Timothy Peters
A native of Providence, North Carolina, Timothy Peters built his reputation on the short tracks of Virginia and North Carolina before moving into NASCAR's national series. His patient, determined driving style made Martinsville Speedway a natural fit.
Peters scored his first NASCAR Camping World Truck Series victory at Martinsville in October 2009. Driving the No. 17 Toyota Tundra for Red Horse Racing in 2010, he followed that breakthrough with a season-opening victory in the NextEra Energy Resources 250 at Daytona International Speedway.
He finished sixth in the 2010 championship after completing the full 25-race schedule, earning one win, five top-five finishes and sixteen top-ten finishes.
From Late Models to NASCAR
Before the national spotlight, Peters won on the demanding Late Model Stock circuit. The foundation built at South Boston and Martinsville carried into the Truck Series, where close racing, tire management and consistency are essential.