Caleb Costner Bio
Caleb Dean Costner (born March 3, 1993) is an American professional stock car racing driver. He last competed part-time in the ARCA Menards Series, driving the No. 93 Chevrolet SS for his own team, CW Motorsports, and part-time in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, driving the No. 74 for Mike Harmon Racing. Over the course of his career, he has also raced in the ARCA Menards Series East and the ARCA Menards Series West.
Early Life and Background
Caleb Dean Costner was born on March 3, 1993, in Dallas, North Carolina. Dallas is a small community in the Charlotte metropolitan area, a region long associated with stock car racing and home to many short tracks where future drivers first learn the craft. Growing up in this racing-rich part of the country gave Costner steady access to local competition and a clear view of what a professional career in motorsports could look like.
Racing runs deep in the Costner family. Caleb is a third-generation race car driver, having followed his uncle and grandfather into the sport. That family tradition provided both an entry point and a strong support system as he began working his way up through the lower levels of American stock car racing.
Path to NASCAR
Costner climbed the traditional stock car ladder by first appearing in the ARCA Menards Series West in 2021. His earliest ARCA races were spent learning the nuances of regional touring series, including managing equipment, working with limited budgets, and adapting to a wide range of track types from short ovals to road courses.
From there, he expanded into the ARCA Menards Series East in 2022, and by 2023 he reached the main ARCA Menards Series, which is the most visible stepping stone to the NASCAR national series. His steady progress through these development series eventually opened the door to attempts at the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, where he sought to make his official national-series debut.
Caleb Costner Career
Early Career (2021–2022)
Costner made his ARCA Menards Series West debut in 2021. He originally planned to debut at Portland International Raceway in the No. 77 Toyota Camry, but an engine issue kept him off the grid. He ultimately made his first start at All-American Speedway in Roseville, California, finishing fourteenth in a competitive 24-car field. He closed out the year with a 30th-place run at Phoenix in the No. 08 Toyota Camry for Kart Idaho after losing his brakes with 40 laps remaining.
In 2022, Costner turned to the ARCA Menards Series East, debuting with his own Costner Weaver Motorsports team at New Smyrna Speedway. The race ended early with an overheating issue, leaving him with a thirteenth-place result, but it marked his first start in a series that travels across many of the Southeast’s most historic short tracks.
ARCA Menards Series Breakthrough (2023–2024)
On January 4, 2023, Costner announced he would make his ARCA Menards Series debut in the season opener at Daytona, driving for Costner Weaver Motorsports. He finished 24th in that race while running near the top twenty for much of the afternoon. He returned at Talladega, where a right-front tire failure in the closing laps left him with a 21st-place result. At Charlotte Motor Speedway, his home track, he scored a thirteenth-place finish, which stood as his best ARCA result at the time.
On January 4, 2024, it was announced that Costner would run full-time in the main ARCA series for Costner Weaver Motorsports, driving the No. 93. In May of that year, after missing the spring race at Kansas, he announced he would scale back to a part-time schedule for the remainder of the season because of a lack of funding. He finished the year with a best result of 33rd in the series standings.
NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series (2023–2025)
On July 3, 2023, it was announced that Costner would attempt to make his NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series debut at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, driving the No. 34 for Reaume Brothers Racing. The attempt ended without a starting spot, as he failed to qualify.
On June 16, 2025, it was revealed that Costner would once again attempt to make his Truck Series debut, this time driving the No. 74 for Mike Harmon Racing at Richmond Raceway. He made that first official start in the 2025 eero 250 at Richmond and went on to finish the year 43rd in the Truck Series standings. His next listed Truck Series appearance came at the 2026 DQS Solutions and Staffing 250 at Michigan.
CW Motorsports Era (2024–Present)
In 2024, Costner rebranded his operation as CW Motorsports, continuing to field the No. 93 across ARCA competition. The team’s part-time status reflected the financial realities of running a small, family-owned operation in a sport dominated by well-funded multi-car teams.
Even on a limited schedule, CW Motorsports remained a platform for Costner to keep racing at a competitive level. The team’s mix of ARCA Menards Series and selected Truck Series starts with partner teams has allowed him to chase his goal of becoming a regular in NASCAR’s national series.
Driving Style and Strengths
Costner has gained the most experience on ovals of every shape, from the high-speed drafting tracks of Daytona and Talladega to the long stretches of Charlotte and the short, abrasive surfaces of the ARCA West and East circuits. That variety has made him a versatile driver who can adapt to changing track conditions. Working closely with his own team has also given him a hand in setup decisions and race strategy, strengthening his understanding of the business side of racing.
Notable Races and Milestones
His debut at Daytona in the 2023 BRANDT 200 was a major personal milestone, marking his first start in ARCA’s premier series. His best ARCA result of thirteenth came at his home track, Charlotte Motor Speedway. In 2025, he finally made his official NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series debut at Richmond Raceway, completing a long-pursued goal of reaching a NASCAR national series.
Caleb Costner Career Wins
Across his time in the ARCA Menards Series, the ARCA Menards Series East, the ARCA Menards Series West, and the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, Costner has not yet recorded a victory. His best results have been a thirteenth-place finish in the main ARCA Menards Series at Charlotte Motor Speedway, a top-ten ARCA finish overall, and a fourteenth-place run in his ARCA West debut at All-American Speedway.
ARCA Menards Series Highlights
Costner’s ARCA Menards Series career began in 2023 with a 24th-place run in the BRANDT 200 at Daytona. He added starts at Talladega and Charlotte in his rookie season, with Charlotte giving him his best result of thirteenth. In 2024, he ran a part-time schedule and finished 33rd in series points. His series totals stand at zero wins, one top ten, and zero poles.
Other Wins and Performances
In the ARCA Menards Series East, Costner has made limited starts beginning in 2022, with a best series finish of 28th in 2024, recording zero wins, two top tens, and zero poles. In the ARCA Menards Series West, his efforts began in 2021 and ran through 2024, with a best series result of 35th in 2021, recording zero wins, zero top tens, and zero poles.
| Series | Wins | Top Tens | Poles |
|---|---|---|---|
| NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| ARCA Menards Series | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| ARCA Menards Series East | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| ARCA Menards Series West | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Caleb Costner Family
Family Background and Racing Lineage
Caleb comes from a multi-generational racing family. He is a third-generation race car driver, following in the footsteps of both his uncle and his grandfather. That family lineage is one of the main reasons he gravitated toward stock car racing at a young age and remains a driving force behind his pursuit of a full-time national-series career.
Personal Life
Costner was raised in Dallas, North Carolina, and continues to be closely tied to that community and the Charlotte-area racing scene. He has built and maintains his own race team, CW Motorsports, a hands-on role that reflects the family-driven approach that has shaped his career from the start.
2025 Season Performance
The 2025 season was a milestone year for Costner, as he finally made his official NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series debut. He entered the 2025 eero 250 at Richmond Raceway driving the No. 74 for Mike Harmon Racing, completing a pursuit that began with a failed qualifying attempt at Mid-Ohio in 2023. He closed the year ranked 43rd in the Truck Series standings with no wins, top tens, or poles to his credit in the series.
Alongside his Truck Series efforts, Costner continued to run part-time in the ARCA Menards Series with CW Motorsports. He remained active in the ARCA Menards Series East as well, with his last listed East start coming at the 2025 Rockingham ARCA 125. Balancing two series on a part-time budget required careful planning and selective scheduling.
Looking ahead, Costner’s focus is on building consistency and securing the funding needed to move toward full-time competition. His mix of ARCA experience and his first taste of Truck Series racing in 2025 gives him a foundation to grow from, and his family-owned team provides a clear path to keep developing his career in NASCAR’s national series.