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MICHAEL MAPLES

NASCAR ARCA Series Driver | Maples Motorsports Owner

40 RACES
7th 2025 STANDING
1 TOP 10
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THE DRIVER

From Oklahoma Dirt to NASCAR ARCA

Michael Maples is a 62-year-old racing veteran from Choctaw, Oklahoma, happily married to Diana Maples. His passion for motorsports began in 1993 with asphalt late model racing in California. After a 21-year hiatus to focus on family, he returned to racing in 2019 with IMCA modifieds.

In 2024, Michael made his dream a reality by entering the ARCA Menards Series with Fast Track Racing. His debut season showed consistent performance and determination, finishing 8th in points with a best finish of 11th.

For 2025, Michael took the ultimate step by forming his own team - Maples Motorsports. As both driver and owner of the #99 Chevrolet, he's building a competitive organization from the ground up, finishing 7th in the championship.

Full-time ARCA Driver
Team Owner & Founder
Choctaw, Oklahoma
Michael Maples
#99 DRIVER

CAREER STATISTICS

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ARCA RACES
2024-2025 Seasons
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TOP 10 FINISHES
DuQuoin 2025
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2025 POINTS STANDING
Championship Finish
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MPH TOP SPEED
Superspeedway Racing

RACING JOURNEY

1993

Racing Career Begins

Started racing asphalt late models at Madera Speedway in California

1998-2019

Family First

Took a 21-year break from racing to focus on family and business

2019

Return to Racing

Returned to motorsports competing in IMCA Southern Sport Modifieds in Oklahoma

2024

ARCA Debut

Made full-time ARCA debut with Fast Track Racing, finished 8th in points

2025

Maples Motorsports Founded

Formed own team, competes as driver/owner in #99 Chevrolet, finished 7th in championship

THE TEAM

Team Member

It all begins with an idea and in 2025 MMS under the leadership of Michael Maples has entered the ARCA Menards Series scene. Michael hails from Oklahoma where he has been racing his Dirt Modified for the past several years. In 2024, Michael took to ARCA for a full season in both the East and Main series to not only learn the series as a driver, but to invest in the future of the series as an upcoming owner. Michael served our country in the Army, and when he is not at the race track he is a entrepreneur in the Oil Industry.

Team Member

In everything Ryan Roulette does, there are two constant elements: his devotion to service and to his family. Ryan went from being enlisted in the Air Force right out of high school to rising in the ranks as an Officer, and is now the ONLY Air Force officer professionally racing in NASCAR's ARCA series and Craftsman Truck Series. Ryan's devotion to his family and community, the veteran community, are a large part of his life. Giving back to those who served before him, and to those who will carry the torch after his time is done. He has been blessed with the opportunity to perform at the highest levels of racing, and thus veterans giving back to veterans is how he pays it forward. Ryan is thankful for the opportunity to represent MMS this season in the #67 and looks forward to building upon his relationship with Michael.

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Driver #1 Monty

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Driver #19 Ryan

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Driver #91 Ryan Vargas

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Driver Shane

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Graduated from NASCAR Technical Institute in 2013, started my career as a rear tire changer and worked my way up to the cup series for the 2016 season. Was a Chief at Venturini end of '16 through 2018. Lead mechanic at Rev in 2020, took a year off, went back to Rev and was Rajah Caruth's Car Chief, followed him to his first season at GMS in the truck Series as his truck Chief, spent a year at Young's Motorsports as Spencer Boyd's Truck Chief, then went back to Andy's to Crew Chief for the last 4 years.

Team Member

Experienced professional bringing expertise to Maples Motorsports.

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Vital team member contributing to race day success.

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Vital team member contributing to race day success.

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Vital team member contributing to race day success.

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Vital team member contributing to race day success.

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Vital team member contributing to race day success.

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Vital team member contributing to race day success.

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Vital team member contributing to race day success.

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Vital team member contributing to race day success.

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Vital team member contributing to race day success.

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Vital team member contributing to race day success.

2026 ARCA MENARDS SERIES SCHEDULE

1
Sat., Feb. 14

Daytona International Speedway

Daytona Beach, Fla.

Noon ET
FOX
2
Thurs., March 5

Phoenix Raceway

Avondale, Ariz.

6 p.m. ET
FS1
3
Sat., April 18

Kansas Speedway

Kansas City, Kan.

12:30 p.m. ET
FS1
4
Sat., April 25

Talladega Superspeedway

Talladega, Ala.

12:30 p.m. ET
FS1
5
Fri., May 8

Watkins Glen International

Watkins Glen, N.Y.

1:30 p.m. ET
FS2
6
Sat., May 16

Toledo Speedway

Toledo, Ohio

7 p.m. ET
FS1
7
Fri., June 5

Michigan International Speedway

Brooklyn, Mich.

5 p.m. ET
FS2
8
Fri., June 12

Pocono Raceway

Long Pond, Penn.

3 p.m. ET
FS1
9
Sat., June 20

Berlin Raceway

Marne, Mich.

7 p.m. ET
FS2
10
Sat., June 27

Elko Speedway

Elko, Minn.

9 p.m. ET
FS2
11
Fri., July 3

Chicagoland Speedway

Joliet, Ill.

8 p.m. ET
FS1
12
Sat., July 11

Lime Rock Park

Lime Rock, Conn.

4 p.m. ET
FS2
13
Fri., July 24

Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park

Brownsburg, Ind.

5 p.m. ET
FS1
14
Fri., Aug. 7

Iowa Speedway

Newton, Iowa

7 p.m. ET
FS1
15
Sun., Aug. 23

Illinois State Fairgrounds

Springfield, Ill.

2 p.m. ET
FS1
16
Fri., Aug. 28

Madison International Speedway

Oregon, Wis.

9 p.m. ET
FS1
17
Sun., Sept. 6

DuQuoin State Fairgrounds

DuQuoin, Ill.

8:30 p.m. ET
FS1
18
Sat., Sept. 12

Salem Speedway

Salem, Ind.

6 p.m. ET
FS2
19
Thurs., Sept. 17

Bristol Motor Speedway

Bristol, Tenn.

5:30 p.m. ET
FS1
20
Thurs., Sept. 25

Kansas Speedway

Kansas City, Kan.

8 p.m. ET
FS1

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GET IN TOUCH

Location

Choctaw, Oklahoma

Email

contact@maplesmotorsports.com

Website

maplesmotorsport.com

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