Kris Wright

Driver Information

Kristofer Cole Wright (born July 17, 1994) is an American professional stock car racing driver. He last competed part-time in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, driving the No. 16 Chevrolet Silverado RST for McAnally–Hilgemann Racing, and also part-time in the ARCA Menards Series and ARCA Menards Series East, driving the No. 15 Toyota Camry for Venturini Motorsports. He has also previously competed in sports car racing, open-wheel racing, the Euroformula Open Championship, and NASCAR Xfinity Series. Wright is also the 2018 IMSA Prototype Challenge LMP3 class champion.
Full Name :
Kristofer Cole Wright
Birthdate :
17 July 1994
Birthplace :
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Gender :
Male
Nationality :
United States
Driver :
NASCAR XFINITY Series
Career Started :
2020
Awards :
IMSA Prototype Challenge Rookie of the Year (Win Year 2017), IMSA Prototype Challenge LMP3 class champion (Win Year 2018)
Current Team :
McAnally Hilgemann Racing
Car Number :
16
Car Model :
Silverado RST
Car Manufacturer :
Chevrolet

Biography

Kris Wright is a talented NASCAR Xfinity Series driver, known for his adaptability across racing formats. He began his professional career in 2015 and quickly made a name for himself, moving from sports car racing to stock car racing. Wright has garnered financial success through sponsorships and notable performances, greatly increasing his net worth to approximately $3 million in 2023. His path highlights resilience and skill, hinting at exciting developments in his racing career ahead.

Early Life

Kris Wright developed an early passion for racing, influenced by his father, a former racing driver. He graduated from Central Catholic High School in 2013, where he excelled academically while also participating in different sports.

In addition to racing, Kris displayed his athletic versatility by playing golf for IMG Academy and Robert Morris University’s teams. His competitive spirit was further highlighted when he qualified for the district championship in the Remax World Long Drive Championship in 2014.

These varied experiences laid the foundation for his professional racing career, which began in 2015 when he joined Kinetic Motorsports in the Pirelli World Challenge Touring Car A class.

Family Life

Kris Wright’s family life has been shaped by both encouragement and challenges. His father, a former racing driver, inspired him to investigate different sports, including golf.

Throughout his upbringing, Kris balanced his academic responsibilities with a deep passion for racing and athletics. His family has faced considerable challenges, such as when Kris tested positive for COVID-19 in March 2021, which disrupted his racing schedule.

Despite these hurdles, Kris has shown remarkable resilience and resolve.

Career

Kris Wright’s racing career began in sports car racing, where he achieved notable success by winning the LMP3 class championship in the 2018 Prototype Challenge season with Extreme Speed Motorsports.

In 2020, he made a considerable shift to stock car racing, debuting in the ARCA Menards Series, where he quickly made a mark with impressive finishes.

Throughout his career, Wright has exhibited his versatility by competing in different formats, including the NASCAR Truck Series and notable Late Model events, demonstrating his skill and adaptability as a driver.

Net Worth

As of 2023, Kris Wright’s net worth is estimated to be between $1 million and $5 million, with a precise figure of approximately $3 million.

His earnings primarily stem from his racing career and sponsorship deals. Throughout his career, he has drawn considerable salaries from diverse racing events, including $500,000 for his participation in the NASCAR Xfinity Series, $300,000 from collaborations with Our Motorsports, and $250,000 from Donnie Wilson Racing for Late Model events.

Furthermore, his involvement in other racing series has contributed to his financial success, illustrating the impact of endorsements and race winnings on his total net worth.