Tim Richmond

Tim Richmond Bio

Timothy Richmond (born September 12, 1998) is an American professional stock car racing driver from Ottawa, Illinois. He last competed part-time in the ARCA Menards Series, driving the No. 27 car for his own team, Richmond Motorsports. Richmond began his stock car racing career in 2019 and has worked his way through the ARCA ladder while also owning and operating his own race team. He is not related to former NASCAR Cup Series driver Tim Richmond.

Early Life and Background

Timothy Richmond was born on September 12, 1998, in Ottawa, Illinois, where he continues to make his home. Ottawa, a small city along the Illinois River, provided the backdrop for his upbringing and his early introduction to motorsports. Public details about his family and schooling are limited, but the racing community in his hometown clearly played a role in shaping his interest in stock cars.

Richmond developed his driving skills in grassroots and road racing environments before turning his attention to oval-track stock car competition. That early road racing experience helped him adapt to the demands of paved ovals when he eventually moved into the ARCA Menards Series. His decision to pursue professional stock car racing set him on a clear path toward the national touring ranks of ARCA.

Path to NASCAR

Richmond’s path toward NASCAR-affiliated competition runs through the ARCA Menards Series and its regional divisions, which serve as a primary developmental ladder for stock car racing in the United States. He made his first ARCA start in 2019 with Wayne Peterson Racing, a small, underfunded team that was still campaigning steel-bodied cars while the series shifted toward composite bodies. Completing his debut race at Five Flags Speedway impressed the Peterson team, which quickly expanded his role into nearly a full-season effort.

His rookie season ended with an eighth-place finish in the ARCA Menards Series championship, the best points result for any Wayne Peterson Racing driver at that time. After running 2020 with the same team, Richmond struck out on his own in 2021, co-founding Richmond Clubb Motorsports with fellow ARCA driver Alex Clubb. That move marked the beginning of his transition from a development driver into a team owner.

Tim Richmond Career

Early Career (2019–2020)

Richmond’s ARCA Menards Series career began at the 2019 ARCA Pensacola 200 at Pensacola, where he drove the No. 06 for Wayne Peterson Racing. Although he finished fourteen laps down in fourteenth place, the team credited him with a strong result because he brought the car home in one piece, something the underfunded Peterson operation had struggled to achieve with other drivers. He continued with the team through most of the season, battled for Rookie of the Year honors, and finished eighth in the final standings.

In December 2019, ARCA announced that Richmond would return to Wayne Peterson Racing for a full 2020 campaign. The season started with an eighteenth-place run at Daytona and a twenty-third-place DNF at Phoenix, putting him back on track against a more experienced and better-funded field. By the end of that year, Richmond had decided to chart his own course, and in 2021 he launched Richmond Clubb Motorsports with co-owner and fellow driver Alex Clubb.

ARCA Menards Series Breakthrough (2019–2022)

Running his own No. 27 entry in 2021, Richmond and teammate Clubb fielded a full-time effort in the ARCA Menards Series, occasionally running a second car at tracks such as the Milwaukee Mile. The team carried over equipment and crew chief Brad Frye from Wayne Peterson Racing, giving the new operation an experienced foundation. Richmond’s season ended early after a crash at Michigan International Speedway, where he was hit by Drew Dollar and suffered an injury that kept him out of the rest of the year.

For 2022, Richmond ran the No. 27 solely under the Richmond Motorsports banner after Alex Clubb returned to his own Clubb Racing Inc. team. His best series championship finish remains the eighth place he recorded in 2019, a result that established him as a top-ten driver in ARCA competition. Across his ARCA Menards Series career, he has recorded zero wins and two top-ten finishes.

Richmond Motorsports Era (2021–Present)

Since founding his own operation, Richmond has continued to drive the No. 27 for Richmond Motorsports while taking on the responsibilities of a team owner. The team competes on a part-time schedule across the ARCA Menards Series and its regional divisions, allowing Richmond to balance driving duties with the business side of racing. His presence in the garage has helped his family-run team build a reputation for persistence and self-improvement on a limited budget.

Driving Style and Strengths

Richmond has shown particular comfort on superspeedways, where drafting and pack racing come into play. His ability to finish races in older equipment, highlighted during his 2019 debut with Wayne Peterson Racing, points to a patient, car-conserving driving style. Working with crew chief Brad Frye has also helped him develop the consistency needed to compete in the ARCA ranks.

Notable Races and Milestones

Richmond’s debut at Five Flags Speedway in 2019 stands out as a defining moment, proving he could bring home a battered Wayne Peterson Racing machine. His top-ten ARCA championship finish that same season was a milestone for the Peterson team, topping previous bests by teammates Con Nicolopoulos. His first race as a team owner in 2021, paired with a runner-up start at Toledo, marked another turning point in his career.

Tim Richmond Career Wins

Richmond has yet to record a victory across the ARCA Menards Series or its regional divisions. His most notable results include two top-ten finishes in the main ARCA Menards Series, both achieved during his development years. He continues to chase his first series win while expanding his role as a team owner.

ARCA Menards Series Highlights

Across his ARCA Menards Series career, Richmond has recorded zero wins, two top-ten finishes, and zero pole positions. His best championship result remains eighth place in 2019, earned while driving for Wayne Peterson Racing. His first race in the series was the 2019 ARCA Pensacola 200 at Pensacola, and his most recent appearance listed was the 2026 Alabama Manufactured Housing 200 at Talladega.

Other Wins & Performances

Richmond’s regional ARCA work has produced limited highlight-reel results. In the ARCA Menards Series East, he recorded a best finish of fortieth in 2020, with his first start coming at the 2020 Royal Truck & Trailer 200 at Toledo and his most recent at the 2025 Bush’s Beans 200 at Bristol. His lone ARCA Menards Series West start came at the 2021 General Tire 150 at Phoenix, where he finished fifty-second in points.

Tim Richmond Family

Family Background and Racing Lineage

Richmond comes from a close-knit family based in Ottawa, Illinois, that has been deeply involved in his racing career. The Richmond family played a hands-on role with Wayne Peterson Racing in 2019, helping the underfunded team qualify for races and purchase newer composite-bodied cars, equipment that ARCA would later require across the series. That family support became the foundation for his own team, Richmond Motorsports, which carries the family name on the No. 27 car.

Personal Life

Richmond and his family continue to live in Ottawa, Illinois, the same community where he grew up and first fell in love with racing. His personal life remains largely private, with limited public details about a spouse or children. Outside of the shop and the track, he stays connected to fans through a public Facebook page under the Tim Richmond Racing name.

2025 Season Performance

Tim Richmond’s 2025 campaign continued on a part-time schedule with Richmond Motorsports in the ARCA Menards Series and the ARCA Menards Series East. His most recent regional start came at the 2025 Bush’s Beans 200 at Bristol, where he continued to build seat time behind the wheel of the No. 27. The season reflected a steady approach focused on consistency and team development rather than headline results.

With no wins recorded in 2025 and limited full-series entries, Richmond’s year centered on maintaining equipment, refining setups with his crew, and laying groundwork for future seasons. Operating a family-owned team on a part-time budget, he balanced driver and ownership duties while keeping the No. 27 car competitive against better-funded operations. His progress through the ARCA ladder remains the foundation of any future move toward the NASCAR national series.