Brian Clubb Bio
Brian Clubb (born February 1, 1965) is an American professional stock car racing driver and crew chief. He has competed part-time in the ARCA Menards Series and the ARCA Menards Series East, driving the No. 86 Ford for his own team, Clubb Racing Inc. A late entrant to the national ARCA ladder, Clubb built his foundation in Midwestern short-track racing before stepping up to the national level in his late fifties.
Beyond his own driving duties, Clubb is known for mentoring his son, Alex Clubb, who also competes in the ARCA Menards Series. The pair have become a recognizable family presence in the ARCA garage, with Clubb Racing Inc. fielding entries in support of both drivers’ careers.
Early Life and Background
Brian Clubb was born on February 1, 1965, in Morris, Illinois, in the United States. Morris, a small city in Grundy County, sits within a region long associated with grassroots short-track racing in the Midwest. Growing up in that environment exposed Clubb to local stock car competition from a young age and helped shape his long-standing interest in the sport.
The Grundy County area produced several oval racing venues, and Clubb became involved in the local racing scene as both a driver and a mechanic. That dual background would later define his career, as he developed the technical knowledge needed to serve as a crew chief in addition to his role behind the wheel.
Path to NASCAR
Clubb’s path to national-level stock car racing ran through regional short tracks rather than the conventional NASCAR ladder. He competed in the ARTGO Challenge Series, a Midwest-based touring series, where he made a single start in 1997 at Grundy County Speedway. In 2001, he finished fifth in the late model track championship at the same venue, establishing himself as a consistent contender at the local level.
For more than two decades, Clubb focused on crew chief duties and team operations while continuing to race on a limited basis. His transition to a national stage came in 2024, when it was confirmed he would make his ARCA Menards Series debut at Elko Speedway behind the wheel of the No. 86 Ford fielded by his own Clubb Racing Inc. outfit, marking his first foray into NASCAR-sanctioned national touring competition.
Brian Clubb Career
Early Career (1997–2001)
Clubb’s early competitive career was rooted in the Midwest short-track scene. His 1997 ARTGO Challenge Series start at Grundy County Speedway provided his first taste of touring-level stock car competition, and he continued to refine his craft at the same venue throughout the early 2000s.
By 2001, Clubb had earned a fifth-place finish in the late model track championship at Grundy County Speedway, confirming his ability to run competitively over a full season. That same period saw him transition into crew chief work, a role that would occupy much of his professional focus in the years that followed.
ARCA Menards Series Breakthrough (2024)
Clubb made his ARCA Menards Series debut at the 2024 Shore Lunch 250 at Elko Speedway, driving the No. 86 Ford for Clubb Racing Inc. He set the slowest time in the lone practice session before qualifying in twentieth position. Mechanical issues during the race forced him to settle for a seventeenth-place finish.
He went on to make four additional ARCA national series starts that season, including an appearance at Bristol Motor Speedway with CW Motorsports in a collaboration with Clubb Racing Inc. Across his 2024 ARCA Menards Series campaign, Clubb recorded no wins, top-ten finishes, or poles, with a best series finish of 43rd.
ARCA Menards Series East (2024)
In addition to his ARCA Menards Series program, Clubb competed in the ARCA Menards Series East in 2024, driving the No. 03 Ford for Clubb Racing Inc. He made his East Series debut at the Sprecher 150 at Milwaukee Mile and closed the year with a start at the Bush’s Beans 200 at Bristol Motor Speedway.
His best ARCA East finish came in 2024 at 48th in the final standings, with no wins, top-ten finishes, or poles recorded across his limited schedule.
Clubb Racing Inc. Era (2024–Present)
The creation of Clubb Racing Inc. allowed Brian Clubb to field entries under his own banner while supporting his son Alex’s program in the ARCA Menards Series. Operating as both a driver and a team owner, Clubb has managed the dual responsibilities of preparing cars and racing them on track.
In 2025, Clubb ran two ARCA Menards Series races for CRI in the No. 86, finishing 26th at Kansas Speedway after failing to take the rolling start and 20th at Elko Speedway due to driver fatigue. He then took part in the 2026 ARCA pre-season test at Daytona International Speedway for CRI, where he set the slowest time across the two sessions.
Driving Style and Strengths
Clubb’s driving style reflects his short-track background and his long tenure as a crew chief. He brings a measured, conservative approach to race craft, prioritizing clean finishes and learning opportunities over outright speed. His mechanical insight, gained from years of working on cars, allows him to provide detailed feedback to his team and contribute strategically to race-day decisions.
Notable Races and Milestones
Clubb’s most significant milestone came with his ARCA Menards Series debut at Elko Speedway in 2024, a home-state event given his Morris, Illinois roots. His Bristol Motor Speedway appearance with CW Motorsports and CRI marked one of the larger venues on his national résumé, and his participation in the 2026 Daytona pre-season test underscored his commitment to continuing his driving career at the national level.
Brian Clubb Career Wins
Across his ARCA Menards Series and ARCA Menards Series East campaigns, Brian Clubb has not recorded a national-series victory. His programs have prioritized track time and team development over outright results, with finishes to date reflecting the part-time nature of his schedule.
ARCA Menards Series Highlights
Clubb’s ARCA Menards Series tenure began at Elko Speedway in 2024 and continued with limited appearances in 2025. His best series finish was 43rd in 2024, with no wins, top-ten finishes, or poles across his documented national-series starts.
Other Wins and Performances
At the regional level, Clubb recorded a fifth-place finish in the 2001 late model track championship at Grundy County Speedway, one of the strongest verified results from his short-track career. He also made a single ARTGO Challenge Series start in 1997 at the same venue, marking his earliest known touring-level appearance.
| Series | Wins | Top Tens | Poles |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARCA Menards Series | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| ARCA Menards Series East | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Brian Clubb Family
Family Background and Racing Lineage
Racing has shaped the Clubb family across generations. Brian Clubb’s son, Alex Clubb, is an active competitor in the ARCA Menards Series, continuing the family’s involvement in stock car racing at the national level.
Personal Life
Brian Clubb was born and raised in Morris, Illinois, and remains connected to the Midwest racing community through his team, Clubb Racing Inc. He balances his driving ambitions with team management and crew chief responsibilities.
2025 Season Performance
Brian Clubb’s 2025 ARCA Menards Series campaign consisted of two starts for Clubb Racing Inc. in the No. 86 Ford. His first outing of the year came at Kansas Speedway, where a failure to take the rolling start resulted in a 26th-place finish. He followed that with a start at Elko Speedway, where he finished 20th after stepping out due to fatigue.
Across his limited 2025 schedule, Clubb continued to use each race as a development opportunity for CRI, gathering data and building seat time at tracks of varying layouts. The team also supported his son Alex’s efforts within the ARCA garage throughout the season.
Looking beyond 2025, Clubb participated in the 2026 ARCA pre-season test at Daytona International Speedway for CRI, signaling an intent to continue competing on a part-time basis. The test, in which he posted the slowest time across both sessions, served as preparation for future ARCA national and East Series starts under the Clubb Racing Inc. banner.