Dexter John Bean (born January 5, 1987) is an American professional stock car racing driver and crew chief. He competes part-time in the NASCAR Xfinity Series, driving the No. 92 Chevrolet Camaro SS for DGM Racing, and also crew chiefs for the team on occasion. He also competes part-time in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, driving the No. 02 Chevrolet Silverado for Young's Motorsports. He has also previously competed part-time in both the NASCAR Cup Series in 2009. Prior to competing in those series, he ran full-time for three years (as well as part-time in a fourth) in what is now the ARCA Menards Series, where he finished third in the standings in 2007.
Dexter Bean | |||||||
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Born | Dexter John Bean January 5, 1987 Westby, Wisconsin, U.S. | ||||||
NASCAR Cup Series career | |||||||
1 race run over 1 year | |||||||
2009 position | 63rd | ||||||
Best finish | 63rd (2009) | ||||||
First race | 2009 Pocono 500 (Pocono) | ||||||
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NASCAR Xfinity Series career | |||||||
31 races run over 9 years | |||||||
Car no., team | No. 92 (DGM Racing) | ||||||
2021 position | 49th | ||||||
Best finish | 41st (2020) | ||||||
First race | 2006 Sam's Town 250 (Memphis) | ||||||
Last race | 2024 Dude Wipes 250 (Martinsville) | ||||||
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NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series career | |||||||
4 races run over 2 years | |||||||
Truck no., team | No. 02 (Young's Motorsports) | ||||||
2009 position | 58th | ||||||
Best finish | 58th (2009) | ||||||
First race | 2009 AAA Insurance 200 (Dover) | ||||||
Last race | 2024 LiUNA! 175 (Milwaukee) | ||||||
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ARCA Menards Series career | |||||||
70 races run over 4 years | |||||||
Best finish | 3rd (2007) | ||||||
First race | 2005 Advance Discount Auto Parts 200 (Daytona) | ||||||
Last race | 2008 Hantz Group 200 by Belle Tire & Federated Car Care (Toledo) | ||||||
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Statistics current as of August 25, 2024. |
Racing career
editEarly career
editBean began his racing career at age 10 in go-karts, and switched to stock cars at the age of 16, driving for family-owned BlackJack Racing;[1] the team was named after Bean's father, David, used his winnings from a gambling trip to Las Vegas to start the team.[2] After competing in late model competition at LaCrosse Fairgrounds Speedway,[3] Bean moved to regional touring competition in the Wisconsin Challenge Series and the NASCAR AutoZone Elite Series Midwest Division.[1]
2005–2008: ARCA and Busch Series
editBean made his debut in what was then the ARCA Re/Max Series in the season-opener at Daytona in 2005, driving for Andy Hillenburg in his No. 10 Fast Track Racing Enterprises Pontiac. Later in the year, his family would start their own team, BlackJack Racing, and Bean competed for them between 2005 and 2007.[4] Bean posted a best points finish of third at the end of the 2007 season.[5] Bean also tested a Craftsman Truck Series truck for Germain Racing in 2007, but never made any starts.[3]
Having run a single Busch Series race for Spraker Racing Enterprises in 2006, Bean rejoined Spraker's team for the 2008 ARCA season, driving the No. 37 Glock Chevrolet.[6] However, he dropped to 11th in points that year.
2009: NASCAR Cup and Truck Series
editFor the 2009 season, Bean moved to the Sprint Cup Series with his family-owned team, attempting to run for the series' Rookie of the Year award. After failing to qualify for races at Las Vegas Motor Speedway and Phoenix International Raceway, Bean qualified the No. 51 Dodge for the Pocono 500 at Pocono Raceway, starting 41st and finishing 36th, four laps behind race winner Tony Stewart.[7] Bean failed to qualify for races at New Hampshire Motor Speedway and Chicagoland Speedway later in the year.[8] Bean also ran three Craftsman Truck Series races in 2009, driving trucks for Mario Gosselin in events at Dover International Speedway and The Milwaukee Mile,[9] and for Tagsby Racing at Gateway International Raceway,[10] posting a best finish of 17th at Milwaukee.[11]
2015–present: Second stint in NASCAR
editAfter being without a ride in any NASCAR series for five years (2010 through 2014), Bean returned to the sport in 2015, driving the No. 92 for Mario Gosselin's team in what became the Xfinity Series at the season-opening race at Daytona.[12] Martin Roy was originally supposed to drive that car that weekend, but was injured in a skiing accident over the offseason, so Gosselin called up Bean, the husband of his wife's sister, to drive his second car.[13] Bean had previously driven for Gosselin's team part-time in 2009 in the Truck Series when they fielded an entry, the No. 12 truck, in that series. He made his second attempt of the season at Las Vegas Motor Speedway but failed to qualify. However, Bean was called to replace Joey Gase in the No. 52 Jimmy Means Racing Chevy after Gase suffered food poisoning prior to the race; Gase started the race, and Bean took over during the event.[14]
In 2019, Bean announced his return to Xfinity competition at Road America. driving the DGM Racing No. 90 Chevrolet.[15]
On August 17, 2023, it was revealed that Bean would attempt to qualify for the Truck Series race at Milwaukee, driving a No. 21 truck for his own team, BlackJack Racing, in the team's first attempt in a NASCAR race since 2009 when it fielded a part-time Cup Series entry. Bean also ran the last Truck Series race at Milwaukee (which is in his home state of Wisconsin) in 2009, which was also the last year he ran a Truck Series race.[16]
On August 20, 2024, Young's Motorsports announced that Bean drove the No. 02 Silverado at the Milwaukee Mile.[17]
Personal life
editBean was born in Westby, Wisconsin on January 5, 1987.[1] He has type 1 diabetes.[18] Bean is married to Misty. Together they have two daughters, Marley Mae, born in November 2013, and Moxley Drew, born in November 2015.[citation needed] Bean is also the brother-in-law of Mario Gosselin, who he has driven for part-time in both the Truck (2009) and Xfinity Series (since 2015).[13]
Motorsports career results
editNASCAR
edit(key) (Bold – Pole position awarded by qualifying time. Italics – Pole position earned by points standings or practice time. * – Most laps led.)
Sprint Cup Series
editNASCAR Sprint Cup Series results | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Year | Team | No. | Make | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 36 | NSCC | Pts | Ref |
2009 | BlackJack Racing | 51 | Dodge | DAY | CAL | LVS DNQ |
ATL | BRI | MAR | TEX | PHO DNQ |
TAL | RCH | DAR | CLT | DOV | POC 36 |
MCH | SON | NHA DNQ |
DAY | CHI DNQ |
IND | POC | GLN | MCH | BRI | ATL | RCH | NHA DNQ |
DOV | KAN | CAL | CLT | MAR | TAL | TEX | PHO | HOM | 63rd | 55 | [19] |
Xfinity Series
editCraftsman Truck Series
editNASCAR Craftsman Truck Series results | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Year | Team | No. | Make | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | NCTC | Pts | Ref |
2009 | DGM Racing | 12 | Chevy | DAY | CAL | ATL | MAR | KAN | CLT | DOV 27 |
TEX | MCH | MLW 17 |
MEM | KEN | IRP | NSH | BRI | CHI | IOW | 58th | 282 | [31] | ||||||||
Tagsby Racing | 73 | Chevy | GTW 25 |
NHA | LVS | MAR | TAL | TEX | PHO | HOM | |||||||||||||||||||||
2023 | BlackJack Racing | 21 | Chevy | DAY | LVS | ATL | COA | TEX | BRD | MAR | KAN | DAR | NWS | CLT | GTW | NSH | MOH | POC | RCH | IRP | MLW DNQ |
KAN | BRI | TAL | HOM | PHO | N/A | 01 | [32] | ||
2024 | Young's Motorsports | 02 | Chevy | DAY | ATL | LVS | BRI | COA | MAR | TEX | KAN | DAR | NWS | CLT | GTW | NSH | POC | IRP | RCH | MLW 30 |
BRI | KAN | TAL | HOM | MAR | PHO | 88th | 01 | [33] |
* Season still in progress
1 Ineligible for series points
ARCA Re/Max Series
edit(key) (Bold – Pole position awarded by qualifying time. Italics – Pole position earned by points standings or practice time. * – Most laps led.)
ARCA Re/Max Series results | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Year | Team | No. | Make | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | ARMC | Pts | Ref |
2005 | Fast Track Racing | 10 | Pontiac | DAY 25 |
NSH | SLM | KEN | TOL | LAN | MIL | POC | MCH | KAN | KEN | BLN | POC | GTW | LER | NSH | 54th | 635 | [34] | |||||||
BlackJack Racing | 05 | Chevy | MCH 9 |
ISF | TOL | DSF | CHI 14 |
SLM | |||||||||||||||||||||
Pontiac | TAL 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2006 | 6 | Chevy | DAY DNQ |
NSH 15 |
SLM 33 |
WIN 23 |
KEN 12 |
TOL 24 |
POC 36 |
MCH 35 |
KAN 28 |
KEN 38 |
BLN 12 |
POC 4 |
GTW 13 |
NSH 35 |
MCH 9 |
ISF 13 |
MIL 35 |
TOL 24 |
DSF 29 |
CHI 4 |
SLM 11 |
TAL 10 |
IOW 7 |
12th | 4115 | [35] | |
2007 | DAY 16 |
USA 28 |
NSH 9 |
SLM 2 |
KAN 10 |
WIN 8 |
KEN 15 |
TOL 17 |
IOW 11 |
POC 2 |
MCH 12 |
BLN 15 |
KEN 20 |
POC 7 |
NSH 7 |
ISF 5 |
MIL 8 |
GTW 33 |
DSF 11 |
CHI 7 |
SLM 34 |
TAL 26 |
TOL 34 |
3rd | 4890 | [36] | |||
2008 | Spraker Racing Enterprises | 37 | Chevy | DAY 22 |
SLM 22 |
IOW 35 |
KAN 19 |
CAR 11 |
KEN 22 |
TOL 3 |
POC 7 |
MCH 9 |
CAY 4 |
KEN 23 |
BLN 16 |
POC 33 |
NSH 18 |
ISF 32 |
DSF 4 |
CHI 27 |
SLM 3 |
NJE 14 |
TAL 24 |
TOL 21 |
11th | 4285 | [37] |
References
edit- ^ a b c "Dexter Bean Bio". Dexter Bean official site. Archived from the original on March 8, 2012. Retrieved August 28, 2012.
- ^ Minter, Rick (August 30, 2007). "For Midwest driver, a future in racing is all in the cards". Gettysburg Times. Gettysburg, PA. p. C4. Retrieved August 28, 2012.
- ^ a b Kallmann, Dave (August 25, 2007). "Young Wisconsin driver has it all, except a victory". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Milwaukee, WI. p. 8C. Retrieved August 28, 2012.
- ^ "Dexter Bean - ARCA Racing Series Results". Racing-Reference. USA Today Sports Media Group. Retrieved August 28, 2012.
- ^ Swan, Raygan (December 14, 2007). "Diversity still a struggle for NASCAR despite programs". NASCAR.com. Turner Sports. Retrieved August 28, 2012.
- ^ Knight, Chris (November 8, 2007). "GLOCK, Inc. Announces Dexter Bean will drive No. 37 GLOCK Chevrolet and Contract Renewal with Spraker Racing Enterprises for 2008 ARCA RE/MAX Series Season". Spraker Racing Enterprises. Retrieved August 28, 2012.
- ^ Bowles, Tom (June 9, 2009). "Tony Stewart stays on top with Pocono win". Sports Illustrated. Archived from the original on January 19, 2013. Retrieved August 28, 2012.
- ^ "Dexter Bean - 2009 NASCAR Sprint Cup Results". Racing-Reference. USA Today Sports Media Group. Retrieved August 28, 2012.
- ^ "Dexter Bean To Make Second NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Start At The Milwaukee Mile". Catchfence.com. June 16, 2009. Retrieved August 28, 2012.
- ^ Fan, Horn (September 10, 2009). "S.M.'s Camping World Update, Issue No. 52". Bleacher Report. Turner Sports. Retrieved August 28, 2012.
- ^ "Dexter Bean - NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Results". Racing-Reference. USA Today Sports Media Group. Retrieved August 28, 2012.
- ^ "KING AUTOSPORT FIELDING TWO XFINITY CARS AT DAYTONA". NASCAR. February 16, 2015. Retrieved February 16, 2015.
- ^ a b Kallman, Dave (February 20, 2015). "Westby driver Dexter Bean will fill in for Xfinity Series race". Milwaukee, Wisconsin Journal Sentinel. USA Today Network. Retrieved April 16, 2020.
- ^ Knight, Chris (March 7, 2015). "Dexter Bean On Standby For Joey Gase In Las Vegas". Catchfence. Retrieved March 7, 2015.
- ^ Christie, Toby (August 19, 2019). "Dexter Bean Returns to Xfinity Series Competition at Road America". TobyChristie.com. Retrieved August 23, 2019.
- ^ Christie, Toby (August 17, 2023). "Dexter Bean Revives BlackJack Racing; Will Pilot No. 21 Truck at Milwaukee". TobyChristie.com.
- ^ "Dexter Bean joins Young's Motorsports for Milwaukee". Jayski's Silly Season Site. August 20, 2024. Retrieved August 23, 2024.
- ^ Mullins, Christy. "Tega Cay's Joseph Bass is D.C. bound Archived January 29, 2012, at the Wayback Machine", The Herald (Rock Hill, South Carolina), June 15, 2007.
- ^ "Dexter Bean – 2009 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Results". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved April 15, 2020.
- ^ "Dexter Bean – 2006 NASCAR Busch Series Results". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved April 15, 2020.
- ^ "Dexter Bean – 2015 NASCAR Xfinity Series Results". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved April 15, 2020.
- ^ "Dexter Bean – 2016 NASCAR Xfinity Series Results". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved April 15, 2020.
- ^ "Dexter Bean – 2017 NASCAR Xfinity Series Results". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved April 15, 2020.
- ^ "Dexter Bean – 2018 NASCAR Xfinity Series Series Results". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved April 15, 2020.
- ^ "Dexter Bean – 2019 NASCAR Xfinity Series Series Results". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved April 15, 2020.
- ^ "Dexter Bean – 2020 NASCAR Xfinity Series Series Results". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved November 9, 2020.
- ^ "Dexter Bean – 2021 NASCAR Xfinity Series Results". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved December 27, 2021.
- ^ "Dexter Bean – 2022 NASCAR Xfinity Series Results". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved June 27, 2023.
- ^ "Dexter Bean – 2023 NASCAR Xfinity Series Results". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved July 1, 2023.
- ^ "Dexter Bean – 2024 NASCAR Xfinity Series Results". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved April 6, 2024.
- ^ "Dexter Bean – 2009 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Results". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved April 15, 2020.
- ^ "Dexter Bean – 2023 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Results". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved August 17, 2023.
- ^ "Dexter Bean – 2024 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Results". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved August 17, 2023.
- ^ "Dexter Bean – 2005 ARCA Re/Max Series Results". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved April 15, 2020.
- ^ "Dexter Bean – 2006 ARCA Re/Max Series Results". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved April 15, 2020.
- ^ "Dexter Bean – 2007 ARCA Re/Max Series Results". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved April 15, 2020.
- ^ "Dexter Bean – 2008 ARCA Re/Max Series Results". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved April 15, 2020.
External links
edit- Dexter Bean driver statistics at Racing-Reference