What’s Happening?

Richard Childress Racing has signed 17-year-old Carson Brown to its driver development program.

• RCR announced the signing of Brown on X, but did not expand on immediate plans for the young driver. Although the announcement was vague, Brown’s Facebook bio claims he is the driver of the No. 28 for Pinnacle Racing Group in the ARCA Menards Series, a ride recently opened up by the departure of Brendan ‘Butterbean’ Queen.
• Grassroots racing fans know Brown for his efforts in multiple classes of racing, like dirt and asphalt late models. However, Brown made his ARCA debut this season with a sixth-place finish in the ARCA Menards Series East season opener at Five Flags Speedway.
• Late this season, Brown also scored a second-place finish in the ARCA Menards Series West season finale at Phoenix Raceway. Shortly after this race, rumors surfaced that he was involved in the rumored Ram Trucks reality show; however, this announcement somewhat clarifies that he will not be with the returning OEM in 2026.
• This signing could pave the way for a future ride in the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series (formerly Xfinity) for Brown, as 2025 Champion Jesse Love has been rumored to be interested in Cup Series Racing. However, he will return to RCR’s No. 2 in 2026.

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