Tristan McKee becomes 2nd-youngest Truck Series driver at Richmond
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 5:04 PM
Last updated Aug 14, 2026
Tristan McKee, at 16 years and 11 days old, is set to compete in the NASCAR Truck Series during the Black's Tire 250 on August 14 at Richmond Raceway. This will make him the second-youngest driver in Truck Series history, following Casey Atwood. McKee, currently first in the ARCA East standings, has already shown promise with multiple wins in his debut season. He will also participate in four additional Truck Series races later this year, including New Hampshire and Bristol.
- •McKee drives the No. 77 Chevrolet for Spire Motorsports.
- •He won his ARCA debut at 15 years and 5 days old.
- •Only Casey Atwood competed at a younger age in 1996.
- •McKee has two wins in six part-time ARCA starts this season.
- •He plans to race in four more Truck Series events this year.
- 5:04 PMYahoo Sports — 16-year-old to become 2nd-youngest NASCAR driver ever in Richmond Truck race
"Wait, Tristan McKee is how old? Yep, 16. And as of this week at Richmond Raceway, he's a NASCAR Truck Series driver for Spire Motorsports.
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