Casey Carden Bio
Casey Carden (born February 11, 1989) is an American professional stock car racing driver and team owner. He last competed part-time in the ARCA Menards Series, driving the No. 86 Ford for Clubb Racing Inc. Based in his home state of Georgia, Carden balances his work as a driver with operating his own motorsports team.
Early Life and Background
Casey Carden was born on February 11, 1989, in Braselton, Georgia, in the United States. Braselton is well known in the motorsports world as the home of Road Atlanta, a historic road course that has hosted major American sports car races for decades. Growing up in this region gave Carden early and consistent exposure to performance driving and the culture of American road racing.
Carden attended the University of Georgia, where he graduated with a degree in consumer economics. His college education helped shape his understanding of the business side of motorsports, a knowledge base that would later support his work as a team owner.
Path to NASCAR
Carden first began his racing career in go-karts, where he won multiple championships before progressing into formula cars in the Sports Car Club of America. This early success established a foundation in race craft and car preparation that carried into his later stock car opportunities.
In 2014, Carden expanded into professional sports car competition, entering events in the Lamborghini Super Trofeo and the Michelin Pilot Challenge. He also raced in the American Endurance Racing Series with his own team, Casey Carden Motorsports, where the program claimed class wins seven times in 2017, eight times in 2018, and two times in 2019. In 2022, Carden made his ARCA Menards Series debut at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course driving the No. 3 Ford for Clubb Racing Inc., finishing 23rd after one lap due to brake issues. He followed that with another start at Watkins Glen International in the No. 03, where he finished on the lead lap in 15th, and a season-ending Michelin Pilot Challenge appearance at Road Atlanta for Stoner Car Care Racing in the No. 09 Aston Martin alongside Ramin Abdolvahabi.
Casey Carden Career
Early Career (2014–2019)
Carden’s professional career began in 2014 with select outings in the Lamborghini Super Trofeo and the Michelin Pilot Challenge. These early sports car programs allowed him to gain seat time in high-horsepower machinery and to develop relationships with teams and engineers across the paddock.
From 2017 through 2019, Carden shifted focus to endurance racing as both driver and team owner with Casey Carden Motorsports in the American Endurance Racing Series. The team’s steady stream of class victories during this period demonstrated consistent preparation and competitive pace, and it helped fund Carden’s eventual transition toward stock car racing.
ARCA Menards Series Breakthrough (2022–2023)
In 2022, Carden made his ARCA Menards Series debut at Mid- Sports Car Course, driving the No. 3 Ford for Clubb Racing Inc., where he finished 23rd after running one lap due to brake issues. A second start came at Watkins Glen International in the No. 03, where he finished a strong 15th on the lead lap. On December 2, 2022, it was announced that Carden would run up to five races for Clubb Racing Inc. in 2023, alongside plans for a full-time campaign in 2024.
His 2023 season began with an oval debut at Elko Speedway, where he started 14th and finished 17th due to a valve spring issue. He returned at Mid-Ohio, finishing 18th after an accident, and later withdrew from a planned ARCA Menards Series East event at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park after an engine failure in practice, being classified 25th. On August 15, 2023, it was announced that Carden would attempt to qualify for his NASCAR Xfinity Series debut with CHK Racing at Watkins Glen International, marking his first step toward NASCAR’s national ranks.
Clubb Racing Inc. Era (2023–Present)
Through his ongoing partnership with Clubb Racing Inc., Carden has continued to build his stock car résumé, campaigning the No. 86 Ford in ARCA Menards Series competition. The relationship has provided stable equipment and a clear schedule of road course and select oval events.
The Clubb Racing Inc. program has been the centerpiece of Carden’s professional stock car plans, with the team previously outlining a path toward expanded racing in 2024 and beyond. His continued presence with the team signals a long-term commitment to the ARCA Menards Series as a development platform for higher stock car divisions.
Driving Style and Strengths
Carden’s background is rooted in road course racing, and his comfort with technical circuits such as Mid-Ohio, Watkins Glen, and Road Atlanta is clear. His endurance racing experience has sharpened his race craft in long runs, fuel management, and tire conservation, while his work as a team owner has built a strong working knowledge of race strategy and car preparation.
Notable Races and Milestones
Carden’s debut ARCA Menards Series start at Mid-Ohio in 2022 marked his entry into stock car racing’s official ladder, while his 15th-place lead-lap finish at Watkins Glen showed immediate pace. His 2023 oval debut at Elko Speedway represented his first lap of closed-circuit stock car racing on a flat oval, and the announcement of a planned NASCAR Xfinity Series start at Watkins Glen with CHK Racing signaled his most ambitious career step yet.
Casey Carden Career Wins
Casey Carden’s competitive record is strongest in endurance racing, where his team Casey Carden Motorsports collected multiple class wins across three consecutive seasons in the American Endurance Racing Series.
Other Wins and Performances
Carden captured seven class wins with Casey Carden Motorsports in 2017, followed by eight in 2018, and two more in 2019 in the American Endurance Racing Series. These results formed the foundation of his transition from sports car competition into stock car racing.
Casey Carden Family
Family Background and Racing Lineage
Public information about Casey Carden’s parents and immediate family is limited. His roots in Braselton, Georgia, placed him near one of America’s most respected road racing venues during his formative years.
Personal Life
Carden is a graduate of the University of Georgia, where he earned a degree in consumer economics. He is active on social media and continues to balance his dual roles as a driver and as the operator of Casey Carden Motorsports.
2025 Season Performance
Entering 2025, Casey Carden remains aligned with Clubb Racing Inc., campaigning the No. 86 Ford in the ARCA Menards Series. Following the 2022 announcement of a multi-race deal with plans for expanded racing in 2024, his program with the team continues to serve as a stepping stone toward higher stock car divisions.
His experience in road course competition positions him well for ARCA’s road racing calendar, while his oval debut at Elko Speedway in 2023 gave the team a baseline for future flat-track development. Carden’s progress with Clubb Racing Inc. is expected to remain measured, with the focus on consistent finishes and seat time as he continues to chase a national NASCAR opportunity.
Should plans for a NASCAR Xfinity Series start with CHK Racing at Watkins Glen materialize, 2025 could mark the transition point from ARCA ladder driver to active national series competitor.