A.J. Moyer

A.J. Moyer Bio

Allen “A. J.” Moyer (born October 6, 1987) is an American professional stock car racing driver. He last competed part-time in the ARCA Menards Series, driving the No. 88 Chevrolet SS for his own team, Moyer-Petroniro Racing. Moyer made his ARCA debut in 2021 and has since competed in multiple races across the series’ regional divisions, achieving his best overall finish of seventh in the 2023 ARCA Menards Series standings.

A native of Tampa, Florida, Moyer comes from a respected racing family and is the son of 1981 ARCA Racing Series champion Larry Moyer. He has built his career as an independent owner-driver, combining competition with team management while continuing to develop his program on the ARCA circuit.

Early Life and Background

Allen Moyer was born on October 6, 1987, in Tampa, Florida, where he grew up surrounded by the world of stock car racing. His father, Larry Moyer, was an established ARCA driver who captured the 1981 ARCA Racing Series championship, giving A. J. early exposure to professional motorsports through his family’s deep connection to the sport.

Growing up in a racing household, Moyer developed a strong familiarity with the demands of short track and superspeedway competition from a young age. His formative years in Florida’s active racing scene helped shape his understanding of vehicle setup, race craft, and the business side of fielding a competitive entry.

Path to NASCAR

While A. J. Moyer has competed exclusively within the ARCA Menards Series platform rather than the NASCAR national touring divisions, his career path reflects the traditional ladder approach used by many short track graduates. He worked his way into ARCA-level competition by networking with established ARCA owners and leaning on the guidance of his father, whose championship pedigree opened doors in the series.

On April 11, 2021, Moyer announced on Twitter that he would be making his debut with Wayne Peterson Racing at the 2021 Herr’s Potato Chips 200 at Toledo Speedway, marking his first official entry in a national touring stock car series. That debut opened the door to a multi-year development arc with Peterson, which ultimately led him to launch his own team in 2024.

A.J. Moyer Career

Early Career (2021)

Moyer’s first ARCA Menards Series start came at the 2021 Herr’s Potato Chips 200 at Toledo Speedway, where he finished ninth and earned his career-first top-ten result. He followed that debut with a second appearance later that season at the 2021 Sioux Chief PowerPEX 200, where he finished fifteenth.

Those two starts in 2021 provided Moyer with valuable seat time and established a working relationship with Wayne Peterson Racing that would carry into the following seasons. The consistency of his early finishes helped position him for an expanded schedule the next year.

ARCA Menards Series Breakthrough (2022-2023)

In 2022, Moyer was announced for a three-race slate with Wayne Peterson Racing at Talladega Superspeedway, Salem Speedway, and the season finale at Toledo Speedway. Although he did not compete at Salem, he entered Talladega and finished twenty-third, raced at Bristol Motor Speedway and finished twenty-third due to a crash, and closed the year at Toledo with a sixteenth-place run.

The 2023 season marked Moyer’s most extensive ARCA campaign, as he ran nearly the full main series schedule driving for Wayne Peterson Racing, mostly in the team’s No. 06 car. He competed in every race until the Kansas event in September, which he missed along with the closing Salem and Toledo rounds. His consistency throughout the year paid off with a seventh-place finish in the final ARCA Menards Series standings, his career-best championship result.

That seventh-place points finish represented the high point of his driver-only tenure and reinforced his decision to take the next step in his career by forming his own organization.

Moyer-Petroniro Racing Era (2024-Present)

On January 9, 2024, Moyer announced that he would be starting his own ARCA team in 2024, Moyer-Petroniro Racing, with co-owner Randy Petroniro, a previous sponsor of his program. The team was set to field the No. 88 car part-time, with Moyer running all six races of the General Tire Superspeedway Challenge at Daytona, Talladega, both Kansas races, Charlotte, and Michigan, while Randy Jr, the son of the co-owner, made his ARCA debut on selected short track events.

In practice, Moyer ended up running only Daytona, where he failed to qualify, along with Talladega and Charlotte during the 2024 season. In 2025, he returned to Moyer-Petroniro Racing at Daytona and finished seventh, earning his second career top-ten in the ARCA Menards Series and confirming the momentum of his owner-driver program.

Driving Style and Strengths

Moyer has built his reputation as a steady, development-focused driver who excels on superspeedway-style events within the ARCA Menards Series. His comfort with pack racing and his disciplined approach to long-run pace have suited the General Tire Superspeedway Challenge races that anchor his part-time schedule, while his background as a team owner allows him to maintain a tight working relationship with his crew on car setup and race strategy.

Notable Races and Milestones

Signature moments in Moyer’s career include his 2021 debut top-ten at Toledo Speedway, his seventh-place points finish in the 2023 ARCA Menards Series standings, and his seventh-place run at Daytona in 2025, which marked his second career top-ten. His decision to launch Moyer-Petroniro Racing in 2024 also stands as a defining milestone, establishing him as both a driver and a team owner on the ARCA platform.

A.J. Moyer Career Wins

A. J. Moyer has not recorded a victory across his ARCA Menards Series or regional ARCA appearances to date. His results have instead been highlighted by consistent top-ten performances and a strong championship position in 2023, which reflect steady progress as an owner-driver.

ARCA Menards Series Highlights

Across his ARCA Menards Series career, Moyer has accumulated two top-ten finishes and zero poles. His first top-ten came in his debut at the 2021 Herr’s Potato Chips 200 at Toledo, and his most recent top-ten came at Daytona in 2025 with Moyer-Petroniro Racing. His best championship result remains seventh in 2023 with Wayne Peterson Racing.

Other Wins and Performances

Moyer’s regional ARCA appearances have produced limited top-ten results, with his best East Series finish recorded at seventeenth in 2023 and a single West Series start at Phoenix in 2023. He continues to develop his program at the national and regional ARCA level as an independent team owner-driver.

A.J. Moyer Family

Family Background and Racing Lineage

A. J. Moyer is the son of Larry Moyer, the 1981 ARCA Racing Series champion, whose accomplishments gave the younger Moyer a direct link to one of the most storied championships in ARCA history. That family connection has been a central part of his development as a driver and team owner, and he is frequently associated with the Larry Moyer racing legacy within the ARCA paddock.

Personal Life

Moyer is a Florida native and, although he is not related to fellow ARCA driver Stephanie Moyer, who also debuted in the series in 2021, the two have occasionally been confused due to their shared surname. He has built his racing operation in Florida and continues to balance his role as a driver with the responsibilities of running Moyer-Petroniro Racing.

2025 Season Performance

Moyer’s 2025 ARCA Menards Series season has been built around a part-time schedule with his own Moyer-Petroniro Racing team, returning to the seat of the No. 88 Chevrolet SS at the ARCA national level. His campaign opened with a seventh-place finish at Daytona, earning his second career top-ten in the series and providing an early sign of pace for the owner-driver program.

Looking ahead across the rest of the 2025 calendar, Moyer is expected to continue selecting superspeedway and high-profile events that fit the team’s resources, while pursuing additional top-ten results and building on the momentum established at Daytona. With the operational foundation of Moyer-Petroniro Racing in place, the season represents a continuation of his long-term plan to grow the program as both a competitive entry and a developmental platform.