Kyle Steckly Joins Donnie Wilson Racing for an Aggressive 2026 Schedule
- Jan 16
- 3 min read

MILVERTON, ON - Kyle Steckly will be back on tour with the ASA STARS National Tour in 2026 in the APC Auto Parts Centres 22 as a member of one of the most stout short track operations of the modern era.
For the 2026 season - the 2-time APC United Late Model Series champion will drive for Donnie Wilson’s famed Wilson Motorsports, with legendary Crew Chief Bond Suss calling the shots atop the pit box.
“I’m thrilled to be joining Wilson Motorsports with the level of prestige and track record that they have,” says Steckly. “The drive that Donnie has and has instilled within his team is what I absolutely love.”
Wilson Motorsports owner, Donnie Wilson, couldn’t be happier to work with Kyle Steckly in 2026
“Kyle’s experience the last few years running in Canada and the ASA stars series will make him a great asset joining our team and we look forward to Kyle joining our list of winners at Wilson Motorsports” said Wilson Motorsports Owner Donnie Wilson
Steckly the Red Bud 400 Champion has 11-career top-10 finishes in ASA STARS National Tour competition - highlighted by his Red Bud Victory an event victory and a pole award - in 22 starts across two full seasons on tour.
In 2026, alongside Suss, Steckly believes himself to be an early contender for the national tour championship.
“Together, I absolutely believe we have what it takes to be champions,” explains the well-spoken rising star. “This is a group of people that are going to work nonstop to put the best possible car on the racetrack, no matter where we’re competing. And I want to make sure I deliver the types of performances that they can be proud of”
Wilson Motorsports captured the 2025 ASA Stars National Tour Championship, and team owner, Donnie Wilson believes they can repeat as champions once again in 2026, with Kyle Steckly behind the wheel.
“With Kyle behind the wheel of the Number 22 APC CANUSA Toyota Camry in 2026, we feel not only can we can defend our ASA Stars National Tour Championship but also go after a Tom Dawson trophy at the Snowball Derby”
The move to Wilson Motorsports also brings Steckly into the fold of Toyota Racing and the Toyota Performance Center Program
“Being able to be part of Toyota Racing is huge. I can’t say enough about how excited I am to work with their driver development program and do all that I can to take my racing to another level - both on and off the track”
“I feel incredibly fortunate to be back on the ASA Tour with the continued support of John Jones & Luke Ramsay from APC Auto Parts Centres driving cars prepared by Wilson Motorsports continues Steckly. To be back (on the ASA STARS Tour) and to drive for Wilson Motorsports is the type of opportunity I could only dream of. It feels like everything is in place for us to have a huge season - I just need to do my part”
For Bond Suss, the chance to work with Steckly is something he’s been looking forward to since the two sides entered into negotiations early in the off-season.
“I’m incredibly excited to have Kyle join Wilson Motorsports,” says Suss. “Kyle’s dedication, work ethic and drive to improve stood out to me immediately. As Crew Chief, I’m looking forward to working closely together, building strong communication and competing at a high level every time we hit the track”
In addition to chasing a first career ASA STARS championship, Steckly will also return to Ontario for the entirety of the APC United Late Model Series schedule - with his sights set on securing a third career championship, racing against some of the top Pro Late Model competitors in Canada.
“I look forward to racing against the best late model drivers north & south of the border in the two most competitive late model series, with two amazing teams in 2026”
For more information & to follow Kyle all season long, visit www.kylestecklyracing.com
