Tanner Reif Bio
Tanner Richard Reif (born September 9, 2005) is an American professional stock car racing driver. He last competed full-time in the ARCA Menards Series West, driving the No. 13 Toyota Camry for Central Coast Racing, and part-time in the ARCA Menards Series with the same team. Born and raised in Las Vegas, Nevada, Reif began racing at a young age and quickly moved through the short-track ranks in California and the American Southwest.
Reif is recognized as one of the youngest winners in ARCA Menards Series West history. Over the course of his young career, he has built a reputation for clean qualifying runs and tire-conservation strategy, particularly on short tracks and tight intermediate layouts.
Early Life and Background
Tanner Richard Reif was born on September 9, 2005, in Las Vegas, Nevada, in the United States. Growing up in the Las Vegas area placed him close to several key West Coast short tracks, including the Las Vegas Motor Speedway Bullring, where he would later earn one of his early victories.
Reif’s introduction to racing came through the California short-track scene, where he began competing as a teenager. His early focus was the 51FIFTY Jr. Late Model Series at Madera Speedway, a developmental tour that gave young drivers regular seat time on a paved oval. In 2019, he drove full-time in the 51FIFTY Jr. Late Model Series and earned several wins, establishing himself as a rising talent.
That same year, Reif attempted to enter the SRL Southwest Tour event at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway Bullring, though he failed to qualify. The setback offered early exposure to the competitive level of regional touring series and helped set the stage for his rapid progression over the following seasons.
Path to NASCAR
Reif’s development continued in 2020, when he made twelve starts in the NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series at Irwindale. He collected one win, ten top-ten finishes, and four top-fives, finishing eighth in the standings. In 2021, he raced at Tucson Speedway, posting one win, three top-tens, and two top-fives in three starts, and added a victory at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway Bullring.
That same year, Reif committed to the SRL Southwest Tour full-time, racing eleven events. He earned eight top-ten finishes and four top-fives, finishing fourth in the final standings. The SRL season served as a bridge between regional late-model competition and the national ARCA ladder, giving him the experience needed to take the next step.
Reif signed with Sunrise Ford Racing on January 28, 2022, to drive full-time in the ARCA Menards Series West. The move placed him in the No. 9 car previously driven by Jake Drew and marked his entry into a NASCAR-sanctioned national development series.
Tanner Reif Career
Early Career (2019–2021)
Reif’s earliest documented success came at Madera Speedway in the 51FIFTY Jr. Late Model Series in 2019, where several wins highlighted his first full season of stock car competition. The following year, he expanded into the NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series at Irwindale, posting consistent top-ten results and his first touring-level victory.
In 2021, Reif raced at Tucson Speedway and the Las Vegas Motor Speedway Bullring before committing to a full SRL Southwest Tour campaign. With eight top-tens, four top-fives, and a fourth-place finish in the standings, the season positioned him as one of the most promising young drivers in the Western United States.
ARCA Menards Series West Breakthrough (2022–2023)
Reif announced his move to the ARCA Menards Series West with Sunrise Ford Racing on January 28, 2022. His first career West Series victory came at Irwindale Speedway, where he captured the pole and led every lap, a wire-to-wire performance that announced his arrival on the national stage. He added a second win at Evergreen Speedway, the 1,000th race in ARCA West history, passing teammate Jake Drew with 23 laps remaining to seal the result.
On February 2, 2023, Bill McAnally Racing announced that Reif would drive their No. 16 car full-time for the 2023 season. The move aligned him with one of the most decorated teams in ARCA West history and provided access to veteran crew chief support and consistent equipment.
ARCA Menards Series West and ARCA Menards Series (2025)
On January 8, 2025, Central Coast Racing announced that Reif would drive their No. 13 Toyota Camry full-time in the ARCA Menards Series West. The team also fielded the No. 13 for him on a part-time basis in the ARCA Menards Series. His third career ARCA West win came at Tucson, earned after a late-race tire-saving run that allowed him to hold off his pursuers in the closing laps.
Through his ARCA career, Reif has continued to focus on qualifying pace and short-run race craft, particularly on tracks where tire management plays a decisive role.
Driving Style and Strengths
Reif is known for his strong qualifying speed, with multiple pole-winning and dominant-lap performances, including leading every lap at Irwindale in his first ARCA West victory. His race craft emphasizes tire conservation and clean restarts, skills he displayed in his 2025 win at Tucson. Working alongside his Central Coast Racing crew, he has continued to refine his short-track technique and fuel-mileage strategy.
Notable Races and Milestones
Reif’s milestone moments include his wire-to-wire debut ARCA West win at Irwindale, his victory in the 1,000th ARCA West race at Evergreen Speedway, and his strategic late-race win at Tucson in 2025. Each performance underscored his ability to deliver under pressure on varied short-track layouts.
Tanner Reif Career Wins
Tanner Reif has compiled three career ARCA Menards Series West victories to date, along with multiple wins in the 51FIFTY Jr. Late Model Series, the NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series, the SRL Southwest Tour regional events, and additional Late Model races.
ARCA Menards Series West Highlights
Reif’s first ARCA West win came at Irwindale Speedway in 2022, where he started on pole and led every lap. His second victory followed at Evergreen Speedway, also in 2022, in the 1,000th race in series history. His third career win arrived in 2025 at Tucson, sealed with a well-timed tire conservation run.
Other Wins and Performances
Beyond his ARCA West success, Reif has recorded multiple wins in the 51FIFTY Jr. Late Model Series at Madera Speedway, a victory in the NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series at Irwindale, and wins at Tucson Speedway and the Las Vegas Motor Speedway Bullring in 2021. He also finished fourth in the 2021 SRL Southwest Tour standings.
Tanner Reif Family
Family Background and Racing Lineage
Tanner’s younger brother, Tyler Reif, races full-time in the ARCA Menards Series East, driving the No. 23 Chevrolet SS for Sigma Performance Services. Tyler has also competed in late models and previously raced in the SRL SPEARS Southwest Tour. The Reif brothers were both runner-ups in the 2019 51FIFTY Jr. Late Model Series, making them one of the few sibling pairings to reach the top of the same developmental tour in the same year. Tyler made his ARCA Menards Series West debut at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway Bullring in 2022.
Personal Life
Tanner Reif is based in the Western United States and continues to focus on his stock car racing career. He maintains an active presence on social media and is represented by Central Coast Racing in the ARCA Menards Series West and the ARCA Menards Series.
2025 Season Performance
Tanner Reif entered 2025 with Central Coast Racing, driving the No. 13 Toyota Camry full-time in the ARCA Menards Series West and part-time in the ARCA Menards Series. The pairing produced immediate results, highlighted by his third career ARCA West win at Tucson, where a disciplined tire-saving approach carried him to victory late in the run.
Throughout the season, Reif has continued to log consistent top finishes across the West schedule, supporting his push up the standings. His limited ARCA Menards Series starts have also provided additional seat time on larger intermediate tracks, building experience for potential future national-series opportunities.
With Central Coast Racing and Toyota, Reif’s 2025 campaign reflects a clear focus on race craft, strategy, and consistent execution. The season has reinforced his reputation as one of the leading young talents in the ARCA development ladder.