LEHIGHTON, Pa. – Stephanie Moyer continues to broaden her horizons as a busy season continues for the 23-year-old female racer.
After winning the 2020 Evergreen Raceway Factory Stock championship, Moyer then raced in a late model, tested at Daytona Int’l Speedway where she was approved a license to compete in the ARCA Menards Series, and has since raced in the ARCA Menards Series East, where she ranks in the top-10 in points. She last competed at Pocono Raceway during the ARCA Menards Series General Tire #AnywhereIsPossible 200.
A graduate of the University of Northwestern Ohio in the Automotive Technology program, Moyer’s next racing endeavor will be in an asphalt modified on July 31 at Mahoning Valley Speedway, which will be Race No. 4 of the John Blewett Inc., Mahoning Valley Speedway Hall of Fames Series Lorin Arthofer Sr. Tribute.
Joe Polny and Clarence Hamersley have offered Moyer the opportunity to drive their Kriger Construction/Richard Mellow Electrical Contractors/Wheels Bar and Grill No. 8. It will be here first time wheeling a modified.
“2021 is a blessing so far being that my dreams are coming true. This year is nothing but seat time and opportunities for me. Clarence Hamersley and Joe Polny are giving me a ride of a lifetime and if it weren’t for them this wouldn’t be happening. Joe has always stuck around to help me grow as a driver and he knows how well I adapt to cars,” said Moyer.
“I feel super confident on making my tour Modified debut at Mahoning Valley too. I have raced there once but never in an open wheel car. Being that I can pick things up really quickly I feel I will be fine.”
Prior to this year Moyer spent eight seasons racing at her home track, Evergreen Raceway, and finally realized a lifelong goal in winning the Factory Stock class title. In doing so joined her late brother, Mike Moyer Jr., as the only brother and sister duo to win championships there. Her brother was the 2009 Factory Stock champion and remarkably, his sister won her title with the same car.
After graduating college she got the chance to work for Mason Mitchell, the 2014 ARCA Menards Series champion, as a mechanic and pit road team member.
This year continues to be a huge learning experience for Moyer and given her keen sense of adaptability from the variety of tracks she has thus far been to, Mahoning – although a tough little bullring to tackle – should be a quick study in getting around for her.
“I know what a tough track Mahoning is and there are so many good drivers there. We’re definitely planning on getting in early practice and as I said I am confident with the ride I have that we can succeed and hold our own,” said Moyer.