Caesar Bacarella

Caesar Bacarella, born on December 18, 1973, is an American professional stock car racing driver and team owner. He is a part-time competitor in the NASCAR Xfinity Series, driving the No. 45 Chevrolet SS for Alpha Prime Racing, a team he co-owns with Tommy Joe Martins. Bacarella's journey in motorsports also includes experience in the ARCA Menards Series and the Pirelli World Challenge.

Bacarella's career has seen its share of ups and downs. He has demonstrated a knack for superspeedways, highlighted by a career-best sixth-place finish at Talladega in 2023. In 2024, he secured two top-10 finishes in four races, with a seventh at Talladega and a ninth at Michigan. His racing journey hasn't been without challenges; in 2021, NASCAR suspended him for violating its substance abuse policy, stemming from a workout supplement. Bacarella took responsibility, completed NASCAR's Road to Recovery program, and was reinstated in February 2022.

Beyond racing, Bacarella has also established himself as an entrepreneur in the fitness industry with Alpha Prime supps, an Alpha Prime clothing line, and AP PrimeBites Protein Brownies. He credits his success to his work ethic, determination, and the people around him. As of early 2025, Bacarella is set to continue his racing career with Alpha Prime Racing, aiming to build on past successes and contribute to the team's growth in the Xfinity Series. He is scheduled to drive the No. 45 Chevrolet at the season opener in Daytona.