Will Robinson (racing driver)

Will Robinson
BornJohn Robinson
(2004-01-27) January 27, 2004
Wilson, Wyoming, U.S.
ARCA Menards Series career
2 races run over 1 year
ARCA no., teamNo. 25/15 (Nitro Motorsports)
First race2026 Herr's Snacks 200 (Berlin)
Last race2026 Lime Rock Park ARCA 100 (Lime Rock)
Wins Top tens Poles
0 1 0
ARCA Menards Series West career
2 races run over 1 year
ARCA West no., teamNo. 70/25 (Nitro Motorsports)
First race2026 Tucson ARCA Menards West 150 (Tucson)
Last race2026 Legendary Billy Green 150 (Colorado)
Wins Top tens Poles
0 0 0
Statistics up to date as of July 19, 2026.

John "Will" Robinson[1] (born January 27, 2004) is an American professional sports car and stock car racing driver. He competes part-time in the ARCA Menards Series, driving the No. 25/15 Toyota Camry for Nitro Motorsports, and part-time in the ARCA Menards Series West, driving the No. 70/25 Toyota Camry for the same team. He also competes full-time in the Mazda MX-5 Cup, driving the No. 51 for McCumbee McAleer Racing. He previously competed in the Trans-Am CUBE 3 Architecture TA2 Series.

Racing career

Robinson was introduced to cars at a young age after driving various vehicles at his grandparent's farm. During his teenage years, he received a ticket for speeding at a national park. Following the incident, his father connected him with fellow racing driver Chris Dyson, who encouraged him to join the Skip Barber Racing School.[1] After earning his SCCA racing license, he began running Spec Miata events. In 2024, he moved up to the Spec MX-5 division, earning five top fives and nine top-tens during the season.[2] That same year, he made his late model racing debut at New Smyrna Speedway, earning a top-ten in his debut. In 2025, he expanded his late model schedule, winning two races at New Smyrna in the NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series.[3]

Trans-Am Series

On February 20, 2025, it was announced that Robinson would run full-time in the Trans-Am TA2 Series, driving the No. 51 Ford for Mike Cope Racing.[2] Despite missing one race at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park, he earned five top-tens throughout the season and a ninth-place points finish.

Mazda MX-5 Cup

On January 21, 2026, it was announced that Robinson will run full-time in the Mazda MX-5 Cup, driving the No. 51 for McCumbee McAleer Racing.[4]

ARCA

ARCA Menards Series West

On April 7, 2026, it was revealed that Robinson would make his ARCA Menards Series West debut at Tucson Speedway, driving the No. 70 Toyota for Nitro Motorsports in a collaboration with Jerry Pitts Racing.[1][5][6] After qualifying 13th, he finished 16th after an early incident. He made his second start of the season at Colorado National Speedway, this time running the No. 25 for Nitro, earning a 13th-place effort.

ARCA Menards Series

On June 16, 2026, it was revealed that Robinson will make his debut in the main ARCA Menards Series, driving the No. 25 for Nitro at Berlin Raceway.[7] He qualified and finished seventh in his debut. He made his second start at Lime Rock Park, finishing 12th after starting 15th.

Personal life

Robinson currently attends Stetson University, studying in marketing. He grew up as a ski racer and also enjoys snowmobiling and riding a dirt bike in his free time.[2]

Motorsports career results

ARCA Menards Series

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

ARCA Menards 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 AMSC Pts Ref
2026 Nitro Motorsports 25 Toyota DAY PHO KAN TAL GLN TOL MCH POC BER
7		 ELK CHI MAD
 DSF SLM BRI KAN -* -* [8]
15 LRP
12		 IRP IOW ISF

ARCA Menards Series West

ARCA Menards Series West results
Year Team No. Make 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 AMSWC Pts Ref
2026 Nitro Motorsports 70 Toyota KER PHO TUC
16		 SHA -* -* [9]
25 CNS
13		 TRI SON PIR AAS MAD LVS PHO KER

* Season still in progress

References

  1. 1 2 3 White, Brandon (April 9, 2026). "Will Robinson is ready for his first venture into the West Series — and a heavy ARCA car — at Tucson". ARCA. Retrieved July 20, 2026.
  2. 1 2 3 "Will Robinson Joins Mike Cope Racing for Full TA2 Season in 2025". Trans-Am Series. February 20, 2025. Retrieved July 20, 2026.
  3. ↑ "Will Robinson". The Third Turn. Retrieved July 20, 2026.
  4. ↑ "McCumbee McAleer Racing Announces 2026 Mazda MX-5 Cup Driver Lineup". McCumbee McAleer Racing. January 21, 2026. Retrieved July 20, 2026.
  5. ↑ "Entry list: Tucson ARCA Menards West 150 at Tucson Speedway". ARCA. April 7, 2026. Retrieved July 20, 2026.
  6. ↑ Spaulding, Dylan (April 10, 2026). "MX-5 Driver Will Robinson Set for ARCA West debut at Tucson with Nitro Motorsports/Jerry Pitts Racing". GT Report. Retrieved July 20, 2026.
  7. ↑ "Entry list: Herr's Snacks 200 at Berlin Raceway". ARCA. June 16, 2026. Retrieved July 20, 2026.
  8. ↑ "Will Robinson – 2026 ARCA Menards Series Results". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved July 20, 2026.
  9. ↑ "Will Robinson – 2026 ARCA Menards Series West Results". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved July 20, 2026.

Will Robinson driver statistics at Racing-Reference

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