Carson Brown Making NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series Debut at Iowa

Carson Brown will make his NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series debut on Saturday, August 8 in the HyVee Perks 250 at Iowa Speedway.

The 18-year-old competitor will drive the No. 32 Distributor Wire & Cable Chevrolet for Jordan Anderson Racing Bommarito Autosport.

“I’ve been fortunate to race with great teams, managed by incredibly smart people who have mentored me and prepared me for
this moment," said Brown. "The NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series is a big step, but it’s the right step and I’m definitely ready for it. It’s an awesome opportunity and I’m proud to be doing it with Chevrolet, Jordan Anderson Racing Bommarito Autosport and
Distributor Wire & Cable."

Brown was signed a driver development contract with Richard Childress Racing ahead of the 2026 season. The New London, North Carolina native has made 11 career starts in the ARCA Menards Series, including a win at Phoenix Raceway on March 5. He also leads the ASA STARS National Tour championship standings, with four wins and two runner-up finishes through six races. Most recently, Brown won at Newport Speedway in a late-race battle with Matt Craig.

The young driver has shown a diverse skillset during his development. After starting in Bandoleros nearly seven years ago, Brown has raced in Legend Cars, Micro Sprints, dirt and pavement Late Models and even the AMSOIL Championship Off-Road Series.

Along with his wins with the ARCA Menards Series and ASA STARS National Tour, he is also a former Allen Turner Pro Late Model Series champion and boasts four career wins during the World Series of Asphalt Stock Car Racing at New Smyrna. Brown also won a CUBE 3 Architecture TA2 Series event at VIRginia International Raceway in 2025.

“Every race I’ve competed in has been about learning, getting better and preparing myself for the next opportunity,” Brown
said. “No matter the series, you’re going up against some really talented drivers and equally talented teams. Everyone is there to
win, so you have to bring your A-game every time. That’s the way it should be, and the O’Reilly Series is a continuation of that,
but on a bigger stage.”

Brown will also take part in the ARCA Menards Series event on Friday at Iowa, driving the No. 28 Pinnacle Racing Group Chevrolet.

Jordan Anderson Racing Bommarito Autosport competes full-time in the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series. The organization is a technical partner of Richard Childress Racing, with a focus on building competitive race teams and creating opportunities for rising stars such as Brown.

“I’ve watched Carson’s progression for several years, going back to when he was racing dirt Late Models and then making the
transition into asphalt Super Late Models,” Anderson said. “It’s been impressive to see how quickly he has adapted everywhere
he’s gone. Whether it’s been Late Models, road racing or ARCA, he’s continued to step into new situations, learn quickly and
perform at a high level.

“What stands out to me is that Carson has never appeared overwhelmed by the moment. He carries himself with a level of
confidence and maturity that is rare for someone his age, but he also understands that success comes from being prepared and
working well with the people around him. He has earned this opportunity through his results and the way he’s handled each step
of his career."

The ARCA Menards Series JR&CO 150 takes the green flag at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, August 7, with television coverage on FS1. The NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series HyVee Perks 250 is scheduled for 5 p.m. ET on Saturday, August 8 on the CW Network. Both races will also have radio coverage on the Motor Racing Network and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio Channel 90.

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