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Steven Wilson
Personal information
Born (2001-11-12) November 12, 2001 (age 24)
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, US[1]
Career information
GameiRacing
Team history
2021Roush Fenway Racing
2022–2023Stewart-Haas eSports
2024M80
2025–2026Spire Motorsports
Career highlights and awards

Steven Wilson (born November 12, 2001)[2] is an American esports driver who drives for Spire Motorsports in the eNASCAR Coca-Cola iRacing Series. Wilson won the 2023 and 2025 championships, becoming only the second driver to win more than one title. He also won the 2022 and 2023–24 eNASCAR College iRacing Series championships.

Career

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In 2019, Wilson drove in iRacing's World of Outlaws Morton Buildings Late Model Championship, finishing the season eighth overall with one top-five finish.[3]

Wilson finished in 21st place in the 2020 iRacing Pro Series, enough to qualify for the 2021 eNASCAR Coca-Cola iRacing Series.[4][5] Wilson signed with Roush Fenway Racing for the 2021 season,[4] finishing his rookie season 13th overall with a best finish of second.[6]

In 2022, Wilson signed with Stewart-Haas eSports.[7] Wilson scored his first career win at Atlanta Motor Speedway,[8] winning three more races and qualifying for the championship round for the first time.[9] Wilson finished the season fourth overall.[10] Meanwhile, Wilson won all four races of the eNASCAR College iRacing Series in the winter, winning his first College Series championship.[11]

Wilson re-signed with Stewart-Haas for the 2023 season. He only won one race during the season, but accrued enough points to qualify for the championship round for the second year in a row. Wilson finished second in the final race and won his first eNASCAR Coca-Cola iRacing Series championship, winning $100,000.[12][13] Between the 2023 and 2024 seasons, Wilson won his second College Series title.[14]

For 2024, Wilson signed with esports organization M80.[15] Wilson equaled his 2022 season with four wins and again qualified for the championship round.[16] He again finished second in the final race, but finished behind newly-crowned Parker White and did not defend his championship title.[17]

In 2025, Wilson signed with Spire Motorsports.[18] Wilson won a record-breaking eight races, qualified for the championship round for the fourth straight year, and won his second championship title after leading 85 of 100 laps of the final race.[19][20][21]

Wilson re-signed with Spire Motorsports for 2026, also becoming their sim driver.[22]

Personal life

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Wilson graduated from the University of Iowa in 2025. He currently resides in North Carolina.[23]

References

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  1. ^ "Spire Motorsports eNASCAR Coca-Cola iRacing Series Homestead-Miami Speedway Race Advance". Spire Motorsports. October 6, 2025. Retrieved February 4, 2026.
  2. ^ "Steven Wilson - iRacing.com". iRacing. Retrieved February 4, 2026.
  3. ^ "2019 World of Outlaws Morton Buildings Late Model Championship Series Standings". iRacing. Retrieved February 4, 2026.
  4. ^ a b Melillo, Justin (February 8, 2021). "2021 eNASCAR Coca-Cola iRacing Series ePreview Guide". Frontstretch. Retrieved February 4, 2026.
  5. ^ Luvender, Steve (December 23, 2020). "2021 eNASCAR Coca-Cola iRacing Series field set". NASCAR. Retrieved February 4, 2026.
  6. ^ Kish, Ryan (August 12, 2021). "Evolving goals for Steve Wilson in rookie eNASCAR campaign". RACER. Retrieved February 4, 2026.
  7. ^ Kish, Ryan (January 12, 2022). "Questions remain after eNASCAR iRacing free agency window closes". RACER. Retrieved February 6, 2026.
  8. ^ Kish, Ryan (March 16, 2022). "eNASCAR sends old Atlanta off with race win for Wilson". RACER. Retrieved February 6, 2026.
  9. ^ Leone, Chris (October 12, 2022). "eNASCAR Coca-Cola iRacing Series Championship 4 Confirmed as Wilson Wins at Homestead". iRacing. Retrieved February 6, 2026.
  10. ^ Leone, Chris (October 26, 2022). "Casey Kirwan Wins 2022 eNASCAR Coca-Cola iRacing Series Title in Live Finale at NASCAR Hall of Fame". iRacing. Retrieved February 6, 2026.
  11. ^ Leone, Chris (November 30, 2022). "Steven Wilson Remains Perfect in eNASCAR College iRacing Series With Playseat 100 Win". eNASCAR. Retrieved February 6, 2026.
  12. ^ Eggert, Seth (September 28, 2023). "eNASCAR Redemption for Wilson, Wins Title at NASCAR Hall". Kickin' the Tires. Retrieved February 4, 2026.
  13. ^ Kish, Ryan (September 27, 2023). "Wilson wins eNASCAR crown". RACER. Retrieved February 4, 2026.
  14. ^ Melillo, Justin (May 6, 2024). "Iowa's Steven Wilson claims 2023-24 eNASCAR College iRacing Series title at Homestead-Miami". eNASCAR. Retrieved February 4, 2026.
  15. ^ Melillo, Justin (February 13, 2024). "Changes aplenty for 2023's eNASCAR Coca-Cola iRacing Series Championship 4 class". iRacing. Retrieved February 6, 2026.
  16. ^ Stoddard, Andrew (August 27, 2024). "Steven Wilson Dominates in Caution-Free Coke Series Race at Texas". Frontstretch. Retrieved February 4, 2026.
  17. ^ Stoddard, Andrew (October 1, 2024). "Parker White Makes Dramatic Last Lap Pass to Capture 2024 eNASCAR Coke Series Championship". Frontstretch. Retrieved February 6, 2026.
  18. ^ Spire Motorsports [@SpireMotorsport] (January 15, 2025). "We've got some new faces for our second season. @swilson3_ and @FemiOlat_ will compete in the @ENASCARGG Coca-Cola @iRacing Series for Spire Motorsports in 2025" (Tweet). Retrieved February 2, 2026 – via Twitter.
  19. ^ Munro, Luca (October 8, 2025). "Steven Wilson Becomes 2-time eNASCAR iRacing Champion". Overtake. Retrieved February 4, 2026.
  20. ^ "Steven Wilson completes dream season with eNASCAR title". Field Level Media. October 8, 2025. Retrieved February 4, 2026.
  21. ^ Melillo, Justin (October 8, 2025). "Steven Wilson dominates at Homestead-Miami, extends wins record, claims second career eNASCAR Coca-Cola iRacing Series title". iRacing. Retrieved February 6, 2026.
  22. ^ Melillo, Justin (February 23, 2026). "2026 eNASCAR Coca-Cola iRacing Series | Revisiting the 2025 Championship 4 | Feature #2". eNASCAR. Retrieved February 23, 2026.
  23. ^ Melillo, Justin (October 7, 2025). "2025 eNASCAR Coca-Cola iRacing Series | Championship 4 Preview". iRacing. Retrieved February 6, 2026.
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