Lavar Scott Bio
Lavar Stephon Scott, born on September 6, 2003, is an American professional stock car racing driver from Carneys Point Township, New Jersey. He most recently competed full-time in the ARCA Menards Series, driving the No. 6 Chevrolet SS for Rev Racing, while also making part-time appearances in the NASCAR Xfinity Series with Alpha Prime Racing. Scott is a graduate of the NASCAR Driver Development Program, having come up through the Rev Racing driver development ladder. His early career has been shaped by a strong family connection to motorsports and steady progress through some of NASCAR’s most respected development series.
Early Life and Background
Lavar Stephon Scott was born and raised in Carneys Point Township, New Jersey, a small community across the Delaware River from the state of Delaware. Racing has been part of his life almost from birth. His mother was a drag racing driver who held a license to compete in the National Hot Rod Association, and his grandfather also raced cars, giving young Lavar a deep family tradition of motorsports to draw from.
Scott began competing at age five in quarter midget racing cars at Airport Speedway in New Castle, Delaware, a track located near his hometown. He often raced alongside his older brother, who also competed in quarter midgets at the same facility. After building a foundation in quarter midgets, Scott moved on to dirt racing events, gaining experience on a variety of track surfaces. He attended Penns Grove High School in New Jersey, where he was a member of the wrestling team, and he later graduated from the Salem County Vocational Technical Schools in 2021. He has cited fellow African-American NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace and Northeastern short tracker Steve Park as early racing inspirations, and he remains close friends with NASCAR driver Rajah Caruth, a fellow Drive for Diversity program graduate.
Path to NASCAR
Scott’s formal path toward NASCAR’s national series began in 2021 when he joined Rev Racing, a team long associated with NASCAR’s Drive for Diversity initiative. That year, he competed in legends car racing and late model events at tracks such as Hickory Motor Speedway in North Carolina. He picked up his first late model victory at Hickory in 2021, a key milestone that confirmed his potential on the asphalt short track circuit.
In 2021, Scott also traveled to Mexico to run two races in the FB Bhon Mikel’s Truck Series alongside his Rev Racing and Drive for Diversity teammate Regina Sirvent. He won one of those two events, adding international experience to his resume. He returned to Rev Racing for the 2022 season, continuing to develop in late model competition, and on January 13, 2023, the team announced that he would move up to the ARCA Menards Series East on a full-time basis, along with a part-time schedule in the main ARCA Menards Series, driving the No. 6 entry. He also contested the 2023 ARCA season-opener at Daytona in Rev Racing’s No. 2 car, filling in for Andrés Pérez de Lara.
Lavar Scott Career
Early Career (2021–2022)
During his first two seasons with Rev Racing, Scott focused on building a foundation in stock car racing. He split his time between legends cars and late model stock cars, running a schedule that included regular appearances at Hickory Motor Speedway. His first late model win at Hickory in 2021 marked a turning point, showing that he could compete and win against established short track talent.
His two-race stint in Mexico’s FB Bhon Mikel’s Truck Series in 2021 further broadened his experience. Sharing the entry list with teammate Regina Sirvent, Scott won one of the two events, gaining confidence on road course style and intermediate track layouts outside the United States. Those development efforts set the stage for his full-time move into the ARCA Menards Series ladder in 2023.
ARCA Menards Series Breakthrough (2023–2025)
Scott made his ARCA Menards Series debut at the 2023 BRANDT 200 at Daytona International Speedway and went on to compete in the full ARCA Menards Series East schedule that year. He finished third in the East Series standings, recording 15 top-ten finishes without a win. His consistent pace caught the attention of team leadership, and in December 2023 Rev Racing confirmed that he would run the main ARCA Menards Series full-time in 2024.
The 2024 season represented Scott’s biggest step forward. Driving the No. 6 Chevrolet for Rev Racing, he produced eleven top-five finishes and fifteen top-ten finishes, closing the year second in the final point standings. He returned to the same team and car number in 2025, again finishing second in the championship with eleven top-fives and sixteen top-tens. Across his ARCA career, Scott has logged 36 top-ten finishes in the main series, 15 in the East Series, and 2 in the ARCA Menards Series West, all without a victory in any of the three ARCA divisions.
Alpha Prime Racing Era (2025–Present)
In July 2025, Rev Racing and Alpha Prime Racing announced that Scott would attempt to make his NASCAR Xfinity Series debut, driving two events for Alpha Prime Racing in the No. 45 Chevrolet. His first national-series start came at the 2025 BetRivers 200 at Dover Motor Speedway, and he continued to gain experience in additional Xfinity outings through the end of the year.
On December 8, 2025, Alpha Prime Racing confirmed that Scott would move into the No. 45 Chevrolet Camaro SS on a full-time basis for the 2026 NASCAR Xfinity Series season. That promotion makes him a full-time driver in one of NASCAR’s three national touring series, completing a development arc that began in quarter midgets at Airport Speedway and continued through Rev Racing’s ARCA program.
Driving Style and Strengths
Scott has built his reputation on consistency rather than raw speed, posting top-ten finish after top-ten finish across multiple ARCA divisions. His background in dirt racing and short track late models has made him comfortable in tight, side-by-side racing, and his steady approach has earned him two consecutive runner-up finishes in the ARCA Menards Series point standings. Working alongside Rev Racing’s crew chiefs and team personnel, he has shown a willingness to learn and an ability to deliver repeat strong results over a full season.
Notable Races and Milestones
Among Scott’s most memorable results are his ARCA debut at Daytona in 2023, his runner-up championship finishes in the main ARCA Menards Series in 2024 and 2025, and his first NASCAR Xfinity Series start at Dover in 2025. His late model victory at Hickory Motor Speedway in 2021 and his win in Mexico’s FB Bhon Mikel’s Truck Series also stand out as early career highlights that helped launch his national-series path.
Lavar Scott Career Wins
Lavar Scott has yet to record a victory in any of NASCAR’s three national touring series or in the main ARCA Menards Series. His career has been defined by consistent top-ten and top-five runs, including 36 top-ten finishes in the ARCA Menards Series, 15 in the ARCA Menards Series East, and 2 in the ARCA Menards Series West. His win column instead features earlier accomplishments in legends cars, late model stock cars, and a victory in the FB Bhon Mikel’s Truck Series in Mexico during 2021.
ARCA Menards Series Highlights
Across his time in the ARCA Menards Series, Scott has finished second in the championship standings in both 2024 and 2025 while driving the No. 6 Chevrolet for Rev Racing. He has racked up 36 top-ten finishes in the main series without a win, with his first start coming at the 2023 BRANDT 200 at Daytona and his most recent start coming at the 2025 Owens Corning 200 at Toledo Speedway. He has also earned 15 top-ten finishes in the ARCA Menards Series East, finishing third in 2023, and 2 top-ten finishes in the ARCA Menards Series West, with a best series finish of 30th in 2024.
Other Wins and Performances
Outside of ARCA, Scott captured his first late model victory at Hickory Motor Speedway in 2021 during his time with Rev Racing, and he added a win in Mexico’s FB Bhon Mikel’s Truck Series that same year. He has not recorded a win in NASCAR national series competition, with his Xfinity Series results showing zero wins, zero top-tens, and zero poles in his limited starts for Alpha Prime Racing.
| Series | Wins | Top Tens | Poles |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARCA Menards Series | 0 | 36 | 0 |
| ARCA Menards Series East | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| ARCA Menards Series West | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| NASCAR Xfinity Series | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Lavar Scott Family
Family Background and Racing Lineage
Scott comes from a family with deep roots in motorsports. His mother was a drag racing driver who obtained a license to compete in the National Hot Rod Association, and his grandfather also raced cars, giving the family a multi-generational connection to the sport. His older brother raced quarter midgets at Airport Speedway in New Castle, Delaware, the same track where Lavar first climbed behind the wheel at age five.
Personal Life
Scott grew up in Carneys Point Township, New Jersey, and graduated from Salem County Vocational Technical Schools in 2021 after attending Penns Grove High School, where he was a member of the wrestling and outdoor track teams. He is close friends with fellow NASCAR driver Rajah Caruth, and the two came up through NASCAR’s Drive for Diversity program at Rev Racing together. Despite sharing a last name, Scott is not related to pioneering NASCAR driver Wendell Scott.
2025 Season Performance
The 2025 season marked Scott’s second full year in the main ARCA Menards Series with Rev Racing. Driving the No. 6 Chevrolet SS, he produced eleven top-five finishes and sixteen top-ten finishes, once again finishing second in the final point standings. His repeat runner-up result reflected both his consistency and the strength of the Rev Racing program around him.
Off the track, 2025 was also a breakthrough year on the national stage. In July, Alpha Prime Racing announced that Scott would attempt to make his NASCAR Xfinity Series debut in two events, and he went on to make his first start in the BetRivers 200 at Dover Motor Speedway. Each Xfinity appearance added valuable seat time at a higher competitive level, while his ARCA results kept him in title contention deep into the summer and fall.
Looking ahead, Scott’s full-time promotion to the No. 45 Chevrolet Camaro SS at Alpha Prime Racing for the 2026 NASCAR Xfinity Series season was confirmed in December 2025. With a full national-series schedule ahead, a strong development pedigree, and years of top-tier ARCA finishes behind him, Scott enters 2026 as one of the more closely watched young drivers in the NASCAR pipeline.
