Venturini Motorsports (VMS) has signed Isabella Robusto to compete full-time in the ARCA Menards Series in 2025, piloting the No. 55 Toyota Camry.
The 20-year-old driver will compete in the full 20-race schedule in the ARCA Menards Series, beginning with the season-opener at Daytona International Speedway on Saturday, February 15.
“I’m excited for this incredible opportunity to return to Venturini Motorsports and run full-time for a championship in the ARCA Menards Series,” Robusto said. “I can’t thank Toyota and VMS enough for putting me in this position.”
Should Robusto park her Toyota Camry in Victory Lane during her first full-time campaign in the ARCA Menards Series, she would become the first woman in the series’ 71-year history to do so.
“Last year, I had some success in the series running part-time. I feel with the support I’ll have and the added concentration of knowing I’ll compete full-time, we have a chance to do a lot of great things.”
“I feel confident going into the season and will set some big goals for myself,” Robusto added. “I’m here to learn but also compete for the title and challenge for the win each time out. Knowing I have a chance to become the first female to win at this level is also exciting and on my mind. There’s a lot of history with VMS and the ARCA Series and I’m proud to be a part of it.”
Robusto broke onto the scene of the ARCA Menards Series in 2024, competing in eleven races across all of the series’ platforms. The Fort Mill, South Carolina native earned five top-five and eight top-10 finishes, including three runner-up finishes and a pole at Kansas Speedway.
“Venturini Motorsports and TRD have worked together for many years and that partnership has led to much success in the continued development of many talented drivers as they look to reach their goals in NASCAR,” said Trent Rodriguez, manager, driver development, TRD U.S.A.
“Isabella is the latest example of this, and we are excited for her to be able to compete for the national ARCA championship this season. She has proven herself in her limited ARCA starts this past season and has worked hard behind the scenes on the simulator and at the Toyota Performance Center to prepare herself for this next opportunity. Everyone at TRD is confident this next step will help Isabella continue her growth and allow her to showcase her talent on a consistent basis in 2025.”
