Eric Caudell Bio
Eric Caudell (born January 2, 1967) is an American professional stock car racing driver who competes part-time in the ARCA Menards Series, driving the No. 7 Toyota for his team, CCM Racing. He has competed in ARCA since 2015, including running full-time for one season in 2017, where he finished tenth in points. He also made one Truck Series start in 2014 at Iowa. Caudell balances his racing career with a professional career in the energy trading software industry.
Early Life and Background
Eric Caudell was born on January 2, 1967, in Piedmont, Oklahoma. He graduated from the University of Oklahoma, earning a degree in Management Information Systems. His educational background provided him with skills that would later serve him in his professional career outside of racing.
Caudell resides in Piedmont, Oklahoma. He has worked as an energy trading software consultant for Murphy USA for over twenty years. Outside of racing, Caudell serves as a marketing consultant in the oil industry by trade. This professional background has allowed him to fund and manage his own racing operation while maintaining a stable career.
Path to NASCAR
Caudell had raced for many years in the United States Super Truck Series until the series shut down. This experience in the Super Truck Series provided him with valuable seat time and racing knowledge before transitioning to NASCAR-sanctioned competition. His progression through regional racing series helped him develop the skills necessary for higher-level stock car racing.
Caudell made his NASCAR Camping World Truck Series debut in 2014, driving the No. 12 for Cefalia Motorsports at Iowa Speedway. He finished 28th in that race. This single start marked his entry into NASCAR national series competition before he shifted his focus to the ARCA Menards Series for a more extensive racing program.
Eric Caudell Career
Early Career (2015-2016)
Caudell began competing in the ARCA Racing Series in 2015, driving part-time for Hixson Motorsports. This marked his entry into the ARCA Menards Series, where he would establish himself as a competitive part-time driver. His initial seasons focused on gaining experience and building his team operations.
In 2016, Caudell continued driving part-time for Hixson Motorsports in the ARCA Racing Series. During this period, he developed the foundation for his own racing team, CCM Racing, which would become his primary operation in later years. His consistent performance during these early seasons helped secure his position in the series.
ARCA Menards Series Breakthrough (2017)
In 2017, Caudell competed in a full season in the ARCA Racing Series, driving the No. 2 for Hixson Motorsports. His crew chief that year was Crystal Bates, one of the few female crew chiefs in stock car racing. This partnership proved successful as Caudell established himself as a consistent competitor throughout the season.
Caudell finished tenth in points during his full 2017 season, marking a significant achievement in his ARCA career. This points finish demonstrated his ability to compete consistently across the entire season schedule. The 2017 season represented the pinnacle of Caudell’s ARCA career to date in terms of overall performance and championship standing.
CCM Racing Era (2020-Present)
For 2020, Caudell and his No. 7 team returned to ARCA competition with a ten-race schedule. The schedule included races at Daytona, Talladega, Chicagoland, Lucas Oil, Elko, Iowa, Springfield, DuQuoin, Bristol, Memphis, and Kansas. Caudell and his team participated in ARCA’s Daytona testing in January 2020 leading up to the race there the following month. Caudell and his former Hixson Motorsports teammate Rick Tackman shared his No. 7 car during the test session.
In 2021, Caudell returned for another part-time schedule in his No. 7 car. He also made his debut in the ARCA Menards Series East that year, as his schedule included the three combination races at Iowa, Milwaukee, and Bristol that the main ARCA Series had with the East Series. This expansion of his racing portfolio demonstrated Caudell’s commitment to competing in multiple ARCA series while maintaining his own team operation.
Eric Caudell Career Wins
Eric Caudell has primarily focused on consistent participation and team development rather than accumulating wins. His career highlights include a full-time 2017 ARCA season where he finished tenth in points. His racing approach emphasizes competitive finishes and steady improvement over time.
ARCA Menards Series Highlights
Caudell’s most notable achievement in the ARCA Menards Series came during the 2017 season, when he finished tenth in championship points while running full-time. This performance established him as a reliable competitor in the series. His subsequent part-time schedules have focused on specific tracks and series combinations, including ARCA Menards Series East events.
Eric Caudell Family
Personal Life
Eric Caudell lives in Piedmont, Oklahoma. He balances his racing career with his work as an energy trading software consultant for Murphy USA, a position he has held for over twenty years. This dual career path has allowed him to pursue his passion for motorsports while maintaining professional stability in the oil and gas industry.
2025 Season Performance
Eric Caudell continues to compete part-time in the ARCA Menards Series with his own team, CCM Racing, driving the No. 7 Toyota. His 2025 season focuses on selective race entries that complement his professional commitments outside of racing. Caudell’s approach emphasizes consistent performance and team development over a full championship campaign.