Carson Sherman has seen early success so far in 2026. He swept the Outlaw division and Winter Nationals and won five of six races at Spring Nationals. Now he has his eyes set on dominating the summer and looking for a national title.

Hometown: Loganville, Georgia

Number: 9

Division: Bandolero Outlaw

Team: Team Gordon

Favorite Track: Auburndale Speedway

1. How did you get your start in racing?

I got my start in 2022 in Bandos. My cousins race Bandos, and my parents met at the racetrack, so I always grew up around racing and finally had the chance to get a shot at it.

2. How did you get your number?

I picked it because I am a Chase Elliott fan.

3. Who is your biggest inspiration?

I would say my dad. He always working hard trying give me and my siblings everything we want in life and doing everything he can for me and my brother to do what we love and be fast everywhere we go.

4. You went a perfect five-for-five at Winter Nationals, and won five of six races at Spring Nationals, how have you been able to find so much success at the national events so far this year?

I hadn’t been down to Florida before the showdown event before Winter Nationals. I was able to pick up seven of eight wins between the two events. I really have to thank Mike Gordon for giving me a rocket ship down there, but that track was definitely difficult to get the hang of. In Nashville I’ve always been fast there, but I messed up bending the crank shaft, but we were still able to pick up five victories there. Overall, both national events were great.

5. You are one of the older Outlaws in the Division, do you find that to be an advantage while racing?

Yes, but I don’t see it that way. I didn’t have any racing experience before 2022, so I got started a little late. I am definitely one of the oldest, but we still have great competition in the Outlaw Division.

6. What is your favorite racing memory?

I would have to say going five-for-five down in Florida. Having my friends and family and having everyone there to help celebrate that amazing week with us.

7. How do you measure success while racing?

No matter if you win or lose, as long as you are getting better lap after lap and building consistency.

8. Your younger brother Colton has started racing in the Beginner Bando Division, what has the experience been like watching your brother get his start, and what have you been able to teach him?

It’s really nice being able to teach my little brother the Bandos. I show him go pro footage and walk the track with him. Getting to help my teammate Camden Powers too, getting to teach both of the kids is really cool. I am hoping they can continue to improve, and we can have a great summer together.

9. What is your favorite track?

Auburndale Speedway. Turns one and two you really have to arch it and carry speed into the corners, and three and four you have to slow down to stay out of those bumps. It was very unique.

10. What are your racing goals for 2026?

Win the Thursday Thunder Championship, Summer Shootout Championship, and the Outlaw National Championship.

11. If you could race at any track in the world, what would it be?

For any car in the world, I would say the Daytona 500, because it’s such a big race, and so many great drivers have run there. For Bandos I would say Bowman Gray. Its small and with turn four and the energy the track brings seems like it would be great to run.

12. What's the biggest lesson that racing has taught you in life?

Being humble, you can be on top one day and fall the next. You just always have to get back up and not give up.

13. What are some of your hobbies outside of racing?

Outside of the racetrack I play baseball. I am also always on iRacing with my friends and teammates trying to learn and get better.