Derek Scott Jr.

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Derek Scott Jr.
Born (1999-04-22) April 22, 1999 (age 25)
Franklin, Texas
NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series career
1 race run over 1 year
2016 position68th
Best finish68th (2016)
First race 2016 Speediatrics 200 (Iowa)
WinsTop tens Poles
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Derek Scott Jr. (born April 22, 1999) is an American professional stock car racing driver. He last competed part-time in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series, driving the No. 02 for Young's Motorsports.

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Scott started in kart racing when he was eight years old, [1] and at the age of 14 he moved up to late models. [2] In 2016, he made his Truck Series debut at Iowa Speedway. [3]

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.)

Camping World Truck Series

NASCAR Camping World Truck Series results
YearTeamNo.Make1234567891011121314151617181920212223NCWTCPtsRef
2016 Young's Motorsports 02 Chevy DAY ATL MAR KAN DOV CLT TEX IOW
25
GTW KEN ELD POC BRI MCH MSP CHI NHA LVS TAL MAR TEX PHO HOM 68th8 [4]

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References

  1. King, Alanis (May 9, 2016). "MAGAZINE: Derek Scott Jr. Gaining Experience". Speed Sport . Retrieved January 17, 2020.
  2. "Derek Scott, Jr. Making a Name in Late Models at Just 15 years old". Race On Texas. May 23, 2014. Retrieved January 17, 2020.
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  4. "Derek Scott, Jr. – 2016 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Results". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved January 17, 2020.