🏳️ Victor Gonzalez Jr.

Victor Gonzalez Jr. is a Puerto Rican stock car driver who holds the distinction of being the first Puerto Rican to compete in a top-level NASCAR series, a barrier he broke in 2009. Beyond his oval-track work, he built a background in endurance racing, having twice taken part in the 24 Hours of Daytona. His NASCAR Xfinity Series experience came driving the No. 17 Chevrolet Camaro for Niece Motorsports on a part-time basis.[1]

Within Racer DB's records, Gonzalez Jr. is credited with a single career start in the NASCAR Xfinity Series, without a win, podium, or championship to his name across that limited sample. His current Racer Rating stands at 2,519, placing him 1542nd among active drivers on the database's Elo-style scale. In the 2026 season, he appeared in one round without recording a win or podium, finishing 88th in the standings. His status in the database is listed as retired, closing out a career notable chiefly for its historical significance as a trailblazer for Puerto Rican representation in NASCAR.[2]