Ed Pompa Bio
Ed Pompa (born December 14, 1962) is an American professional stock car racing driver. A native of Ballston Spa, New York, Pompa has spent his career competing primarily in the ARCA Menards Series, where he has become a familiar part-time entrant. He last competed part-time in the ARCA Menards Series, driving the No. 10 Ford for Fast Track Racing.
Across nearly two decades in stock car racing, Pompa has built a reputation as a persistent privateer and a charitable figure within the garage area. His career has been defined by long-running partnerships with smaller teams and a willingness to race in support of causes close to his heart.
Early Life and Background
Ed Pompa was born on December 14, 1962, in Ballston Spa, New York, a small village north of Albany known for its historic racetrack roots. Growing up in upstate New York placed him within reach of a number of short tracks and regional racing venues that helped spark his interest in motorsports.
From a young age, Pompa was drawn to stock car racing, and he spent years working his way through the amateur and regional circuits before eventually setting his sights on a national stage. His path to professional racing was gradual, and he continued to balance his career with his work in the Albany, New York, area.
Path to NASCAR
While Pompa’s primary professional home has been the ARCA Menards Series rather than the top three NASCAR national tours, the ARCA series has long functioned as a developmental ladder for stock car talent. Pompa’s debut in 2006 marked his formal entry into the national touring level of American stock car racing.
He made his first ARCA Re/Max Series start that year with Andy Belmont Racing, piloting a Pontiac and finishing 25th. The experience gave him the foundation he needed to continue entering ARCA events on a part-time basis in the seasons that followed.
Ed Pompa Career
Early Career (2006–2007)
Pompa began his professional stock car career in 2006 with Andy Belmont Racing in the ARCA Re/Max Series, campaigning a Pontiac. His debut resulted in a 25th-place finish, a modest but solid introduction to the national touring level.
That first season established the template for Pompa’s career: part-time entries, smaller teams, and steady improvement behind the wheel. He used the experience to build relationships that would carry him into a long association with another ARCA team.
ARCA Menards Series Breakthrough (2008–Present)
From 2008 onward, Pompa transitioned into a long-running relationship with Fast Track Racing, the team he continues to drive for in the ARCA Menards Series. He has made select starts for the team in nearly every season since, primarily piloting Ford entries bearing his familiar No. 10.
The partnership has produced several memorable moments, including a 2010 retirement at New Jersey Motorsports Park caused by handling issues, his first DNF at that circuit. In 2017, Pompa ran a special Clemson Tigers paint scheme on his car after the university won the 2016 national championship, an idea he pitched directly to Clemson president James P. Clements.
Two years later, in 2018, Pompa crashed out of the first Pocono race of the year on lap 57, marking his first DNF at the long Pennsylvania oval. Despite the setbacks, he has continued to enter ARCA events season after season, making him one of the more recognizable part-time regulars in the series.
Fast Track Racing Era (2008–Present)
Pompa’s tenure with Fast Track Racing has been the defining chapter of his career. The team has provided him with consistent opportunities to race at iconic ARCA venues, and he has rewarded them with reliability and dedication over a stretch of more than fifteen seasons.
He has continued to make part-time starts for the organization, keeping his No. 10 Ford on the track and maintaining a presence in the ARCA garage area. The longevity of the partnership has made Pompa a respected veteran among the smaller teams in the series.
Driving Style and Strengths
Pompa is known as a steady and experienced part-time racer who understands the rhythm of long-distance ARCA events. His strengths lie in completing races, managing equipment, and adapting to a variety of track types, from short ovals to superspeedways like Pocono. His long association with the same team has also produced a strong working relationship with his crew and spotters.
Notable Races and Milestones
Among his most notable moments, Pompa’s 2017 Clemson Tigers scheme stands out as a creative tribute after the university’s national championship win. He has also logged starts at iconic tracks including Pocono Raceway and New Jersey Motorsports Park, building a resume that reflects persistence and passion for the sport.
Ed Pompa Career Wins
Ed Pompa’s career has been built on longevity and consistency rather than victory lane. As a part-time entrant with smaller teams, he has prioritized completing races and supporting charitable causes over chasing wins at the national level.
ARCA Menards Series Highlights
Pompa has made select ARCA Menards Series starts nearly every season since 2008 with Fast Track Racing. He has run a variety of tracks, including Pocono and New Jersey Motorsports Park, and has continued to campaign the No. 10 Ford for the team in recent years.
Other Wins & Perfromances
Beyond his ARCA career, Pompa has used his racing platform to raise substantial funds for charity, including approximately $140,000 for the Double "H" Ranch by 2015. While no major series victories are verified, his on-track presence and philanthropic efforts have made him a respected figure in the paddock.
Ed Pompa Family
Family Background and Racing Lineage
Detailed information about Pompa’s parents and broader family background is not publicly documented in verified sources. His career in racing appears to have been self-driven, built gradually through regional circuits in upstate New York before reaching the national stage.
Personal Life
Pompa is a major supporter of Double "H" Ranch, a camp for children with life-threatening illnesses located in the Adirondack region of New York. By 2015, the camp reported that he had raised about $140,000 through his racing efforts to benefit the organization. He has a son who graduated from Clemson University in 2012, a connection that later inspired his 2017 Clemson Tigers paint scheme at Fast Track Racing.
2025 Season Performance
As of the 2025 season, Ed Pompa continues his long association with Fast Track Racing in the ARCA Menards Series, piloting the No. 10 Ford on a part-time basis. His role with the team remains consistent with his career approach: select starts, reliable finishes, and a focus on enjoying the sport he has loved for nearly two decades.
Pompa is not expected to contend for the ARCA Menards Series championship in 2025 given his part-time schedule, but his presence in select races provides the team with an experienced driver and valuable feedback. His continued activity underscores his commitment to the sport and to the charitable causes he supports through racing.
Looking ahead, Pompa’s 2025 campaign is likely to feature a handful of familiar venues, with the veteran driver balancing his racing pursuits alongside his ongoing philanthropic work. His enduring relationship with Fast Track Racing remains the cornerstone of his late-career stock car endeavors.