Tim Viens Bio
Timothy Neil Viens, born on October 10, 1976, is an American professional stock car racing driver and team owner from South Hero, Vermont. He last competed part-time in the ARCA Menards Series, driving the No. 31 Toyota Camry for Rise Motorsports. Across his career, Viens has also made starts in the NASCAR Xfinity Series and the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, building a reputation as a persistent underdog in stock car racing.
Beyond his work behind the wheel, Viens is recognized for his entrepreneurial spirit and his willingness to field his own race teams. He announced the formation of G2G Racing in 2021 and continues to balance driving duties with ownership responsibilities.
Early Life and Background
Timothy Neil Viens was born and raised in South Hero, Vermont, a small town located on the largest island in Lake Champlain. Growing up in a rural part of New England, Viens developed an early fascination with speed and competition that extended well beyond the racetrack.
He attended Glenville State College, where he played college football as a placekicker. His time as a college kicker sharpened his focus and competitive mindset, traits that would later translate to his motorsports career.
Path to NASCAR
After completing his college football career, Viens tried out for the National Football League but was unsuccessful. He later moved to Daytona Beach, Florida, where he played for the Daytona Beach Thunder in a professional arena football league, continuing his involvement in competitive sports.
Viens eventually transitioned his competitive focus from football to stock car racing, beginning his driving career in the ARCA series in 2012. His early seasons were marked by persistence through mechanical issues, missed races, and the challenge of finding reliable rides. These formative years in lower-profile ARCA teams laid the foundation for his later appearances in NASCAR national series events.
Tim Viens Career
Early Career (2012-2014)
Viens made his ARCA debut in 2012 at Salem Speedway driving the No. 67 Dodge for Carter 2 Motorsports, but the effort ended as a did-not-start. He did not return for any additional starts that season or in 2013, instead spending time honing his craft and securing new opportunities.
In 2014, Viens returned to run what appeared to be a full season. He started the year with Carter 2 Motorsports in the No. 97 car and later moved to Wayne Peterson Racing, where he piloted multiple cars including the No. 06 Chevrolet. He posted a best ARCA Menards Series finish of 23rd that year.
ARCA Menards Series Breakthrough (2015-2016)
Viens continued with Wayne Peterson Racing in 2015, making five starts across Nashville, Talladega, both Pocono races, and Kentucky. He drove all four Peterson entries at least once during the season, demonstrating his versatility despite not finishing all of his races.
His most recent ARCA starts during this era came in 2016, when he drove the Wayne Peterson Racing No. 06 at Daytona and Talladega. On February 3, 2025, Viens announced a return to the ARCA Menards Series, driving part-time in the No. 31 Toyota for Rise Motorsports. His most recent ARCA start came at the 2025 General Tire 150 at Phoenix.
NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series (2015-2023)
Viens debuted in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series in 2015 at Dover Motor Speedway. He attempted four races that season but started only one, as qualifying struggles and mechanical issues limited his track time.
He returned to the series in 2016 with five attempts and three starts, then ran additional races in 2017, 2018, and 2020. Viens joined CMI Motorsports for a part-time Truck schedule beginning at Pocono in 2020 and rejoined the team in 2021 with the No. 83 truck. His best Truck Series finish was 43rd in 2020, and he last competed in the series at the 2023 Heart of America 200 at Kansas.
NASCAR Xfinity Series (2015-2022)
Viens made his NASCAR Xfinity Series debut in the 2015 Ford EcoBoost 300 at Homestead-Miami Speedway for Mike Harmon Racing. During that race he switched rides with team owner Mike Harmon and was credited with a 33rd-place finish.
He returned to Homestead-Miami three years later with Mike Harmon Racing but failed to make the field. Subsequent Xfinity attempts came in 2018, 2020, 2021, and 2022, though he largely struggled to qualify for the events. His best Xfinity Series finish remained 74th in 2024.
Rise Motorsports Era (2025-Present)
In early 2025, Viens announced a return to the ARCA Menards Series driving the No. 31 Toyota Camry for Rise Motorsports. The partnership marked a fresh chapter for the veteran driver-owner and signaled his continued presence in stock car racing.
His most recent ARCA start came at the 2025 General Tire 150 at Phoenix Raceway. Looking ahead, Viens continues to balance his on-track ambitions with his broader interests as a team owner and motorsports entrepreneur.
Driving Style and Strengths
Viens is best known for his persistence and his willingness to take on a wide variety of tracks and teams. He has shown comfort driving at superspeedways like Daytona and Talladega, while also adapting to short tracks such as Salem and Toledo. His background as a college kicker has given him a strong sense of discipline and focus under pressure.
Notable Races and Milestones
Among his career highlights, Viens’ Xfinity Series debut at Homestead-Miami in 2015 stands out as a memorable moment due to the mid-race driver swap with Mike Harmon. His return to ARCA competition in 2025 with Rise Motorsports also marked a notable milestone in his late-career resurgence.
Tim Viens Career Wins
Tim Viens has yet to record a victory at the national series level across the NASCAR Xfinity Series, NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, or the ARCA Menards Series. His career has been defined more by persistence and team-building than by trips to Victory Lane.
ARCA Menards Series Highlights
Viens’ best ARCA Menards Series finish is 23rd, recorded in 2014. He made multiple starts across his career, including appearances at Daytona, Talladega, and Phoenix, though he has not yet posted a top-ten or pole in the series.
Other Wins and Performances
Outside of ARCA, Viens has notched starts in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series and the NASCAR Xfinity Series without recording a top-ten finish, pole, or win. His results reflect the challenges of running part-time with underfunded teams across multiple seasons.
Tim Viens Family
Family Background and Racing Lineage
Public information about Tim Viens’ immediate family background and racing lineage is limited. His path to motorsports came through his own athletic achievements rather than through a multi-generational racing family.
Personal Life
Viens is an alumnus of Glenville State College, where he played college football as a placekicker. After an unsuccessful NFL tryout, he moved to Daytona Beach, Florida, where he played for the Daytona Beach Thunder in a professional arena football league. He founded the Vermont Bucks indoor football team in 2016 and later established the Can-Am Indoor Football League for the 2017 season. He also created the Atlanta Havoc indoor football team and co-founded the American Arena League, stepping away from those roles on April 14, 2018.
2025 Season Performance
Tim Viens returned to stock car racing in 2025 with Rise Motorsports, driving the No. 31 Toyota Camry part-time in the ARCA Menards Series. His comeback was officially announced on February 3, 2025, marking his first national series starts since 2023.
His 2025 campaign has so far included a start at the General Tire 150 at Phoenix Raceway, where he competed in the ARCA Menards Series West event as well. As the season progresses, Viens is balancing limited starts with his broader commitments as a team owner.
While a full-season run does not appear to be on the schedule, Viens’ 2025 efforts provide a platform to showcase his ongoing dedication to the sport and to keep his owner-driver ambitions active in the ARCA Menards Series garage.