Jeff Maconi Bio
Jeffrey Maconi (born August 29, 1998) is an American professional stock car racing driver. He competes part-time in the ARCA Menards Series, driving the No. 86 Ford Motor Company entry for Clubb Racing Inc. Maconi is also known off the track as the founder of Maconi Setup Shop, a well-known iRacing setup service that was among the first setup shops on the platform.
Born and raised in the United States, Maconi has built a path from short-track racing and online simulation into the ARCA Menards Series. His career reflects a steady climb through regional and developmental series before reaching the national stock car stage.
Early Life and Background
Jeffrey Maconi was born on August 29, 1998, in Wilbraham, Massachusetts. Growing up in the northeastern United States, he developed an interest in stock car racing during his formative years and began pursuing the sport through local and regional opportunities.
Outside of real-world racing, Maconi became a prominent figure in the iRacing community as the owner of Maconi Setup Shop. The service was one of the first setup shops on the iRacing platform, helping sim racers dial in their cars and contributing to his reputation as a serious technical mind in the racing world.
Path to NASCAR
Maconi’s route into the national stock car ladder included time in the CRA Late Model Sportsman Series, a regional late model tour that has long served as a proving ground for drivers working their way up. His experience there helped him sharpen race craft and prepare for the next level of competition.
His break into the ARCA Menards Series came in 2025. Maconi was originally scheduled to drive for Rise Motorsports during the pre-season test for the main ARCA Menards Series at Daytona International Speedway, but he did not run because the team withdrew from the test. The opportunity with Clubb Racing Inc. soon followed, opening the door to his official ARCA debut.
Jeff Maconi Career
Early Career (2025)
Maconi’s documented stock car career begins with his time in the CRA Late Model Sportsman Series, a regional late model tour based in the Midwest. Competing in that series gave him valuable seat time and race experience at short tracks, which are central to the developmental pipeline in American stock car racing.
The early phase of his career also included work as a setup provider through Maconi Setup Shop, where his technical knowledge of car behavior earned him recognition within the iRacing community. That background has helped frame his transition into real-world ARCA competition.
ARCA Menards Series Breakthrough (2025)
In 2025, Maconi made his ARCA Menards Series East debut at Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway, driving for Clubb Racing Inc. in the No. 86 Ford. The Nashville Fairgrounds race was his first official ARCA event, and he finished twelfth, eighteen laps down after a long run of hard racing at the historic short track.
A few months later, Maconi made his main ARCA Menards Series debut at Michigan International Speedway, once again driving the No. 86 for Clubb Racing Inc. His day ended early, as he completed only one lap before mechanical issues forced him out, resulting in a 26th-place finish. Despite the tough result, the Michigan race marked his official arrival on the main ARCA stage.
Clubb Racing Inc. Era (2025–Present)
Maconi’s current chapter in the ARCA Menards Series is tied to Clubb Racing Inc., where he pilots the No. 86 Ford. The partnership reflects a step up from regional late model racing into a national stock car series, providing Maconi with a platform to develop as a driver while competing at high-profile tracks.
Although his results so far in 2025 have been a mix of learning experiences, including a hard-fought twelfth at Nashville and a short day at Michigan, Maconi continues to build seat time with the team. His ongoing work with Clubb Racing Inc. is laying the foundation for future races across the ARCA schedule.
Driving Style and Strengths
Maconi’s background in iRacing and as a setup shop owner points to a driver with a strong technical understanding of car balance and handling. His experience at short tracks through the CRA Late Model Sportsman Series suggests comfort in tight, physical racing conditions, while his move to larger ARCA venues shows a willingness to adapt to superspeedway-style competition.
Notable Races and Milestones
Maconi’s most significant milestone to date is his ARCA Menards Series East debut at Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway in 2025, his first official ARCA national-series start. His main ARCA Menards Series debut followed at Michigan International Speedway, marking his arrival on the primary ARCA tour with Clubb Racing Inc.
Jeff Maconi Career Wins
As a developmental driver early in his ARCA career, Jeff Maconi has not yet recorded a victory in the ARCA Menards Series. His focus remains on gaining experience with Clubb Racing Inc. in the No. 86 Ford and continuing his development as a national-series driver. Wins at this stage have not been verified, and any future victories would represent a major step forward in his career.
Jeff Maconi Family
Family Background and Racing Lineage
Public information about Jeff Maconi’s family background is limited. His roots in Wilbraham, Massachusetts, have shaped his early racing journey, though specific details about his parents and family racing lineage have not been publicly confirmed.
Personal Life
Outside of racing, Maconi operates Maconi Setup Shop, a setup service he founded for the iRacing platform. The business was one of the first dedicated setup shops on the service and remains a notable part of his identity within the sim racing community.
2025 Season Performance
The 2025 season represents Jeff Maconi’s first full year of documented ARCA Menards Series competition. His schedule opened with the Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway ARCA Menards Series East event, where he finished twelfth, eighteen laps down, in a learning day at one of stock car racing’s most iconic short tracks. The result provided valuable seat time at a track that demands patience and tire management.
Maconi’s main ARCA Menards Series debut came at Michigan International Speedway with Clubb Racing Inc., but mechanical trouble after one lap resulted in a 26th-place finish. The early end to the day was a setback, but the race itself marked an important step in his transition to the main ARCA tour and his work with the No. 86 team.
Looking ahead, Maconi’s 2025 season is centered on continuing to gain experience with Clubb Racing Inc. and building consistency across the ARCA schedule. As he logs more laps and adapts to the demands of national-series competition, the season offers a chance to grow as a driver and establish himself within the ARCA field.