Quin Houff
American racing driver in NASCAR
Born
September 15th, 1997
27 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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A racing driver participated in the NASCAR Cup Series. Debuted in the series in 2020, driving for several teams. Competed in various races, including notable events like the Daytona 500. Gained experience and skills through participation in multiple seasons before transitioning to different opportunities in motorsports.
Competed in the NASCAR Cup Series
Drove for teams like Spire Motorsports and Richard Petty Motorsports
Participated in the Daytona 500
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