Dylan Cappello

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Dylan Cappello
Born (1996-01-17) January 17, 1996 (age 29)
Peoria, Arizona
ARCA Menards Series West career
2 races run over 2 years
Best finish37th (2023)
First race 2015 Toyota/NAPA Auto Parts 150 (Roseville)
Last race 2023 Star Nursery 150 (Las Vegas Bullring)
First win 2023 Star Nursery 150 (Las Vegas Bullring)
WinsTop tens Poles
110
Statistics current as of March 6, 2024.

Dylan Cappello (born January 17, 1996) is an American professional stock car racing driver and crew chief who currently serves as the crew chief for Front Row Motorsports and the No. 34 Ford F-150 driven by Layne Riggs.

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Racing career

Between 2014 and 2019, Cappello participated in the Lucas Oil Modified Series, where he won thirteen races and two championships across six years. [1]

In 2015, Cappello made his debut in the NASCAR K&N Pro Series West at All American Speedway, driving the No. 8 Ford for Bill Hall, where he started in tenth but finished multiple laps down in 21st.

In 2022, Cappello joined Front Row Motorsports as an engineer for its NASCAR Camping World Truck Series team in the No. 38 Ford driven by Zane Smith, who went on to win the championship at Phoenix Raceway. [2] He remained with the team the following year, this time serving as the lead engineer, where they finished seventh in the final points standings. It was also during this year that he returned to the now ARCA Menards Series West at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway Bullring, driving the No. 88 Ford for Naake-Klauer Motorsports. [3] After setting the fastest time in the lone practice session, [4] he qualified in the eighth position, [5] and went on to win the race after Sean Hingorani suffered brake issues whilst leading and surviving two late-race restarts. This was his first career win in two starts in the series. [6] [7] [8]

In 2024, Cappello was announced as the crew chief the No. 38 for Front Row Motorsports in the Truck Series for rookie driver Layne Riggs. [9] At Homestead, NASCAR imposed an L1 penalty on the No. 38, docked the team 10 driver and owner points, and suspended Cappello for the Martinsville race after the truck was found to be underweight during pre-race inspection. [10] [11]

In 2025, Front Row Motorsports moved Cappello and Layne Riggs to the No. 34. [12]

Personal life

Cappello attended Liberty High School and graduated from Northern Arizona University. [13]

Cappello currently resides in Charlotte, North Carolina. [14]

Motorsports results

ARCA Menards Series West

ARCA Menards Series West results
YearTeamNo.Make12345678910111213AMSWCPtsRef
2015 Bill Hall8 Ford KCR IRW TUS IOW SHA SON SLS IOW EVG CNS MER AAS
21		 PHO 68th23 [15]
2023 Naake-Klauer Motorsports 88 Ford PHO IRW KCR PIR SON IRW SHA EVG AAS LVS
1		 MAD PHO 37th47 [16]

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  2. ↑ "Arizona's Dylan Cappello Rising Up NASCAR Pit Box Ladder". Sports 360 AZ. 8 March 2023. Retrieved March 6, 2024.
  3. ↑ "PIT BOX: West Series field hoping to take the bull by the horns in Las Vegas". ARCARacing.com. October 10, 2023. Retrieved March 6, 2024.
  4. ↑ "Practice results: Star Nursery 150 at The Bullring at Las Vegas Motor Speedway". ARCARacing.com. October 13, 2023. Retrieved March 6, 2024.
  5. ↑ "Qualifying results: Star Nursery 150 at The Bullring at Las Vegas Motor Speedway". ARCARacing.com. October 13, 2023. Retrieved March 6, 2024.
  6. ↑ "Race results: Star Nursery 150 at The Bullring at Las Vegas Motor Speedway". ARCARacing.com. October 13, 2023. Retrieved March 6, 2024.
  7. ↑ "Dylan Cappello draws the winning hand during the Star Nursery 150 at The Bullring". ARCARacing.com. October 13, 2023. Retrieved March 6, 2024.
  8. ↑ "Hometown Hero Dylan Cappello Scores ARCA West Win at Las Vegas Bullring". Frontstretch. October 14, 2023. Retrieved March 6, 2024.
  9. ↑ Christie, Toby (December 14, 2023). "Layne Riggs Joins Front Row Motorsports in Multiyear Truck Series Deal". TobyChristie.com. Retrieved December 14, 2023.
  10. ↑ "Front Row Motorsports, Layne Riggs may face further penalties after steering wheel confiscated at Homestead". Jayski's Silly Season Site . NASCAR Digital Media. October 27, 2024. Retrieved October 31, 2024.
  11. ↑ "Homestead penalties: Conner Jones suspended one race for wrecking Matt Mills". Jayski's Silly Season Site . NASCAR Digital Media. October 30, 2024. Retrieved October 31, 2024.
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  13. ↑ "Peoria's Dylan Cappello Debuts NASCAR Crew Chief Rookie Stripes". Sports 360 AZ. 6 March 2024. Retrieved March 6, 2024.
  14. ↑ "DYLAN CAPPELLO TAKES WEEKEND OFF FROM HIS REGULAR JOB TO WIN BULLRING'S STAR NURSERY 150' ARCA MENARDS WEST FEATURE". Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Retrieved March 6, 2024.
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