Derek Kraus
Derek K. Kraus (born September 1, 2001) is an American professional stock car racing driver. He competes part-time in the NASCAR Cup Series, driving the No. 16 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 for Kaulig Racing. 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 Kaulig and Legacy Motor Club's simulator driver.
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Kraus at Las Vegas Motor Speedway in 2024 | |||||||
| Born | Derek K. Kraus September 1, 2001 Stratford, Wisconsin, U.S. | ||||||
| Achievements | 2019 NASCAR K&N Pro Series West Champion | ||||||
| Awards | 2017 NASCAR K&N Pro Series West Rookie of the Year | ||||||
| NASCAR Cup Series career | |||||||
| 2 races run over 1 year | |||||||
| Car no., team | No. 16 (Kaulig Racing) | ||||||
| First race | 2024 Pennzoil 400 (Las Vegas) | ||||||
| Last race | 2024 Shriners Children's 500 (Phoenix) | ||||||
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| NASCAR Xfinity Series career | |||||||
| 8 races run over 1 year | |||||||
| 2023 position | 85th | ||||||
| Best finish | 85th (2023) | ||||||
| First race | 2023 ToyotaCare 250 (Richmond) | ||||||
| Last race | 2023 NASCAR Xfinity Series Championship Race (Phoenix) | ||||||
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| NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series career | |||||||
| 76 races run over 6 years | |||||||
| 2023 position | 72nd | ||||||
| Best finish | 11th (2020, 2022) | ||||||
| First race | 2018 Lucas Oil 150 (Phoenix) | ||||||
| Last race | 2023 NextEra Energy 250 (Daytona) | ||||||
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| ARCA Menards Series career | |||||||
| 2 races run over 2 years | |||||||
| Best finish | 75th (2021) | ||||||
| First race | 2021 General Tire 150 (Phoenix) | ||||||
| Last race | 2022 General Tire 150 (Phoenix) | ||||||
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| ARCA Menards Series East career | |||||||
| 18 races run over 3 years | |||||||
| Best finish | 7th (2019) | ||||||
| First race | 2017 Jet Tools 150 (New Smyrna) | ||||||
| Last race | 2019 Monaco Cocktails Gateway Classic 125 (Gateway) | ||||||
| First win | 2018 Monaco Gateway Classic (Gateway) | ||||||
| Last win | 2019 Who'sYourDriver.org Twin 100's #2 (South Boston) | ||||||
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| ARCA Menards Series West career | |||||||
| 44 races run over 5 years | |||||||
| Best finish | 1st (2019) | ||||||
| First race | 2017 NAPA Auto Parts Tucson 150 (Tucson) | ||||||
| Last race | 2022 General Tire 150 (Phoenix) | ||||||
| First win | 2017 West Coast Stock Car Hall of Fame 150 (Kern County) | ||||||
| Last win | 2019 Napa/Eneos 150 (Kern County) | ||||||
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| Statistics current as of July 26, 2023. | |||||||
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