Treyten Lapcevich Bio
Treyten Lapcevich (born April 6, 2004) is a Canadian professional stock car racing driver. He is best known as the 2023 NASCAR Pinty’s Series champion. Most recently, he competed part-time in the ARCA Menards Series, driving the No. 15 Toyota Camry for Venturini Motorsports and the No. 70 Camry for Nitro Motorsports, and part-time in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, driving the No. 02 Chevrolet Silverado RST for Young’s Motorsports. A rising talent from Ontario, Lapcevich has built a résumé that spans short tracks, road courses, and ovals across North America.
Early Life and Background
Lapcevich was born on April 6, 2004, in Grimsby, Ontario, Canada. He grew up in a household steeped in motorsports, with racing woven into the family’s daily life. His father, Jeff Lapcevich, was a seasoned stock car driver who competed in the CASCAR Super Series, CASCAR East, CASCAR West, and the NASCAR Pinty’s Series. Jeff also raced in the Grand-Am Road Racing Series, giving Treyten early exposure to a wide range of cars and tracks.
From a young age, Treyten spent time around shop floors and short-track paddocks, learning the rhythms of race weekends. The family legacy, combined with the demanding Canadian short-track scene around southern Ontario, helped shape his approach to the sport and fueled his ambition to race professionally.
Path to NASCAR
Lapcevich’s climb through the ranks began in Canada’s NASCAR Pinty’s Series, the country’s premier stock car tour. He made his series debut in 2020 at Sunset Speedway as a substitute for Alex Tagliani in the No. 18 car, finishing second in his first start. He also contested the second Sunset event that season, gaining valuable experience as a teenager.
His progression was swift. By 2022, he had earned his first career victory, and by 2023, he had captured the series championship at the age of 19. That title opened doors to American NASCAR development series, including the ARCA Menards Series and the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, where he began part-time competition in 2025.
Treyten Lapcevich Career
Early Career (2020–2021)
Lapcevich’s earliest national results came in the NASCAR Pinty’s Series. After his strong substitute debut at Sunset Speedway in 2020, he moved into the No. 20 car on a fuller schedule in 2021. That season produced seven top-ten finishes and five top-fives, with his best result being a second-place run in one of the Delaware Speedway events.
The 2021 campaign laid the groundwork for his breakthrough. Working through the demanding Pinty’s calendar and adjusting to longer seasons, Lapcevich showed the consistency that would soon translate into wins.
NASCAR Pinty’s Series Breakthrough (2022–2023)
Lapcevich announced himself as a winner in 2022 at Sunset Speedway in the NTN Ultimate Bearing 250. He started second and led two laps to take his first career victory. He added another win later that season at Ohsweken Speedway, passing teammate Stewart Friesen in Turn 3 on the final lap to seal the result. The 2022 season also produced a career-best ten top-tens and seven top-fives.
In 2023, he opened the year with another win at Sunset Speedway, followed by another victory at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park, where contact on the final lap with Marc-Antoine Camirand helped him take the lead. He closed the season with a win at the Pinty’s Fall Brawl at Delaware Speedway, locking in the 2023 NASCAR Pinty’s Series championship. Across his Pinty’s career, he recorded nine wins, 33 top-tens, and nine poles.
ARCA Menards Series (2025)
On March 3, 2025, Lapcevich was announced as part of Venturini Motorsports’ lineup for the General Tire 150 at Phoenix Raceway, driving the No. 15 Toyota Camry. He later added a planned start with Nitro Motorsports at Berlin Raceway. Starting from the pole at Berlin, he earned his and the team’s first ARCA victory in the Berlin ARCA 200. Across his limited ARCA Menards Series slate, he recorded one win, two top-tens, and one pole, with a best series finish of 54th.
He also made one start in the ARCA Menards Series West at Phoenix, posting a top-ten. The brief but productive 2025 ARCA stint established him as a winner at the national ARCA level.
NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Debut (2025)
Lapcevich debuted in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series in 2025, driving the No. 02 Chevrolet Silverado RST for Young’s Motorsports. His first race was the UNOH 250 at Bristol, a demanding short-track oval. He finished the season ranked 71st in the series standings, with zero wins, top-tens, or poles in his Truck Series starts.
Venturini Motorsports Era (2025)
Lapcevich’s move to Venturini Motorsports for ARCA competition in 2025 marked his arrival on a prominent American development team. The partnership produced immediate results, including his pole and win at Berlin Raceway with Nitro Motorsports support and Venturini-affiliated preparation. His 2025 schedule blended ARCA, ARCA West, and Truck Series events, signaling a serious commitment to advancing through the NASCAR ladder.
Driving Style and Strengths
Lapcevich has shown strength on short tracks and tight road courses, the types of circuits that defined his Pinty’s Series success. His ability to capitalize on late-race opportunities, including the bold moves at Ohsweken and Canadian Tire Motorsport Park, points to strong race craft and composure under pressure. Working with established teams has given him access to experienced crew chiefs and engineers as he adapts to heavier stock cars and longer ovals in the United States.
Notable Races and Milestones
Signature moments include his first Pinty’s win at Sunset Speedway in 2022, his last-lap pass of Stewart Friesen at Ohsweken, and the championship-clinching Pinty’s Fall Brawl at Delaware in 2023. In 2025, his pole-to-win run at Berlin Raceway in ARCA and his Truck Series debut at Bristol stand out as key milestones in his American transition.
Treyten Lapcevich Career Wins
Lapcevich’s verified win total includes nine victories in the NASCAR Pinty’s Series between 2022 and 2023, alongside one ARCA Menards Series win in 2025. His Pinty’s title in 2023 remains the cornerstone of his résumé.
NASCAR Pinty’s Series Highlights
Lapcevich scored nine career wins in the NASCAR Pinty’s Series. His first win came in 2022 at Sunset Speedway, and his most recent win came at the 2023 Pinty’s Fall Brawl at Delaware Speedway. He earned the series championship in 2023, with 33 top-tens and nine poles across his Pinty’s career.
Other Wins and Performances
Outside of Pinty’s, his most notable result is his 2025 ARCA Menards Series win at Berlin Raceway. He also posted a top-ten in his lone ARCA Menards Series West start at Phoenix Raceway.
| Series | Wins | Top Tens | Poles |
|---|---|---|---|
| NASCAR Pinty’s Series | 9 | 33 | 9 |
| ARCA Menards Series | 1 | 2 | 1 |
Treyten Lapcevich Family
Family Background and Racing Lineage
Lapcevich comes from one of Canada’s well-known racing families. His father, Jeff Lapcevich, raced in the CASCAR Super Series, CASCAR East, CASCAR West, and the NASCAR Pinty’s Series, as well as the Grand-Am Road Racing Series. His older brother, Cayden Lapcevich, is the 2016 NASCAR Pinty’s Series champion and works as a crew chief in the ARCA Menards Series West for Bill McAnally Racing.
Personal Life
Lapcevich continues to focus on his racing career while maintaining ties to his Ontario roots. His family’s deep involvement in the sport remains a defining influence on his path through the NASCAR ladder.
2025 Season Performance
Lapcevich’s 2025 season was his first significant effort on American NASCAR development stages. He opened with the ARCA Menards Series debut at Phoenix Raceway for Venturini Motorsports in the No. 15 Toyota Camry, then added a start with Nitro Motorsports at Berlin Raceway, where he won from the pole. He also made his lone ARCA Menards Series West start at Phoenix, posting a top-ten.
Later in the year, he debuted in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series with Young’s Motorsports in the No. 02 Chevrolet Silverado RST at Bristol, gaining exposure to the heavier Truck Series machinery. Across his combined ARCA and Truck schedule, his best championship result was 54th in the ARCA Menards Series.
Heading beyond 2025, the season showed clear growth: a win at Berlin, a Truck Series debut at Bristol, and valuable seat time across three national series. The experience positions him to pursue a fuller ARCA or Truck Series campaign in 2026 as he continues his climb up the NASCAR ladder.