About Dayton Shelton
At just 17, Dayton Shelton has already established himself as a rising talent in oval dirt racing. Based in Prescott, Arizona, Dayton started in quarter midgets at 12 and karts at 14, before entering micros and midgets in 2023. By mid-2024, he advanced into the 360 Non-Wing Sprint Car and has recently added the 410 Sprint Car to his racing program, where he is actively gaining track time and experience.
Across his oval dirt racing career (2023-2025)*, Dayton has made:
• 96 A-Main starts
• 10 Feature Wins
• 43 Top-5 Finishes
• 72 Top-10 Finishes
Current Season Performance (2025)*:
• 64 A-Main Starts
• 5 Feature Wins
• 21 Top-5 Finishes
• 28 Top-10 Finishes
Dayton’s results show more than track speed — they show composure, adaptability, and long-range focus. When he races up front, he races to win. When he is developing in new classes, he is intentional, coachable, and relentless in improving his craft.
Off the track, Dayton is known for his humility and work ethic. He helps maintain his equipment, supports other drivers in the pits, and represents his team and partners with respect. He has the rare combination of tough competitor + genuinely good-hearted human, which makes him a strong ambassador for brands and race organizations.
Dayton enters this next phase of his racing career with a commitment to growth, professionalism, and the pursuit of excellence in the midget, 360 and 410 sprint ranks.
*Stats current through 11/15/2025
