Thanks to the hard work of her family and the conitnuous support of sponsors, Stephanie has been open wheel racing for over 15 years. 2011 will be her first full season in a winged 305ci sprint car, after first being introduced to the division 2 years ago. She's moving from the wingless ARDC midgets, which she thoroughly enjoyed competing with for the past 4 years. Her other driving experience includes USAC Ford Focus midgets (pavement), 600cc and 270cc microsprints and go-karts. She loves racing of any kind, but prefers dirt track racing.
When not at the track, Stephanie is most likely working on something (because she can't sit still). A mechanical engineer by degree, she's an aspiring middle school math teacher and has been working in education for the past 3 years. She enjoys all types of sports and exercise, but most recently has been playing field hockey, doing Zumba, running competitively, and enjoying the outdoors through hiking. She's a dog lover and cherishes time with family and friends.
Racing Resume:
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
- Hard Charger Award-5 Mile Point, RACESAVER series
- 1st Female Winner of Earl’s Fast Qualifier Championship
- Unofficial Fast Time-USAC Ford Focus midget
- Anderson Speedway, IN -12.244s, 9/18/05
- 2004 Lyn St. James Foundation Driver Development Graduate
- 1st Female Microsprint Feature Winner
- Accord Speedway, Accord, NY, Rookie At Borgers
- Lake Moc-A-Tek Speedway, Lake Arielle, PA and
- Voted Most Popular Driver by Fans
- Awarded Most Improved Driver by Track
- Most Professional Race Team
- 5 Go-Kart Track Point Championships (1-Senior Light\4-Junior)
- Race Ridz Nascar Late Model Driving School
- Dave Blaney Sprint Car Experience
OTHER ACCOMPLISHMENTS
2011- 1st full season in a family owned 305ci sprint car, racing in NJ, NY, & PA with the TSRS
2010- Shortened season due to mechanical woes & financial issues. Sold midget operation & bought sprint car chassis.
2009- 8th in ARDC wingless midget points. Limited schedule of 305ci RACESAVER sprint cars and 270/600 micro-sprints driving for RWR.
2008- 13th in ARDC wingless midget points.
2007- First full season with ARDC midgets, finished 12th in points, with 4 feature fourths and 1 heat race win. Raced 600cc micro-sprint about 4 times, best feature finish of 2nd.
2006- Limited USAC Ford Focus midget schedule due to budget. Competed in last 4 ARDC midget races, winning one heat race. Prepared for successful 2007 ARDC midget season.
2005- Rookie season with USAC Ford Focus midgets -4th in Northeast points & 1st female winner Earl’s Fast Qualifier Championship-Also traveled to compete against CA/VA and Midwest divisions-Out of 18 entered races with a “combo” chassis- 6 heat wins, 7 tops 5’s, 14 top 10 feature finishes, and runner up finishes at Adirondack and Seekonk; 2005 Lyn St. James’ Women in the Winner’s Circle
2004 - Limited schedule due to closure of home track & inclement weather. Race Ridz Driving School at South Boston Speedway, VA – (1st stock car experience-about 200 laps). Completed 30 laps Blaney Outlaw Sprint experience.
2003 - 3rd in Micro-Sprint Points, Lake Moc-A-Tek, Speedway, Lakeville, PA; 2 Feature Wins – Lake Moc-A-Tek Speedway & Accord Speedway, Accord, NY; 12 top 5’s and 19 top 10 finishes out of 20 completed races(3 DNF’s), Other tracks: Trail-way Speedway, Hanover, PA; Selinsgrove Speedway, Selinsgrove, PA; Bridgeport Speedway, Bridgeport, NJ
2002 - 4th in Micro-Sprint Points, Lake Moc-A-Tek Speedway, Lakeville, PA; 5 heat wins, 2 Feature Wins, 8 top
5’s and 18 top 10 finishes. Also: Greenwood Valley Action Track, Millville, PA; Trail-way Speedway, Hanover, PA; Whip City Speedway, Westfield, MA
2001 - 9th in Micro Sprint Points, Lake Moc-A-Tek Speedway, Lakeville, PA; Most Improved Micro-Sprint Driver honors awarded by track; Most Popular Micro-Sprint driver by fans. Began 2001 at Borger’s Speedway, Saylorsburg, PA–1/7th mile dirt oval. Finishes: 1 fourth, 3 fifths, 14 top tens. Also: Greenwood Valley Action Track, Bloomsburg, PA.
2000 Micro-Sprint Rookie at Borger's Speedway, Saylorsburg, PA. Highlights - Rookie Feature Winner; 4 top 15 finishes in field of 25. Also: Lake Moc-A-Tek.
Kart #20 – WKA KARTS – Ages 9-15
1999 Hamlin, PA - Dirt track - WKA Senior Stock Light Point Champion
1998 Hamlin, PA - WKA Junior Restricted (12-15 year olds) Point Champion
1997 Not regular season - limited asphalt experience Marsh Creek, PA
1996 Snydersville, PA – Dirt track WKA Junior Restricted Point Champion
1995 /94 Snydersville, PA - WKA Junior Sportsman (10-12 years) Points Champion