DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (February 2, 2024) – In Los Angeles today NASCAR honored 10 trailblazers and inclusion advocates at the 16th annual NASCAR Drive for Diversity Awards. Among the honorees are crew members, league partners and a public school system who are all making a real difference in the sport.
“Today we celebrate 10 individuals playing a key role in growing our sport and welcoming new fans by making it more inclusive,” said NASCAR President Steve Phelps. “Having the support of sponsors like Ally is crucial because we share a common goal of making racing inclusive for all. We’re elated to have them as the presenting sponsor of the NASCAR Drive for Diversity Awards.”
Among the honorees was team owner, Billy Venturini, who accepted the award on behalf of Venturini Motorsports for their contributions to the sport for nearly four decades.
Venturini Motorsports has played a pivotal role in the careers of drivers throughout the years. During the 2023 season, Venturini Motorsports earned an ARCA Menards West Championship with Sean Higorani while also competing in the ARCA Menards Series with drivers Toni Breidinger, Amber Balcaen and Taylor Reimer. In addition to developing driver talent, Venturini has continued to advance engineering talent, hiring Monon Rahman, who won his first race as a crew chief with Sean Hignorani in 2023. Venturini’s longstanding commitment to advancing careers and the sport began with The Ultra Blue Crew in 1987, which was an all-female pit crew that competed in ARCA races.
