Matthew Garland takes on Summer Shootout amid health challenges
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 24, 2026, 2:08 AM
Last updated Jul 24, 2026
Fourteen-year-old Matthew Garland is competing in the Cookout Summer Shootout at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Despite facing challenges due to ectodermal dysplasia, a condition affecting his body's heat regulation, Garland continues to pursue his passion for racing. He relocated to Huntersville from California to immerse himself in stock car racing. As the competition progresses, Garland takes extra steps to manage the heat while driving his Legends car.
- •Matthew Garland is 14 years old and competes in the Summer Shootout.
- •He has ectodermal dysplasia, affecting heat regulation.
- •Garland moved from California to North Carolina for racing opportunities.
- •He takes special precautions during races to cope with the heat.
- 2:08 AMYahoo Sports — Huntersville teen competes in Cookout Summer Shootout through health challenges
"Fourteen-year-old Matthew Garland competes in Charlotte Motor Speedway's Summer Shootout despite facing unique challenges due to ectodermal dysplasia.
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