Amber Balcaen

I am a 3rd generation racer driver. My dad still races to this day (dirt late models), and my grandpa (mom’s father) raced sprint cars. My parents met at the race track and had me - I get the racing blood from both my mom and dad. Ive been at the track since I’ve been in my moms belly. I always wanted to race!

For 2020 & 2021 I would love to race in the ARCA series full time and do a few races in the Canadian NASCAR Pinty’s series.

My favourite race track I’ve ever raced on is River Cities Speedway which is a dirt track in Grand Forks, ND. I raced at that track when I raced 410 sprint cars.

I have always struggled with getting funding to race at the higher series of racing, so because of that I haven’t gotten to race as much as I would like to. Using the simulator really helps me keep my skills fresh when my time behind the wheel of a racer is lacking. I also love it for trying out new race tracks that I have not been to before to get a good feel for what the track will be like when I race there. And most of all, its fun to use!!

I would love to make it to the NASCAR Cup series one day. However, as long as I can race full time and make a living at it, I will be happy!