Dean Thompson (racing driver)

Dean Thompson
Thompson at Daytona International Speedway in 2023
BornDean Kenneth Thompson
(2001-08-30) August 30, 2001 (age 23)
Anaheim, California, U.S.
NASCAR Xfinity Series career
2 races run over 1 year
Car no., teamNo. 26 (Sam Hunt Racing)
2024 position99th
Best finish99th (2024)
First race2024 BetMGM 300 (Charlotte)
Last race2024 United Rentals 250 (Talladega)
Wins Top tens Poles
0 0 0
NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series career
70 races run over 4 years
Truck no., teamNo. 5 (Tricon Garage)
2024 position16th
Best finish16th (2024)
First race2021 Lucas Oil 150 (Phoenix)
Last race2024 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Championship Race (Phoenix)
Wins Top tens Poles
0 11 0
ARCA Menards Series career
12 races run over 3 years
ARCA no., teamNos. 20/55 (Venturini Motorsports)
Best finish24th (2023, 2024)
First race2021 General Tire 150 (Phoenix)
Last race2024 Bush's Beans 200 (Bristol)
Wins Top tens Poles
0 11 1
ARCA Menards Series East career
3 races run over 1 year
ARCA East no., teamNo. 55 (Venturini Motorsports)
Best finish21st (2024)
First race2024 Circle City 200 (IRP)
Last race2024 Bush's Beans 200 (Bristol)
Wins Top tens Poles
0 3 0
ARCA Menards Series West career
9 races run over 3 years
Best finish13th (2021)
First race2021 General Tire 150 (Phoenix)
Last race2023 Desert Diamond Casino West Valley 100 (Phoenix)
Wins Top tens Poles
0 3 2
Statistics current as of November 8, 2024.

Dean Kenneth Thompson (born August 30, 2001) is an American professional stock car racing driver. He competes full-time in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, driving the No. 5 Toyota Tundra for Tricon Garage, and part-time in the NASCAR Xfinity Series, driving the No. 26 Toyota GR Supra for Sam Hunt Racing. He has previously competed in the ARCA Menards Series and ARCA Menards Series West.