Walter Jenkins IV is a 16-year-old race car driver, high-school graduate, and lifelong competitor whose journey began in karting at 5 years old and now continues in Late Model Stock Cars across the Southeast.

Walter is a multi-cultural athlete and Tae Kwon Do black belt, Walter has built a reputation for discipline, racecraft, and consistency—finishing his first full season in 2025 with a 90% top-10 rate, 80% top-5 finishes, and a championship-weekend win. With a long-term goal of becoming the first-ever eight-time NASCAR Cup Series Champion, Walter is rapidly emerging as one of the most focused young drivers in grassroots stock car racing.

 

Walter is passionate about bringing new fans into the world of motorsports, believing racing should be accessible, inspiring, and understood by everyone. He devotes much of his time to educating kids, families, and communities about the strategy, science, and life lessons that racing provides. His background in martial arts, servant-leadership, and faith shapes a grounded yet relentless approach to competition.

Walter represents a new generation of racers—fearless, disciplined, purpose-driven—and he is determined to carry that spirit all the way to NASCAR’s biggest stage.