Derek Kraus
A Wisconsin native who rose through the ranks of Bill McAnally Racing's development program, Derek Kraus competed in the Truck Series and ARCA before making select Cup starts. He won multiple ARCA Menards Series West races as a teenager.
About Derek Kraus
Derek Kraus competed in 8 NASCAR Cup Series and NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series races, racing out of Stratford, WI. Derek Kraus made 3 starts at EchoPark Speedway, posting an average finish of 9.7.
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Driver Profile
Birthday
09-01-2001
Hometown
Stratford, WI
2025 Season
2
Races
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Wins
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Top 5
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Top 10
37.00
Avg Start
34.00
Avg Finish
31.80
Last 5 Avg
Best Tracks
Derek Kraus's best track is EchoPark Speedway with 0 wins and a 9.7 average finish in 3 races.
| Track | Races | Avg Finish |
|---|---|---|
| EchoPark Speedway | 3 | 9.7 |
| Dover International Speedway | 3 | 12.7 |
| Homestead-Miami Speedway | 3 | 13.7 |
| Kansas Speedway | 8 | 14.6 |
| Martinsville Speedway | 5 | 14.8 |
Recent Results
Derek Kraus's most recent 20 race results across multiple series.
Year-by-Year Results
Derek Kraus has competed in 8 combined seasons, with a career average finish of N/A.
| Season | Series | Races | Wins | Avg Start | Avg Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Cup | 2 | 0 | 37.00 | 34.00 |
| 2024 | Cup | 4 | 0 | — | 29.75 |
| 2023 | Trucks | 3 | 0 | 17.33 | 18.00 |
| 2022 | Trucks | 23 | 0 | 13.87 | 15.17 |
| 2021 | Trucks | 22 | 0 | 16.00 | 19.73 |
| 2020 | Trucks | 23 | 0 | 13.00 | 12.96 |
| 2019 | Trucks | 4 | 0 | 18.25 | 21.00 |
| 2018 | Trucks | 1 | 0 | 8.00 | 8.00 |
Performance Quality Score (PQS) History
Career History
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many wins does Derek Kraus have?
Derek Kraus has not yet won a Cup Series race.
What team does Derek Kraus drive for?
Derek Kraus is retired from NASCAR competition.
What series does Derek Kraus compete in?
Derek Kraus competed in the NASCAR Cup Series, NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series.
Where is Derek Kraus from?
Derek Kraus is from Stratford, WI.
How old is Derek Kraus?
Derek Kraus is 24 years old, born September 1, 2001.
Is Derek Kraus in the 2026 NASCAR season?
No, Derek Kraus is not competing in the 2026 NASCAR season.