Clayton Otteau

Age: 11

Birthday:  May 30th

Hometown: Bernardsville, NJ

Clayton is a first generation Quarter Midget driver.  Only after he started in QM’s did he learn that his grandfather used to drag race, while his great grandfather used to race Fords on dirt in Pennsylvania.  When Clayton was 3 he would take his power wheels off roading and always wanted to be behind the wheel.  He started go karting for fun when he was 7.  On his first race he pulled the fastest lap time of the day at 25.203 and won the race.  That day solidified his love of driving and desire to learn more. 

Clayton turned 8 during his rookie year of Quarter Midgets.  After having success in red and blue rookie he finished off the year in Jr. Honda knowing that the following year he would be pushed into the seniors. 2022 was a year of learning for everyone as Clayton stepped up not only to Senior Honda, but to Senior Animal and Light 160 as well.  He competed in both the Northeast Dirt Series and USAC .25 Dirt National Championship. 

In 2023 Clayton competed in the NASCAR Youth Series, at his home track Keystone State QM Race Club and various tracks around the Northeast.  He had over 7 wins, over 50 top 5s and over 60 top 10 finishes.  

2024 brought a lot of travel to new tracks in his Quarter Midget.  Clayton traveled to the Midwest in the NASCAR Youth Series, Maryland, Pennsylvania and Delaware for the National Dirt Series and many races at his home track, Keystone State QM Race Club.  He had multiple wins, top 5s and top 10s.

In 2025 Clayton is venturing into the world of Jr. Sprints in addition to the Quarter Midgets.  He has already had a win at Shellhammer Dirt Speedway and will continue to add races to his schedule throughout the year.  Clayton is also competing in his Quarter Midget with the NASCAR Youth Series, the Northeast Quarter Midget Dirt Series and at his home track of Keystone QM Racing Club.