Career Timeline of Natalie Decker: Major Achievements and Milestones

Updated: May 16, 2026

Discover the career path of Natalie Decker, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Natalie Decker is an American professional stock car racing driver. She currently participates part-time in the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series, driving the No. 35 Chevrolet Camaro SS for Joey Gase Motorsports. Decker was a NASCAR Drive for Diversity participant in 2015 and an Alan Kulwicki Driver Development competitor in 2016. She is also related to Claire and Paige Decker, who have also competed in NASCAR.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements

2015: Joined Rev Racing, Named to NASCAR Drive for Diversity Program

In 2015, Natalie Decker was added to the Rev Racing team and named to the NASCAR Drive for Diversity program.

April 2, 2016: Attempted to Make Alpha Energy Solutions 250 Field

On April 2, 2016, Natalie Decker, along with her cousins Paige and Claire Decker, attempted to qualify for the Alpha Energy Solutions 250 at Martinsville Speedway, but did not make the field.

November 30, 2018: DGR-Crosley Announced Decker will run in partial Truck Series

On November 30, 2018, DGR-Crosley announced plans for Natalie Decker to run a partial Truck Series schedule for the team in the 2019 season, along with some ARCA and K&N Pro Series events.

February 14, 2020: Finished Fifth at Daytona

On February 14, 2020, Natalie Decker finished fifth at Daytona, becoming the highest-finishing female driver in Truck Series history.

February 5, 2021: Announced Xfinity Series Debut

On February 5, 2021, Natalie Decker announced she would make her debut in the NASCAR Xfinity Series in 2021, driving the No. 23 for RSS Racing/Reaume Brothers Racing, starting at the Daytona Road Course.

February 8, 2023: Announced part-time Driving for Emerling-Gase Motorsports

On February 8, 2023, it was announced that Natalie Decker would drive part-time for Emerling-Gase Motorsports in the Xfinity Series and the ARCA Menards Series in their No. 53 car in both series.