17 Facts About Joey Iest

Joey Iest was born on February 12,2003 and is an American professional stock car racing driver.

Joey Iest last competed part-time in the ARCA Menards Series West, driving the No 88 Ford Fusion for Naake-Klauer Motorsports.

Joey Iest had raced at his local home track, Madera Speedway.

Joey Iest didn't have any background coming into racing but got help from trainer Rusty Lomier throughout his five years of racing in quarter midgets.

Joey Iest moved up to USAC HPD Focus Midget Series in 2017, racing at Madera Speedway.

Joey Iest returned to the HPD Focus Midget Series in 2018, competing on dirt and asphalt tracks.

Joey Iest was allowed to drive a junior late model race at Madera Speedway for Naake-Klauer Motorsports later in the year.

Joey Iest started in the back but managed to finish in 6th.

Joey Iest would go on to drive the final 4 races of the 2018 season and would go full-time racing for Naake-Klauer in 2019.

On February 11,2020, one day before his 17th birthday, Joey Iest made his first career ARCA Menards Series West start at The Bullring at Las Vegas Motor Speedway for Naake-Klauer Motorsports.

Joey Iest was expected to make four more starts that season, but only made three after withdrawing from the ENEOS 125 at Irwindale Speedway.

Joey Iest returned to Naake-Klauer Motorsports for a full-time schedule in the 2021 ARCA Menards Series West season.

On July 31,2021, Joey Iest captured his first career ARCA Menards Series West win at Colorado National Speedway, after leading the final 18 laps.

On December 18,2020, it was announced that Joey Iest will be driving part-time in the 2021 ARCA Menards Series East season for David Gilliland Racing.

Joey Iest was scheduled to run at least six races for the team but eventually announced he'll be driving the full eight races of the season.

Joey Iest earned six top ten's, with his best finish of 2nd at Southern National Motorsports Park.

Joey Iest drove four races in the 2021 ARCA Menards Series season, all of which had a collaboration with ARCA Menards Series East, and ARCA Menards Series West races.