Casey Mears

Casey James Mears, born March 12, 1978, is a versatile American racing driver with a career spanning IndyCar, NASCAR, off-road racing, and even Stadium Super Trucks. As a member of the renowned Mears racing family – nephew of four-time Indianapolis 500 winner Rick Mears and son of IndyCar and off-road veteran Roger Mears – racing is in his blood. Currently, Mears competes part-time in the NASCAR Cup Series, driving the No. 66 Ford Mustang Dark Horse for Garage 66. He also lends his expertise as a NASCAR analyst for Fox Sports 1.

Mears' NASCAR Cup Series career includes 489 starts over 15 seasons. His most significant Cup Series achievement came in 2007 with a victory at the Coca-Cola 600 while driving for Hendrick Motorsports. He also earned four Cup Series Pole Awards, including the 2004 Brickyard 400, where he set a track record. Beyond NASCAR, Mears co-won the 2006 Rolex 24 at Daytona, becoming the first full-time NASCAR driver to achieve an overall victory in the prestigious event. In 2019, he returned to desert racing, winning his class and finishing third overall at the NORRA 1000, and has participated in the Baja 1000 multiple times.

In March 2025, Mears is set to return to the NASCAR Cup Series for the Cook Out 400 at Martinsville Speedway, driving for Garage 66. This race marks his 490th start, bringing him closer to the 500-start milestone. Mears has expressed his excitement about returning to racing and his appreciation for the opportunity provided by Carl Long and Garage 66, along with sponsors like HitchGO.