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Derek Kenneth Kraus (born September 1, 2001) is an American professional stock car racing driver. He last competed part-time in the NASCAR Cup Series, driving the No. 44 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 for NY Racing Team. He has also previously competed in the NASCAR Xfinity Series, NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, ARCA Menards Series, and ARCA Menards Series East and West. He won the 2019 West Series championship (when the series was known as the NASCAR K&N Pro Series West) and is also a former NASCAR Next member. He is also a simulator driver for Kaulig Racing.[1]

Key Information

Racing career

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Early years

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Kraus' 2013 Bandolero
Kraus' 2015 ARCA Midwest Tour truck

Kraus started racing in go-karts and bandoleros. He won the GSR Kartway championship in 2012 and 2013.[2] Kraus also competed in bandoleros at State Park Speedway in 2013 and won the track championship.[2] In 2014, he won the State Park and state bandeleros championships.[2] He later moved up to Midwest trucks and super late models (SLMs).[2] He began the 2015 season by competing in seven Super Late Model races in Florida's New Smyrna Speedway.[3] He began racing in the American Ethanol SuperTruck Series in 2015; he became the youngest driver to win a feature at Rockford Speedway at the age of thirteen.[4] Additionally, Kraus won his first SLM race a few days before he turned fourteen.[2] He also competed full-time in the Midwest Truck Series, he won that series' 2015 championship.[2][4] In 2016, he competed in the ARCA Midwest Tour, finishing fourth in the standings and surpassing Matt Kenseth as the youngest driver to win a race in the series.[5]

NASCAR

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2017: K&N Pro Series

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In January 2017, it was announced that Kraus would drive full-time in the 2017 NASCAR K&N Pro Series West for Bill McAnally Racing (BMR), driving the team's No. 19 Toyota Camry.[6] The announcement came after Kraus tested for the team at Kern County Raceway Park earlier that year.[7]

Kraus made his debut for BMR in a NASCAR K&N Pro Series East race at New Smyrna Speedway in February, where he finished third.[8] He set career-best finishes in the West Series of second at Kern County,[9] Spokane County Raceway,[10] and Colorado National Speedway.[11] He won the pole at Iowa Speedway, his first combination race between the K&N Pro Series East and West.[12] Kraus led for an extended period at Meridian Speedway in Idaho[13] and won the season's final race at Kern County for his first win, beating teammate and series champion Todd Gilliland.[14] He also won the K&N West Rookie of the Year award in 2017.[15]

2018: K&N contender, Truck debut

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Kraus led the first 189 of 208 laps at the 2018 K&N West race at Meridian Speedway.

Kraus began 2018 by competing in the Winter Showdown late model race at Kern County.[16] He won the season-opening 2018 K&N Pro Series West race at Kern County after making contact with race leader Kevin Harvick on the final restart, giving the lead to teammate Cole Rouse in the process. Kraus later passed the fellow BMR driver while both were running in lapped traffic, taking the win.[17] Kraus then won the pole in both races at the series' doubleheader at Tucson Speedway, finishing fourth and eleventh in the first and second races respectively.[18] In May 2018, Kraus was named to the 2018 NASCAR Next class.[19] At Douglas County Speedway, Kraus won his third career race, leading teammate Hailie Deegan to a 1-2 finish for BMR.[20] At Evergreen Speedway, Kraus won the pole and led a majority of the race but ran out of fuel in the closing stages of the race, losing to Derek Thorn.[21] In the series' next race, a combination race with the NASCAR K&N Pro Series East at Gateway Motorsports Park, Kraus passed Rouse on the final restart to secure his third victory of the season.[22] At the Las Vegas Motor Speedway Dirt Track, he led 31 laps but spun in the later stages and retired from the race, dropping to seventeenth in the classification order.[23][24] At Meridian Speedway, Kraus led the first 189 laps before slowing to avoid a spinning lapped car in a late caution, leading to a third-place finish.[25] For the final West race of the season, the tour returned to Kern County Raceway, and Kraus won after a late-race restart.[26] He finished the season-long points tally in fourth, behind Thorn, Ryan Partridge and Rouse.[27]

Kraus on pit road at Dover in 2018, where he finished third

Kraus' racing schedule with BMR expanded in 2018 to include a foray into the NASCAR K&N Pro Series East. After finishing fourth in the season opener at New Smyrna Speedway,[28] Kraus finished 24th in the next race at Bristol Motor Speedway.[29] He then won the pole at New Hampshire Motor Speedway in July.[30] It was later announced that Kraus would join DGR-Crosley for the last two East races on the calendar.[31] In his first race with DGR, he again claimed the pole at New Hampshire.[32] Kraus raced against Brandon McReynolds for the lead on the final restart, finishing in second.[33] He would end the season with a third-place finish in the season finale at Dover.[34]

On November 6, 2018, Kraus announced that he would make his NASCAR Camping World Truck Series debut at ISM Raceway that Friday,[35] driving the No. 19 Toyota Tundra for Bill McAnally Racing.[36] He both qualified for and finished the race in the eighth position.[37]

2019: K&N championship, part-time in Trucks

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Kraus racing at Bristol in 2019

Kraus returned to BMR for a third West season in 2019.[38] He also planned to run some K&N East races.[39] Kraus began 2019 by winning the New Smyrna 175 K&N East race.[40] After finishing sixth at Bristol, Kraus was three points out of the championship points lead.[41] Addressing his unclear K&N East schedule, Kraus commented, "If we're leading, we're going to race three."[41] Kraus competed in the third and fourth races in South Boston, winning the second race in the doubleheader.[42] Kraus was leading the East Series championship in July, and team owner Bill McAnally reaffirmed the team's commitment to run full-time in the East as long as Kraus was at the top of the standings.[43] After a ninth place finish at Watkins Glen International,[44] Kraus and BMR were more than ten points out of the lead and subsequently withdrew from the second race at Bristol, conceding the East Series championship.[45]

In the West Series, Kraus began the season at the Dirt Track at Las Vegas with a sixth-place finish. He qualified second and was leading the field until getting shuffled back with around 30 laps remaining.[46] He later won both races at Tucson Speedway's doubleheader event, leading all 100 laps in the first race.[47] At Colorado, Kraus ran up front until a broken sway bar hindered his car's performance, dropping him down to the back of the top-five.[48] After returning to the lead,[48] Deegan collided with him on the final lap, resulting in Kraus finishing eighth after having spun out.[49][50] Before the next K&N West race at Sonoma, Kraus ran a one-off Trans-Am Series race at the California road course, a race in which he would go on to win the pole and score the overall victory.[51] At Douglas County Speedway, Kraus won the pole and led every lap en route to the win.[52] His next win of the season was at Meridian Speedway, where he led 100 laps after racing Jagger Jones for the victory throughout the event and colliding with him late in the race, spinning Jones out.[53] Kraus won again by leading every lap from the pole at Kern County, his fourth straight victory at the track.[54] Kraus' position in points enabled him to clinch the K&N West championship simply by starting the final race at ISM Raceway, where he finished third and was crowned champion of the series.[55]

Kraus and BMR also re-upped for four Truck Series events in 2019, at Martinsville and Dover in the early portion of the season and Las Vegas and ISM in the latter portion of the season.[56][57] After finishing eighteenth at Martinsville, he equalled his best finish for the series with an eighth at Dover.[58] At Las Vegas, Kraus's truck had transmission problems, relegating him to a 27th-place finish.[59] After winning the K&N West championship, BMR added a fifth Truck Series race for Kraus at Homestead-Miami Speedway.[60]

2020–2022: Full-time in the Truck Series

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Kraus (No. 19) racing Stewart Friesen (No. 52) and Brett Moffitt (No. 23) at Pocono in 2020
Kraus's No. 19 truck at Sonoma Raceway in 2022

On January 13, 2020, Bill McAnally Racing announced the formation of McAnally–Hilgemann Racing, a partnership with businessman and fellow Stratford native Bill Hilgemann, to field the No. 19 Tundra full-time in the Truck Series for Kraus.[61] He began the season at Daytona International Speedway with a career-best fourth-place finish.[62] At Darlington, Kraus nearly scored his first career win, finishing second to Ben Rhodes in an overtime finish.[63] Kraus returned to the team in 2021, but had a new crew chief in Matt Noyce, who moved over from ThorSport Racing No. 99 truck of Ben Rhodes.[64] His previous crew chief, Kevin Bellicourt, left McAnally to crew chief the No. 77 Spire Motorsports car in the Cup Series.[65]

2023–present

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On December 6, 2022, McAnally–Hilgemann Racing announced that Kraus would be replaced in the No. 19 truck by former ThorSport Racing driver Christian Eckes for 2023.[66] On February 1, 2023, it was announced that Kraus would drive the Young's Motorsports No. 20 truck in the season-opener at Daytona with the possibility of running more races for the team if sponsorship is found.[67] On March 21, it was announced that Kraus would make his Xfinity Series debut in the Xfinity Series race at Richmond in the No. 10 car for Kaulig Racing and would run a part-time schedule for the rest of the year in that car.[68] On July 26, Kaulig announced that Kraus would drive their No. 16 Cup Series car in practice and qualifying at Richmond in place of A. J. Allmendinger who would compete in the Xfinity Series race at Road America on the same day. He was chosen to fill in for Allmendinger as he is the team's simulator driver.[69] Kraus also did some simulator driving for Legacy Motor Club in 2023.[1]

Kraus' No. 16 car at Las Vegas Motor Speedway in 2024

On February 22, 2024, it was announced that Kraus will drive the No. 16 for Kaulig Racing part-time in the NASCAR Cup Series, with his first start being at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.[70]

In 2025, it was revealed that Kraus would drive the No. 44 Chevrolet for NY Racing Team at the Coca-Cola 600.[71] He would start 37th and finish 32nd. At the Cook Out Southern 500, Kraus failed to finish the race after the No. 44 car caught on fire.

Personal life

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Kraus attended Stratford High School and was on the school's wrestling team[39] and also played football his freshman year. He graduated from high school in 2020 and missed his graduation ceremony, which was rescheduled to July due to COVID-19, to race in the truck race at Kansas on the same day. After that, he moved from Wisconsin to Charlotte, North Carolina, where most NASCAR teams are based.[72]

His father, Mark, raced super late models in the 2000s.[13]

Motorsports career results

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Career summary

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Season Series Team Car No. Races Wins Top fives Top tens Poles Laps led Position Points Ref
2017 NASCAR K&N Pro Series East Bill McAnally Racing 99 1 1 1 1 0 0 40th 41 [73]
NASCAR K&N Pro Series West 19 14 1 9 10 1 109 3rd 534 [74]
2018 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Bill McAnally Racing 19 1 0 0 1 0 0 62nd 30 [75]
NASCAR K&N Pro Series East 16 6 1 3 3 1 39 12th 287 [34]
DGR-Crosley 1 2 0 2 2 1 51
NASCAR K&N Pro Series West Bill McAnally Racing 16 14 4 8 10 5 717 4th 543 [76]
2019 NASCAR Gander Outdoors Truck Series Bill McAnally Racing 19 4 0 0 1 0 0 43rd 64 [77]
NASCAR K&N Pro Series East 16 9 2 6 9 0 102 7th 366 [78]
NASCAR K&N Pro Series West 16 14 5 11 13 2 812 1st 591 [79]
2020 NASCAR Gander RV & Outdoors Truck Series McAnally–Hilgemann Racing 19 23 0 3 13 0 31 11th 645 [80]
2021 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series McAnally–Hilgemann Racing 19 22 0 1 4 2 58 13th 457 [81]
ARCA Menards Series 19 1 0 1 1 0 0 75th 39 [82]
ARCA Menards Series West 19 1 0 1 1 0 0 41st 39 [83]
2022 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series McAnally–Hilgemann Racing 19 23 0 0 7 2 45 11th 595 [84]
ARCA Menards Series 19 1 0 0 1 0 0 83rd 35 [85]
ARCA Menards Series West 19 1 0 0 1 0 0 55th 35 [86]
2023 NASCAR Xfinity Series Kaulig Racing 10/11 8 0 0 3 0 21 NC† 0 [87]
NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Young's Motorsports 20 1 0 0 0 0 0 72nd 9 [88]
Spire Motorsports 7/77 2 0 0 1 0 0
2024 NASCAR Cup Series Kaulig Racing 16 6 0 0 0 0 8 38th 44 [89]
2025 NASCAR Cup Series NY Racing Team 44 2 0 0 0 0 0 39th 6 [90]
ARCA Menards Series West Shockwave Motorsports 09 1 0 0 0 0 0 65th 30 [91]

NASCAR

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(key) (Bold – Pole position awarded by qualifying time. Italics – Pole position earned by points standings or practice time. * – Most laps led.)

Cup Series

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NASCAR Cup Series results
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 34 35 36 NCSC Pts Ref
2023 Kaulig Racing 16 Chevy DAY CAL LVS PHO ATL COA RCH BRD MAR TAL DOV KAN DAR CLT GTW SON NSH CSC ATL NHA POC RCH
QL† 		MCH IRC GLN DAY DAR KAN BRI TEX TAL ROV LVS HOM MAR PHO N/A – [92]
2024 DAY ATL LVS
28 		PHO
35 		BRI COA RCH MAR TEX TAL DOV KAN
31 		DAR
29 		CLT GTW
30 		SON IOW NHA NSH CSC POC IND RCH MCH DAY DAR ATL GLN BRI KAN TAL ROV LVS HOM MAR PHO
25 		38th 44 [89]
2025 NY Racing Team 44 Chevy DAY ATL COA PHO LVS HOM MAR DAR BRI TAL TEX KAN CLT
32 		NSH MCH MXC POC ATL CSC SON DOV IND IOW GLN RCH DAY DAR
36 		GTW BRI NHA KAN ROV LVS TAL MAR PHO 39th 6 [90]
† – Qualified for A. J. Allmendinger

Xfinity Series

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NASCAR Xfinity Series results
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
2023 Kaulig Racing 10 Chevy DAY CAL LVS PHO ATL COA RCH
10 		MAR
8 		TAL
27 		DOV
20 		DAR CLT POR SON NSH CSC ATL NHA POC ROA MCH IRC GLN DAY DAR 85th 01 [87]
11 KAN
8 		BRI
12 		TEX ROV LVS HOM
11 		MAR PHO
37

Craftsman Truck Series

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NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series results
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 NCTC Pts Ref
2018 Bill McAnally Racing 19 Toyota DAY ATL LVS MAR DOV KAN CLT TEX IOW GTW CHI KEN ELD POC MCH BRI MSP LVS TAL MAR TEX PHO
8 		HOM 62nd 30 [75]
2019 DAY ATL LVS MAR
18 		TEX DOV
8 		KAN CLT TEX IOW GTW CHI KEN POC ELD MCH BRI MSP LVS
27 		TAL MAR PHO
31 		HOM
DNQ 		43rd 64 [77]
2020 McAnally–Hilgemann Racing DAY
4 		LVS
22 		CLT
16 		ATL
7 		HOM
15 		POC
10 		KEN
8 		TEX
11 		KAN
5 		KAN
7 		MCH
8 		DRC
30 		DOV
10 		GTW
13 		DAR
2 		RCH
23 		BRI
15 		LVS
30 		TAL
10* 		KAN
9 		TEX
9 		MAR
10 		PHO
24 		11th 645 [80]
2021 DAY
33 		DRC
7 		LVS
32 		ATL
13 		BRD
38 		RCH
15 		KAN
28 		DAR
35 		COA
21 		CLT
8 		TEX
13 		NSH
35* 		POC
10 		KNX
5 		GLN
21 		GTW
20 		DAR
16 		BRI
13 		LVS
12 		TAL
20 		MAR
24 		PHO
15 		13th 480 [81]
2022 Chevy DAY
26 		LVS
24 		ATL
9 		COA
12 		MAR
14 		BRD
29 		DAR
19 		KAN
8 		TEX
36 		CLT
12 		GTW
7 		SON
27 		KNX
6 		NSH
11 		MOH
8 		POC
9 		IRP
14 		RCH
12 		KAN
21 		BRI
6 		TAL
13 		HOM
15 		PHO
11 		11th 595 [84]
2023 Young's Motorsports 20 Chevy DAY
18 		LVS ATL COA TEX BRD MAR KAN DAR NWS CLT GTW NSH MOH POC RCH IRP 72nd 9 [88]
Spire Motorsports 7 Chevy MLW
8 		KAN BRI TAL HOM
77 PHO
28

* Season still in progress
1 Ineligible for series points

K&N Pro Series East

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NASCAR K&N Pro Series East results
Year Team No. Make 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 NKNPSEC Pts Ref
2017 Bill McAnally Racing 99 Toyota NSM
3 		GRE BRI SBO SBO MEM BLN TMP NHA IOW GLN LGY NJM DOV 40th 41 [73]
2018 16 NSM
4 		BRI
24 		LGY SBO SBO MEM
14 		NJM TMP NHA
5 		IOW
20 		GLN GTW
1* 		12th 287 [34]
DGR-Crosley 1 Toyota NHA
2 		DOV
3
2019 Bill McAnally Racing 16 Toyota NSM
1 		BRI
6 		SBO
9 		SBO
1* 		MEM
5 		NHA
3 		IOW
4 		GLN
9 		BRI GTW
2 		NHA DOV 7th 366 [78]

ARCA Menards Series

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(key) (Bold – Pole position awarded by qualifying time. Italics – Pole position earned by points standings or practice time. * – Most laps led.)

ARCA Menards Series results
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 Bill McAnally Racing 19 Toyota DAY PHO
5 		TAL KAN TOL CLT MOH POC ELK BLN IOW WIN GLN MCH ISF MLW DSF BRI SLM KAN 75th 39 [82]
2022 Chevy DAY PHO
9 		TAL KAN CLT IOW BLN ELK MOH POC IRP MCH GLN ISF MLW DSF KAN BRI SLM TOL 83rd 35 [85]

ARCA Menards Series West

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ARCA Menards Series West results
Year Team No. Make 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 AMSWC Pts Ref
2017 Bill McAnally Racing 19 Toyota TUS
6 		KCR
2 		IRW
18 		IRW
4 		SPO
2 		OSS
16 		CNS
2 		SON
5 		IOW
11 		EVG
11 		DCS
3 		MER
5 		AAS
4 		KCR
1 		3rd 534 [74]
2018 16 KCR
1 		TUS
4 		TUS
11 		OSS
5 		CNS
4 		SON
10 		DCS
1* 		IOW
20 		EVG
9 		GTW
1* 		LVS
17* 		MER
3* 		AAS
15 		KCR
1* 		4th 543 [76]
2019 LVS
6* 		IRW
3* 		TUS
1** 		TUS
1* 		CNS
8 		SON
19 		DCS
1** 		IOW
4 		EVG
2 		GTW
2 		MER
1 		AAS
4 		KCR
1** 		PHO
3 		1st 591 [79]
2021 Bill McAnally Racing 19 Toyota PHO
5 		SON IRW CNS IRW PIR LVS AAS PHO 41st 39 [83]
2022 Chevy PHO
9 		IRW KCR PIR SON IRW EVG PIR AAS LVS PHO 55th 35 [86]
2025 Shockwave Motorsports 09 Toyota KER PHO TUC CNS KER SON TRI PIR AAS MAD LVS PHO
14 		65th 30 [91]

ASA STARS National Tour

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(key) (Bold – Pole position awarded by qualifying time. Italics – Pole position earned by points standings or practice time. * – Most laps led. ** – All laps led.)

ASA STARS National Tour results
Year Team No. Make 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 ASNTC Pts Ref
2023 Derek Kraus Racing 9 Chevy FIF
21 		NWS
32 		HCY MLW
9 		AND 13th 227 [93]
9K Toyota MAD
9
Chevy WIR
3 		TOL WIN NSV
2024 NSM
12 		FIF HCY
8 		MAD
11 		AND
4 		OWO 9th 296 [94]
9 MLW
8 		TOL
16 		WIN NSV
2025 9K NSM
12 		HCY
11 		NPS
1 		8th 550 [95]
9 FIF
20 		DOM
18 		MAD
9 		SLG
4 		AND
12* 		OWO
18 		TOL
21 		WIN
13 		NSV
20
2026 NSM
14 		FIF DOM HCY SNM SLG MAD NPS OWO TOL WIN NSV -* -* [96]

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Derek Kraus

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Derek Kraus (born September 1, 2001) is an American professional driver from Stratford, . He is known for his rapid progression through NASCAR's developmental series and part-time competition in the top-tier , alongside ongoing involvement in and short-track racing. Kraus began his racing career in go-karts as a child, building a foundation that led to his entry into sanctioned stock car competition. In 2017, at age 16, he debuted in the K&N Pro Series West (now ) with Bill McAnally Racing, earning Rookie of the Year honors. The following year, he made his debut in 2018 at age 17, driving the No. 19 for McAnally-Hilgemann Racing at . His breakout came in 2019 when he clinched the K&N Pro Series West championship, securing the title by simply starting the at ISM Raceway after leading the points standings with multiple wins and 812 laps led across the season. Transitioning to national series, Kraus ran full-time in the Truck Series from 2020 to 2022 with McAnally-Hilgemann Racing in the No. 19 , posting consistent results including three top-five finishes in 2020 as a (11th in points) and 13 top-10s that year. In 2023, he shifted to a part-time schedule across series, including eight starts in the NASCAR Xfinity Series for in the No. 10 Chevrolet, where he recorded three top-10 finishes. He also made select Truck Series appearances that year, such as with at . Kraus entered the in 2024, completing a six-race schedule with in the No. 16 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1, debuting at and including events at Phoenix, Kansas, and Darlington. In 2025, Kraus continued part-time Cup competition with the underfunded , driving the No. 44 Chevrolet in the at Charlotte (finishing 32nd) and the at (36th). Alongside this, he joined the ASA STARS National Tour Platinum Program with DMK Racing LLC, competing in super late model events across 12 tracks in eight states, starting in February during Florida Speedweeks. Kraus maintains strong ties to his roots by racing s at Wisconsin tracks like and La Crosse Speedway, balancing national aspirations with regional competition. Sponsors including IncredibleBank, Western States Flooring, and Green River Whiskey have supported his career throughout.

Early life

Family and upbringing

Derek Kraus was born on September 1, 2001, in Stratford, , a small rural community of about 1,500 residents nestled amid farmland and forests in central . His family has deep roots in the area, having owned and operated a local for over eight decades, which provided a stable foundation for his childhood. Kraus's father, Mark Kraus, played a pivotal role in introducing him to motorsports, having competed himself in dirt late models and asphalt super late models at local and regional tracks during his younger years. Mark's passion for racing, influenced by his own brother and uncle, extended to Derek from an early age, with the family fostering an environment where racing discussions were commonplace even during preschool, as young Derek used cars to describe car handling concepts like "loose" and "tight." Kraus grew up alongside his younger sister, Lauren, in a supportive household led by his parents, Mark and Kathy Kraus, who made his racing pursuits a collective family endeavor. Kathy, who had supported Mark's racing career, actively participated in Derek's by attending events, managing logistics such as cleaning the race transporter and retrieving parts, and using her vacation time to travel with him. Lauren, involved in her own sports like softball, cross-country, and basketball, occasionally assisted with race preparations, while Mark handled mechanical work in the family shop and rarely missed a race, leveraging the flexibility of the family business. This tight-knit structure in Stratford not only nurtured Kraus's early interest in motorsports but also emphasized community ties, with neighbors providing aid like pet care during travel.

Education and early interests

Derek Kraus attended Stratford High School in Stratford, Wisconsin, where he balanced his studies with extracurricular activities. During his high school years, Kraus participated in wrestling for all four years and played football as a freshman before scheduling conflicts led him to focus on wrestling. His involvement in the school's wrestling program contributed to the team's success as Marawood Conference champions. Academically, Kraus maintained a 3.0 grade point average and graduated in the class of 2020, which consisted of 80 seniors.

Racing career

Early racing years

Derek Kraus began his racing career in go-karts at the age of eight, quickly showing promise in the sport. Coming from a family with a background in racing, including his father's involvement in super late model events, Kraus transitioned to around age 11, competing at tracks like State Park Speedway in . His early experiences in these junior divisions laid the groundwork for his competitive drive. In bandolero racing, Kraus achieved notable success, securing championships at GSR Kartway in 2012 and 2013. He followed this with a state INEX championship and the Midwest Bandolero track title at Speedway in 2013. The next year, in 2014, he captured the overall Midwest Bandolero Series championship, demonstrating consistent performance in regional junior stock car events. Around age 12, Kraus gained his first experience in a full-sized race car, marking a pivotal step toward more advanced machinery. By 2015, he transitioned to Midwest trucks and super late models, competing full-time in the Midwest Truck Series and clinching the series championship that year. This title underscored his rapid progression from grassroots karting to regional stock car competition.

K&N Pro Series

Kraus made his debut in the NASCAR K&N Pro Series West in 2017 at the age of 15, competing in a part-time schedule with Bill McAnally Racing in the No. 16 . He earned the series Rookie of the Year honors after securing multiple top-five finishes, including a fifth-place result at , and ultimately finished third in the final points standings. In 2018, Kraus continued on a part-time basis across both the K&N Pro Series West and East, again driving the No. 16 for Bill McAnally Racing. In the West, he claimed three victories, including the season opener at Kern County Raceway Park where he overtook on the final lap, and a combined East-West event win at . He also won the finale at Kern County, helping secure a strong points position despite the limited schedule. In the East, Kraus made select starts, highlighted by his first career East pole and victory at , where he set a track record in qualifying. Kraus transitioned to a full-time schedule in the K&N Pro Series West for 2019, capturing the championship in his third season with five wins across 14 starts, leading 812 of 1,844 laps while posting 11 top-five and 13 top-10 finishes. Key victories included a wire-to-wire performance at Colorado National Speedway—his third win of the year—and a dominant run at Kern County Raceway Park for his fifth triumph, contributing to his points lead from the third race onward. He also earned multiple pole positions, such as at Meridian Speedway. In the East that year, Kraus ran a limited schedule of seven events, finishing seventh in points with two wins—at in the opener via a late three-wide pass, and at —along with six top-fives and nine top-tens.

ARCA Menards Series

Kraus made his debut in the in 2018, driving for Bill McAnally Racing in the West division as part of his development in regional . His early exposure in the series built on prior experience, allowing him to compete selectively while advancing to higher divisions. From 2020 to 2022, Kraus ran part-time schedules in both the and West divisions, balancing these outings with his full-time commitments in the . Primarily aligned with Bill McAnally Racing, he participated in select events to maintain sharpness on ovals and road courses across the regional tours. In the main , he made a one-off appearance at in 2020, starting mid-pack and finishing 13th after a competitive run hampered by a late restart. Notable performances in the West division included a fifth-place finish in the 2021 150 at , where he advanced from 13th on the grid to secure a top-five result in a field led by . He followed with a ninth-place finish in the 2022 season opener at the same track, again for Bill McAnally Racing. In 2025, Kraus returned to the on a limited schedule with Shockwave Motorsports in the No. 09 entry, marking his first competition with the team in the regional division. He showed strong pace in multiple events, including leading laps late in the season's championship-deciding race before yielding the top spot to with 10 laps remaining. His efforts culminated in the finale at , where he qualified 16th for the Desert Diamond Casino West Valley 100.

NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series

Kraus made his NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series debut on November 9, 2018, at ISM Raceway in the Lucas Oil 150, driving the No. 19 for Bill McAnally Racing. Starting 27th after a qualifying spin, he advanced to finish ninth, marking a strong initial performance in the series. In 2020, Kraus transitioned to a full-time schedule with the newly formed McAnally-Hilgemann Racing team in the No. 19 , competing in all 23 races and finishing 11th in the final driver points standings with 645 points. His season included three top-five finishes and thirteen top-10 finishes, highlighted by a seventh-place result at in a doubleheader event where he led briefly and earned stage points. Kraus also showed consistency on road courses and short tracks, such as an eighth-place finish at in his series debut there. Kraus continued full-time with McAnally-Hilgemann in 2021 and 2022, driving the No. 19 in 2021 and the RST in 2022. The 2022 season stood out as his most competitive, with seven top-10 finishes and the team's best overall performance; he secured the pole at , leading the first stage before finishing sixth, and closed to within 19 points of the playoff cutline after a ninth at . Notable incidents included a hard crash at in May 2022, triggered by contact while running in the top 10, and a post-race spin at Knoxville in 2021 that dropped him from a potential top-five to 18th. Despite close calls, such as leading laps at World Wide Technology Raceway in 2022 before a late caution, Kraus ended 2022 11th in points with 595. Following McAnally-Hilgemann's shift to a development-focused lineup in 2023, Kraus competed part-time in three Truck Series events across multiple teams, including the No. 20 Chevrolet for Young's Motorsports at Daytona (finishing 18th), and the No. 7 and No. 77 Chevrolets for at (starting 25th and finishing 8th) and (starting 16th and finishing 28th after involvement in a multi-truck incident). These outings built on his experience from prior years, emphasizing adaptability across equipment.

NASCAR Xfinity Series

Derek Kraus made his NASCAR Xfinity Series debut in 2023, competing in a part-time schedule of eight races for . He piloted the team's No. 10 and No. 11 Chevrolet Camaros, with primary sponsorship from LeafHome Water Solutions on the No. 10 entry early in the season, while the No. 11 featured partners including Food City's Crav'n Flavor Brand at and at Homestead-Miami Speedway. Kraus's debut campaign showcased his adaptability from the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, where he had established a solid foundation. He earned three top-10 finishes, highlighted by career-best eighth-place results at in April and in September. Additional strong performances included a 10th-place finish in his series debut at and an 11th at Homestead, where he led 21 laps for the first time in competition. The season presented challenges, including a 27th-place finish at due to a driveability problem and a late-race that relegated him to 37th at Phoenix in the finale. These incidents underscored the steeper competition and tighter racing in compared to Trucks, but Kraus used his role as a simulator driver for Kaulig to refine his feedback and car setup skills throughout the year. His outings provided valuable learning experiences in managing longer races and adapting to the series' aerodynamic demands, positioning him for future opportunities.

NASCAR Cup Series

Derek Kraus made his NASCAR Cup Series debut in 2024 with Kaulig Racing, driving the No. 16 Chevrolet sponsored by Western States Flooring in the Pennzoil 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Starting 33rd, he finished 28th after completing 267 of 267 laps, marking a solid introduction to the premier series despite challenges with the car's handling. Over the course of the season, Kraus competed in six part-time starts for Kaulig, achieving a best finish of 25th and accumulating 44 points to end 38th in the driver standings. These outings built on his prior experience in the NASCAR Xfinity Series with the same team, providing familiarity with higher-level equipment. In 2025, Kraus returned to the Cup Series on a limited schedule, first driving the No. 44 Chevrolet for in the at , backed by Western States Flooring sponsorship. He qualified 37th and finished 32nd, running the full distance of 400 laps in a race marked by multiple cautions and competitive midfield battles. His second start came at the at , where mechanical issues led to a fire on lap 283, resulting in a DNF and 36th-place finish after starting 37th. Kraus has noted the need to adapt his clean, conservative driving style—honed in lower series and Super Late Model racing—to the more aggressive nature of Cup competition, emphasizing the importance of finding a balance to compete effectively. As of late 2025, he continues to pursue part-time opportunities in the series while seeking stable funding for a full-time ride, expressing optimism about building on his growing experience to secure more consistent seats in NASCAR's top division.

Other racing activities

ASA STARS National Tour

In February 2025, Derek Kraus and DMK Racing LLC joined the ASA STARS National Tour as the 14th team in the Platinum Program, presented by Rackley Roofing and Track Enterprises, which provides a total value of $655,000 for the season. The program supports teams with enhanced purse shares and technical benefits across the 12-race national schedule, spanning eight states from Speedweeks in February to the All American 400 at in November. Kraus's decision to enter the series stemmed from his lifelong passion for short-track racing, rooted in his upbringing where he began competing in local events, including a Midwest Truck Series championship and an ASA Midwest Tour victory. He expressed enthusiasm for the opportunity to race against top Super Late Model talent, stating, “Short-track racing has always been a passion of mine, and this series gives me the chance to compete against some of the best drivers in the country.” This move also reflected his admiration for Wisconsin racing legends, particularly the late Joe Shear, a five-time ASA national champion whose career and character Kraus has studied through family stories, videos, and local lore since his early teens, despite Shear's passing in 1998—three years before Kraus's birth. Throughout the 2025 season, Kraus piloted the No. 9 Chevrolet in super late model-style events, starting with a 12th-place finish in the Clyde Hart Memorial 200 at New Smyrna Speedway on February 11. He secured his first career ASA STARS National Tour victory on May 24 at Newport Speedway, leading the final 29 laps of the Food Country USA 300 after staying out during an earlier caution due to a missed pit call, passing through the field and holding off late challengers like Dawson Sutton and Stephen Nasse. Other notable performances included a top-10 finish at Madison International Speedway, though he finished 17th at Hickory Motor Speedway and faced challenges later in the year, finishing 24th in the season finale All American 400 at Nashville on November 9 amid a competitive field of 30 cars. These results highlighted Kraus's adaptability in the series' high-stakes, 200- to 400-lap formats on ovals from half-miles to short tracks.

Super Late Model racing

Derek Kraus's involvement in Super Late Model racing traces back to his early career influences, particularly through his family. His father, Mark Kraus, competed in asphalt Super Late Models during the , introducing Derek to the discipline at a young age; by his early teens, Derek had piloted his father's Super Late Model in select regional events, gaining foundational experience in high-performance on short tracks. This familial connection fostered a lasting affinity for the series, which Kraus revisited sporadically amid his ascent in NASCAR-sanctioned divisions. In 2025, Kraus made a notable return to Super Late Model competition by entering the prestigious Winchester 400, a crown jewel event in the discipline held at in . Driving the No. 9 Shockwave Marine Chevrolet fielded by his family-owned team, this marked his debut at the historic half-mile facility, where he aimed to blend his stock car expertise with the event's demanding 400-lap format. Preparations included targeted testing and setup adjustments for the track's high banking and abrasive surface, with crew chief Mark Kraus emphasizing tire management and balance to counter the race's endurance challenges. The October 12, 2025, edition of the Winchester 400 saw Kraus qualify competitively before facing mechanical adversity during the event. A blistered right-rear tire in the latter stages compromised his handling and pace, ultimately relegating him to a 13th-place finish in the 26-car field won by . Despite the setback, Kraus's participation underscored the Winchester 400's status as a marquee, one-off spectacle that complements his primary commitments by honing short-track skills and honoring his roots in Super Late Model racing.

Personal life

Background and family

Derek Kraus hails from Stratford, , a rural community in central characterized by farmland and forests, which has served as a foundational element in his personal and professional life. Born on September 1, 2001, Kraus grew up in a modest farm-country that has deeply influenced his worldview and commitment to motorsports. Kraus's family dynamics revolve around strong parental support and a legacy of racing involvement, particularly from his father, Mark Kraus. Mark, who competed in and asphalt for 26 years during the , introduced Derek to the sport early and continues to play an active role as his pit crew chief and occasional spotter. Mark also owns the family's longstanding , instilling values of hard work, perseverance, and family unity through balancing business and racing commitments. His mother, Kathy Kraus, manages logistics such as transportation and meals for races, often using her vacation time to support Derek's schedule, while emphasizing the sport's deep-rooted presence in their lives. Kraus has one , a younger named , who has pursued interests in , cross-country running, and rather than motorsports. The family's collective dedication has shaped Kraus's personal values, fostering a sense of discipline and familial loyalty that extends beyond racing into everyday responsibilities. This upbringing, marked by early exposure to racetracks, has profoundly influenced his passion and approach to the sport.

Residence and hobbies

In 2020, following the completion of his senior year of high school, Derek Kraus relocated from his hometown of Stratford, Wisconsin, to , to be closer to his racing and headquarters. This move facilitated easier access to operations and team facilities in the Charlotte area, allowing him to focus more intensively on his professional racing commitments. As of 2025, Kraus continues to reside in , where he maintains a lifestyle centered around his racing career while adapting to the demands of frequent travel and team-based routines. The relocation has enabled him to integrate more deeply into the motorsports community, balancing professional obligations with personal downtime in a city known for its racing infrastructure. Outside of racing, Kraus pursues fitness through regular treadmill running, which he identifies as his preferred workout for maintaining physical conditioning. His hobbies include outdoor activities such as fishing, boating, and snowmobiling, reflecting his roots and providing relaxation during off-seasons. He is also a dedicated fan of the and University of Wisconsin Badgers, often following their games, and enjoys watching the television show for leisure entertainment.

Motorsports career results

Career summary

Derek Kraus began his racing career in go-karts at the age of eight, quickly achieving success by winning a championship at age twelve before progressing to bandoleros and eventually . His early talent led him to the (formerly K&N Pro Series), where he competed starting in 2017 with Bill McAnally Racing, establishing a long-term that propelled his development through regional and national circuits. Influenced by his family's deep involvement in motorsports, Kraus focused on building a foundation in short-track and developmental series, emphasizing consistency and speed on diverse tracks. A pivotal milestone came in 2019 when Kraus captured the championship, securing five victories en route to the title while also earning two wins in the East series that year. The following season, in 2020, he advanced to full-time competition in the with the newly formed McAnally-Hilgermann Racing team, marking his entry into NASCAR's national touring divisions. Kraus's career reached another peak in 2024 with his debut for at , where he competed in six part-time events, demonstrating adaptability at stock car racing's highest level. In 2025, he made two part-time starts in the Cup Series with while competing on a limited schedule in the . Across all NASCAR-sanctioned series, Kraus has amassed 13 wins, 14 pole positions, 46 top-five finishes, and 82 top-ten finishes in 157 starts, with the majority of his victories coming in the and West. His team affiliations evolved from the mentorship-driven Bill McAnally Racing in developmental series to McAnally-Hilgermann's Truck program from 2020 to 2022, followed by opportunities with in select Trucks and a shift to for and exposure starting in 2023. Sponsors have mirrored this progression, with as a cornerstone partner during his McAnally tenure, joined by IncredibleBank and for broader support in higher divisions.

NASCAR statistics

In the NASCAR Cup Series, Derek Kraus has made 8 starts over two seasons, with no wins, top-5 finishes, top-10 finishes, or poles, and 2 DNFs. His average starting position is 31.8, and his average finishing position is 30.8. In 2024, he finished 38th in points after 6 starts, and in 2025, he ranked 39th after 2 starts. His best finish was 25th, achieved at the 2024 NASCAR Cup Series Championship Race at .
YearStartsWinsTop 5Top 10PolesDNFsPoints Rank
202460000238th
202520000039th
Career800002-
In the NASCAR Xfinity Series, Kraus has 8 starts, all in 2023, with no wins, top-5 finishes, or poles, but 3 top-10 finishes and 2 DNFs. His average starting position is 16.1, and his average finishing position is 16.6. He did not earn a points position in 2023 due to his partial schedule. His best finishes were two 8th-place results: at the 2023 Dead on Tools 250 at and the at .
YearStartsWinsTop 5Top 10PolesDNFsPoints Rank
2023800302N/A
Career800302-
Kraus has the most extensive experience in the Craftsman Truck Series, with 76 starts across six seasons, including 0 wins, 4 top-5 finishes, 27 top-10 finishes, 4 poles, and 9 DNFs. His average starting position is 14.5, and his average finishing position is 16.1. Year-by-year points standings include 62nd in 2018 (1 start), 43rd in 2019 (4 starts), 11th in 2020 (23 starts), 13th in 2021 (22 starts), 11th in 2022 (23 starts), and 72nd in 2023 (3 starts). His best finish was 2nd at the 2020 South Carolina Education Lottery 200 at .
YearStartsWinsTop 5Top 10PolesDNFsPoints Rank
201810000062nd
201940010143rd
20202302101211th
2021220181313th
2022230172311th
202330010072nd
Career76042749-
In Truck Series track-specific records, Kraus has three top-10 finishes at (2020, 2020, and 2022), tying for his highest at any single track, and his best average finish is 6.0 at (across 5 starts). He earned poles at in 2021 and and in 2022.

ARCA and K&N statistics

Derek Kraus began his national career in the K&N Pro Series West in 2017, earning Rookie of the Year honors with one victory, nine top-five finishes, and ten top-ten finishes across 14 starts, finishing third in the championship standings with an average finish of 6.4. In 2018, he improved to four wins, eight top fives, ten top tens, and six poles in 14 starts, placing fourth overall with an average finish of 7.3. Kraus dominated the 2019 K&N Pro Series West season, clinching the championship with five wins—including victories at Colorado National Speedway and Kern County Raceway Park—11 top fives, 13 top tens, and two poles in 14 starts, achieving an average finish of 4.0 and leading 812 laps across the season. That year, he also competed in the K&N Pro Series East, securing two wins in nine starts with six top fives, nine top tens, and an average finish of 4.4.
YearSeriesStartsWinsTop 5sTop 10sPolesAvg. FinishChampionship Position
2017K&N Pro Series West14191016.43rd
2017K&N Pro Series East101103.0-
2018K&N Pro Series West14481067.34th
2019K&N Pro Series West145111324.01st (Champion)
2019K&N Pro Series East926904.4-
In the national tour, Kraus made select appearances, recording one top-five finish in two starts during 2021 and 2022 with an average finish of 7.0. For the 2025 season, Kraus competed on a limited schedule, finishing 14th in the season finale at after running 98 of 100 laps and ending 65th in points with one start.

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