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Jade Avedisian Set to make ARCA Menards Series debut at DuQuoin

The historic DuQuoin State Fairgrounds is an ideal facility for Jade Avedisian’s first ARCA Menards Series start.

She’s never raced on the one-mile clay oval, but the track bares some similarities to the dirt tracks on which she competed during her formative years. The accolades Avedisian tallied in dirt racing boosted her notoriety in the bigger motorsports industry, paving the way for her debut with Venturini Motorsports on Sunday evening (8:30 p.m. ET on FS1).

Piloting a heavy stock car around DuQuoin’s layout brings plenty of challenges for Avedisian, who is approaching the weekend with optimism. The NASCAR Cup Series is a long-term goal, which is why she’s determined to make a strong first impression on the ARCA platform.
“This day is going to mean a lot to me,” Avedisian said. “I’ve put a lot of work into this so far. Honestly, I can’t wait to get to the race track, get in the race car, go out and race for 100 laps.

“Hopefully we can execute the whole day.”

For as much time as Avedisian has spent on dirt tracks, being away from them all year has been a massive adjustment. To expedite her development on paved short tracks, Avedisian and Toyota Gazoo Racing chose to focus on Pro and Super Late Model events for 2025 rather than dirt midget car racing.

Expectations were high for both parties, as Avedisian ended the previous season by winning a Pro Late Model event at North Carolina’s Hickory Motor Speedway in only her second start in the car.

Despite this, Avedisian was not complacent going into the offseason, and she knew she needed time to develop a cadence in a full-bodied stock car.

Figuring out proper race craft was only one part of the process, as an expanded schedule would involve traveling to different tracks and going up against other talented young drivers.

Without the support system provided by Toyota, Avedisian does not believe she would be as prepared for Sunday’s race at DuQuoin.

“At the start of the year, I didn’t have any experience realistically, but I was with a lot of good people, a lot of good coaches and a good team with [Donnie Wilson Motorsports],” Avedisian said. “Bond [Suss] and everyone [with him] have really sped up my process, and that’s very much appreciated.

“I’ve had this whole past year to gain experience, [all while] some kids have many, many years.”
Avedisian opened the year by participating in the World Series of Asphalt Stock Car Racing at New Smyrna Speedway, placing fourth in the Pro Late Model standings with three top fives. She continued posting solid results after the week-long trip to New Smyrna, scoring two more Pro Late Model victories at Hickory and Coastal Plains Raceway.

All three of Avedisian’s pavement victories so far have come from a starting position inside the top five. There have also been plenty of races where Avedisian needed to come from mid-pack or the rear of the field, which provided lessons on how to stay patient and set up passes.

Those fundamentals are much different compared to the quick tempo Avedisian experienced earlier in her career.

“In dirt [racing], you only have 30 laps,” Avedisian said. “From the green to the checkered, it’s as hard as you can possibly go. You can take a few chances because you don’t have much time. With Late Model races or even this ARCA race, it’s 100 laps, so it takes time to get past a guy. It might take three or four laps.

“[You need to realize] what your pace is and how the race is going to play out.”
The mindset Avedisian has adopted for pavement tracks is going to be utilized as she tackles DuQuoin’s clay surface for the first time. With DuQuoin being one of the largest dirt tracks in the United States, a stark contrast to the bullrings on which Avedisian regularly competed, there is only so much she can carry over from her roots to Sunday’s race.

One advantage Avedisian possesses is the success Venturini has enjoyed at DuQuoin. The organization has scored six victories at the track with drivers that include two-time Chili Bowl Nationals winner Logan Seavey, 2023 ARCA Menards Series champion Jesse Love and last year’s winner Brent Crews.

Venturini’s efficient status quo at DuQuoin is something Avedisian is using as motivation for the Southern Illinois 100. She wants to match what her predecessors have done at the historic facility, but she also understands there will be a lot to ascertain in her first time driving an ARCA car.

“Truthfully, I haven’t really thought about [my expectations],” Avedisian said. “Any race track I show up to with any type of car, my end goal is to win the race. I don’t really know how I’m going to be, time will tell.

“I’m going into it like I’m going to win the race, but at the end of the day, this is the opportunity of a lifetime, and I’m trying to soak it all in.”

Avedisian knows she has the talent to hold her own with the best in any form of motorsports, whether it’s on dirt or pavement. The early years of her career have seen Avedisian get battle tested against many elite competitors. That resolve was crucial toward her qualifying for the Chili Bowl Nationals in 2023.

Two drivers have won in their ARCA Menards Series debuts this season alone in Treyten Lapcevich and Tristan McKee. If everything falls her way at DuQuoin, Avedisian is more than capable of adding her name to that list.

Venturini Motorsports Returns to Madison International Speedway with Strong Showing

Oregon, Wis.– Venturini Motorsports returned to Madison International Speedway on Friday night for the Badger 200, marking a homecoming of sorts for the storied ARCA Menards Series team. With roots in nearby Chicago, the team was greeted by a large contingent of family, friends, and longtime supporters who made the short drive to cheer on what could be one of the final appearances for Venturini Motorsports at the track following the announced sale of the organization earlier this year.

The team fielded three entries in Friday night’s 200-lap event. Leading the way was Isabella Robusto, who continued her strong 2025 campaign by driving the No. 55 Mobil 1 Toyota to a fourth-place finish. The effort marked her sixth top-five of the season, keeping her firmly inside the top five in championship point standings.

Mason Mitchell, piloting the No. 25 Detour Sunglasses Toyota, brought home a seventh-place finish in his limited schedule with the team. Mitchell will return to the driver’s seat for Venturini Motorsports in two more events this year at Salem Speedway and Kansas Speedway.

Lawless Alan, behind the wheel of the No. 20 AUTOparkit Toyota, showed early speed before being collected in an accident while maneuvering through lapped traffic. Despite quick repairs by the Venturini crew, Alan was relegated to an 18th-place result.

In addition, Julian DaCosta—driving a Nitro Motorsports entry prepared by Venturini Motorsports—finished a solid fifth, giving the organization two cars inside the top five.

While the night ultimately belonged to Joe Gibbs Racing’s Max Reaves, who dominated from the pole to secure his second national ARCA Menards Series victory, the spotlight in Madison was just as much on Venturini Motorsports and the passionate fan support they enjoyed.

“This place is special to us,” said team co-owner Billy Venturini. “To see so many family members and longtime supporters from Chicago make the trip up here means the world. Our drivers fought hard tonight, and to have Isabella, Julian, and Mason all finish inside the top 10 made it a strong night overall for our program.”

With its long history of success in ARCA competition, Venturini Motorsports continues to showcase talent and resilience during a transitional season. The team now shifts its focus to the DuQuoin State Fairgrounds, where the ARCA Menards Series will contest its final dirt race of the year next Sunday evening.The race will be aired live on FS1 at 7:30PM CST.

ARCA Menards Series returning to Chicagoland Speedway in 2026

JOLIET, Ill. – Today, NASCAR announced that it will make its long-awaited return to Chicagoland Speedway in Joliet, Ill. on July 4-5, 2026. As a part of today’s 2026 NASCAR national series schedule announcement, NASCAR will bring NASCAR Cup Series, NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series, and ARCA Menards Series racing back to the fan-favorite 1.5-mile oval track for an Independence Day Weekend celebration for the first time in seven years.

“We’re thrilled to bring NASCAR racing and the Cup Series’ Next Gen race car to Chicagoland Speedway for what promises to be an incredible Independence Day weekend celebration,” said Pat Warren, Vice President of Midwest Region, NASCAR. “There is a history and tradition of great NASCAR racing at Chicagoland Speedway, so we look forward to building on the tremendous fan momentum throughout the entire the state of Illinois.”

In keeping with NASCAR’s commitment to the hundreds of thousands of race fans in the greater Chicagoland region, NASCAR will feature the Cup Series race on Sunday, July 5, 2026, preceded by the ARCA Menards Series Race on Friday, July 3, 2026 and the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series event on Saturday, July 4, 2026. In 2022, NASCAR introduced the Next Gen Cup Series car, which quickly raised the intensity of competition at 1.5-mile oval tracks. Since then, fan demand for intermediate tracks like Chicagoland Speedway have continued to grow. With the return to the Speedway in Joliet and World Wide Technology Raceway in Madison, NASCAR will maintain a strong presence in Illinois in 2026.

“This is a fantastic homecoming for Joliet and the entire region,” said Terry D’Arcy, Mayor of Joliet, Illinois. “Chicagoland Speedway has been a cornerstone of our community for more than two decades, and we couldn’t be more excited to welcome NASCAR’s top stars back to our backyard. The economic impact and excitement this brings to our city is tremendous, and celebrating America’s birthday with some of the best racing in the world right here in Joliet is something special that our residents and visitors will never forget.”

Chicagoland Speedway, which opened in 2001 and hosted NASCAR’s premier series for 18 seasons. NASCAR last competed at the Chicagoland Speedway in 2019, before the COVID-19 pandemic forced the suspension of all racing activity across the country. Alex Bowman, driver of the No. 48 Chevrolet for Hendrick Motorsports, recorded his first career win in the 2019 Camping World 400 in Joliet.

Brent Crews Returns to Victory Lane at Springfield with Venturini Motorsports-Prepared Toyota

Two years after capturing his maiden ARCA Menards Series win at the historic Springfield Mile, Brent Crews once again showcased his dirt-racing dominance with a victory in Sunday’s Allen Crowe 100.

Driving the No. 70 Nitro Motorsports Toyota, built and prepared through Nitro’s technical alliance with Venturini Motorsports, Crews delivered a commanding performance en route to his third national ARCA Menards Series win of 2025.

At just 15 years old in 2023, Crews stunned the field at Springfield by leading 64 laps from the
pole and winning by more than 20 seconds in a Venturini Motorsports entry. On Sunday, now
partnered through Nitro’s alliance with Venturini, Crews looked every bit as polished, taking the
lead from points leader Brenden Queen early and never looking back.

“This is one of my favorite races on the schedule,” said Crews. “I won Springfield two years ago
with Venturini Motorsports, and then DuQuoin last year, so dirt tracks have been really special to me. To come back here with a Venturini-prepared car and get it done again is just incredible. We had an absolute rocket ship today.”

Despite losing both practice and qualifying to inclement weather, Crews and the team leaned on
their preparation. Once the green flag dropped, the 16-year-old kept his car locked to the bottom
groove and executed flawlessly, earning Nitro its first dirt-track victory in ARCA competition.

The Springfield win also carried personal significance for Venturini Motorsports. Long
recognized as ARCA’s most successful dirt-track program with 14 all-time victories, Sunday’s
performance with Crews marked yet another milestone in their decades-long history at
fairground dirt miles.

“Brent is a phenomenal talent and watching him return to Springfield and win again in a
Venturini-built Toyota just proves what we’ve believed about him for years,” said Billy
Venturini, team owner. “We’ve had incredible success on the dirt, and Brent’s victory only adds
to that legacy.”

The triumph continues an impressive 2025 campaign for Crews, who has now scored four
ARCA platform victoriesthis year across multiple tracks and disciplines. It also strengthens the
Venturini-Nitro technical alliance, which has already delivered multiple wins in Nitro’s first full-time ARCA Menards Series season.

Crews was followed to the line by Lavar Scott, with Kelly Kovski, Brenden Queen, and Sean
Corr rounding out the top five.

The ARCA Menards Series will be back in action quickly, traveling to Madison International
Speedway on Friday, August 22 for the Badger 200, the series’ first visit to the Wisconsin short
track since 2019. Live coverage will air on FS1 at 9:00 p.m. ET.

Venturini Motorsports Eyes 15th Dirt Track Victory at Historic Springfield Mile

The Illinois State Fair’s arrival once again brings one of the ARCA Menards Series’ most celebrated traditions — a visit to the legendary Springfield Mile. For Venturini Motorsports, the mile-long dirt oval at the Illinois State Fairgrounds is more than just another stop on the schedule; it’s a proving ground where the team has etched its name in ARCA history.

Venturini Motorsports enters Sunday’s event as the all-time leading ARCA Menards Series team on dirt, boasting 14 victories at dirt tracks over its storied history. The team will look to add win number 15 when it fields a four-driver lineup featuring Lawless Alan (No. 20 AUTOParkit Toyota), Isabella Robusto (No. 55 Mobil 1 Toyota), Sam Corry(No. 25 Toyota), and Brent Crews, who will drive the Nitro Motorsports-prepared, Venturini-built No. 70 Toyota.

The Springfield Mile — one of the oldest operating speedways in the United States, dating back to 1910 — is steeped in motorsports tradition. First known as a hub for open-wheel competition, the venue has hosted legendary names including Rex Mays, Ted Horn, Jimmy Bryan, Rodger Ward, and four-time Indianapolis 500 winners A.J. Foyt and Al Unser. Since Dean Roper’s win in the inaugural ARCA Menards Series race at the facility in 1983, stock cars have become a key part of its legacy.

Few names shine brighter on dirt in today’s ARCA field than Brent Crews. The 16-year-old phenom scored his first ARCA Menards Series win at Springfield in 2023 in dominant fashion, taking the lead from then-teammate Jesse Love with 48 laps to go and stretching his advantage to an incredible 20.717 seconds at the checkered flag.

Crews heads into Sunday’s race determined to rebound from heartbreak at Watkins Glen International, where a mechanical issue while leading under caution ended his day. This will mark his first ARCA start with Nitro Motorsports, driving a Venturini-built Toyota, as he seeks a repeat of last year’s performance at Springfield.

“Dirt racing has always been a special part of our team’s history,” said Billy Venturini, team owner. “The Springfield Mile is one of those tracks where talent, setup, and execution all have to come together perfectly. We’ve had a lot of success here over the years, and with the lineup we’re bringing, we’re confident we can be in the fight for the win.”

The Springfield ARCA 100 takes place this Sunday, August 17, with drivers battling the long straights and sweeping corners of one of America’s most iconic dirt ovals. Venturini Motorsports will aim to extend its legacy in ARCA’s dirt track history and bring home a milestone victory.

Gearing Up for Watkins Glen

Before the ARCA Menards Series embarks on a busy stretch of dirt and short tracks to close out the summer, drivers and teams will visit Watkins Glen International this weekend.

Venturini Motorsports looking for it’s first road course victory of the season will unload a capable fleet; led by drivers Lawless Alan, Isabela Robusto, Kris Wright and road course specialist Alon Day.

The historic road course was the site of the United States Grand Prix from 1961-80. Watkins Glen has thrived following Formula One’s departure with the prestigious Six Hours of the Glen and an annual NASCAR Cup Series date, but it has also hosted events for the IndyCar Series and NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour.

In 2001, the ARCA Menards Series made its inaugural visit to Watkins Glen, an event that saw John Finger take home the checkered flag after a chaotic finish. The series made its formal return to Watkins Glen in 2021, and since, four different drivers have found their way to the facility’s storied Victory Lane.

A fresh group of ARCA Menards Series competitors look to join an elite list of names that have won at Watkins Glen across numerous disciplines. Precision and poise will be two key components to mastering Watkins Glen, as the track’s layout provides high speeds but also passing opportunities in the few heavy braking zones.

Connor Zilisch dominated last year’s ARCA Menards Series event at Watkins Glen International with Pinnacle Racing Group, winning by 12.8 seconds over William Sawalich.

Zilisch will not be in the field to defend his triumph Friday afternoon, but PRG is primed to be up front again with current ARCA Menards Series championship leader Brenden “Butterbean” Queen behind the wheel. Boasting five victories on his resume in 2025, Queen looks to continue his stellar season with his first road-course victory.

Among those Queen will have to contest at Watkins Glen is his burgeoning rival in Brent Crews, who is back in the No. 18 Toyota for Joe Gibbs Racing. Known for his road-course prowess that includes a Trans Am Championship TA2 title, Crews nearly won in the first road-course event of 2025 at Lime Rock Park earlier in the year, but his day was derailed due to a restart violation.

Nitro Motorsports benefitted from Crews’ mistake that day by visiting Victory Lane with Thomas Annunziata, another Trans Am TA2 alum, behind the wheel. For Friday’s trip to Watkins Glen, Nitro will have Thad Moffitt behind the wheel of their No. 70 Toyota; Moffitt scored three top fives in his lone full-time Trans Am TA2 season in 2023.

Making his debut on the ARCA Menards Series platform this weekend is Tristan McKee, who is piloting the No. 77 Gainbridge Chevrolet for Spire Motorsports. McKee has quickly garnered a reputation as a promising young prospect, having won at North Wilkesboro Speedway and at Watkins Glen in July with Trans Am TA2.

Other drivers set to compete at Watkins Glen include Andy Jankowiak, Alon Day, Tyler Reif, Dale Quarterley, Ryan Gemmell and Glen Reen.

Lawless Alan and Isabella Robusto Extend Top-5 Streaks at Iowa Speedway

Concord, NC – Venturini Motorsports continued its summer surge in the ARCA Menards Series on Friday night, with teammates Lawless Alan and Isabella Robusto each claiming top-five finishes in the Atlas 150 at Iowa Speedway.

Alan, driver of the No. 20 AUTOParkit Toyota Camry, earned a hard-fought third-place finish
on the ultra-fast 7/8-mile short track. Chasing race winner and current ARCA points leader
Brenden Queen, Alan remains firmly in the championship hunt, sitting just 36 points out of the
lead. His Iowa result marks his ninth top-five finish of the 2025 season, to go along with his
Talladega Superspeedway victory earlier this year.

“This team keeps giving me great cars every week,” said Alan. “Iowa is a place where track
position and patience are huge, and we did everything we could to maximize points. We’re right
there in the fight for the championship.”

Robusto, piloting the No. 55 Mobil 1 Toyota Camry, continued her late-summer momentum with a fourth-place finish. After a challenging start to her first full-time ARCA campaign, the 20-
year-old South Carolina native has now posted three straight top-fives, bringing her season totals to five top-fives and eight top-10s.

“This season has been a huge learning curve, but the consistency we’ve found over the summer
is a big confidence boost,” Robusto said. “The goal is to keep building on this and finish the year strong.”

Venturini veteran and 2014 ARCA Menards Series champion Mason Mitchell returned to his
home track, finishing ninth in the No. 25 Pro-Seeds Toyota Camry. Mitchell, a former Iowa
Speedway winner, looks to return to Victory Lane in his next scheduled start at Madison
International Speedway on August 22.

The ARCA Menards Series now heads to Watkins Glen International for its final road course
event of the season on Friday, August 8. Live coverage of the race begins at 2:00 PM ET on
FS1.

With momentum on her side, Isabella Robusto is determined to secure a breakthrough ARCA Menards Series win

Chicago, Il -Isabella Robusto over the summer has proven to be among the most consistent drivers in the ARCA Menards Series.

Since the Henry Ford Health 200 at Michigan International Speedway on June 6, all of Robusto’s finishes have been inside the top 10. This stretch features three top-five showings, including fourth last week at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park.

Establishing consistency was Robusto’s goal with Venturini when she embarked on her first full-time ARCA Menards Series campaign. The team needed time to find their comfort zone, but Robusto has never felt more confident about her ability to be competitive as she prepares for Friday’s Atlas 150 at Iowa Speedway.

“We’ve worked hard the last couple of weeks to build momentum and keep it going,” Robusto said. “We’ve made a couple changes with the team and with myself on how to approach the weekend. They’ve all been positive changes, and we’ve been consistently in the top five.

“There’s still a little bit we need to do to compete for wins week in and week out, but I’m super happy with how things are going.”

For Robusto, being at the front of the field on a regular basis has been a refreshing change of pace compared to how her season began.

A mid-race crash in the season-opening race at Daytona International Speedway set an unfortunate tone that followed Robusto over the next four races. Talladega Superspeedway was the only place where Robusto finished a race before June, but it did result in her career-best ARCA Menards Series performance of third.

A strong, clean day at Talladega only reinforced the belief Robusto possessed. She nearly obtained that breakthrough checkered flag behind the wheel of a Venturini car at California’s Irwindale Speedway last year with the ARCA Menards Series West, only to cut a tire while leading inside of 30 laps remaining.
Despite this, four DNFs in five races to start the year highlighted the need for Robusto and Venturini to refine their mindset going into the summer. Robusto has been fulfilling her role in that process by relying on the fundamentals acquired from her 2024 rookie season as she ventures to different types of tracks on the schedule.

“The biggest thing was learning the big, heavy car and how to drive it compared to everything I’ve run on the late model side,” Robusto said. “I’ve also learned how race craft works in these cars. It’s a whole lot different trying to race with aero, and that’s something I’ve learned on intermediate tracks.

“There’s a lot I can take from last year, but I’m also learning a lot more this year, and that helps, as well.”

Absorbing and studying information is a cornerstone of Robusto’s philosophy as a driver. This was especially needed after Robusto missed most of the 2023 season due to a concussion she sustained in a Pro Late Model race at North Carolina’s Hickory Motor Speedway, which robbed her of track time crucial to her development.

The setback has not deterred Robusto, who believes she is now meeting most of her established goals with Venturini after the tumultuous start. Many of Robusto’s strongest performances this year have been on short tracks, but she is gradually acclimating herself to the intermediates and is optimistic about posting better results at those facilities.

Iowa’s layout offers both intermediate and short-track characteristics, as the facility is shorter than a mile in length but provides multiple racing grooves in the turns. Robusto has yet to turn a competitive lap at Iowa, but she sees Friday’s Atlas 150 as an opportunity to showcase her short-track experience and burgeoning knowledge on how to race at intermediates.

“I think [Iowa will] be like a fast short track,” Robusto said. “I think I’ll be able to take the approach like I have been the last couple of weeks, especially for firing off. I feel pretty confident on the [simulator] right now with where we are speed-wise and handling-wise with the car. We should be able to fire off where we need to be come practice.”

Fresh off consecutive top fives at Dover Motor Speedway and IRP, Robusto knows she can at least put together a similar performance Friday. A victory is the primary goal, but that will involve usurping Pinnacle Racing Group and Joe Gibbs Racing, who have combined to win eight of 11 national events this season.

Robusto knows what the historical significance of her first win will be. Plenty of talented female drivers have come through the ARCA Menards Series, but while names like Hailie Deegan and Gracie Trotter have won in the West Series, no woman has visited Victory Lane with the national series or one of NASCAR’s top three divisions.

Everything is falling into place for Robusto to potentially make history. Maintaining the consistency from the summer while continuing to make improvements are key steps.

“One of the goals we have this year is to get that first win for a female in NASCAR,” Robusto said. “We’re getting closer week in and week out, but we need to put a full weekend together. I think Iowa will fit my driving style. We just need to go with the same approach. Speed-wise, we’re where we need to be for the last half of the race.

“If we can get a lot more comfortable sooner in practice, I think we’ll be right there.”

No matter the obstacle in front of her, Robusto has proven she can overcome adversity and emerge as a more refined driver on the other side. Nine events remain on the 2025 national ARCA Menards Series calendar for Robusto to showcase that resolve and further solidify herself as a modern trailblazer in NASCAR.

BY BRANDON WHITE WWW.ARCARACING.COM

Venturini Motorsports Signs Toyota Development Driver Jade Avedisian to Multi-Race ARCA Agreement

Concord, NC – Venturini Motorsports is proud to welcome Jade Avedisian, Toyota GAZOO Racing’s rising development star, to the team under a newly signed multi-race agreement for the ARCA Menards Series and ARCA Menards Series West.

Avedisian, 18, will make her ARCA Menards Series debut piloting the No. 25 Yahoo Toyota Camry on August 31 at the historic one-mile dirt oval at the DuQuoin State Fairgrounds. The Clovis, California native will also take command of her Mobil 1 sponsored Toyota Camry in the ARCA West Series at The Bullring at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on October 10.

Rising the ranks from open wheel racing to stock car racing, Avedisian made history earlier this year at New River All-American Speedway, becoming the first female to win a CARS Tour race.

“Jade is a phenomenal talent with an impressive resume and a bright future,” said Billy Venturini, team owner of Venturini Motorsports. “We’re excited to give her the opportunity to further develop her skills on both dirt and pavement under the ARCA banner.”

Avedisian’s breakthrough season in 2023 cemented her status as one of the most exciting prospects in motorsports. She captured the 2023 Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series championship and became the first female driver to reach the podium in a Chili Bowl Nationals preliminary night.

In 2024, she continued her development under Toyota Driver Development (TD2), competing in both the USAC National Midget and Xtreme National Midget series with Keith Kunz Motorsports. In addition, Avedisian ran the full Toyota GR Cup schedule with Nitro Motorsports, building valuable experience on pavement and road courses. Her growing resume also includes competition in Late Model Stock Cars and the Trans Am TA2 Series.

“I’ve always dreamed of this opportunity to compete in the ARCA Series and measure myself against the success of other drivers. Getting this chance to do it with Venturini Motorsports and Toyota is surreal,” said Avedisian.

“I grew up watching drivers like Christopher Bell and Kyle Larson, both with similar open wheel racing backgrounds. I feel dirt racers just hit different. There’s a lot more feel for the car, it really helps when transitioning over to a heavy stock car. The most important goal for me right now is gaining experience. It’s a stretch to think about walking into the series and winning but I have a lot of confidence in myself and will execute and focus on one race at a time.”

Avedisian joins a long line of young, elite drivers who have raced for Venturini Motorsports under the TD2 umbrella, as the team continues its mission of preparing the sport’s next generation of stars.

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 110 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.

Kris Wright Returns to Venturini Motorsports for Multi-Race ARCA Menards Series Deal; Iowa First Up

Concord, NC – Venturini Motorsports is pleased to announce the return of Kris Wright to the team’s ARCA Menards Series driver lineup for the 2025 season. Wright will compete in a trio of events behind the wheel of a Venturini-prepared Toyota Camry, beginning this weekend at Iowa Speedway on August 1, followed by Watkins Glen International on August 8, and Kansas Speedway on September 26.

A versatile and experienced driver across multiple disciplines, Wright rejoins Venturini Motorsports after a prior stint with the team in 2023-2024. In 2024, driving full-time with
Venturini Motorsports, Wright finished the season in third place in ARCA’s national driver
championship point standings. The Pennsylvania native has recorded 35 career starts in the
ARCA series with eight top-5 and twelve top-10 finishes.

Wright’s newly added 2025 schedule reflects a strategic mix of oval and road course
competition, providing him the opportunity to showcase his skills in a variety of settings. The
veteran driver has experience in the NASCAR Xfinity and Truck Series, and sports car racing,
including IMSA Prototype Challenge and LMP3 categories.

“Venturini Motorsports runs a top-notch program, and I’m excited to be back with them this season,” said Wright. “The combination of Iowa, Watkins Glen, and Kansas gives me a great
variety of tracks, and I’m confident we can go out and compete for wins.”

Wright’s campaign will add depth to Venturini Motorsports’ formidable multi-driver lineup in
2025, continuing the organization’s tradition of combining promising young talent with
experienced racers under the Toyota GAZOO Racing banner.

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 110 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.