Benjamin Peterson (born June 26, 1997) is an American professional

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driver. He competes part-time in the

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, driving the No. 0 Ford for Wayne Peterson Racing. He is the grandson of longtime ARCA driver and team owner Wayne Peterson.

Racing career

In 2019, Peterson made his debut in the

at Salem Speedway, driving the No. 0 Ford for Wayne Peterson Racing. He went on to finish 21st after running only three laps due to brake issues. He then entered in the next event at

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, where he did not set a time in qualifying and did not start the race; he would officially be classified in 22nd position. In 2024, Peterson participated in the pre-season test for the

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, driving the No. 06

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for Wayne Peterson Racing, and was the fastest of 7 drivers who piloted the same 06 Toyota placing 70th in the overall results between the two testing days. In April of that year, it was revealed that Peterson would drive the No. 0

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. Driving a short track car at the superspeedway, he started 34th and drove up to 30th but would finish in 34th after mechanical issues plagued his run after seven laps. Peterson would return at Talladega in 2025, driving the No. 0 Ford with sponsorship from Auburn Athletics, and would finish 36th after running only ten laps due to overheating issues.

Motorsports career results

ARCA Menards Series

( key) (Bold – Pole position awarded by qualifying time. ''Italics'' – Pole position earned by points standings or practice time. * – Most laps led.) Season still in progress
Ineligible for series points

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Peterson, Benjamin Living people 1997 births Racing drivers from Alabama NASCAR drivers ARCA Menards Series drivers Sportspeople from Birmingham, Alabama