Treyten Lapcevich Bio
Treyten Lapcevich (born April 6, 2004) is a Canadian professional stock car racing driver. He last competed part-time in the ARCA Menards Series, driving the No. 15 Toyota Camry for Venturini Motorsports, and the No. 70 Camry for Nitro Motorsports, and part-time in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, driving the No. 02 Chevrolet Silverado RST for Young’s Motorsports. He is the 2023 NASCAR Pinty’s Series champion.
Early Life and Background
Treyten Lapcevich was born on April 6, 2004, in Grimsby, Ontario, Canada. He grew up in a family with deep roots in Canadian motorsports, which gave him an early understanding of what it takes to compete at a high level. His hometown region of Ontario has long been a hotbed for short-track stock car racing in Canada.
Lapcevich’s father, Jeff Lapcevich, was also a stock car driver with an extensive career that included time in the CASCAR Super Series, CASCAR East, CASCAR West, and the NASCAR Pinty’s Series. Jeff also competed in the Grand-Am Road Racing Series, further cementing the family’s ties to the sport across multiple disciplines. Being raised around race shops and race weekends shaped Treyten’s path from a young age.
Path to NASCAR
Lapcevich made his NASCAR Pinty’s Series debut in 2020 at Sunset Speedway, where he served as a substitute driver in the No. 18 car for Alex Tagliani. He finished second in that debut race and also entered the second Sunset event of the season, providing an early signal of his potential on Canada’s premier stock car tour.
In 2021, he moved into the No. 20 car on a full-time basis and delivered seven top-ten finishes along with five top-fives. His best result that year came at the first of three races at Delaware Speedway, where he finished second. These steady results helped him build the experience needed to chase a championship in the seasons that followed.
Treyten Lapcevich Career
Early Career (2020–2021)
Treyten Lapcevich’s professional stock car racing career began in 2020 with a substitute appearance in the NASCAR Pinty’s Series at Sunset Speedway, where he finished a strong second in his first start. He also contested the second race at Sunset that season, gaining valuable experience on one of the series’ most familiar tracks.
The following year, Lapcevich ran a full Pinty’s Series schedule in the No. 20 car, posting seven top-ten finishes and five top-fives. His best result of 2021 came at Delaware Speedway, where he earned a runner-up finish in the first of three events held there.
NASCAR Pinty’s Series Breakthrough (2022–2023)
In 2022, Lapcevich earned his first career NASCAR Pinty’s Series victory at Sunset Speedway in the NTN Ultimate Bearings 250. He started second, led two laps, and took the checkered flag for his breakthrough win. He added a second victory that season at Ohsweken Speedway, taking the lead on lap 49 and holding it for the rest of the race after passing his teammate Stewart Friesen in Turn 3 on the final lap. The campaign also produced career highs of ten top-tens and seven top-fives.
The 2023 season marked the high point of Lapcevich’s Pinty’s Series career. He opened the year by winning the season opener at Sunset Speedway for the second year in a row. He then won again at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park, taking the lead on the final lap after making contact with Marc-Antoine Camirand while running second. These performances helped him capture the 2023 NASCAR Pinty’s Series championship.
ARCA Menards Series Era (2025–Present)
On March 3, 2025, it was announced that Lapcevich would make his ARCA Menards Series debut at Phoenix Raceway, driving the No. 15 Toyota for Venturini Motorsports. The move gave the young Canadian his first opportunity to compete on a major NASCAR development stage south of the border.
A few months later, it was announced that Lapcevich would also drive for Nitro Motorsports at Berlin Raceway, where he earned both his and the team’s first ARCA victory after starting from the pole. These results helped establish his presence in the ARCA Menards Series and opened the door to additional part-time opportunities.
Driving Style and Strengths
Lapcevich has shown a particular strength on short tracks and road courses, with notable wins at Sunset Speedway, Ohsweken Speedway, and Canadian Tire Motorsport Park. His willingness to make bold late-race moves, as shown in his 2022 Ohsweken pass and his 2023 Canadian Tire Motorsport Park charge, highlights a driver comfortable racing for wins in heavy traffic. Working with established teams like Venturini Motorsports and Nitro Motorsports has given him access to experienced crew chiefs and strong equipment.
Notable Races and Milestones
Among his signature moments, Lapcevich’s first Pinty’s Series win at Sunset Speedway in 2022 stands as a career milestone, as does his dramatic last-lap pass at Ohsweken later that season. His 2023 sweep of the season opener at Sunset and the win at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park were key to clinching the Pinty’s Series title. In ARCA competition, his pole-to-win run at Berlin Raceway marked his first victory in the series and a first for Nitro Motorsports.
Treyten Lapcevich Career Wins
Treyten Lapcevich has built a winning record in the NASCAR Pinty’s Series, highlighted by his 2023 series championship. He followed that title with a successful transition to the ARCA Menards Series in 2025, where he has already earned a win for Nitro Motorsports.
NASCAR Pinty’s Series Highlights
Lapcevich’s first Pinty’s Series win came in 2022 at Sunset Speedway in the NTN Ultimate Bearings 250, followed by a victory at Ohsweken Speedway later that season. In 2023, he won the season opener at Sunset Speedway for the second consecutive year and added a win at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park, a result that helped him secure the 2023 NASCAR Pinty’s Series championship.
Other Wins and Performances
In the ARCA Menards Series, Lapcevich scored his first series victory at Berlin Raceway in 2025, starting from the pole and leading the way for his team, Nitro Motorsports. He has also continued to make part-time starts, including his series debut at Phoenix Raceway with Venturini Motorsports in the No. 15 Toyota.
Treyten Lapcevich Family
Family Background and Racing Lineage
The Lapcevich family has a strong racing tradition in Canada. Treyten’s father, Jeff Lapcevich, raced in the CASCAR Super Series, CASCAR East, CASCAR West, the NASCAR Pinty’s Series, and the Grand-Am Road Racing Series. His older brother, Cayden, was the 2016 NASCAR Pinty’s Series champion and is a crew chief in the ARCA Menards Series West for Bill McAnally Racing.
Personal Life
Treyten Lapcevich is Canadian and was born and raised in Grimsby, Ontario. He comes from a close-knit racing family, with his brother Cayden and his father Jeff both involved in professional stock car racing.
2025 Season Performance
Lapcevich’s 2025 season has focused on making the most of limited opportunities across two national NASCAR development series. His ARCA Menards Series debut came at Phoenix Raceway with Venturini Motorsports in the No. 15 Toyota, marking his first start on a major U.S. oval since transitioning from the Pinty’s Series.
He expanded his ARCA schedule later in the year with Nitro Motorsports at Berlin Raceway, where he earned his first ARCA victory after starting from the pole. He has also made part-time starts in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series with Young’s Motorsports in the No. 02 Chevrolet Silverado RST, gaining valuable seat time in one of NASCAR’s national touring series.
As a reigning Pinty’s Series champion stepping into U.S.-based NASCAR development series, Lapcevich’s 2025 campaign has been about building experience, impressing in new equipment, and stacking up strong results with multiple teams. His early ARCA win suggests he has the pace to compete for additional victories as the season progresses.