Brennan Poole Bio
Brennan Cole Poole, born on April 11, 1991, is an American professional stock car racing driver. He competes full-time in the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series, driving the No. 44 Chevrolet Camaro SS for Alpha Prime Racing. Standing 175 centimeters tall and weighing 73 kilograms, Poole has built a versatile career that began in Dirt Modifieds and Late Model Stock Cars before progressing through the ARCA Racing Series, the NASCAR Xfinity Series, the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, and the NASCAR Cup Series.
Poole is widely recognized for his achievements in the UARA-Stars Late Model Series ranks, where he set multiple records and earned a championship. Over the years, he has also taken on additional roles inside the garage, including stints as a driver coach, spotter, and consultant, demonstrating a wide-ranging commitment to the motorsports industry.
Early Life and Background
Brennan Cole Poole was born in Folsom, California, and lived there until the age of seven before his family relocated. He was raised outside of Houston, Texas, where he first developed an interest in racing. Poole earned the nickname “The Bull” early in his career after charging from the rear of the field in several events, a reputation for aggressive comebacks that would follow him throughout his career.
Poole graduated from Woodlands Christian Academy a year early in 2008, at the age of seventeen, allowing him to focus more time on his racing pursuits. His early exposure to motorsports came through the local short-track scene in Texas, where he honed his skills driving Dirt Modifieds.
Path to NASCAR
Poole drove Dirt Modifieds in the IMCA ranks from 2007 to 2008 for his family’s team at their home track of Houston Raceway Park. During that span, he scored seven wins in 2008 and captured the Texas World Dirt Track Championship, signaling his arrival as a young talent to watch.
From 2009 to 2010, Poole transitioned to Late Model Stock Cars in the UARA-Stars ranks, driving the No. 5 for Jamie Yelton. He earned the 2009 Rookie of the Year title and the Most Popular Driver Award in both 2009 and 2010. In 2011, Poole formed his own race team, driving the No. 7, and clinched the UARA-Stars Late Model Series championship, becoming both a driver and owner champion.
Brennan Poole Career
Early Career (2007-2011)
Poole made his ARCA Racing Series debut at Salem Speedway in 2011, driving the No. 55 Chevrolet for Venturini Motorsports, leading 31 laps and winning in his first start. He ran three additional races that year in Venturini’s No. 25 car, scoring a pole and a top-five finish at Pocono Raceway.
In 2012, Poole ran the full ARCA schedule for Venturini, earning fifteen top-tens, three poles, and back-to-back wins at Elko Speedway and Pocono Raceway while finishing third in points. His rapid rise through the ARCA ranks positioned him as a development driver for Venturini Motorsports from 2011 to 2014.
NASCAR Xfinity Series Breakthrough (2015-2017)
In 2015, Poole was signed to drive in the Xfinity Series for HScott Motorsports with Chip Ganassi, sharing the No. 42 ride with Kyle Larson and Justin Marks. He scored two top-tens and ten top-fifteen finishes during his rookie season.
For 2016, Poole moved into the No. 48 car for Chip Ganassi Racing full-time with sponsorship from DC Solar. At Talladega, he crossed the finish line first but was awarded third after NASCAR reviewed the finish and gave the win to Elliott Sadler. Poole finished eighth in points with seventeen top-tens and four top-fives. He returned to the No. 48 in 2017, won his first career series pole at Daytona International Speedway, advanced to the Round of 8 in the Xfinity Series playoffs, and finished sixth in points.
NASCAR Cup Series (2020)
On December 11, 2019, Poole announced he would race full-time for Premium Motorsports in the No. 15 in the NASCAR Cup Series for 2020. Spartan Mosquito Eradicators joined him as a primary sponsor for seventeen races starting at the Daytona 500.
At the 2020 YellaWood 500 at Talladega Superspeedway, Poole earned his career-best Cup Series finish, crossing the line in eleventh before being elevated to ninth due to penalties issued against Matt DiBenedetto and Chris Buescher. He continued running part-time in the Truck Series with On Point Motorsports during the 2020 season, recording a best finish of twelfth in the Kansas Speedway doubleheader races.
Alpha Prime Racing Era (2024-Present)
On November 9, 2023, it was announced that Poole would drive full-time in Alpha Prime Racing’s No. 44 Chevrolet, with Finance Pro Plus returning as a sponsor for twenty races and Macc Door Systems for ten races. In April 2024, he nearly won at Talladega, leading into the trioval before losing his pusher in Anthony Alfredo and settling for a fifth place finish, which became only the second top-five in APR’s history.
On October 31, 2024, it was announced that Poole would return to APR for the 2025 season. At Martinsville, he scored a fourth place finish, the first-ever top-five for Alpha Prime Racing at a non-drafting track in their history, qualifying him for the Dash 4 Cash at Bristol. On November 18, 2025, it was announced that Poole will continue to race for APR for the 2026 season.
Driving Style and Strengths
Poole has earned a reputation as a strong superspeedway and restrictor-plate racer, with multiple top-five finishes at Talladega and Daytona across multiple series. His aggressive driving style, reflected in his “The Bull” nickname, allows him to make late-race charges through the field. In the garage, his experience as a spotter and coach has built strong communication with his crew chiefs and race engineers.
Notable Races and Milestones
Poole’s signature tracks include Talladega Superspeedway, where he has produced multiple near-wins and strong finishes in the Xfinity Series, Cup Series, and at ARCA. His first career series pole came at Daytona International Speedway in 2017, and his 2011 UARA-Stars Late Model Series championship remains a defining milestone in his career.
Brennan Poole Career Wins
Brennan Poole has accumulated victories across multiple racing disciplines, including Dirt Modifieds, the UARA-Stars Late Model Series, and the ARCA Racing Series. His win portfolio reflects his versatility as a driver on ovals of all sizes, from short tracks to superspeedways.
NASCAR Xfinity Series Highlights
Poole has notched multiple top-five and top-ten finishes in the NASCAR Xfinity Series, including a third-place result at Talladega in 2016 and a fifth-place finish at Talladega in 2024 with Alpha Prime Racing. His best season came in 2016, when he finished eighth in points with seventeen top-tens and four top-fives for Chip Ganassi Racing.
Other Wins and Performances
Poole holds the record for most UARA-Stars Late Model Series wins in a single season and most consecutive wins in a single season, both set in 2010. He won the 2011 UARA-Stars Late Model Series Championship as both driver and owner. In the ARCA Racing Series, he captured wins at Salem Speedway, Elko Speedway, Pocono Raceway, and the Illinois State Fairgrounds Racetrack.
| Series | Wins | Top Tens | Poles |
|---|---|---|---|
| UARA-Stars Late Model Series | 10+ | N/A | N/A |
| ARCA Racing Series | 4 | 15+ | 4 |
Brennan Poole Family
Family Background and Racing Lineage
Poole drove Dirt Modifieds in the IMCA ranks for his family’s team at Houston Raceway Park from 2007 to 2008, establishing racing as a family-centered pursuit from the start of his career. His early success on the short-track circuit was supported by relatives who helped field his car during the formative years of his career.
Personal Life
Raised outside of Houston, Texas, Poole was born in Folsom, California, and lived there until the age of seven. He graduated from Woodlands Christian Academy a year early in 2008 at the age of seventeen, a milestone that allowed him to dedicate more time to his racing career. Outside of racing, Poole has been involved in hurricane relief efforts, including his Poole For Texas initiative in 2017 for Hurricane Harvey and hurricane relief in Charlotte, North Carolina, in 2018.
2025 Season Performance
Poole entered the 2025 NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series season with Alpha Prime Racing, continuing behind the wheel of the No. 44 Chevrolet Camaro SS. His fourth-place finish at Martinsville Speedway marked a turning point for both driver and team, securing Alpha Prime Racing’s first-ever top-five at a non-drafting track and earning Poole a spot in the Dash 4 Cash at Bristol.
On June 17, 2025, it was announced that Poole would drive the No. 44 Chevrolet for NY Racing Team at Pocono Raceway, expanding his Cup Series activity in addition to his primary Xfinity schedule. His consistent top-fifteen and top-twenty finishes throughout the season have helped solidify his standing within the Alpha Prime Racing organization.
With momentum building and a multi-year contract extension announced for 2026, Poole’s 2025 campaign reflects both personal growth and the upward trajectory of Alpha Prime Racing. His ability to deliver strong results on a variety of track types continues to position him as a steady presence in the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series field.
