Josiah Reaume

Josiah Reaume
Reaume at Madera Speedway in 2026
BornJosiah Benjamin Reaume
(2001-04-21) April 21, 2001 (age 25)
Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria
Height5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight195 lb (88 kg)
ARCA Menards Series West career
5 races run over 1 year
ARCA West no., teamNo. 72 (Strike Mamba Racing)
First race2026 Bill Schmitt Memorial 173 (Shasta)
Last race2026 Madera 150 (Madera)
Wins Top tens Poles
0 2 0
Statistics up to date as of September 27, 2026.

Josiah Benjamin Reaume (born April 21, 2001) is a Nigerian-Canadian professional stock car racing driver and former amateur football player. He currently competes part-time in the ARCA Menards Series West, driving the No. 72 Chevrolet for Strike Mamba Racing.

Early life

Reaume was born in Jos, Nigeria in 2001. Reaume is the adopted younger brother of Jonathan and Josh Reaume, who were both heavily involved in racing before his birth. The family moved from Nigeria to Highlands, British Columbia in 2006.

Reaume attended Belmont Secondary School where he graduated in 2020. Reaume played small forward for the school's basketball team.

Football career

Reaume joined the Westshore Rebels of the Canadian Junior Football League as a linebacker in 2021, playing three seasons and earning the most improved player award.

In his fourth year of U Sports eligibility, Reaume was recruited by the York University football team. He played in 11 games as a reserve linebacker and special teamer, recording 13 combined tackles, a tackle for a loss and a forced fumble. Reaume studied International Development Studies at York.

Racing career

Reaume began racing karts at the age of three in Nigeria, and continued in Langford, British Columbia at Western Speedway. He has previously raced mini-stocks and late models across British Columbia.

Reaume's No. 72 car at All American Speedway in 2026

Reaume made his first start in the ARCA Menards Series West at Shasta Speedway in 2026. Contact with the wall in turn 2 ended his night on lap 18. Reaume achieved his first top-ten finish in his second race at Tri-City Raceway.

Football career statistics

Year Team Games Tackles Interceptions Fumbles
GPGSCmbSoloAstSckTfLSftyPDIntYdsAvgLngTDFFFR
2024YU 504130.00000000000
2025YU 609720.01000000010
Career11013850.01000000010

Motorsports career results

ARCA Menards Series West

(key) (Bold – Pole position awarded by qualifying time. Italics – Pole position earned by points standings or practice time. * – Most laps led. ** – All laps led.)

ARCA Menards Series West results
Year Team No. Make 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 AMSWC Pts Ref
2026 Strike Mamba Racing 72 Chevy KER PHO TUC SHA
16		 CNS TRI
10		 SON PIR
26		 AAS
9		 MAD
17		 LVS PHO KER -* -*

* Season still in progress.

Further reading

Josiah Reaume (n.d.). Hudl. Josiah Reaume - Hudl

References

  1. 1 2 "Josiah Reaume – Football - York University". York Lions Football. York University. Retrieved June 8, 2026.
  2. ↑ Sullivan, Larry (2020-04-20). "Race team gets sticky over its concerns for coronavirus aid". Mooresville Tribune. Retrieved 2026-06-08.
  3. ↑ Dheenshaw, Cleve (2014-03-04). "Island driver Josh Reaume quickly climbing NASCAR ladder". Times Colonist. Retrieved 2026-06-08.
  4. ↑ "Josiah Reaume's Men's Basketball Recruiting Profile". Ncsasports.org. Retrieved 2026-06-08.
  5. ↑ "Westshore Rebels - 2023 Regular Season - Roster - #44 - Josiah (Joey) Reaume". www.cjfl.org. Retrieved 2026-06-09.
  6. ↑ "Entry list: Bill Schmitt Memorial 173 at Shasta Speedway". ARCA. 2026-04-28. Retrieved 2026-06-09.
  7. ↑ Schneider, Ben (May 8, 2026). "ARCA WEST: Josiah Reaume's debut ends early after crash damage". LASTCAR.info. Retrieved 2026-06-09.
  8. ↑ Official Release (2026-06-07). "ARCA Menards West at Tri-City Raceway: NAPA Auto Parts Greg Biffle Memorial 150 Post-race Notes". SpeedwayMedia.com. Retrieved 2026-06-09.
  9. ↑ Calloni, Josh (2026-06-07). "Cole Denton Wins ARCA West at Tri-City from the Pole". frontstretch.com. Retrieved 2026-06-09.
  10. ↑ "Josiah Reaume – 2026 ARCA Menards Series West Results". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved June 8, 2026.