After his stint in stock car racing, Santos returned to his roots, racing limited schedules in all three USAC divisions and the Whelen Modified Tour for his family's team. Santos also made select appearances in the NEMA ranks in 2009. Santos' post-NASCAR career has been highlighted by wins in many of the nation's largest midget races, including the Turkey Night Grand Prix and Copper World Classic.
The Massachusetts driver is currently seeking sponsorship to return to one of NASCAR's top three divisions.