Caden Tolliver poses for a photo with his car. (Adam Hinch/Daily Press)

ESCANABA — As we pass the midway point of the 2026 racing season at Escanaba Motor Speedway it’s time for this week’s Meet the Driver. This week we introduce you to 600 sprint driver Caden Tolliver.

Adam Hinch: So Caden, when did you start racing?

Caden Tolliver: I started racing carts in 2016 then moved up to micro’s and been in them for eight years.

AH: What do you like to do in your spare time away from racing?

CT: I like to hangout with my girlfriend Ava and friends and I have a full time job at a dealership detailing cars.

AH: What do you do for a hobby?

CT: I like to collect rare hot wheel cars and work on RC cars.

AH: What is your favorite NFL team?

CT: The Miami Dolphins.

AH: Who is your favorite NASCAR driver?

CT: It was Kyle Busch. I had a chance to meet Kyle and Brexton in Macon. I got a chance to know them but now I would say my favorite is Kyle Larson.

AH: What is your favorite food?

CT I like a good seafood boil.

AH: What is your go-to barbecue food?

CT: I would say smoked brisket.

AH: What is your favorite soda?

CT I like that doc soda.

AH: If you could go anywhere on vacation where would you go?

CT I always wanted to go to Thailand so that would be my choice.