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ARCA Menards Series Competitors Seek To Conquer The Monster Mile

by MikeJuly 15, 2025

The first of four combination events the ARCA Menards Series East shares with the national division to close out 2025 begins this weekend at Dover Motor Speedway, a facility that has more than earned its moniker as ‘The Monster Mile’.

Despite being a mile in length, what separates Dover from other similar facilities is its corners banked at 24 degrees. Precision and care are imperative to navigate the self-cleaning banking, as one wrong move could end not only one driver’s day, but several others attempting to avoid the chaos. (more…)

Garrett Mitchell, a.k.a. Cleetus McFarland, Readies Intermediate Track Debut at Charlotte Motor Speedway

by MikeMay 21, 2025

CONCORD, N.C.: Surprise, he’s back for more!

Garrett Mitchell — widely known to his millions of YouTube followers as Cleetus McFarland — will trade the camera for a steering wheel once again as he gears up for his third career ARCA Menards Series start in Friday night’s General Tire 150 at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

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Breaking Barriers: Women Driving Progress in NASCAR and Beyond

by MikeMarch 19, 2025

By Holly Cain, NASCAR Wire Service

From female series executives and team owners to race engineers and drivers, auto racing has become one of the more diverse sports on the planet, providing a rare opportunity for men and women to compete head-to-head at a major league level.

While it has taken time to consistently provide that diversity, there is both obvious and subtle progress in the sport. As the world celebrates Women’s History Month, it’s a fitting time to examine how the NASCAR grid has evolved both stateside and internationally.

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LIUNA Named Title Sponsor For The NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Debut at Lime Rock Park

by Lou ModestinoMarch 18, 2025

The LIUNA partnership fuels NASCAR’s history-making return to Lime Rock Park, June 27-28

LAKEVILLE, Conn. (18 March 2025)- For the first time in the track’s 68-year history, the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series and the ARCA Menards Series are set to battle Lime Rock Park’s iconic 1.53-mile, seven-turn, road course, and it’s bringing a powerhouse partner along for the ride.

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Bill McAnally Racing Announces 2025 ARCA West Driver Lineup

by MikeMarch 6, 2025

Declan Wayman of TobyChristie reports that Bill McAnally Racing has announced the driver lineup for the No. 19 Chevrolet SS for the remainder of the 2025 ARCA Menards Series West season. Jake Bollman will drive at all the remaining oval races, while current NASCAR Xfinity Series rookie Christian Eckes will take the wheel at two road courses.

Bollman’s schedule will consist of nine races at Phoenix Raceway (March 7), Tuscon Speedway (April 5), Colorado National Speedway (May 24), the second trip to Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway (June 14), Tri-City Speedway (August 9), All American Speedway (September 13), Madera Speedway (September 27), The Bullring at Las Vegas (October 10), and capping hit off in the season-finale at Phoenix Raceway (November 1). (more…)

Rette Jones Racing Inks Kyle Steckly to Multiyear Agreement

by MikeFebruary 6, 2025

MOORESVILLE, N.C.: Rette Jones Racing confirmed today the signing of second-generation driver Kyle Steckly to a multiyear developmental contract that will keep the Milverton, Ontario, Canada native with the team for the foreseeable future. (more…)

Aaron Donnelly Gets Early Jump on 2025 Late Model Season With Hettinger Racing

by MikeFebruary 5, 2025February 5, 2025

25-Year-Old Racer To Drive No. 71 Chevrolet in 125-Lap ‘Icebreaker’ Saturday at Florence Motor Speedway Ahead of Full zMAX CARS Tour Schedule

MOORESVILLE, N.C. (Feb. 5, 2025) – Aaron Donnelly embarks on his most aggressive racing season yet when he climbs behind the wheel of the No. 71 Chevrolet for Hettinger Racing this Saturday at Florence Motor Speedway in Timmonsville, South Carolina.

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Freedom Racing Enterprises Grows by Adding Part Time Effort for 2025

by MikeJanuary 22, 2025

Mooresville, NC (January 22, 2025) – Spencer Boyd, owner of Freedom Racing Enterprises (FRE), announced today that the team will field the No. 67 in select NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series races in 2025. Ryan Roulette was also announced as the pilot for three races with sponsorship from VFW. Boyd will continue to drive the team’s full-time effort in the No. 76 in 2025. (more…)

Cleetus McFarland Going ARCA Racing at Daytona with Rette Jones Racing

by MikeJanuary 17, 2025

As reported by Toby Christie, Garrett Mitchell, more famously known as Cleetus McFarland, made some shockwaves in the ARCA Menards Series community when the YouTuber, race car driver, racing event promoter, and influencer showed up to the Daytona International Speedway test session last week to turn some laps. (more…)

Venturini Motorsports Announces Toni Breidinger ARCA Menards Replacement, Isabella Robusto

by MikeDecember 23, 2024

In a post by Lydia Mee of Newsweek on the Idaho Statesman website, Venturni Motorsports has announced their replacement for the departing Toni Breidinger, who is taking a ride full-time in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series.

Venturini Motorsports has signed the emerging talent Isabella Robusto to step up as her replacement in the ARCA Menards Series. (more…)