In just his second ARCA Menards Series start of the season with Venturini Motorsports, four-time NASCAR Euro Series champion Alon Day delivered another standout performance, capturing a hard-fought third-place finish in Friday’s action-packed ARCA Menards Series West General Tire 200 at Sonoma Raceway.

After qualifying on the front row alongside eventual race winner William Sawalich, Day spent the majority of the race running inside the top three and showcasing the skill that has made him one of Europe’s most decorated stock car drivers. His speed and racecraft were on full display during the final restart — a wild one-lap shootout that ultimately decided the outcome at the 1.99-mile California road course.

“The JSSI car was amazing today,” said Day. “I thought I had the speed to lead the race, but it was really tough surviving the restarts. I’m coming from Europe where there’s a little more give and take, and things here are much more aggressive. In hindsight, I should’ve stuck tighter with Christian [Eckes], but it is what it is.”

When the caution flew with just three laps remaining, Day found himself in prime position to challenge for the win. On the final restart, he made a bold move into Turn 1, moving Sawalich off track and diving into a heated battle with Christian Eckes for the lead. The three drivers exchanged positions and contact through the final corners, creating one of the most dramatic finishes in recent series memory.

Day made his move to the outside in Turn 11, but Sawalich seized the opening underneath both Day and Eckes to retake the lead and narrowly edge out Eckes by just .066 seconds at the stripe. Day crossed the line in third, securing his second consecutive podium with Venturini Motorsports — following a runner-up finish in ARCA’s premier series last month at Lime Rock Park.

“I’m extremely happy with our performance so far,” Day added. “Back-to-back podiums with this team in two very different types of road courses is a great result. I’m looking forward to our next race at Watkins Glen — hopefully we can finally break through and grab a win.”

With momentum building, Day and Venturini Motorsports now turn their attention to Watkins Glen International, where Day will once again look to make history on American soil.

It was a banner day for Venturini Motorsports at Lime Rock Park as the team swept the podium during Saturday’s Lime Rock Park 100, with Thomas Annunziata capturing his first career ARCA Menards Series victory, followed by teammates Alon Day and Lawless Alan in second and third, respectively.

Annunziata’s breakthrough came in dramatic fashion. Driving the No. 70 Venturini Motorsports prepared Toyota, the 20-year-old New Jersey native overcame early contact and a first-lap spin to storm back to the front and take the win in just his fifth ARCA start.

“I can’t thank Toyota, Nitro Motorsports, and Venturini enough for taking a chance on me,” said Annunziata, who earned the General Tire Pole Award with a blazing lap in Friday’s qualifying. “This was the first time I’ve had a car capable of winning, and we made the most of it — even after going to the back. This is what it’s all about.”

Nicknamed “Hollywood,” Annunziata put on a show for the fans, charging back into contention after an early race incident. He took the lead for good with 33 laps remaining after a bold move into Turn 1 on teammate Lawless Alan, who had briefly inherited the lead following a miscue by Alon Day at the halfway break.

Alon Day, making his ARCA Menards Series debut, led early before a pit road mistake shuffled him to the back. Undeterred, the four-time NASCAR Euro Series champion battled back to finish second.

Lawless Alan, in the No. 20 AutoParkIt Toyota, continued his remarkable season with his seventh top-five finish in nine starts, finishing third. The result keeps Alan firmly in the ARCA Menards Series title hunt, as he now sits second in championship standings, just nine points behind leader Brenden Queen.

Isabella Robusto, making her first career road course start in the ARCA Menards Series, brought home a solid 10th-place finish in her No. 55 Yahoo Toyota. It marked her fourth top-10 of the season and extended a strong midseason surge.

After nine races in the 2025 season, Venturini Motorsports continues to shine with both Alan and Robusto holding top-five positions in the national driver standings — Alan in second and Robusto in fifth — with 11 races remaining.

The series now heads into a brief break before returning Friday, July 18 for the General Tire 150 at Dover Motor Speedway. Live coverage begins at 5 p.m. ET on FS1, where Venturini Motorsports will look to build on its dominant performance and continue its championship push.

In a dramatic and determined performance at Lime Rock Park, Thomas Annunziata earned his first career ARCA Menards Series win Saturday afternoon, overcoming early adversity to stand atop the podium. After securing pole position in qualifying, Annunziata found himself in the gravel trap at Turn 1 on the opening lap—but showcased poise and perseverance to charge back through the field and claim victory.

The win marked the second of the 2025 season for Nitro Motorsports, who field the entry in collaboration with powerhouse Venturini Motorsports—celebrating their 109th career ARCA Menards Series win. Nitro Motorsports is set to complete the acquisition of Venturini Motorsports at season’s end.

“This one feels amazing. I am a little lost for words as I can’t even believe it,” expressed Annunziata. “We had the speed from the start, and even after the early issue, the team kept me calm and focused. To come back and win in front of this crowd, on a road course like Lime Rock, is unbelievable.”

The victory highlights Nitro Motorsports’ impressive versatility and depth. With four different drivers competing under the Nitro Motorsports banner in 2025, the team has delivered top-ten results with every driver—a testament to the program’s preparation and driver development focus. Their two wins have come with two different drivers, further showcasing their ability to adapt and perform at a high level with young talent.

“This was a total team effort,” added Nick Tucker, Owner of Nitro Motorsports. “We’re incredibly proud of Thomas for bouncing back and delivering such a composed drive. To earn two wins this year with two different drivers proves the strength of our team and the partnership with Venturini Motorsports.”

Annunziata’s breakthrough victory adds his name to an elite list of road course winners in ARCA competition and sets the tone for continued success as the 2025 season charges ahead. Additionally, Annunziata adds his name to the record books as one of the very few drivers who have earned an ARCA Menards Series victory and a Trans Am Series Presented by Pirelli race win in the same season.

Venturini Motorsports delivered a powerful team performance under the lights at a sold-out Elko Speedway on Saturday night, placing three drivers inside the top five in the ARCA Menards Series Shore Lunch 250 presented by Dutch Boy.

Leading the charge was Lawless Alan, who brought home a strong third-place finish in his No. 20 AutoParkIt Toyota Camry. The result marked Alan’s sixth top-five of the season in just eight ARCA starts and continues his consistent run in his first full campaign with Venturini Motorsports.

“We had a solid AutoParkIt Toyota but just couldn’t find enough to get it done tonight,” said Alan. “Hats off to Reaves on getting the win. My Venturini Motorsports team continues to provide me with a fast car each week. It’s only a matter of time before we’re back in victory lane. Right now, the goal is to keep showing up, running up front, and chasing that championship.”

The night also marked a stellar debut for 16-year-old Ty Fredrickson, a Minnesota native making his first ARCA Menards Series start. Racing just 30 minutes from his hometown, Fredrickson ran among the leaders all night and finished fourth in his No. 25 Toyota.

Rounding out the Venturini trio in the top five was Isabella Robusto, who earned a well-deserved fifth-place finish in her No. 55 Yahoo Toyota Camry. After a season plagued early by unavoidable incidents, Robusto’s run at Elko marked her third consecutive top-10 finish and fourth overall this season.

The race was ultimately won by Max Reaves, who secured his first career ARCA Menards Series victory after a late-race surge. Reaves, who has been dominant in the ARCA East ranks, passed Brenden Queen in the closing laps to claim the win. Queen finished second, extending his lead in the series championship standings, followed closely by Alan, Fredrickson, and Robusto.

With another strong showing in the books, Venturini Motorsports now sets its sights on Lime Rock Park, where the ARCA Menards Series will race for the first time next Saturday. The Lime Rock Park 100 is scheduled to air live at 4 p.m. ET on FS2.

In a commanding performance at the Berlin Raceway, Treyten Lapcevich scored his first-career ARCA Menards Series victory, leading all 200 laps from the pole to claim a flag-to-flag win. The triumph also marked the first ARCA victory for Nitro Motorsports since their planned acquisition of Venturini Motorsports (VMS), as they continue to build their efforts towards the complete transition at the end of the season.

Making his second ARCA start of 2025 even more memorable, Lapcevich topped the charts in qualifying before executing a flawless race to seal a dominant performance in front of a packed Berlin Raceway crowd. This was his second trip to the podium in 2025, building from his third-place result in Phoenix with VMS earlier this season.

“This is a huge moment for Nitro Motorsports,” explained team owner Nick Tucker. “To get our first win at a track as tough as Berlin, and to do it in such dominant fashion, says a lot about our team and about Treyten. We’re proud to work alongside Venturini Motorsports and appreciate their support in helping us get here.”

The partnership between Nitro Motorsports and Venturini Motorsports proved fruitful, combining resources and experience to field a competitive program that delivered immediate success. With multiple strong results early in the season, including those of Thad Moffitt, the culmination of a rookie program and a seasoned winning effort has proven to be massively successful.

“It’s an amazing feeling,” added race winner Treyten Lapcevich. “To win my first ARCA Menards Series race, lead every lap, and bring home a win for Nitro Motorsports and Venturini is something I’ll never forget. The car was perfect all night, and I can’t thank everyone involved enough.”

For Venturini Motorsports, the result added to their legacy in the ARCA Menards Series, their 108th series win. Still, this one held extra meaning as it came in collaboration with a rising new team that will continue the winning ways in 2026 and beyond.

“We’ve worked with a lot of great partners over the years, and it’s been fantastic teaming up with Nick Tucker and Nitro Motorsports,” continued Billy Venturini, owner of Venturini Motorsports. “They brought a lot to the table, and to see the car win in such dominant fashion is proof that this kind of collaboration can be powerful. We’re excited about what’s ahead.”

The win solidifies Lapcevich as a name to watch in the ARCA Menards Series and underscores Nitro Motorsports’ continued growth across multiple racing platforms.

(Concord, North Carolina) – Venturini Motorsports announced today that 16-year-old rising star Ty Fredrickson will drive the team’s iconic No. 25 Toyota Camry in the ARCA Menards Series race at Elko Speedway on June 21.

A hometown kid and native of Webster, Minnesota, Fredrickson has made a name for himself on the Midwest short track circuit and has gained national recognition in the Super Late Model ranks. A second-generation driver, he captured the prestigious Kulwicki Cup Championship in 2024, becoming the youngest winner in the program’s history.

Currently competing in the ASA STARS National Tour, Fredrickson’s rapid rise through the racing ranks has been marked by a string of notable accomplishments. In 2024, he earned ASA Midwest Tour Rookie of the Year honors, captured 12 Super Late Model victories, including marquee events such as the Icebreaker at Dells Raceway Park and the Trickle 99 at the famous Lacrosse Speedway during Octoberfest weekend.

“To make my ARCA Series debut with Venturini Motorsports at Elko Speedway—just down the road from where I grew up—is something special,” said Fredrickson. “I can’t thank everyone enough who helped get me here. We’re ready to make some noise.”

Fredrickson’s ARCA debut is a major milestone in his young career and will take place in front of a hometown crowd at his local track. To commemorate the occasion, the first 200 kids under the age of 12 in attendance will receive a FREE Ty Fredrickson t-shirt, courtesy of Rack Shack BBQ.

This ARCA effort is made possible through the support of Fredrickson’s valued partners: Fredrickson Masonry, Otte Excavating, CFG Retirement, Buck Wild Racing Products, Nortec Equipment, Herman’s Landscape Supplies, Fredrickson Farms, Rack Shack BBQ, Sorem Livestock Hauling, Jerin Trucking, Simpson Race Products, Motorstate Distributing, Toyota GAZOO Racing, and Venturini Motorsports.

Fans can watch Ty Fredrickson make his ARCA debut live from Elko Speedway on Saturday, June 21 or tune in to the broadcast at 9pm ET on FS2. Follow Ty Fredrickson on social media @TyFredricksonRacing for race weekend updates and behind-the-scenes content.

About Venturini Motorsports
With a family legacy in motorsports dating back to the 1950s, Venturini Motorsports has been a dominant presence in the ARCA Menards Series since 1982. VMS holds the distinction of being the longest-tenured and most successful team in ARCA history, earning 108 all-time series victories. An official partner of TOYOTA GAZOO Racing, Venturini Motorsports has played a key role in the development of some of today’s top NASCAR Cup Series talent, including Joey Logano, Christopher Bell, William Byron, Alex Bowman, Corey Heim and Jesse Love. The team has claimed multiple ARCA Menards Series owner and driver championships with Christian Eckes, Sean Hingorani, and Jesse Love.

(Concord, NC) – Venturini Motorsports announced today the expansion of former ARCA Menards Series Champion Mason Mitchell’s 2025 race schedule to seven events, following a strong third-place finish earlier this season at Kansas Speedway.

Mitchell, a native of West Des Moines, Iowa, will return to the driver’s seat for six additional races this year, beginning this Saturday, June 14, at Berlin Raceway. His updated schedule also includes the Fall event at Kansas Speedway, a long-awaited return to his home track, Iowa Speedway on August 1, and additional events at Lucas Oil Raceway Park (7/25), Madison International Raceway (8/22), and Salem Speedway (9/20).

Mitchell will return to action Saturday night under the lights at Berlin Raceway driving the No.25 Pro Seed/B-Bops Toyota Camry. Over the years Berlin has been one of the best tracks statistically for Mitchell. In four career starts, he’s started from the pole position twice with three top-3 finishes, including a second-place finish driving for Venturini Motorsports in 2015.

Throughout his ARCA career, the thirty-year-old driver has competed in 56 events over eight seasons. Highlighted by his 2014 Series Championship, Mitchell has claimed a total of three victories, twenty-six top-5 finishes, and forty-six top-10s, along with seven General Tire Pole Awards.

“At the beginning of the year I never thought I’d be competing in seven races this season, but here we are. The success we had back in May at Kansas fueled my desire, I’m determined to succeed. Our first race back is this weekend at Berlin. Berlin is a special place and I’ve always had a lot of success on that track. I’m also confident with the schedule moving forward, I enjoy racing all these short tracks and expect to contend for the win each weekend.”

“I feel at home racing in the ARCA series—the success, the relationships, and the
time spent with the series—I enjoy it a lot,” says Mitchell.”

About B-Bop’s
Founded in 1988 in Des Moines, Iowa, B-Bop’s is a locally owned fast-food restaurant chain known for its award-winning burgers, fresh ingredients, and nostalgic 1950s-style double drive-thru experience. With 12 locations across central Iowa, B-Bop’s has built a loyal following by delivering high-quality food with fast, friendly service. Voted “Best Burger” in Cityview’s annual poll for over 25 consecutive years, B-Bop’s remains a staple in the Midwest fast-food scene. From signature burgers and crispy fries to thick chocolate shakes, B-Bop’s is dedicated to offering a menu that’s “Better Than Good.”

Making an unexpected return to the ARCA Menards Series, Corey Heim delivered a strong second-place finish for Venturini Motorsports in Friday’s Henry Ford Health 200 at Michigan International Speedway. Heim, subbing last-minute for Jake Finch who was sidelined due to illness, showcased veteran poise and speed in his first ARCA start since 2022.

Driving the No. 25 Toyota Camry, Heim proved to be the fiercest challenger to race winner Brenden Queen, applying constant pressure throughout the closing laps. Despite the long layoff from ARCA competition, the current NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series championship contender found speed late and nearly chased down Queen for the win.

“Our cars were very equal, so I think [it came down to] track position,” said Heim. “Not having run one of these in a long time, it’s tough to dial that in. That last run was by far our best. Big credit to Shannon Rusch and the team for adjusting on the car all day and giving me something to work with at the end. Butterbean [Queen] did a tremendous job — he earned that one.”

Venturini Motorsports delivered a strong overall team performance at Michigan, placing two cars inside the top threeand three inside the top 10.

Lawless Alan, piloting the No. 20 AutoChargeIt Toyota, ran near the front of the pack all afternoon and brought home a solid third-place finish. The run marks Alan’s best career finish on the 2-mile Michigan track and adds momentum heading into the second half of the ARCA calendar.

Also impressing was Isabella Robusto, who wheeled her No. 55 Yahoo Toyota to a ninth-place result, continuing a consistent campaign in her debut ARCA Menards Series season.

The Henry Ford Health 200 marked the end of a three-race stretch on intermediate tracks. The series now shifts back to short track racing next weekend with a trip to Michigan’s Berlin Raceway for the Berlin ARCA 200, set to air live on FS1 at 7 p.m. ET.

With momentum building, Venturini Motorsports heads into Berlin with high expectations and a deep roster ready to contend once again.

Returning to the ARCA Menards Series with Venturini Motorsports, Patrick Staropoli delivered another strong performance, finishing eighth behind the wheel of his No. 25 Toyota Camry in Friday night’s General Tire 150 at Charlotte Motor Speedway. The top-10 run marks Staropoli’s continued consistency across select starts in 2025 and led the Venturini Motorsports stable in a challenging race at the famed North Carolina track.

A Harvard graduate and practicing eye surgeon from Plantation, Florida, Staropoli continues to impress in his limited ARCA schedule. His Charlotte result adds to a 2025 campaign that already includes a career-best fourth-place finish at Rockingham in the ARCA East Series, and eighth at Phoenix, and 11th at Talladega Superspeedway in ARCA’s premier series.

“This has been such a rewarding opportunity to drive for Venturini Motorsports,” said Staropoli. “Balancing medicine and motorsports isn’t easy, but nights like this make it all worth it. I can’t thank this team enough for the fast cars and the support. We’re getting better each time out, and I’m proud of what we’re building together.”

Joining Staropoli at Charlotte were Venturini Motorsports teammates Lawless Alan and Isabella Robusto. Alan, behind the wheel of the No. 20 AutoParkIt Toyota Camry, showed speed early with a 10th-place qualifying run and ultimately finished 13th after battling changing track conditions in the second half of the race.

Robusto, piloting her No. 55 Mobil 1 Toyota, was caught up in an unavoidable incident mid-race that ended her night early. She was credited with 24th despite showing strong pace before the contact.

The race was won by Austin Green, who captured his first career ARCA Menards Series victory in only his second series start, driving a commanding race and holding off late-race challengers for the breakthrough win.

With Charlotte in the rearview, the ARCA Menards Series shifts focus to the wide, high-speed banks of Michigan International Speedway for the Henry Ford Health 200 on Thursday, June 6. Live coverage of the event begins at 6 p.m. ET on FS2.

As the season continues to build momentum, Venturini Motorsports remains a formidable force across the ARCA Menards Series platforms — blending veteran experience with rising young talent in pursuit of victories and championship contention.

Concord, North Carolina – Venturini Motorsports announced the signing of four-time
NASCAR Euro Champion, Alon Day, for three road course events across the ARCA Menards
Series and ARCA West Series platforms in 2025.

The 33-year-old driver will pilot the No.25 JSSI Toyota Camry for team Venturini
Motorsports at Lime Rock Park in Connecticut (June 28), Sonoma Raceway in California (July
11), and Watkins Glen International in New York (August 9).

NASCAR’s only Israeli driver, Day, with NASCAR Euro Series championships in 2017, 2018,
2020 and 2022, holds the distinction of Israel’s most decorated professional race car driver.

“I’m excited for this opportunity to be back in America to compete with Venturini
Motorsports in the ARCA Series. I’m truly grateful to my sponsor, JSSI, for supporting me
and giving me this chance to bring my talents back to the track in America,” says Alon Day.

Competing in the NASCAR Euro Series since 2015, Alon Day has notched 24-wins and 34-
podium finishes in only 71 series starts. Throughout his racing career Day has made thirteen
starts in the United States competing in select events within the NASCAR Cup, Xfinity,
Craftsman Truck and the Indy Lights Series.

“Alon is an accomplished driver on the world stage and we are excited to have such a top
level road course driver racing under the Venturini Motorsports banner for these three
races,” said Billy Venturini, Owner & General Manager Venturini Motorsports.

About Venturini Motorsports

With a family legacy in motorsports dating back to the 1950s, Venturini Motorsports has
been a dominant presence in the ARCA Menards Series since 1982. VMS holds the
distinction of being the longest-tenured and most successful team in ARCA history, earning
108 all-time series victories. An official partner of TOYOTA GAZOO Racing, Venturini
Motorsports has played a key role in the development of some of today’s top NASCAR Cup
Series talent, including Joey Logano, Christopher Bell, William Byron, Alex Bowman, Corey
Heim and Jesse Love. The team has claimed multiple ARCA Menards Series owner and driver
championships with Christian Eckes, Sean Hingorani, and Jesse Love.

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