Wyatt Miller ‘excited’ to move up to Late Model Stock Cars

Wyatt Miller is taking his next step in his racing journey.

The 14-year-old daughter of Kelly Earnhardt-Miller and L.W. Miller, and grandson of the late Dale Earnhardt, Sr., is set to make his first start in a Late Model Stock Car in Wednesday night’s Jerry Moody Memorial at Southern National Motorsports Park. It is the first of four consecutive nights of racing for the Ultra Racing Association at the 4/10-mile track located just outside of Kenly, North Carolina.

“I am really excited to have the chance to race a Late Model Stock Car for JR Motorsports. Last season, I found some success making a few Limited Late Model starts at Hickory Motor Speedway. This type of racing is different than what I am used to. I am excited to learn how to manage longer races on pavement.”

The unique Speed Week format at Southern National gives Miller four opportunities to gain seat time and experience with $5,000-to-win races on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. He will also have the opportunity to race against heavy hitters, such as Matt McCall on Wednesday, four-time track champions Deac McCaskill and Jamey Caudill, Doug Barnes, Jr., Clay Jones, and more.

“Racing multiple nights at Southern National will be a great chance to gain experience and learn from those around me,” Miller stated. “My goals are to keep the car clean, learn as much as possible, and put myself in a position to have good finishes.”

During a test session last Wednesday, Miller leaned heavily on Lee Pulliam and his JR Motorsports teammate, Caden Kvapil, for advice. During a break in their testing, Pulliam took time to give guidance to the teenager.

“Caden has been a great teammate as I’ve started to learn Late Model racing,” Miller explained. “We tested together at Southern National before the CARS Tour race, and his feedback really helped me. After watching him win last weekend, I will definitely be leaning on him for advice. Lee Pulliam has also been a big help. We have talked a bit about this style of racing and how to improve.”

Last year, Miller competed in a Limited Late Model at Hickory Motor Speedway, scoring his first win at Hickory on March 8, 2025. The Late Model Stock Car he will be driving this weekend will have a bigger carburetor, allowing for more horsepower.

So far, however, Miller says the car is very similar to the Limited Late Model he is accustomed to.

“The Late Model Stock and Limited Late Model are pretty similar,” Miller commented. “I would say the main difference is that the Late Model Stock division has more cars, which means more competition.”

At 14 years of age, Miller has already raced in multiple disciplines of racing, and he hopes to continue doing so.

“In five years, I see myself as a professional racecar driver who races across multiple disciplines. I want to race everything, whether it is NASCAR, Late Models, Sprint Cars, Off-Road Trucks, or something I haven’t raced yet.”

Speed Week resumes on Wednesday with the Jerry Moody Memorial at Southern National Motorsports Park.