At just 9 years old, Alex Slade is rewriting the script for what’s possible in youth racing. Hailing from Mooresville, North Carolina, Alex has quickly emerged as one of the brightest young talents on the track — and his list of achievements is nothing short of remarkable.

Built for Racing, Right from the Start
Alex’s journey began at just 5 years old, when he entered his first race and immediately broke a track record — a record that still stands today. It was clear from the very beginning that Alex had a special combination of natural talent, fearlessness, and fierce competitive drive. Over the years, his adaptability across different cars, surfaces, and track conditions has made him a true force in youth motorsports.

A Versatile Racer with Big Wins
Alex’s impressive resume spans multiple racing disciplines, including asphalt quarter midgets, dirt outlaw karts, flat karts, and Jr Sprints. No matter the division or the surface, Alex has showcased an exceptional ability to master new challenges and reach the winner’s circle. His growing list of major achievements includes:

2024 Box Stock Kids Night Champion – Millbridge Speedway

2024 Jr Sprint Debut Win – Coles County Speedway

2024 Box Stock Midwest Dirt Kart National Champion

2024 Box Stock East Coast National Champion

2024 Carolina Kart Series Box Stock Champion

2023 World Karting Association National Champion

2022 Top 5 National Ranking – NASCAR Youth Series

2021 Red Rookie Track Record – Little New Smyrna Speedway

In addition to these major wins, Alex made history by becoming the youngest Box Stock Dirt Kart National Champion at just 8 years old, further solidifying his place among the sport’s most exciting young prospects.

Stacking Titles and Eyeing the Future
In 2024 alone, Alex captured an incredible four major championships — dominating the East Coast, Midwest, Carolina Kart Series, and Millbridge Kids Night divisions. His ability to consistently compete and win at a high level across different regions of the country speaks volumes about his discipline, work ethic, and raw racing instincts.

With multiple national and regional wins under his belt, Alex Slade’s future in motorsports looks incredibly bright. Whether it’s on dirt or asphalt, behind the wheel of a kart or a sprint car, Alex continues to raise the bar with every race he enters.

As he looks ahead to bigger tracks, tougher competition, and even greater goals, one thing is certain — Alex Slade is just getting started.