14-year-old Hayden Wise is set to compete in the 2025 Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series presented by Toyota, aiming for Rookie of the Year honors. She'll pilot a family-owned No. 94 Toyota-powered Midget in her first national Midget racing campaign.

Wise brings impressive credentials from Quarter Midgets, where she secured championships in both the NASCAR Youth Series and Dixie Shootout Series before advancing to micro sprints. Her racing roots run deep, with her uncle Josh Wise being a former NASCAR Cup Series competitor.

"I'm very grateful that they take me out to race every week with them," says Wise about her family's support. "It's really cool to have that support from all of my family, my mom, my sisters, and my grandparents."

In 2025, Wise will compete across multiple disciplines, racing in Midget, Micro Sprint, and Sprint Car events for 94 Racing. This diverse program aims to build her experience and versatility in dirt track racing.

Key highlights of her upcoming schedule include:

• Xtreme Appalachian Midget Week
• California Sprint Car events
• Xtreme World Championship at Millbridge Speedway (her home track)

Her rookie campaign kicks off at Farmer City Raceway for the World of Outlaws Illini 100, April 10-12. With a focus on learning and development, Wise emphasizes the importance of gaining seat time and maintaining consistent effort across all racing platforms.

"This year is gonna be a lot of work because all of this year is gonna be lots of learning for me," Wise explains. "I really just have to get a lot of seat time between the Sprint Car, the Midget, and getting prepared for next year because we have a lot coming."

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