Kaeden Ballos
Car: No. 19 | Team: Kaeden Ballos Motorsports | Manufacturer: — | Status: Full-time | Hometown: Concord, NC | Age: 18
Career Highlights
Kaeden Ballos is an 18-year-old fourth-generation Late Model driver from Concord, North Carolina, who is running a full 2026 CARS Tour campaign with the goal of competing in all 15 events. His methodical approach to the sport extends beyond the driver's seat — Ballos spends time in the shop turning wrenches, runs simulator sessions to refine his lines and racecraft, trains at PitFit for strength and reaction time, and laps at Trackhouse GoPro Motorplex for road-course discipline.
Ballos climbed the traditional ladder from go-karts to Bandoleros to Legends before stepping into Late Models. He is currently earning an associate's degree in Motorsports Management at Cabarrus Early College of Technology, combining his racing career with formal education in the industry. He also serves as a driver ambassador for TeamWWF, using his racing platform for charitable outreach. The Concord native represents the next generation of Mooresville-corridor racing talent preparing for a professional career in the sport.