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WATCH: 8-year-old turns race car driving dream into reality

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ABC News. (2026, October 2). WATCH: 8-year-old turns race car driving dream into reality. ABC News (US). https://abcnews.com/video/136963034/

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Eli Price, an eight-year-old boy, achieved his goal of becoming a race car driver by participating in the NASCAR Youth series despite not being legally able to have a regular driver’s license. The event took place on October 2, 2026.

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Eli Price, an 8-year-old from North Carolina, is making waves by participating in the NASCAR Youth Series despite not being old enough to have a driver’s license. The young racer has been dreaming of becoming a professional race car driver and recently turned his aspirations into reality by competing in his first official race on October 2, 2026. Eli's journey highlights the growing interest among younger generations in motor sports and showcases how organizations like NASCAR are creating pathways for youth to engage with racing at an early age.

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8-year-old turns race car driving dream into reality Eli Price isn't old enough for a drivers license, but he's competing in the NASCAR Youth series.

framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-10-03

2026-10-03 · ABC News (US)

WATCH: 8-year-old turns race car driving dream into reality · assertive framing

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8-year-old turns race car driving dream into reality Eli Price isn't old enough for a drivers license, but he's competing in the NASCAR Youth series. asserted

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