Nicole Behar
NASCAR racing // Spokane, Washington
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Nicole Behar made history as the highest-finishing female driver in K&N Pro Series West’s 61-year history with a second-place finish at Irwindale Speedway in 2015.
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I’m a fifth-generation racer. My parents actually met racing go-karts when they were young kids as well.
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Nicole Behar blazed onto the NASCAR scene as a teenager from Spokane, Washington, carrying the weight and pride of being a fifth-generation racer who made history as the highest-finishing female driver in the 61-year history of the K&N Pro Series West.
EARLY YEARS
Born November 15, 1997, in Spokane, Washington, Nicole grew up in a family where racing wasn’t just a hobby—it was DNA. Her parents met as kids racing go-karts, making motorsports the family business long before she ever touched a steering wheel. By 2014, at just 16 years old, she was already making her competitive debut in the NASCAR K&N Pro Series West, driving the No. 33 Chevy for Nicole Behar Racing. While pursuing a nursing degree at Eastern Washington University in 2015, she was juggling textbooks and tire strategy with the kind of determination that only comes from having racing fuel in your veins.
OTHER INTERESTS
Nicole’s commitment to her nursing studies at Eastern Washington University showed she understood the importance of having options beyond the track, though details about her other interests remain largely private.
EARLY SUCCESS
The 2015 season was when Nicole really announced herself to the racing world. Just five races into the season, she had already racked up two top-five and four top-10 finishes—the kind of consistency that turns heads in the paddock. But it was her second-place finish in the King Taco Catering/NAPA Auto Parts 150 at Irwindale Speedway that truly made history, making her the highest-finishing female driver in the entire 61-year history of the K&N Pro Series West. That same year, NASCAR recognized her potential by selecting her for their “Next Generation” program, officially marking her as one of the sport’s up-and-coming talents.
NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS
- 2014: Made NASCAR K&N Pro Series West debut at age 16.
- 2015: Became highest-finishing female driver in 61-year history of K&N Pro Series West with 2nd place at Irwindale Speedway.
- 2015: Selected for NASCAR’s “Next Generation” program.
- 2015: Recorded two top-five and four top-10 finishes in first five races of the season.
- 2016: Made ARCA Racing Series debut at age 18 driving Toyota Camry for Venturini Motorsports.
- 2016: Achieved podium 3rd-place finish at Madison International Speedway on ARCA debut.
- 2017: Finished 8th in K&N Pro Series West standings with 444 points.
INSPIRATIONS
Her biggest inspiration comes from home—being part of a fifth-generation racing family means the sport isn’t just what she does, it’s who she is. As she put it when reflecting on her NASCAR Next selection, “I’m a fifth-generation racer. My parents actually met racing go-karts when they were young kids as well.” That multigenerational connection to motorsports provided both the foundation and the drive for her own racing ambitions.
REPUTATION
Nicole earned recognition as a groundbreaking talent in NASCAR’s developmental ranks, known for her consistent performance and historic achievements as a female driver. Her selection for NASCAR’s “Next Generation” program in 2015 cemented her reputation as one of the sport’s most promising young talents, while her record-breaking finish in the K&N Pro Series West established her as a serious competitor who happened to be female, not just a female who happened to compete.
FUTURE GOALS/PLANS
Current information about Nicole’s racing plans for 2025 and beyond is not available, with her most recent documented competition occurring in 2017.
References:
Wikipedia – Nicole Behar
NBC Sports – Nicole Behar Among NASCAR’s Next Generation
DriverDB – Nicole Behar Profile
RaceDay DVL – Nicole Behar ARCA Debut
Autoweek – Nicole Behar Makes ARCA Debut
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