Wayne Peterson (racing driver)

For the American composer, pianist, and educator, see Wayne Peterson.

Wayne Peterson
Peterson competing in the 2013 ARCA race at Road America
BornWayne Peterson
(1938-05-24) May 24, 1938
Boaz, Alabama, U.S.
ARCA Menards Series career
Debut season1983
Current teamWayne Peterson Racing
Car number06
EngineChevrolet
Starts118
Wins0
Poles0
Best finish18th in 2016
Finished last season62nd (2021)
Military career
AllegianceUnited States of America
Branch United States Army
Years of service1954–1981
UnitXVIII Airborne Corps
Third United States Army
Army Special Forces (77th, 10th, 1st, 5th, 7th Special Forces Groups)
Battles / warsVietnam War
Bay of Pigs Invasion
Operation Eagle Claw

Wayne Peterson (born May 24, 1938) is an American professional stock car racing owner/driver and former paratrooper and United States Army Special Forces member. He currently operates Wayne Peterson Racing, a team in the ARCA Menards Series.