Carson Kvapil, the two-time and defending zMAX CARS Tour Late Model Stock Car champion, recently made his NASCAR Xfinity debut with JRM at the iconic Martinsville Speedway. His impressive performance kept the hopes of Dale Earnhardt Jr. and the team alive, as he finished fourth on his debut at the age of 20.
No big deal, @Carson_Kvapil just casually finished P4 in his @NASCAR_Xfinity debut last Saturday at @MartinsvilleSwy with @JRMotorsports. 🤷♂️ pic.twitter.com/XB4cbWtjLY
— NASCAR Regional (@NASCARRegional) April 9, 2024
NASCAR Regional shared a video capturing Carson Kvapil’s debut with JRM and the thrilling moments of the race at Martinsville. The video showcased Kvapil’s remarkable ability and skills as he made strategic moves on the track. His strong finish after the final restart and overtime added to the excitement, demonstrating his strength both on and off the track.
Carson Kvapil and JRM have impressive records earlier
Carson’s journey into NASCAR competition began last season, where he made starts in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series and the ARCA Menards Series. Notably, he achieved a career-best ARCA finish of second at Kansas Speedway. His racing roots are deeply connected to JRM’s vaunted Late Model organization, which has been instrumental in his development. Carson joins a prestigious list of drivers who have transitioned from the Late Model program to the Xfinity Series for JRM, including Richard Boswell, Josh Berry, William Byron, and Sam Mayer.
Carson Kvapil’s impressive record includes back-to-back championships in JRM’s storied Late Model program. Over the past two seasons, he secured nine wins, 27 top-five finishes, and led a total of 951 laps across his 34 combined starts in the CARS Tour. His titles contributed to JRM’s fourth and fifth championships in the Late Model category, dating back to 2004. Alongside Josh Berry, Carson stands as one of the few drivers to earn multiple championships for JRM across both Late Models and the Xfinity Series.
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