NASCAR Regional drivers to watch: Taylor Reimer helps make history; Kade Brown stays strong at Hickory

The 2024 season is beginning to wind down for the NASCAR Regional platform, with several drivers having already claimed championships at their respective tracks.

Despite this, plenty of drivers across the country are still finding opportunities to make a name for themselves and build momentum over the rest of the year and into 2025.

Below are five NASCAR Regional drivers to keep an eye on for the month of September and beyond.

Taylor Reimer

During the Springfield ARCA 100 at the Illinois State Fairgrounds, Taylor Reimer made history alongside Isabella Robusto by becoming the first pair of women to finish on the podium in the same ARCA Menards Series event.

Outside of her ARCA Menards Series starts, Reimer has enjoyed a solid season on the paved short tracks in the southeast. Among her accomplishments are several victories in Hickory Motor Speedway's Limited Late Model division.

Kade Brown

Whenever it is time for one of Hickory Motor Speedway's crown jewel events, defending track champion Kade Brown is always up at the front of the field.

Brown carried over his efficiency from 2023 by defending his Bobby Isaac Memorial victory on Aug. 31, giving him two crown jewel wins on the year. He'll look to complete a sweep of Hickory's marquee events by earning his second straight Fall Brawl win later this year.

Katie Hettinger

The winningest female driver in the history of Hickory Motor Speedway, Katie Hettinger has spent her 2024 season traveling to different tracks across the country.

Along with running plenty of Late Model Stock races, Hettinger has also run several big events around her home state of Michigan, such as the Battle at Berlin. Hettinger looks to keep gaining experience across several disciplines as the year winds down.

Jeffrey Peterson

The West Region of the NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series has been dominated by Jeffrey Peterson, who holds a 66-point lead over Brendon Fries.

Having accumulated nine victories across 16 starts, Peterson's efficiency has carried over into touring competition with victories at Irwindale Speedway and The Bullring at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Peterson also only has a handful of events remaining to wrap up a track championship at Irwindale, which would further solidify his stellar 2024.

Hunter Morgan

Amidst a talented group of regular competitors at Kingsport Speedway is Hunter Morgan, who currently leads all rookies in the NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series standings.

Consistency has not come easy for Morgan against names like Keith Helton and Jacob York, but he has still amassed three victories in Kingsport's Late Model Stock class. Morgan will need to finish out the year strong if he wants to fend off Riley Neal for Rookie of the Year honors.