How young is too young for racers to get behind the wheel and start tearing it up? For Brooke Meyer, her age is no restriction. Just 10-years-old, the young racer is making a name for herself. Here’s everything you need to know about the racing sensation from New York.

Who is Brooke Meyer?

10-year-old Riverhead, New York native Brooke Meyer is an aspiring NASCAR driver who has already competed in the Bandolero division, a kid-only stock car racing series, for three seasons. At age six, Brooke pleaded with her father to allow her to race after being enthralled with the tiny Bandolero cars at her neighborhood Riverhead Raceway. She started her career on the track after her family bought her a car a few months later.

Joe Meyer, her father, works on a team at Riverhead Raceway and is very active in racing himself. Already demonstrating her commitment to the sport outside of the driver’s seat, Brooke spends time with him in the shop learning the ropes, changing tires, and working on cars. Brooke has been compared to racing legends like Danica Patrick because of her dedication, passion, early start, and strong family support. She wants to compete at the highest ranks of NASCAR, much like Danica did.

What are Brooke Meyer’s racing exploits?

Brooke Meyer belongs at a racetrack; she doesn’t just show up. Brooke isn’t just experimenting with motorsports; she’s racing for a reason, honing her skills lap after lap on the well-known asphalt of Riverhead Raceway, one of the most recognizable short courses in the Northeast. Watching Bandolero cars on a family outing at the track was the beginning of her adventure. She insisted on getting behind the wheel, unlike other kids who only dreamed about it. Her first car and three seasons of competitive Bandolero racing—a division renowned for serving as a testing ground for up-and-coming talent—were the results of her perseverance.

Explaining her start in the series, Brooke revealed, “Me and my family have always been big NASCAR fans, and one day, my dad took me to Riverhead Raceway. And all of a sudden, these little cars come out. And the announcer announces the age groups. And at the time, I was like, wait— I can race that in a year when I’m old enough. So I go running up to my dad— because I was on the playground there —and I go running up to him, saying, ‘Daddy, can I race it?’ And he looks at me. And he just says, ‘Maybe.’” 

However, Brooke’s presence at the track goes beyond her fire suit and helmet. She spends her off-track time learning how to install tires, comprehend race setups, and tune engines with her father, Joe Meyer, who works as a crew member for nearby race teams. She is learning how to construct and maintain automobiles in addition to racing them. She spent her formative years racing older children without fear. Even though Brooke is still learning how to race, she has already established a solid reputation in the local racing scene for her poise, mechanical awareness, and unwavering curiosity—a unique combination for someone her age.

There aren’t any awards or national headlines on Brooke’s racing resume just yet. Her narrative is about potential, perseverance, and the quiet way she’s working toward something greater, but that’s not the point. She has already established herself on the route blazed by legends like Danica Patrick in a sport where early starts frequently portend long-term success.

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What does the future hold for Brooke Meyer and her NASCAR dream?

For any rookie driver, the path to NASCAR is rocky, but Brooke Meyer is already laying the groundwork that could see her through to the end. Even though she is just ten years old, she is already competing in Riverhead Raceway’s Bandolero category with a level of maturity and intensity that suggests a far larger future. Brooke already has the necessary components in place—and here’s how—even though achieving NASCAR’s highest levels will require financial support, knowledgeable mentoring, and steady performance.

Brooke’s parents have made significant early investments in her racing career, especially her father, Joe Meyer. Joe did more than simply sign Brooke up for Bandoleros when she first expressed interest; he also bought her a car, took care of it himself, and placed her on the track against more experienced drivers. Meyer said, “When I’m in the shop, she’s there with me. So she’s taking off tires. She’s doing things that she can handle. She also helps out with the other cars in the shop, even at the track, you gotta change your tires. She will change your tires. She’s not scared to get greasy.” 

After three seasons of Bandolero racing, Brooke has not only survived but also faced off against more seasoned, older racers. In real time, she is developing her racecraft, learning how to pass, defend, and maintain composure under duress. When assessing young potential, elite teams and sponsors specifically seek out early exposure in high-stakes scenarios.

Not only is her new article in RiverheadLOCAL a catchy headline, but it also indicates that others are starting to pay attention. Attracting regional sponsors, driver development initiatives, and possibly NASCAR’s Drive for Diversity or other kid racing academies requires local exposure. She will need this early recognition to gain momentum and draw in long-term support as she develops both on and off the track.

Moving up into Legends cars or Junior Late Models, which are steppingstones toward the ARCA Menards Series—a popular entry point into NASCAR—would be Brooke’s next logical step. Brooke Meyer isn’t simply hoping to be the next Danica Patrick; she’s actively paving the way with her experience, mechanical prowess, and family’s support.