Nathan Nicholson

Nathan Nicholson (born May 27, 2006) is an American professional auto racing driver. He currently competes part-time in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, driving the No. 76 Chevrolet Silverado RST for Freedom Racing Enterprises. Nicholson additionally competes in the IMSA Mazda MX-5 Cup, driving the No. 56 for Advanced Autosports.

Racing career Nicholson began his racing career at the age of four, where he raced in go-karts. From there, he claimed multiple national karting championships, the 2022 NASA Spec Miata Championship, and the 2023 Spec MX-5 championship. It was during 2023 that he was selected as one of 12 drivers to compete in the Mazda MX-5 Cup Shootout.

In 2024, Nicholson ran the Mazda MX-5 Cup, where he started the season driving for JTR Motorsports Engineering, before moving to Advanced Autosports for the final four races of the season. He won two podiums, both of which came at Laguna Seca, and finished seventh in the final points standings.

In 2025, Nicholson remained with Advanced Autosports for the full season, where he won three podiums and finished third in the final points standings.

On January 21, 2026, it was announced that Nicholson will make his debut in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series at the St. Petersburg street circuit, driving the No. 76 Chevrolet for Freedom Racing Enterprises.

Personal life Nicholson is an ambassador for the Wheels to Wings Foundation.

Motorsports career results

NASCAR (key) (Bold – Pole position awarded by qualifying time. Italics – Pole position earned by points standings or practice time. * – Most laps led.)

Craftsman Truck Series NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series results Year Team No. Make 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 Pts Ref 2026 Freedom Racing Enterprises 76 Chevy DAY ATL STP34 DAR CAR BRI TEX GLN20 DOV CLT NSH MCH COR28 LRP NWS34 IRP RCH NHA BRI KAN CLT PHO TAL MAR HOM -* -*