Alan J. Waller Bio
Alan J. Waller (born November 19, 2003) is an American professional stock car racing driver. He last competed part-time in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, driving the No. 22 Ford F-150 for Reaume Brothers Racing. A native of Floral City, Florida, Waller has built his career through short tracks, late-model events, and limited national-series opportunities in the NASCAR ladder.
Early Life and Background
Alan J. Waller was born on November 19, 2003, in Floral City, Florida. Growing up in the southeastern United States placed him close to a strong network of grassroots short tracks, where he first became interested in racing as a young child. He has spoken publicly about the role motorsports played in his early years and the support of his family during his formative period.
Waller first sat in a race car at the age of four, competing in go-karts before eventually moving up to stock cars at fourteen. In 2019, he began racing in Pure Stocks and Street Stocks, finishing eighth and third in the season standings, respectively. These early results gave him a foundation in door-to-door short-track competition and helped him gain experience in race craft, tire management, and consistent car setup.
Path to NASCAR
Waller’s progression toward NASCAR was interrupted in 2020, when he was diagnosed with stage 4 Hodgkin’s lymphoma. He spent months in the hospital undergoing chemotherapy and radiation treatments. The diagnosis temporarily paused his racing career and tested his resolve, but he remained determined to return to competition once he recovered.
After his recovery, Waller returned to racing in 2022, entering late-model events throughout the Southwest United States. He went on to compete in series such as the ASA Southern Super Series and the UARA National Late Model Series, sharpening his skills on a wider range of tracks. In 2025, it was announced that he would participate in the pre-season test for the ARCA Menards Series at Daytona International Speedway, driving the No. 73 Ford for KLAS Motorsports, marking his first major step toward NASCAR’s national series.
Alan J. Waller Career
Early Career (2019-2022)
Waller’s early career began in 2019, when he competed in both Pure Stocks and Street Stocks, finishing eighth and third in points. These results came at a young age and demonstrated his potential in regional short-track racing. The two seasons allowed him to develop the fundamentals he would need to move into faster, more powerful race cars.
Following his cancer diagnosis in 2020, Waller stepped away from racing to focus on his health. After months of treatment and recovery, he returned to the track in 2022, racing late models across the Southwest. This stretch served as his comeback season and helped him rebuild the physical and competitive shape required to chase higher levels of stock car racing.
NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Breakthrough (2025)
Two months after his ARCA test was announced, it was revealed that Waller would attempt to make his debut in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series at Martinsville Speedway, driving the No. 22 Ford for Reaume Brothers Racing. The opportunity represented a major milestone, giving him a chance to race at one of NASCAR’s most historic and demanding short tracks.
Waller made the race and was officially credited with a 31st-place finish in his debut. During the event, he began to feel sick and was relieved by his crew chief and team owner, Josh Reaume. Even with the abbreviated run, the start fulfilled a long-standing goal of reaching a NASCAR national series.
Reaume Brothers Racing Era (2025)
Waller’s tenure with Reaume Brothers Racing in 2025 marked his entry into NASCAR’s national series ranks. The team fields the No. 22 Ford F-150 in the Craftsman Truck Series, and the Martinsville weekend was his first start with the organization. Working alongside crew chief and team owner Josh Reaume gave him direct mentorship and a close working environment for his early national-series laps.
The collaboration produced a steady, learning-focused environment rather than an immediate push for top finishes. The debut placed Waller on the map as an emerging driver working to expand his schedule and gain more seat time at the Truck Series level.
Driving Style and Strengths
Waller’s background in short-track Pure Stocks, Street Stocks, and late models shapes his racing style, which leans on close-quarters race craft and the ability to maintain consistent lap times over long runs. His late-model experience on bigger tracks in the ASA Southern Super Series and the UARA National Late Model Series added exposure to varying tire wear and track conditions. Working with crew chief and team owner Josh Reaume at Reaume Brothers Racing has given him a direct, hands-on technical partnership in his early Truck Series starts.
Notable Races and Milestones
Waller’s most significant milestone to date is his NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series debut at Martinsville Speedway in 2025, driving the No. 22 Ford for Reaume Brothers Racing. Earlier in the year, he also took part in the pre-season ARCA Menards Series test at Daytona International Speedway with KLAS Motorsports, marking his first high-profile outing in a NASCAR-owned development series.
Alan J. Waller Career Wins
Waller’s documented national-level career is still in its earliest stages, and no major series victories have been recorded at the NASCAR national level. His competitive results to date have come at regional and short-track levels, where he earned finishes of eighth in Pure Stocks points and third in Street Stocks points in 2019, along with appearances in the ASA Southern Super Series and the UARA National Late Model Series.
NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Highlights
Waller’s NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series activity is limited to a part-time start at Martinsville Speedway in 2025, where he was credited with a 31st-place finish. The start itself stands as the headline result of his Truck Series career so far, opening the door to additional opportunities with Reaume Brothers Racing.
Other Wins and Performances
Outside of national NASCAR competition, Waller’s strongest documented results came in 2019, when he finished third in Street Stocks points and eighth in Pure Stocks points. He has also competed in the ASA Southern Super Series and the UARA National Late Model Series, gaining experience at the late-model level across multiple regions of the country.
Alan J. Waller Family
Family Background and Racing Lineage
Public information about Waller’s family background and racing lineage is limited. He grew up in Floral City, Florida, and has credited his family with supporting his early interest in motorsports and helping him through his cancer treatment and recovery.
Personal Life
Waller’s personal life details, including marital status and children, are not publicly documented in available sources. His recovery from stage 4 Hodgkin’s lymphoma and his return to racing stand as the most widely covered aspects of his life outside the cockpit.
2025 Season Performance
Waller’s 2025 season represents his first full year of activity at the edge of NASCAR’s national series. The year began with a pre-season ARCA Menards Series test at Daytona International Speedway, where he drove the No. 73 Ford for KLAS Motorsports. The test gave him valuable superspeedway laps in a NASCAR-owned development series and served as a springboard to his Truck Series opportunity.
His NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series debut came at Martinsville Speedway with Reaume Brothers Racing in the No. 22 Ford F-150, resulting in a 31st-place finish. Although the run was cut short when he was relieved by crew chief and team owner Josh Reaume due to feeling ill, the start itself completed a long-held goal of reaching a NASCAR national series.
Looking ahead, the 2025 campaign is expected to serve as a foundation-building year focused on gaining experience, expanding his schedule, and developing chemistry with his team. Additional starts in the Craftsman Truck Series and possible ARCA Menards Series races are likely paths for continued growth.