Kaz Grala’s road to becoming a full-time NASCAR Xfinity Series competitor was one of the most unconventional roller-coaster rides a driver could experience. However, 10 races in, Grala quickly had to pivot into the unknown. “I was signed to be full time and unfortunately the team owner’s health issues ended up worsening throughout the first 10 races there,” Grala told SPEED SPORT. “At the time I was 19 years old and living in an apartment,” Grala said. While Grala didn’t contest the full schedule as originally planned, he competed in all but 10 races that season, driving for his father’s company, FURY Race Cars. “That’s kind of what got me the opportunity to drive a couple of races at RCR the following two years,” Grala said.

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