| E. J. Tamayo | |
| Nationality: |  American |
| Birth Date: | 17 August 2006 |
| Birth Place: | Miami, Florida |
| Total Arca Races: | 1 |
| Years In Arca: | 1 |
| Arca Car Team: | No. 45 (Tamayo Cosentino Racing) |
| First Arca Race: | 2024 Shore Lunch 250 (Elko) |
| Arca Wins: | 0 |
| Arca Top Tens: | 1 |
| Arca Poles: | 0 |
| Updated: | August 2, 2024 |
E. J. Tamayo (born August 17, 2006) is an American professional stock car racing driver who competes part-time in the ARCA Menards Series, driving the No. 45 Ford for Tamayo Cosentino Racing.
Tamayo first started racing at the age of ten, where he drove go-karts at the AMR Homestead Miami Motorplex track in Homestead, Florida, where he amassed a number of wins and series championships.[1] In 2021, he progressed to late models, primarily in Carolina Pro Late Model Series, where he has amassed thirteen top-ten finishes since 2021.[2]
In 2024, it was revealed that Tamayo will make his debut in the ARCA Menards Series at Elko Speedway, driving the No. 45 Ford for Tamayo Cosentino Racing.[3] [4] [5] [6] After placing eleventh in the lone practice session,[7] he qualified in tenth, and finished on the lead lap in sixth place.[8] [9]
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Bold – Pole position awarded by qualifying time. Italics – Pole position earned by points standings or practice time. * – Most laps led.)