Derek Kraus

Derek Kraus
Kraus at Las Vegas Motor Speedway in 2024
BornDerek Kenneth Kraus
(2001-09-01) September 1, 2001 (age 23)
Stratford, Wisconsin, U.S.
Achievements2019 NASCAR K&N Pro Series West Champion
Awards2017 NASCAR K&N Pro Series West Rookie of the Year
NASCAR Cup Series career
6 races run over 1 year
2024 position38th
Best finish38th (2024)
First race2024 Pennzoil 400 (Las Vegas)
Last race2024 NASCAR Cup Series Championship Race (Phoenix)
Wins Top tens Poles
0 0 0
NASCAR Xfinity Series career
8 races run over 1 year
2023 position85th
Best finish85th (2023)
First race2023 ToyotaCare 250 (Richmond)
Last race2023 NASCAR Xfinity Series Championship Race (Phoenix)
Wins Top tens Poles
0 3 0
NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series career
76 races run over 6 years
2023 position72nd
Best finish11th (2020, 2022)
First race2018 Lucas Oil 150 (Phoenix)
Last race2023 Craftsman 150 (Phoenix)
Wins Top tens Poles
0 27 4
ARCA Menards Series career
2 races run over 2 years
Best finish75th (2021)
First race2021 General Tire 150 (Phoenix)
Last race2022 General Tire 150 (Phoenix)
Wins Top tens Poles
0 2 0
ARCA Menards Series East career
18 races run over 3 years
Best finish7th (2019)
First race2017 Jet Tools 150 (New Smyrna)
Last race2019 Monaco Cocktails Gateway Classic 125 (Gateway)
First win2018 Monaco Gateway Classic (Gateway)
Last win2019 Who'sYourDriver.org Twin 100's #2 (South Boston)
Wins Top tens Poles
3 15 2
ARCA Menards Series West career
44 races run over 5 years
Best finish1st (2019)
First race2017 NAPA Auto Parts Tucson 150 (Tucson)
Last race2022 General Tire 150 (Phoenix)
First win2017 West Coast Stock Car Hall of Fame 150 (Kern County)
Last win2019 Napa/Eneos 150 (Kern County)
Wins Top tens Poles
10 35 8
Statistics current as of May 12, 2024.

Derek Kenneth Kraus (born September 1, 2001) is an American professional stock car racing driver. He last competed part-time in the NASCAR Cup Series, driving the No. 16 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 for Kaulig Racing. He has also previously competed in the NASCAR Xfinity Series, NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, ARCA Menards Series and ARCA Menards Series East and West. He won the 2019 West Series championship (when the series was known as the NASCAR K&N Pro Series West) and is also a former NASCAR Next member. He is also Kaulig's simulator driver.[1]

  1. ^ Albino, Dustin (May 17, 2023). "Rebuilding: Derek Kraus excels in partial Xfinity Series stint with Kaulig Racing". Jayski's Silly Season Site. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved July 27, 2023.