Speed is what Armani Williams lives for. The 22-year-old is studying in his class as a NASCAR truck driver who fell in love with racing as a child.
FORT WORTH, Texas – One of NASCAR’s most inspiring drivers will appear at the Texas Motor Speedway.
Thousands of people will gather at the 24th annual SpeedyCash.com 220 exhibition.
Although he has competed in many races across the country, Armani Williams is testing the North Texas track for the first time.
“It’s just a feeling that you want to go fast again,” Williams said.
Speed is what Armani Williams lives for. The 22-year-old is studying in his class as a NASCAR truck driver who fell in love with racing as a child.
At about age 8, he knew he wanted to become a race car driver.
Williams said: “I would play with Hot Wheel and Matchbox cars, and at Mom and Dad, at my grandparents’ house on the kitchen counter, on our kitchen floor, I just love cars and just fast speed.”
Now speeding is his part-time job at the Arc Fighting Autism Foundation as one of its sponsors.
Williams is the first NASCAR driver with an open diagnosis of autism.
Williams was born in Detroit, Michigan, and made his series debut at the World Wide Technology Raceway in Gateway last August, where he received a speedway license in NASCAR competitions.
Along with his Tundra, his appearance at Texas Motor Speedway launches his limited NASCAR Camping World Truck Series 2022 schedule.
Part-time racing is possible thanks to its sponsors and racing partners – the Doug Flutie for Autism Foundation, Inc. and IceCOLD Technology.
“It’s very exciting,” Williams said. “I’m just happy to be here. You know, I’ve been waiting for months to just get back in the truck.”
Because Williams does not allow autism to slow him down, he hopes that others living with autism will be able to realize their dreams.
“Is this how you’re going to deal with the adversity and obstacles that this is going to take? You know, that’s what I had to go through when I was autistic,” Williams said. my engine and I’m just ready to get on the track and show everyone what I can ”.
Williams missed out during qualifying Friday afternoon on the Texas Motor Speedway. But that doesn’t stop him from holding more competitions throughout the summer racing season.
