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ARCA Finalizes Full 2012 Open Test Schedule
The Automobile Racing Club of America has finalized its schedule of nine open testing days at six tracks for the 2012 ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards season, adding to several dates released earlier this week. ... Full story
Gerhart To Make Record 25th Consecutive Daytona Start; Re-Signs Lucas Oil in Pursuit of 8th Win
As it turns out, you really can teach an ‘old dog' new tricks. Just ask ARCA Racing Series veteran Bobby Gerhart, who will be making a record 25th consecutive ARCA start at Daytona in the 49th annual Lucas Oil Slick Mist 200 on February 18. ... Full story
ARCA Announces Several Test Dates for 2012
The Automobile Racing Club of America has announced three ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards test dates for the 2012 season. ... Full story
ARCA Personalities Make Resolutions for 2012
With 2012 just hours old and ARCA's 60th Anniversary Season only one month away, several ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards personalities made resolutions for the New Year. ... Full story
2011 Award Review: Chris Buescher's Late-Season Run Makes Him the Year's Top Rookie over Dillon
A stirring late-season run which produced three victories in the season's final four races lifted Chris Buescher to the 2011 ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards Rookie of the Year Award - and it was important that Buescher won on his own, and not by mere technicality. ... Full story
2011 Award Review: Hard-Charging Kimmel Grabs CGS Imaging Award with Improvements in 14 of 19
Frank Kimmel will acknowledge that he's not the top qualifier in the ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards, so it's important that he's skilled at moving through the field. ... Full story
2011 Award Review: McCumbee, Belmont Grab ARCA's Prestigious Bill France Four Crown Award
The Bill France Four Crown is one of ARCA's most prestigious awards, annually covering events on a wide variety of race tracks. ... Full story
2011 Award Review: Chevrolet Rides 10 Victories to 12th Manufacturer Championship in 24 Years
After 10 wins, including victories in seven of the first eight races, Chevrolet is the manufacturer champion for the 2011 ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards season. ... Full story
2011 ARCA Award Review: Kimmel Earns S&S Volvo Laps Completed Award, Missing Just Nine Laps in '11
Frank Kimmel is a nine-time champion in the ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards, but the number nine had another meaning for the veteran in 2011. ... Full story
ARCA's Short Track Schedules Set for 2012 Season; Toledo and Flat Rock Hosting 44 Nights of Racing
Toledo Speedway and Flat Rock Speedway, ARCA's two short track properties, will host a combined 44 nights of racing throughout the 2012 season, beginning April 28 and concluding September 29. ... Full story
ARCA Gold Cup Champ Strickland Reflects on Daytona Test
ARCA Gold Cup late model champion Dennis Strickland has made eight starts in the ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards, but the short track racer had never experienced the thrill of driving at Daytona International Speedway. ... Full story
Duno, Sheltra Motorsports Lead Final Daytona Session; Bowman, Venturini Top Weekend Charts
Milka Duno finished another session atop the board in ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards open testing, driving her No. 63 Sheltra Motorsports Ford to a best lap of 48.34 seconds (186.181 mph) around the 2.5-mile Daytona International Speedway oval. ... Full story
Rookie Graham Tops Sunday AM Charts at Daytona
ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards rookie Buster Graham topped the Sunday morning speed charts at Daytona Int'l Speedway during the third day of open testing on the 2.5-mile track. Milka Duno, Jared Marks and Will Kimmel followed in time and speed. ... Full story
Keselowski, K-Automotive Using Resources in ARCA
Brian Keselowski won three races in 34 ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards starts from 2004 to 2007, and reached a true milestone by qualifying for the Daytona 500 just 10 months ago. ... Full story
Bowman on Top as Daytona Draft Testing Begins
Saturday's afternoon session of open testing at Daytona International Speedway welcomed drafting for the first time, and two-time ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards race winner Alex Bowman gave Venturini Motorsports the top of the board for another day. ... Full story
Duno Leads Saturday Morning Chart at Daytona
Milka Duno posted the weekend's fastest lap yet on Saturday morning, steering the No. 63 Sheltra Motorsports Ford to the top spot in the third of six sessions of ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards testing at Daytona International Speedway. ... Full story
Brandon McReynolds Eyes First Daytona Start
Two-time Daytona 500 winning crew chief Larry McReynolds, who serves as an analyst on the NASCAR broadcast team for FOX Sports, watched over his son Brandon as the annual three-day ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards test session kicked off on Friday at Daytona International Speedway. ... Full story
Test's First Day Strong for Reed and Venturini at Daytona
Ten months after placing its No. 15 car on the front row for the Lucas Oil Slick Mist 200 at Daytona International Speedway, Venturini Motorsports rose to the top of the speed charts again at the "World Center of Racing." ... Full story
Poole Leads Venturini Trio Atop Morning Session
Venturini Motorsports showed enough speed to drive to seven Menards Pole Awards presented by Ansell in 2011, and the team is back on top in the first test session for the 2012 season. ... Full story
Kennedy Leads Over Venturini Trio to Start ARCA Test at Daytona
Call it a surprise, but it's a fact after three hours of open testing at Daytona International Speedway. Ed Kennedy drove a top lap of 48.618 seconds (185.117 mph) to top the first session of ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards testing for 2012. ... Full story
ARCA Open Testing at Daytona Just a Single Day Away
The latest entry list for open ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards testing at Daytona International Speedway features 67 drivers. ... Full story
Coulter Motorsports Set for Daytona Testing with Driver Lineup Featuring Lofton, Coulter, Duke
ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards powerhouse Coulter Motorsports is prepped and ready to head toward the "Sunshine State" of Florida for the annual open test session at Daytona International Speedway. ... Full story
Alli Owens Testing with Andy Belmont Racing at Daytona
Alli Owens is back. The new mother will return behind the wheel of Andy Belmont's No. 1 BABY JOCK-sponsored car for ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards testing at Daytona International Speedway Friday through Sunday. ... Full story
Daytona ARCA Open Test Entry List Continues to Grow
Fifty-eight drivers are entered to take laps in this weekend's ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards open test at Daytona International Speedway. ... Full story
ARCA Legend Joy Fair Dies
Joy Fair, the winningest driver in ARCA-sanctioned history, died Saturday morning, December 10. With more news regarding the Michigan racing legend on the way in the coming days, we begin our coverage of the ARCA legend with the following very nice piece written by Jimmy Hehl for ARCA's 50th anniversary book. ... Full story
Ty Dillon Crowned 29th ARCA Racing Series Champion at Series' Annual Championship Awards Banquet
Richard Childress Racing's Ty Dillon finished the 2011 ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards season as the champion 55 days ago, but has since watched brother Austin win and celebrate a title of his own. This evening was Ty's time to shine, with his brother, parents, grandparents, and a wealth of team members at his side. ... Full story
Mikey Kile Joins Andy Belmont Racing for 2012
Mikey Kile will bring his racing talents to the No. 14 Andy Belmont Racing Ford for the 2012 ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards season, beginning with the Lucas Oil Slick Mist 200 on February 18 at Daytona International Speedway. ... Full story
ARCA Announces 10-Race SPEED Television Schedule for 2012 to Highlight Championship Awards Banquet Press Conference
Just hours before tonight's 59th annual ARCA Racing Series Championship Awards Banquet at the Northern Kentucky Convention Center, ARCA held its annual end-of-season press conference. The series released its 2012 television schedule, among other announcements. ... Full story
Mason Mingus Locked for Win Tron Racing’s Short Track Program in 2012 ARCA Series
Officials from Lakeville, Minn.-based Win-Tron Racing announced today that 17-year-old Mason Mingus has been tapped to drive the No. 32 Call 811 Before You Dig Toyota Camry in a minimum of seven short track contests in the ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards next season. ... Full story
Akona Manufacturing to Sponsor June 2 Elko Event in ARCA Racing Series
Akona Manufacturing, LLC will sponsor the ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards' first visit to Elko Speedway on Saturday, June 2, 2012. ... Full story
Second Place Finish for Erik Jones After Battle at Berlin Raceway
It is a rare thing to be pleased with coming in second place, but for 15-year old Erik Jones, that disappointment was replaced this weekend at Michigan’s Berlin Raceway when he put on an outstanding battle with short track legend, Brian Campbell. ... Full story
