ARCA
Canache Shines at Daytona in ARCA Debut
Nelson Canache, the relatively unknown driver from Caracas, Venezuela, made his professional stock car debut with Venturini Motorsports Saturday in the ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards season opener at Daytona International Speedway. ... Full story
Kimmel Earns CGS Hard Charger Award for Race
Will Kimmel's No. 68 Ford stands firmly in the middle ground in the ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards. The family name rings well in ARCA's 60th Anniversary Season, a year celebrating many accomplishments of ARCA's past - including those of Kimmel's father Bill, uncle Frank, and grandfather Bill. ... Full story
Alex Kennedy earns top-10 finish in his first ARCA race at Daytona
Alex Kennedy can add another notable accomplishment to his growing racing resume after finishing ninth in the ARCA race at Daytona International Speedway on Saturday ... Full story
"Did That Just Happen?" Bobby Gerhart Wins Thrilling Lucas Oil Slick Mist 200 at Daytona
Bobby Gerhart's day at Daytona International Speedway started early with the installation of an engine fit to ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards standards, and ended with the Pennslyvania driver setting the standard himself. ... Full story
Bobby Gerhart Leads Final Practice at Daytona
In a sense rebounding from last night's engine inspection failure that swept away the Menards Pole Award and relegated him to the 42nd starting position, Bobby Gerhart led the final ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards practice at Daytona this morning. ... Full story
Corr Wins First Menards Pole Award at Daytona; Times Disallowed for Gerhart, Three Other Drivers
Sean Corr needed just 49.271 seconds to finish his best lap around Daytona International Speedway, but had to wait several hours to win his first Menards Pole Award presented by Ansell. ... Full story
Double H Ranch Campers Along for a Daytona Ride
When ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards driver Ed Pompa hits Daytona International Speedway for Menards Pole Qualifying presented by Ansell today, he won't be alone. ... Full story
Steve Blackburn Leads ARCA Practice at Daytona
A manufacturer switch may be just what Steve Blackburn needs to contend in the ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards. If Thursday's practice chart from Daytona International Speedway is any indication, Blackburn and his self-owned team are on the right track. ... Full story
Frank Kimmel Ready for the Charge at Daytona
Frank Kimmel will make his 21st ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards start at Daytona International Speedway Saturday, and his thirst for a first victory is as fresh as ever before. ... Full story
Cale Gale Prepared for Double Duty at Daytona
The 2012 season is sure to be pivotal in the career of Eddie Sharp Racing's Cale Gale. ... Full story
Venturini Celebrates 30 Years Next to ARCA's 60th
Saturday's Lucas Oil Slick Mist 200 at Daytona International Speedway will open the 30th Anniversary Season for Venturini Motorsports competing in the ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards, making the team the longest tenured in the series. ... Full story
Lofton Set for '12 with Coulter, Strutmasters.com
Coulter Motorsports and development driver Matt Lofton will continue their relationship into the 2012 season as Lofton will compete in at least 15 ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards races in the No. 16 Strutmasters.com Chevrolet Impala SS. ... Full story
Venturini Bringing Five to Daytona for Opener
Mark Thompson, who finished second at Daytona in 2010, will make his 11th start there in Saturday's Lucas Oil Slick Mist 200 - 11 more than his four Venturini Motorsports teammates combined. ... Full story
Frank Kimmels's Road to Daytona: Influences & Experiences
Frank Kimmel, nine-time ARCA Racing Series champion and driver of the No. 44 Ansell/Menards Toyota Camry for ThorSport Racing in 2012, is a fixture around the garage. Known to many of the rookies as "the one to ask" when it comes to learning the ropes, the veteran driver has the experience - and the win column - to back it up. ... Full story
Against All Odds: Ryan Reed Prepares for Historic Debut with Venturini in Sam Bass-Designed Car
Exactly one year to the date of being diagnosed with type 1 diabetes (T1D), ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards newcomer Ryan Reed is set to make his historic debut with Venturini Motorsports in next Saturday's Lucas Oil Slick Mist 200 at Daytona International Speedway. ... Full story
Stay on Track, RAD Racing Team Keep Youth Safe
Just as ARCA provides an annual rule book to keep competitors safe, the National Center for Prevention and Research Solutions does its part to help children live safe, healthy, and drug-free lifestyles. ... Full story
Double Dose for ModSpace: Davis Signs with ABR
Officials from ModSpace and Andy Belmont Racing jointly announced today that Huntington Beach, Calif. native Brandon Davis will join the ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards tour in the team's second car for the 2012 season opener, the Lucas Oil Slick Mist 200 at Daytona International Speedway next Saturday. ... Full story
Kimmel's Road to Daytona: 10th Title in 2012?
Frank Kimmel isn't the type to brag. One is more apt to find him out working on cars or tractors on his farm, than in press conferences or slick office meetings. ... Full story
Gresham to Realize Lifetime Dream at Speedweeks
Max Gresham was an interested observer last February when the season-opening ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards race rolled off at Daytona International Speedway. ... Full story
Poole, Venturini Ready for Daytona - with Sponsor
Brennan Poole, who catapulted himself into the national racing spotlight last year by winning his ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards debut at Salem Speedway and winning the 2011 UARA-STARS National Championship, is now preparing for the next chapter in his racing career. ... Full story
Team BCR and Charles “CJ” Evans, Jr. Announce Expanded Race Schedule
Team BCR announced today that Charles “CJ” Evans, Jr. will add an additional three races to the previously announced 2012 schedule, for a total of 12 races in the ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards. ... Full story
ARCA Drivers Start Seasons in Varied Competition
Several drivers with ties to the ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards started their racing seasons this weekend, with some opting for sports car racing at Daytona International Speedway and others taking part in the Champion Racing Association's opening weekend in Cordele, Ga. ... Full story
ARCA Increases Participant Accident Insurance Coverage
Entering its 60th Anniversary Season, the Automobile Racing Club of America continues to focus significant efforts on keeping its competitors safe. ... Full story
Venezuelan, Nelson Canache Jr. Signs with Venturini Motorsports for 2012 ARCA Season
Nelson Canache Jr., a two-time champion in the Venezuelan Super Touring GT Class Series has signed with Venturini Motorsports (VMS) in the ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards for the upcoming 2012 season. ... Full story
Cunningham Motorsports Signs Alex Bowman for Opener at Daytona
Cunningham Motorsports and Alex Bowman will tackle the high banks of Daytona International Speedway together as the ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards begins its 60th Anniversary Season on Saturday, February 18. ... Full story
Lofton, Strutmasters.com Join Coulter for 2012
Coulter Motorsports officials announced today that Roxboro, N.C. native Matt Lofton has signed on to drive the team's No. 16 Chevrolet Impala SS in the 2012 ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards season. ... Full story
Cars, Wedding, Daytona All on Tom Hessert's Mind
Tom Hessert is tight-lipped when asked about his plans for the 2012 ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards season, but he promises to be at Daytona International Speedway for the Lucas Oil Slick Mist 200 on February 18. ... Full story
Former NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Crew Chief Ben Leslie Named Crew Chief for Empire Racing's No. 82 Team
Empire Racing announced today that Ben Leslie has been named crew chief of the No. 82 Roush Yates Engines Ford Fusion driven by Sean Corr in the ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards. ... Full story
ARCA Releases Lucas Oil Slick Mist 200 Schedule
The ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards has released the official event week schedule for the Lucas Oil Slick Mist 200 at Daytona International Speedway. The race will open ARCA's 60th Anniversary Season. ... Full story
Track Operators Enjoy Fun Weekend
NASCAR Whelen All-American Series Kicks Off 2012 Season ... Full story
