Cole Custer (original name: Cole Matthew Custer) is a pro-level stock car racing driver. The 26-year-old drives the No. 00 Ford Mustang for Stewart-Haas Racing in the NASCAR Xfinity Series. Custer claimed the NASCAR Xfinity Series Title in 2023, followed by the Xfinity Series Regular Season Title the following year. With 15 wins in the Xfinity Series and two victories in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, Custer likewise holds the title of Sunoco Rookie of the Year which he won in 2020.
Where is Cole Custer from?
Cole Custer hails from Ladera Ranch, California, United States, which is his birthplace and hometown. He was born there on January 23, 1998, and was raised by his parents - Joe and Cindy Custer. His father Joe is associated with Stewart–Haas Racing and Haas F1 Team as president and chief operating officer, respectively.
Col Custer was a student at Tesoro High School and Ladera Ranch Middle School. According to Los Angeles.com, he idolized other NASCAR competitors such as Jimmie Johnson and Kevin Harvick while growing up. He spent his childhood doing ski trips to Mammoth Mountain, dirt bike rides around Lake Elsinore, etc. He grew up collecting burger chain T-shirts but misses habitual lunchtime pit stops at In-N-Out. During an interview with the LA Times in 2020 Custer disclosed that he played all sports and attended public schools as a child.
Cole Custer's Nationality
Cole Matthew Custer holds the nationality of the United States of America. He started racing at the age of four. Custer is the Youngest K&N Series winner at 15 years, six months, and 10 days. He is also the Youngest Truck Series winner, won when he was only 16. He also has a NASCAR-sanctioned race-winning accolade as the second-youngest, based on colecuster.com.
FAQ's On Cole Custer Hometown
A. Cole Custer's Xfinity car is owned by Gene Haas.
A. Cole Custer won 15 Xfinity championships in his career as of November 2024.
A. Cole Custer will be driving for the Haas Factory Team in 2025, based on AP News.
A. Cole Custer married Kari Custer in 2023.
A. Cole Custer drives for Stewart-Haas Racing in the Cup.