Brad Perez details costs of competing in NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 4:04 PM
Last updated Sep 16, 2026
Brad Perez, a driver in the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series, shares insights into the financial and emotional costs of competing. He highlights the challenges of securing sponsorship and the impact of high entry fees, including a $3,600 cost for a season hard card. The volatility of the sport requires drivers to constantly seek funding while balancing driving with crew responsibilities, as Perez does with Young's Motorsports. His journey reflects the broader challenges faced by many aspiring NASCAR drivers.
- •Brad Perez competes in the 2026 Nu Way 225 race.
- •Competing requires at least $40,000 per race for drivers.
- •Each driver must purchase a hard card for $3,600 annually.
- •Perez secures sponsorship for two races with Young's Motorsports.
- •He balances driving with crew work to support his racing expenses.
- 4:04 PMYahoo Sports — What It Actually Costs to Race Up NASCAR’s Ladder
"NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series driver Brad Perez breaks down exactly what it costs to compete in a single race: the financial (e.g., car, crew) & emotional toll.
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