Tyler Carpenter
Tyler Eugene Carpenter is an American professional dirt track racing driver. He competed in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series after winning a late model race, driving the No. 41 Chevrolet Silverado for Niece Motorsports and full-time in Dirt Super Late Model’s driving the No. 28 Kryptonite Racecars Chassis for Kryptonite Racecars.
Racing career
Dirt late models
In 2019, Carpenter would win the 2019 Gateway Dirt Nationals.In 2021, Carpenter would race in the 2021 Gateway Dirt Nationals. After moving through the preliminary heats, Carpenter would complete a flag-to-flag performance to win the event. However, some drivers, most notably fellow drivers Ricky Thornton Jr. and Brandon Sheppard would criticize Carpenter for his driving style, saying that Carpenter had little respect for others on track. In response, Carpenter said "It’s either make the move or be moved. I don’t want to crash them guys. Hell, I like ‘em all. We’re here to race… they’ve had their opportunity to win big races. This is the only shot I got as of right now. I ain’t got the backing they got."
NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series
As a result of winning the 2021 Gateway Dirt Nationals, Carpenter got an opportunity to participate in a one-off race for Niece Motorsports at Knoxville Raceway as part of the team's "Win and You're In" program. Carpenter would go on to finish 36th after a driveshaft issue. He would later participate in the 2023 Bristol Motor Speedway Weather Guard Truck Race for Niece as well, finishing 29th after an accident.Personal life
Carpenter is a Parkersburg, West Virginia native. According to Carpenter, his father, "Fast" Freddie, is reported to have sparked his interest in racing, saying "Growing up as a kid, I watched him and one thing led to another. He got his boys involved which me and my brother."Motorsports career results
NASCAR
Craftsman Truck Series
Season in progressIneligible for series points