Alan J. Waller Bio
Alan J. Waller (born November 19, 2003) is an American professional stock car racing driver from Floral City, Florida. He last competed part-time in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, driving the No. 22 Ford F-150 for Reaume Brothers Racing. Waller has worked his way up from grassroots short tracks in the Southeast to national-level NASCAR competition.
A late-model racer turned national-series driver, Waller has become known for perseverance after returning to racing following a serious health battle. His career path has taken him through go-karts, pure stocks, street stocks, late models, the ASA Southern Super Series, and the UARA National Late Model Series.
Early Life and Background
Alan J. Waller was born on November 19, 2003, in Floral City, Florida. He grew up in the small citrus-country community of Citrus County, an area with deep roots in short-track racing and amateur motorsports. From an early age, Waller was drawn to anything with wheels, and his family supported his interest in racing.
Waller first sat behind the wheel of a race vehicle at the age of four, driving go-karts on local tracks in central Florida. Those early years behind a kart taught him the basics of throttle control, racecraft, and the patience required to finish a race. By the time he was a teenager, he had already set his sights on moving up to full-size stock cars.
In 2019, at the age of fourteen, Waller stepped up from karts to stock cars. That season he competed in both Pure Stocks and Street Stocks, finishing eighth in Pure Stocks points and third in Street Stocks points. The results gave him his first real taste of running for a season championship and prepared him for the next level of stock-car racing.
Path to NASCAR
In 2020, Waller was diagnosed with stage 4 Hodgkin’s lymphoma, a serious form of cancer that threatened not only his health but his young racing career. He spent months in the hospital undergoing chemotherapy and radiation treatments. The diagnosis forced him to step away from the track for more than a year.
After recovering, Waller returned to racing in 2022, competing in late-model events throughout the Southwest United States. He built his comeback around pavement late models, racing in series such as the ASA Southern Super Series and the UARA National Late Model Series. These tours gave him long-distance experience, larger fields, and stiffer competition than he had faced on Florida short tracks.
By late 2024, Waller had rebuilt his résumé enough to attract attention from NASCAR-level teams. In early 2025, it was announced that he would take part in the pre-season ARCA Menards Series test at Daytona International Speedway, driving the No. 73 Ford for KLAS Motorsports. The test gave him his first laps in a NASCAR-style stock car at one of the country’s most demanding superspeedways.
Alan J. Waller Career
Early Career (2019–2022)
Waller’s earliest stock-car results came during his 2019 season, when he ran a dual schedule of Pure Stocks and Street Stocks. Finishing eighth in Pure Stocks points and third in Street Stocks points showed he could compete for season-long positioning, not just single-race results.
His career was then interrupted by his 2020 Hodgkin’s lymphoma diagnosis and the long stretch of treatment that followed. When Waller returned to the cockpit in 2022, he focused on late-model events across the Southwest, re-establishing his racecraft against some of the strongest regional drivers in the country.
NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Debut (2025)
In 2025, it was announced that Waller would attempt to make his NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series debut at Martinsville Speedway, driving the No. 22 Ford for Reaume Brothers Racing. Martinsville, a flat, paperclip-shaped short track in Virginia, is one of NASCAR’s most demanding venues and a traditional proving ground for new drivers.
Waller made the race field and started the event, marking the achievement of qualifying for a national NASCAR series at the age of 21. During the race he began feeling ill and was relieved by his crew chief and team-owner, Josh Reaume. Because he was the driver of record at the start, he was officially credited with a 31st-place finish in his Truck Series debut.
Reaume Brothers Racing Era (2025)
Waller joined Reaume Brothers Racing for his Truck Series attempts, piloting the No. 22 Ford F-150. The team fields entries out of its own shop and has historically focused on giving developing drivers a chance at NASCAR national-series experience.
The Martinsville run gave Waller his first official NASCAR national-series result. While the 31st-place finish was modest, it represented the successful completion of his debut and opened the door to future starts with the team as the 2025 season continued.
Driving Style and Strengths
Waller’s background in late models and short-track touring series has shaped his driving style. He is comfortable in heavy traffic and on tight, abrasive surfaces where patience and tire management matter as much as outright speed. His Martinsville start, a flat short track that rewards braking and corner-exit traction, suggested a comfort level with the kind of racing he learned in regional stock cars.
Notable Races and Milestones
Waller’s most significant career milestone to date is his NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series debut at Martinsville Speedway in 2025. The start itself fulfilled a years-long goal that began in childhood karts and stretched through his cancer battle and late-model comeback.
Alan J. Waller Career Wins
Waller has not recorded a victory in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series. His official national-series results consist of a single 31st-place finish at Martinsville Speedway in 2025, which served as his Truck Series debut. He has built his career on short tracks and regional late-model competition, where documented race-by-race win totals have not been fully verified.
NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Highlights
In the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, Waller is credited with one start and a 31st-place finish at Martinsville Speedway in 2025 for Reaume Brothers Racing. The Martinsville run marked his first and, so far, only verified Truck Series appearance.
Alan J. Waller Family
Family Background and Racing Lineage
Publicly available information about Waller’s immediate family is limited. He was raised in Floral City, Florida, and his family encouraged his early interest in racing, supporting his move from go-karts at age four to stock cars by his early teens. No additional details about his parents or siblings have been publicly confirmed.
Personal Life
Waller’s personal life is largely kept private. He focuses on his racing career and continues to live and train in the United States. Further confirmed details about marital status, spouse, or children have not been publicly reported.
2025 Season Performance
Waller’s 2025 season began with his participation in the pre-season ARCA Menards Series test at Daytona International Speedway with KLAS Motorsports in the No. 73 Ford. The test introduced him to superspeedway pack racing and provided valuable seat time ahead of his Truck Series plans.
His first official NASCAR national-series start came at Martinsville Speedway with Reaume Brothers Racing in the No. 22 Ford F-150. After making the field and starting the race, Waller was credited with a 31st-place finish in his Truck Series debut, a result he hopes to build on as the season progresses.
Looking ahead, Waller aims to gain additional Craftsman Truck Series experience and continue developing with Reaume Brothers Racing. As a young driver coming off his debut and a serious health battle, his 2025 campaign is focused on learning, logging laps, and positioning himself for more opportunities in NASCAR’s national touring series.