Brad Perez

Bradley Adam Perez(born January 21, 1997) is an American professionalstock car racingdriver and pit crew member. He competes part-time in theNASCAR Xfinity Series,driving the No. 45Chevrolet CamaroforAlpha Prime Racingand the No. 14Ford MustangforSS-Green Light Racing,and part-time in theARCA Menards Series,driving the No. 11Ford Fusionand the No. 10Toyota CamryforFast Track Racing.He previously worked as a tire specialist in the Truck Series forRackley WARfrom 2021 to 2022.

Brad Perez
Perez atSonoma Racewayin 2024
Born	Bradley Adam Perez (1997-01-21)January 21, 1997 Hollywood, Florida,U.S.
NASCARXfinity Seriescareer
11 races run over 3 years
Car no., team	No. 45 (Alpha Prime Racing) No. 07/14 (SS-Green Light Racing) No. 35 (Joey Gase Motorsports)
2023position	50th
Best finish	50th (2023)
First race	2022Sunoco Go Rewards 200 at The Glen(Watkins Glen)
Last race	2024Drive for the Cure 250(Charlotte)
Wins Top tens Poles 0 0 0
NASCARCraftsman Truck Seriescareer
5 races run over 2 years
2022position	48th
Best finish	48th (2022)
First race	2022XPEL 225(Austin)
Last race	2023Baptist Health Cancer Care 200(Homestead)
Wins Top tens Poles 0 0 0
ARCA Menards Seriescareer
3 races run over 2 years
ARCA no., team	No. 11 (Fast Track Racing) No. 10 (Fast Track Racing)
Best finish	76th (2024)
First race	2021Clean Harbors 100 at The Glen(Watkins Glen)
Last race	2024Zinsser SmartCoat 150(Mid-Ohio)
Wins Top tens Poles 0 1 0
ARCA Menards Series Westcareer
1 race run over 1 year
ARCA West no., team	No. 11 (Fast Track Racing)
First race	2024General Tire 150(Phoenix)
Wins Top tens Poles 0 0 0
Statistics current as of October 22, 2024.

Racing career

Early career

Go-karts

Perez began racing in 2015, at the age of 18, when he racedgo-kartsat the AMR Motorplex, outside of theHomestead-Miami Speedway,driving for RYSA Racing.

SCCA

In 2017 he began racing in theSCCA,driving in theSpec Miatacategory, for his own team, Brad Perez Racing.

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

From 2019-2021, he would work as a tire specialist for NASCAR teams,JD Motorsportsin 2019,Martins Motorsportsin 2020, andRackley WARin 2021.

In 2020, Perez would return to the Hoosier Super Tour, and would race in theChampCar14 Hours of Daytona later that year.

Legend cars

In 2018, he went over toLegends 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 forJosh Williams Motorsports.

Crew chief

On April 19, 2022, it was announced that Perez will work as a crew chief forWillie Mullinsin the2022 General Tire 200atTalladega.It was revealed on the entry list for the race.

ARCA Menards Series

2021

On July 30, 2021,NASCAR Xfinity SeriesdriverJosh Williams,announced that Perez would drive for his team in the2021 Clean Harbors 100 at the Glen,making it Perez's first everARCA Menards Seriesstart. Perez would start the race and finish in 24th position despite running towards the top 10 until late in the race.

2022

He would do pre-season testing atDaytonato kick off 2022 withWillie Mullinswith plans to compete if he can find sponsorship for the season.

Truck Series

2022

Perez's No. 43 truck atSonoma Racewayin 2022

On March 21, 2022, Perez announced that he would make hisNASCAR Camping World Truck Seriesdebut at theCircuit of the AmericasforReaume Brothers Racingwhere he would start 32nd and finish 20th.On June 6, 2022, Perez announced he would make another appearance with Reaume Brothers Racing atSonoma Racewaywith sponsorship from the bandI Set My Friends on Fire.

2023

On April 10, 2023, Perez announced that he would return to the Truck Series and drive forYoung's MotorsportsatMartinsville Speedway,making his first NASCAR start on an oval track.

Xfinity Series

2022

On July 25, 2022, Perez announced that he would attempt to make hisNASCAR Xfinity Seriesdebut forMBM Motorsportsin the2022 Pennzoil 150atIndianapolis,driving the No. 13 car, however he failed to qualify.On August 16, Perez would announce that he would once again attempt to make his Xfinity Series start atWatkins Glen,this time driving the 35 car forEmerling-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.

2023

Perez's No. 53 car atSonoma Racewayin 2023

On January 23, 2023, Perez announced in avideo skitthat he will return toEmerling-Gase Motorsportsfor the2023 season,running four races, and may run more if sponsorship can be found.Perez would finish 29th after starting 30th.

While serving as a pit crew member forEmerling-Gase Motorsportsduring the2023 Pacific Office Automation 147,Alpha Prime Racingwould call on Perez to drive the No. 43 for them in place of their driverLeland Honeymanwho 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 fromJosh Williamsin the final turn of the final lap while running 15th. On July 24, it was announced that Perez will join APR forthe race at Road America,driving the No. 44 car.He would end up finishing inside the top 20 in 19th. In the season finale at Phoenix, he drove the No. 74 forCHK Racing,but would fail to qualify.

2024

Perez's No. 14 car atSonoma Racewayin 2024

On January 8, 2024, Perez announced onSiriusXM NASCAR Radiothat he will return toAlpha Prime Racingfor the2024 season,driving the No. 45 car atCircuit of the Americas.Additionally, he will serve as a developmental and reserve driver for the team.On May 22, it was announced that Pérez would drive the No. 14 car forSS-Green Light RacingatSonoma Raceway.

Personal life

Perez graduated from theMonsignor Edward Pace High Schoolin 2015, inMiami Gardens, Florida.He attendedBroward Collegegraduating from the class of 2017.

Perez is adisc jockeyin his free time. He also occasionally is the merchandise manager at concerts formetalcoreband,I Set My Friends on Fire.He is an avid fan of theMiami Dolphinsin theNFL.

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 Seriesresults
Year	Team	No.	Make	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	17	18	19	20	21	22	23	24	25	26	27	28	29	30	31	32	33	NXSC	Pts	Ref
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													98th	01
	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		50th	40
	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														KAN 37	TAL	ROV 26	LVS				49th	53
	SS-Green Light Racing	14	Ford														SON 24	IOW	NHA	NSH
	Joey Gase Motorsports	35	Ford																		CSC DNQ	POC	IND	MCH	DAY	DAR	ATL	GLN	BRI
	SS-Green Light Racing	07	Chevy																															HOM 28	MAR	PHO
†– RelievedLeland Honeyman

Craftsman Truck Series

NASCAR Camping World Truck Seriesresults
Year	Team	No.	Make	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	17	18	19	20	21	22	23	NCWTC	Pts	Ref
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	48th	32
2023	Young's Motorsports	20	Chevy	DAY	LVS	ATL	COA	TEX	BRI	MAR 35	KAN	DAR	NWS	CLT	GTW	NSH	MOH	POC	RCH	IRP							108th	01
	On Point Motorsports	30	Toyota																		MLW 35	KAN	BRI	TAL
	Young's Motorsports	02	Chevy																						HOM 24	PHO

^*Season still in progress
¹Ineligible 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 Seriesresults
Year	Team	No.	Make	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	17	18	19	20	AMSC	Pts	Ref
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	113th	20
2024	Fast Track Racing	11	Ford	DAY	PHO 38	TAL	DOV	KAN	CLT	IOW														76th	41
		10	Toyota								MOH 9	BLN	IRP	SLM	ELK	MCH	ISF	MLW	DSF	GLN	BRI	KAN	TOL

ARCA Menards Series West

ARCA Menards Series Westresults
Year	Team	No.	Make	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	AMSWC	Pts	Ref
2024	Fast Track Racing	11	Ford	PHO 38	KER	PIR	SON	IRW	IRW	SHA	TRI	MAD	AAS	KER	PHO	80th	6

External links

• Official website
• Brad Perezdriver statistics at Racing-Reference