barrier by a punt from Josh Williams in the final turn of the final lap while running 15th. On July 24, it was announced that Perez will join APR for the race at Road America, driving the No. 44 car. [10] He would end up finishing inside the top 20 in 19th. In the season finale at Phoenix, he drove the No. 74 for CHK Racing, but would fail to qualify.

2024

On January 8, 2024, Perez announced on SiriusXM NASCAR Radio that he will return to Alpha Prime Racing for the 2024 season, driving the No. 45 car at Circuit of the Americas. Additionally, he will serve as a developmental and reserve driver for the team. [11]

Personal life

Perez graduated from the Monsignor Edward Pace High School in 2015, in Miami Gardens, Florida. He attended Broward College graduating from the class of 2017.[ citation needed ]

Perez is a disc jockey in his free time. He also occasionally is the merchandise manager at concerts for metalcore band, I Set My Friends on Fire. [12] He is an avid fan of the Miami Dolphins in the NFL. [13]

Motorsports career results

NASCAR

(key) (Bold – Pole position awarded by qualifying time. Italics – Pole position earned by points standings or practice time. * – Most laps led. ** – All laps led.)

Xfinity Series

NASCAR Xfinity Series results
YearTeamNo.Make123456789101112131415161718192021222324252627282930313233NXSCPtsRef
2022 MBM Motorsports 13 Toyota DAY CAL LVS PHO ATL COA RCH MAR TAL DOV DAR TEX CLT PIR NSH ROA ATL NHA POC IRC
DNQ		 MCH 98th01 [14]
Emerling-Gase Motorsports 35 Toyota GLN
20		 DAY DAR KAN BRI TEX TAL ROV
23		 LVS HOM MAR PHO
2023 53 Chevy DAY CAL LVS PHO ATL COA
29		 RCH MAR TAL DOV DAR CLT CSC
32		 ATL NHA POC IRC
38		 GLN DAY DAR KAN BRI TEX ROV LVS HOM MAR 50th40 [15]
Alpha Prime Racing 43 Chevy PIR
RL†
Emerling-Gase Motorsports 53 Toyota SON
29		 NSH
Alpha Prime Racing 44 Chevy ROA
19		 MCH
CHK Racing 74 Chevy PHO
DNQ
2024 Alpha Prime Racing 45 Chevy DAY ATL LVS PHO COA
18		 RCH MAR TEX TAL DOV DAR CLT PIR SON IOW NHA NSH CSC POC IND MCH DAY DAR ATL GLN BRI KAN TAL ROV LVS HOM MAR PHO -*-* [16]
† – Relieved Leland Honeyman

Craftsman Truck Series

NASCAR Camping World Truck Series results
YearTeamNo.Make1234567891011121314151617181920212223NCWTCPtsRef
2022 Reaume Brothers Racing 43 Toyota DAY LVS ATL COA
20		 MAR BRD DAR KAN TEX CLT GTW SON
22		 KNX NSH MOH POC IRP RCH KAN BRI TAL HOM PHO 48th32 [17]
2023 Young's Motorsports 20 Chevy DAY LVS ATL COA TEX BRI MAR
35		 KAN DAR NWS CLT GTW NSH MOH POC RCH IRP 108th01 [18]
On Point Motorsports 30 Toyota MLW
35		 KAN BRI TAL
Young's Motorsports 02 Chevy HOM
24		 PHO

* Season still in progress
1 Ineligible for series points

ARCA Menards Series

(key) (Bold – Pole position awarded by qualifying time. Italics – Pole position earned by points standings or practice time. * – Most laps led.)

ARCA Menards Series results
YearTeamNo.Make1234567891011121314151617181920AMSCPtsRef
2021 Josh Williams Motorsports 60 Chevy DAY PHO TAL KAN TOL CLT MOH POC ELK BLN IOW WIN GLN
24		 MCH ISF MLW DSF BRI SLM KAN 113th20 [19]
2024 Fast Track Racing 11 Ford DAY PHO
38		 TAL DOV KAN CLT IOW MOH BLN IRP SLM ELK MCH ISF MLW DSF GLN BRI KAN TOL -*-* [20]

ARCA Menards Series West

ARCA Menards Series West results
YearTeamNo.Make123456789101112AMSWCPtsRef
2024 Fast Track Racing 11 Ford PHO
38		 KER PIR SON IRW IRW SHA TRI MAD AAS KER PHO -*-* [21]

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References

  1. ↑ "Entry List: General Tire 200 at Talladega Superspeedway". ARCA. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. April 19, 2022.
  2. ↑ Carey, Michael (July 30, 2021). "Exclusive: Brad Perez Making ARCA Debut at Watkins Glen with Josh Williams Motorsports". TobyChristie.com. Retrieved October 2, 2021.
  3. ↑ Carey, Michael (August 6, 2021). "'This Is Really Happening' – A Look at Brad Perez's ARCA Debut". TobyChristie.com. Retrieved October 2, 2021.
  4. ↑ "Brad Perez to Debut in NASCAR Camping World Truck Series With Reaume Brothers Racing". Reaume Brothers Racing. March 21, 2022.
  5. ↑ "Brad Perez Returns, Jade Buford Debuts with Reaume Brothers Racing at Sonoma Raceway". Jayski's Silly Season Site . June 6, 2022.
  6. ↑ Christie, Toby (April 10, 2023). "Brad Perez to Attempt NASCAR Oval Debut at Martinsville With Young's". TobyChristie.com. Retrieved April 10, 2023.
  7. ↑ "Brad Perez Attempting Xfinity Debut at Indy Road Course". Jayski's NASCAR Silly Season Site. 2022-07-25. Retrieved 2022-07-25.
  8. ↑ "Brad Perez Attempting Xfinity Series Debut at Watkins Glen". Jayski's NASCAR Silly Season Site. 2022-08-16. Retrieved 2022-08-20.
  9. ↑ Christie, Toby (January 23, 2023). "Brad Perez Lands Four-Race NASCAR Xfinity Deal With Emerling-Gase in 2023". TobyChristie.com. Retrieved January 23, 2023.
  10. ↑ Srigley, Joseph (July 24, 2023). "Brad Perez Competing at Road America with Alpha Prime Racing". TobyChristie.com. Retrieved January 8, 2024.
  11. ↑ "Brad Perez returning to Alpha Prime Racing at COTA; named team's reserve driver". Jayski's Silly Season Site . NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. January 8, 2024. Retrieved January 8, 2024.
  12. ↑ https://www.facebook.com/ismfoftunes/posts/571235264362150 [ user-generated source ]
  13. ↑ Benoit, Tyler (February 3, 2023). "Brad Perez - Driver, Spotter, Pit Crew Guy, Merch Guy, Miata Fan". Spotify . Retrieved November 27, 2023.
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  16. ↑ "Brad Perez – 2024 NASCAR Xfinity Series Results". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved March 22, 2024.
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  19. ↑ "Brad Perez – 2021 ARCA Menards Series Results". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved March 21, 2022.
  20. ↑ "Brad Perez – 2024 ARCA Menards Series Results". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved March 8, 2024.
  21. ↑ "Brad Perez – 2024 ARCA Menards Series West Results". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved March 8, 2024.
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