Caleb Costner

Caleb Costner (born March 3, 1993) is an American professional stock car racing driver. He competes in the ARCA Menards Series, driving the No. 93 Chevrolet SS for his own team, Costner Weaver Motorsports, and part-time in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, driving the No. 34 Ford F-150 for Reaume Brothers Racing. Costner is also a 3rd generational race car driver in his family following after his uncle and grandfather.[1]

Caleb Costner
Costner in 2022
Born (1993-03-03) March 3, 1993
Dallas, North Carolina
NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series career
Truck no., teamNo. 34 (Reaume Brothers Racing)
ARCA Menards Series career
4 races run over 1 year
ARCA no., teamNo. 93 (Costner Weaver Motorsports)
First race2023 BRANDT 200 (Daytona)
Last race2023 Henry Ford Health 200 (Michigan)
Wins Top tens Poles
0 0 0
ARCA Menards Series East career
1 race run over 1 year
Best finish48th (2022)
First race2022 Race to Stop Suicide 200 (New Smyrna)
Wins Top tens Poles
0 0 0
ARCA Menards Series West career
2 races run over 1 year
Best finish35th (2021)
First race2021 NAPA Auto Care 150 (Roseville)
Last race2021 Arizona Lottery 100 (Phoenix)
Wins Top tens Poles
0 0 0
Statistics current as of July 3, 2023.

Racing career

ARCA
Costner's car at All American Speedway in 2021

Costner made his ARCA Menards Series West debut in 2021. He attempted to make his debut in the #77 Toyota Camry sponsored by Thin Blue Wine Cellars and Jan's Towing at the Portland International Raceway, but did not start due to engine issues. He ended up making his debut at the All-American Speedway, finishing 14th of a strong 24 car field in the #77 Toyota Camry sponsored by Thin Blue Wine Cellars and Jan's Towing. He then finished the 2021 season up in the #08 Toyota Camry for Kart Idaho with new sponsor Innovative Tiny Houses by finishing 30th after losing his brakes with 40 laps to go at Phoenix.

In 2022, Costner made his ARCA Menards Series East debut for the newly formed Costner Weaver Motorsports at New Smyrna Speedway. He failed to finish the race due to an overheating issue placing him in 13th.

On January 4, 2023, Costner announced that he will make his ARCA Menards Series debut for Costner Weaver Motorsports in the season-opener race at Daytona. He finished 24th after running near the top 20 throughout most of the race.[2] He returned for Talladega, earning a finish of 21st, despite blowing a right front tire in the closing laps of the race.[3] He made his third start at his hometrack, Charlotte Motor Speedway, finishing 13th, his best career finish.[4]

NASCAR Truck Series

On July 3, 2023, it was announced that Costner will make his NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series debut at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, driving the No. 34 for Reaume Brothers Racing.[5]

Personal life

While not racing, Costner owns several businesses and remains focused on serving as a First Responder advocate across the country.

Motorsports career results

NASCAR

(key) (Bold – Pole position awarded by qualifying time. Italics – Pole position earned by points standings or practice time. * – Most laps led.)

Craftsman Truck Series
NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series results
Year Team No. Make 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 NCTC Pts Ref
2023 Reaume Brothers Racing 34 Ford DAY LVS ATL COA TEX BRI MAR KAN DAR NWS CHA GTW NSH MOH
DNQ		 POC RCH IRP MLW KAN BRI TAL HOM PHO -* -* [6]

ARCA Menards Series

(key) (Bold – Pole position awarded by qualifying time. Italics – Pole position earned by points standings or practice time. * – Most laps led. ** – All laps led.)

ARCA Menards Series results
Year Team No. Make 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 AMSC Pts Ref
2023 Costner Weaver Motorsports 93 Chevy DAY
24		 PHO TAL
21		 KAN CLT
13		 BLN ELK MOH IOW POC MCH
15		 IRP GLN ISF MLW DSF KAN BRI
14		 SLM TOL 33rd 133 [7]

ARCA Menards Series East
ARCA Menards Series East results
Year Team No. Make 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 AMSWC Pts Ref
2022 Costner Weaver Motorsports 95 Chevy NSM
13		 FIF DOV NSV IOW MLW BRI 48th 31 [8]
2023 93 FIF DOV NSV FRS IOW IRP MLW BRI
14		 47th 30 [9]

ARCA Menards Series West
NASCAR K&N Pro Series West results
Year Car owner No. Make 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 NKNPSWC Pts Ref
2021 Performance P-1 Motorsports 77 Toyota PHO SON IRW CNS IRW PIR LVS AAS
14		 35th 47 [10]
Kart Idaho Racing 08 PHO
30

References
  1. "Gaston County Sheriff's Office deputy chasing NASCAR dream". Gaston Gazette. Retrieved February 16, 2022.
  2. "Caleb Costner, Costner Weaver Motorsports to compete in ARCA opener at Daytona, additional races". ARCA. January 4, 2023. Retrieved July 3, 2023.
  3. "Caleb Costner and Costner Weaver Motorsports return to the ARCA Menards Series at Talladega Superspeedway". ARCA. April 19, 2023. Retrieved July 3, 2023.
  4. "Caleb Costner and Costner Weaver Motorsports overcome adversity to race at home at Charlotte". ARCA. May 25, 2023. Retrieved July 3, 2023.
  5. Srigley, Joseph (July 3, 2023). "Caleb Costner Making Truck Series Debut at Mid-Ohio with Reaume Brothers Racing". TobyChristie.com. Retrieved July 3, 2023.
  6. "Caleb Costner – 2023 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series results". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved July 7, 2023.
  7. "Caleb Costner – 2023 ARCA Menards Series results". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved February 23, 2023.
  8. "Caleb Costner – 2022 ARCA Menards Series East results". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved February 16, 2022.
  9. "Caleb Costner – 2023 ARCA Menards Series East results". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved September 14, 2023.
  10. "Caleb Costner – 2021 ARCA Menards Series West results". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved February 15, 2022.

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