Stephen Mallozzi Bio
Stephen John Mallozzi (born January 15, 2001) is an American professional stock car racing driver. He last competed part-time in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, driving the Nos. 2/22 Ford F-150 for Reaume Brothers Racing. In addition to his national series work, he also competes in late model racing across the Carolinas and has previously made part-time starts in the NASCAR Xfinity Series.
Mallozzi began racing go-karts at the age of nine and built an impressive résumé in karting before stepping away from the sport. After years away from the cockpit while pursuing academics and work, he returned to racing with renewed motivation, eventually working his way onto the national NASCAR stage.
Early Life and Background
Stephen John Mallozzi was born on January 15, 2001, in Swedesboro, New Jersey. He is the son of Stephen Anthony Mallozzi and Melissa Marie Miller. Mallozzi became a fan of auto racing at the age of three while watching races on television, and his interest grew through racing video games such as NASCAR Thunder 2004 and Mario Kart.
With encouragement from his father, he visited a local go-kart track at the age of nine and entered his first race. By the time he was eleven, he was racing go-karts on a regular basis. Mallozzi attended Salesianum High School, a Catholic private school in Wilmington, Delaware, graduating in 2019.
His childhood karting success included multiple Northeast Karting Challenge championships, a résumé that earned him the opportunity to represent the United States at an international karting event in Portugal. His karting career lasted roughly five years before he stepped away from the sport.
Path to NASCAR
Before a scheduled race in 2016, Mallozzi’s father was diagnosed with terminal lung cancer and given six months to live. The diagnosis led Mallozzi to walk away from auto racing and shift his focus toward academics and early career work. He enrolled at the University of Virginia in the fall of 2019, majoring in economics, and worked as a sports commentator for various programs during his college years.
By early 2021, with his father still living five years after the diagnosis, Mallozzi opened up about his frustrations at never having raced in NASCAR. His father responded with a blunt challenge that Mallozzi later called a turning point in his life. The exchange pushed him back toward competitive racing and set the stage for his eventual arrival in the NASCAR Truck Series.
Stephen Mallozzi Career
Early Career (2021–2022)
In July 2021, Mallozzi and Reaume Brothers Racing crew member Jonathan Cuevas were announced as the first members of a new driver development program for the team. During this period, he built a close friendship with team owner Josh Reaume, gained an internship with Reaume Brothers Racing, and began racing late models across the Carolinas.
By 2022, Reaume gave Mallozzi his first chance at a national NASCAR start, entering the No. 43 truck in the O’Reilly Auto Parts 150 at Mid-Ohio. According to Mallozzi, the path to that race was demanding: he crowdfunded support through a Facebook group, asked former sponsors to back him, and relied on personal friends to serve as spotters. After a practice incident with G2G Racing’s Mason Filippi, his car was repaired and he qualified, ultimately finishing 22nd in the race.
NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Breakthrough (2023–2024)
Mallozzi expanded his Truck Series schedule in 2023. His season debut came at Martinsville with AM Racing, a deal arranged after Reaume Brothers Racing lacked the owner’s points needed for its entry. The race ended early when the truck suffered battery issues, leaving Mallozzi with a last-place finish. His next outing came at World Wide Technology Raceway for Reaume Brothers Racing, a race he later described as his version of hell, marked by financial sacrifice and another battery failure.
He added a third 2023 start with AM Racing at Pocono, which led to a one-race sponsorship deal with Outback Steakhouse. The Outback branding appeared on his truck for the 2023 UNOH 200. In 2024, Mallozzi continued to log Truck Series starts at Martinsville and Pocono while driving the Nos. 2/22 Ford F-150 for Reaume Brothers Racing.
NASCAR Xfinity Series Debut (2024)
In 2024, Mallozzi made his first career start in the NASCAR Xfinity Series at Pocono. The debut produced a 35th-place finish, but it represented a milestone moment as he added a second national NASCAR series to his résumé alongside his ongoing Truck Series program with Reaume Brothers Racing.
Reaume Brothers Racing Era (2021–Present)
Mallozzi’s relationship with Reaume Brothers Racing has been the foundation of his professional career. He joined the team as a development driver in 2021, was promoted to a one-off Truck Series start in 2022, and continued to log additional races with the organization in 2023 and 2024 behind the wheel of the Nos. 2/22 Ford F-150.
Throughout his time with the team, Mallozzi has been candid about the financial hurdles of competing at the national level, often speaking publicly about the personal sacrifices required to keep racing. His partnership with Reaume Brothers Racing has remained central as he balances national series starts with late model competition across the Carolinas.
Notable Races and Milestones
Mallozzi’s most meaningful milestones include his 2022 Truck Series debut at Mid-Ohio, a 22nd-place finish achieved through a self-funded effort, and his 2024 Xfinity Series debut at Pocono. His 2023 season featured a sponsored Outback Steakhouse run at the UNOH 200, highlighting how creative partnerships have helped him stay on the grid.
Stephen Mallozzi Family
Family Background and Racing Lineage
Stephen John Mallozzi is the son of Stephen Anthony Mallozzi and Melissa Marie Miller. His father has played a defining role in both the start and the revival of his racing career, providing early encouragement at the karting track and later serving as the catalyst for his return to NASCAR in 2021.
Personal Life
Mallozzi graduated from the University of Virginia with a degree in economics in 2022. He is currently attending the Temple University Beasley School of Law, where he is scheduled to graduate in 2026. He resides in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, after previously living in Mooresville, North Carolina, and before that in his hometown of Swedesboro, New Jersey.
He works part-time as a server at an Outback Steakhouse franchise and previously worked as a delivery driver at a Domino’s franchise, where he was eventually let go due to speeding tickets. Mallozzi also contributes as an eSports journalist for the NASCAR news site TobyChristie.com.
2025 Season Performance
Stephen Mallozzi is not currently listed as an active driver in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series. His most recent national NASCAR starts came in 2024, when he piloted the Nos. 2/22 Ford F-150 for Reaume Brothers Racing at Martinsville and Pocono, and made his Xfinity Series debut at Pocono.
As he continues his studies at the Temple University Beasley School of Law, Mallozzi’s 2025 focus is expected to balance law school with selective late model competition across the Carolinas. Any return to a NASCAR national series start would likely come through Reaume Brothers Racing, where he remains connected as a development product of the team.
Mallozzi has been outspoken about the financial realities of part-time national series racing, suggesting that future opportunities will depend on sponsorship support and his ability to fund his own efforts. His 2025 outlook remains centered on completing his legal education while keeping the door open for future Truck or Xfinity Series appearances.
