Taylor Reimer Bio
Taylor Reimer (born December 2, 1999) is an American racing driver from Tulsa, Oklahoma. A member of the Toyota Racing Development program, she has established herself as one of the most promising young talents in American motorsports, competing part-time across the ARCA Menards Series and NASCAR Regional Limited Late Models. Her career has already produced a landmark achievement in American short-track racing, making her one of the most notable female competitors in national motorsports today.
Reimer currently drives the No. 70 Toyota Camry for Nitro Motorsports in the ARCA Menards Series. She also competes part-time in the NASCAR Regional Series Limited Late Models, driving the No. 25K BuzzBallz Toyota Camry for Lee Faulk Racing & Development. Her diverse racing background spans dirt-track competition, pavement racing, and national series events, giving her a breadth of experience uncommon for a driver of her age.
Early Life and Background
Taylor Reimer was born on December 2, 1999, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and grew up immersed in the local racing culture of northeast Oklahoma. She started racing 50cc go-karts in 2005 at Tulsa Kart Club, and after earning a track championship in that division, moved up to Jr. Sprints at Port City Raceway. She won every major race at Port City Raceway and secured another track championship, establishing herself as a rising talent in regional karting competition. She placed second in the Tulsa Shootout in 2011 and continued to rack up victories as she progressed through the junior ranks.
After competing in Jr. Sprints for several years, Reimer advanced to the Restricted Winged Micros class, where she won nearly every major race in the division and became the winningest female driver in the history of Port City Raceway in Tulsa. Her early career demonstrated not just speed but an exceptional capacity for adapting to different types of race cars and track surfaces. Reimer attended the University of Oklahoma, where she graduated in 2022 with a degree in health and exercise science and a minor in business, putting her racing career on hold during her college years to focus on her education and competitive cheerleading.
Path to NASCAR
Reimer’s path toward national NASCAR competition began at the Chili Bowl Nationals in 2021, where she competed with Dave Mac Motorsports in one of the most prestigious midget races in the country. Midway through the 2021 season, she joined Keith Kunz Motorsports (KKM), one of the most respected organizations in USAC National Midget competition. That partnership was soon formalized when she was signed to compete full-time for KKM in the 2022 USAC National Midget Championship.
The 2022 season proved to be historic. Reimer initially finished second in a feature race at Millbridge Speedway but was later credited with the race victory after Cannon McIntosh’s disqualification. That win made her the first female driver ever to win a National Midget feature race in the USAC National Midget Championship, a milestone achievement in American open-wheel racing. She finished tenth in the 2022 series points standings, earning her a return ride with Keith Kunz Motorsports for 2023 and putting her on the map as a legitimate national-level competitor.
Taylor Reimer Career
Early Career (2005–2022)
Reimer’s early racing career was built almost entirely in her home state of Oklahoma, beginning with karting at Tulsa Kart Club in 2005 and progressing through Port City Raceway’s Jr. Sprints and Restricted Winged Micros divisions. Her résumé from that period includes multiple track championships, a Tulsa Shootout runner-up finish, and a reputation as one of the most accomplished female drivers in regional Oklahoma short-track racing. During her college years at the University of Oklahoma from 2018 to 2022, she stepped away from full-time competition to focus on academics and cheerleading, graduating with her degree in health and exercise science in 2022 before returning to racing full-time.
ARCA Menards Series Breakthrough (2023–Present)
Reimer made her ARCA Menards Series debut in 2023, driving for Venturini Motorsports at the Springfield dirt track, where she finished eighth in one of the series’ two dirt-track events. In 2024, she returned to Venturini’s ARCA program for both the Springfield and DuQuoin dirt-track races and made her ARCA pavement debut in the West Series race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway Bullring. At Springfield, Venturini entered cars for four female drivers, with Reimer running the team’s No. 55 Toyota; she finished the race third, matching her qualifying position and placing one spot behind teammate Isabella Robusto. She now competes part-time in the ARCA Menards Series driving the No. 70 Toyota Camry for Nitro Motorsports as part of her continued development under the Toyota Racing Development umbrella.
Regional Late Models Career (2023–Present)
Reimer made her Limited Late Model debut in October 2023, finishing ninth for Lee Faulk Racing & Development in a 24-car field at Tri-County Speedway. Following that initial outing, she announced plans to transition toward pavement racing during the 2024 season to prepare for a long-term future in NASCAR. That commitment paid off quickly: she won her first late model pavement race at Tri-County Speedway on May 11, 2024, and added a second victory at Hickory Motor Speedway on August 10, 2024. On September 10, 2024, NASCAR named Reimer one of five NASCAR Regional drivers to watch, recognizing her rapid progression through the regional ranks.
Taylor Reimer Career Wins
Taylor Reimer’s career wins span multiple disciplines and series, reflecting her versatility as a racing driver. Her most historically significant victory came in the USAC National Midget Championship, where she became the first female driver to win a National Midget feature race. In regional competition, she has captured multiple late model pavement wins and established herself as one of the winningest female competitors at Port City Raceway in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
USAC National Midget Championship Highlights
Reimer’s USAC National Midget career with Keith Kunz Motorsports produced her most significant professional victory to date. At Millbridge Speedway in 2022, she was credited with a feature race win after an initial runner-up finish was upgraded following a competitor’s disqualification, making her the first female driver to win a National Midget feature race in the series’ history. She finished tenth in the 2022 USAC National Midget Championship standings, completing a strong rookie season at the national level and earning a full-time return ride with KKM for 2023.
Regional Late Models and Additional Highlights
In regional competition, Reimer has built an impressive record at tracks across the southeastern United States. Her first late model pavement win came at Tri-County Speedway in May 2024, followed by a victory at Hickory Motor Speedway in August 2024, two of the most respected regional short tracks in the country. Her earlier career at Port City Raceway in Tulsa established her as the winningest female driver in that track’s history, with multiple track championships and major race victories across multiple divisions including Jr. Sprints and Restricted Winged Micros.
Taylor Reimer Family
Family Background and Racing Lineage
Taylor Reimer was raised in Tulsa, Oklahoma, where her family’s support was instrumental in her early racing career. She began racing go-karts at Tulsa Kart Club at age five, with her family providing the foundation for her competitive development through the junior karting ranks. Her background in competitive cheerleading during high school and college also reflects a family environment that supported a broad range of athletic pursuits.
Personal Life
Reimer is currently in a relationship with Corey Heim, who is recognized as a 2025 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Champion. Reimer attended the University of Oklahoma, graduating in 2022 with a Bachelor of Science degree in health and exercise science and a minor in business. She is active on social media, sharing updates about her racing career and personal life with her followers on platforms including X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram.
2025 Season Performance
Taylor Reimer enters the 2025 season continuing her part-time ARCA Menards Series program with Nitro Motorsports, driving the No. 70 Toyota Camry as a member of the Toyota Racing Development driver development pipeline. Her continued presence in the ARCA Series represents a steady progression through NASCAR’s regional ladder system, and her prior experience on both dirt and pavement surfaces positions her well for a diverse schedule. The 2025 campaign furthers her ongoing development as she works to expand her résumé at the national series level.
In addition to her ARCA commitments, Reimer continues her part-time schedule in the NASCAR Regional Series Limited Late Models with Lee Faulk Racing & Development, driving the No. 25K BuzzBallz Toyota Camry. Her 2024 late model season, which included wins at Tri-County Speedway and Hickory Motor Speedway, demonstrated her ability to compete and win at a high level on pavement, an essential skill for advancement within the NASCAR pathway. Reimer’s 2025 schedule reflects Toyota’s continued investment in her development as she pursues expanded opportunities in national NASCAR competition.
