Tony Cosentino Bio
Tony Cosentino (born August 25, 1988) is an American professional stock car racing driver. He last competed part-time in the ARCA Menards Series, driving the No. 9/10/11 Ford and Toyota entries for Fast Track Racing. Across multiple ARCA-sanctioned series, Cosentino has built a résumé as a self-funded owner-driver who occasionally fields competitive entries on short ovals and intermediate tracks.
Early Life and Background
Tony Cosentino was born on August 25, 1988, in Mansfield, Ohio, in the United States. Growing up in north-central Ohio, he was surrounded by a region rich in short-track racing tradition, including nearby venues such as Mansfield Motor Speedway. That local racing culture shaped his early interest in stock car competition and helped introduce him to the world of late models and touring series.
Before reaching the national ARCA ladder, Cosentino developed his skills in regional and entry-level stock car programs in the Midwest. His career in the upper tiers of American stock car racing did not begin until his early thirties, which made his transition to a national tour an unusual but determined step. Details about his formal education, family background, and pre-racing employment are not publicly documented in available sources.
Path to NASCAR
Cosentino’s path to NASCAR-affiliated competition began with the rebranded ARCA Menards Series West, formerly known as the NASCAR K&N Pro Series West. He made his debut in 2019, running three races at Evergreen Speedway, Meridian Speedway, and Phoenix Raceway. His best finish that season was fifteenth at Evergreen, and he did not record a completed race, providing an early learning experience on a wide range of tracks.
Following his West Series stint, Cosentino moved into the ARCA Menards Series East in 2021, contesting two events at Iowa Speedway and the Milwaukee Mile. He also entered the main ARCA Menards Series that same year, beginning what would become a multi-season relationship with the tour. This gradual climb through ARCA’s regional and national divisions laid the foundation for a steadier presence on the national circuit.
Tony Cosentino Career
Early Career (2019–2021)
Cosentino’s earliest documented national results came in 2019 with three ARCA West starts, all of which ended without a completed race. In 2021, he expanded into both the ARCA East and the main ARCA Menards Series. Driving multiple entries for Fast Track Racing, he ran ten ARCA Menards Series events and posted his first career top-ten finish with a tenth-place run at Winchester Speedway.
The 2021 campaign was a season of growth. While most of his races ended in DNFs, the Winchester result demonstrated that he could compete inside the top ten on short ovals when he kept his car clean. He added two more East Series starts at Iowa and the Milwaukee Mile, although both outings also ended without a classified finish.
ARCA Menards Series Breakthrough (2022–2024)
In 2022, Cosentino ran three more ARCA Menards Series races for Fast Track Racing, producing a best finish of ninth at Charlotte Motor Speedway. The Charlotte result marked his strongest performance to that point and signaled progress on a larger, more demanding intermediate track. He continued to refine his approach, learning the rhythm of longer races and multi-groove racing at higher speeds.
The 2023 season brought a major change. It was announced that Cosentino would run full-time in the No. 45 Chevrolet and Ford entry for Tamayo Cosentino Racing, a team he co-owned with fellow Floridian driver E. J. Tamayo. The plan was disrupted, however, when he withdrew from events at Mid-Ohio and Iowa, and Don Thompson substituted for him at Pocono. The No. 45 did not return later that year, and in 2024 Tamayo made the team’s only start, at Elko. After limited track time, Cosentino elected to step back from the ownership role and regroup.
On February 22, 2025, it was announced that Cosentino would return to Fast Track Racing on a partial schedule beginning at Phoenix Raceway. Running a reduced slate of fourteen races, he responded with three top-ten finishes and concluded the year tenth in the final ARCA Menards Series point standings, the best championship result of his career. On January 12, 2026, he was confirmed as a full-time driver of the No. 1 for Maples Motorsports, although he later announced he would leave that team to focus on the CARS Tour.
Driving Style and Strengths
Cosentino has shown his strongest form on short ovals and flat tracks, where his regional late-model experience translates well to tight, technical racing. His background as a car owner has also given him a methodical approach to setup changes and race strategy, allowing him to communicate effectively with his crew. On intermediates, he has occasionally produced standout runs, such as his top-ten at Charlotte, suggesting room for further growth as he gains seat time on those larger layouts.
Notable Races and Milestones
His first career ARCA top-ten finish came at Winchester Speedway in 2021, a result that remains a benchmark moment in his development. The ninth-place run at Charlotte Motor Speedway in 2022 stands as his best intermediate-track finish to date. His tenth-place result in the 2025 ARCA Menards Series standings represents his strongest overall season to date, and the announcement of a full-time Maples Motorsports ride in 2026 marked his first confirmed full-season national deal.
Tony Cosentino Career Wins
As of the most recent verified records, Tony Cosentino has not recorded a victory in any of the ARCA Menards Series divisions. His career to this point has been built on consistent top-ten finishes, ownership experience, and steady progression through the ARCA ladder rather than on win totals.
ARCA Menards Series Highlights
Across his ARCA Menards Series career, Cosentino has accumulated seven top-ten finishes with no wins and no poles, according to verified statistics. His first top-ten came at Winchester Speedway in 2021, and his best championship result is the tenth-place standings finish in 2025. He has also made appearances in the 2026 General Tire 150 at Phoenix Raceway, the most recent event tied to his touring record.
Other Wins and Performances
In the ARCA Menards Series East, Cosentino’s two starts in 2021 did not produce a top-ten finish, leaving his East Series résumé focused on experience rather than results. His three ARCA West starts in 2019 also ended without a top-ten or a win. Regional or late-model titles that may have preceded his ARCA career are not documented in the available sources.
2025 Season Performance
The 2025 ARCA Menards Series season marked Tony Cosentino’s return to Fast Track Racing on a part-time schedule. Announced on February 22, 2025, the deal began at Phoenix Raceway and covered fourteen events across the year, allowing him to balance his driving duties with team-management responsibilities. He responded with one of the most consistent campaigns of his career.
Cosentino posted three top-ten finishes across the limited slate, demonstrating competitive pace on a variety of track types. The consistency was enough to elevate him to tenth in the final ARCA Menards Series point standings, the best championship result he has achieved at the national level. Although he did not contend for race wins, the season established a foundation of reliability and confidence heading into 2026.
Looking ahead, the 2025 campaign set the stage for his January 12, 2026 announcement to drive full-time in the No. 1 for Maples Motorsports. After that announcement, however, it was revealed in April that Cosentino would leave Maples to focus on the CARS Tour. The combination of his 2025 results and his willingness to shift programs underscores a flexible, long-term approach to his stock car racing career.
