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Austin Dillon to Join ARCA Field at Road America; Joins Drive4COPD Movement to Raise Awareness

dilloncandid2013.jpg(WELCOME, N.C. - June 19, 2013) - NASCAR Nationwide Series regular Austin Dillon has entered the ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards SCOTT 160 at Road America in a Ken Schrader Racing entry sponsored by DRIVE4COPD, a campaign of the COPD Foundation which is designed to raise awareness about chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a serious and progressive lung disease that is the third leading cause of death in America.


Youngest Speedway Winner Elliott Looking to Become ARCA's Youngest Road Course Winner Next

elliottpusingcar.jpg(TEMPERANCE, Mich. - June 18, 2013) - Seventeen-year-old Chase Elliott became the youngest stock car superspeedway winner in history with his victory in the Pocono ARCA 200 in early June.


ARCA's Road Course Days Reach Back to 1958; SCOTT® 160 at Scenic Road America Saturday

roadamericaoverhead.jpg(TOLEDO, Ohio - June 17, 2013) - You'll probably make a few left-hand turns on the way to Road America for this Saturday's (June 22) inaugural SCOTT® 160 on the renowned four-mile, 14-turn circuit in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin. But once you get on the course, don't forget to turn right too.


Poole Wears Several Hats at VMS; News & Notes from MIS; Onto Road America for SCOTT® 160
poole_new.jpgBrennan Poole has always been a team player, and wears a lot of different hats for Venturini Motorsports (VMS). Without the resources to drive fulltime on the ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards tour in 2013, he's been serving the team as teacher, coach, consultant, spotter, and all of the above.

Brennan Poole Holds off Ryan Blaney to Win Thrilling Patriot Pumps ARCA 200 at Michigan
victory.jpg(BROOKLYN, Mich. – June 14, 2013) – Nothing stopped Brennan Poole this week at Michigan International Speedway – not a blown engine, not Ryan Blaney and not Venturini Motorsports teammate – and friend – Justin Boston.

Poole takes Pariot Pump 200 at MIS

(BROOKLYN, Mich. – June 14, 2003) – Brennan Poole notched a win for Venturini Motorsports Friday in the Patriot Pumps 200 at Michigan International Speedway. Poole qualified second behind Cunningham Motorsports driver Ryan Blaney, but finished just ahead of him in narrow finish, winning his fourth ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards race.


Poole Back on the Front Row at Michigan to Lead Venturini Motorsports Qualifying Effort

pooleheadshot2012.jpg(BROOKLYN, Mich. - June 14, 2013) - Brennan Poole led the first 59 laps after starting second at Michigan International Speedway one year ago, and he's in the exact same position today for his first ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards start of 2013.


Blaney wins Menards Pole Award by Ansell for Friday's Patriot Pumps 200; Live on SPEED at 5 ET

mis_pole_winner.jpg(BROOKLYN, Mich. – June 14, 2013) – Ryan Blaney is off to a roaring start this week at Michigan International Speedway.


Race day for Patriot Pumps 200 at MIS

poole.jpg(BROOKLYN, Mich. – June 14, 2013) – Qualifying is next up for the ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards at Michigan International Speedway today.


Blaney fastest in Patriot Pumps practice

blaney.jpg(BROOKLYN, Mich. – June 13, 2013) – Ryan Blaney’s car was fast Thursday from the time it was unloaded from the hauler as the No. 22 Cunningham Motorsports Dodge posted the fastest time in the only practice session prior to the Patriot Pumps 200 at Michigan International Speedway.


Chad Boat making Venturini debut at MIS

boatcandidkansas345.jpg(CONCORD, N.C.) - Chad Boat visited Michigan International Speedway as a child to watch his father race, and Venturini Motorsports is giving the second-generation driver an opportunity for his own success in the Irish Hills this week.


Kimmel "Likes" MIS; Live on SPEED Friday at 5 ET

arcaactionmiskimmel2012.jpg(SANDUSKY, Ohio) -- In Frank Kimmel's 24-year career in the ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards, he's never met a racetrack he didn't like, and considering his two career victories at Michigan International Speedway, site of Friday afternoon's Michigan ARCA 200, the "pride of the Irish Hills" is closer to the top of his list.


Condolences to family & friends of Jason Leffler
lefflerjason.jpgCondolences to the family and friends of Jason Leffler. According to the Associated Press, Leffler died from injuries suffered in a race event at Bridgeport Speedway in Logan township in southern New Jersey. Jason made two ARCA Racing Series starts in 1999 and 2000 before moving onto a successful career in NASCAR. Jason's career-best ARCA Racing Series finish was fifth at Atlanta Motor Speedway in 1999. He also finished 31st at Charlotte Motor Speedway in 2000.

Poole back behind the wheel for Venturini at MIS

poolemis12.jpg(CONCORD, N.C. - July 13, 2013) - Last year, not a single driver in the ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards could match Brennan Poole in speedway racing, and that's a major reason the 22-year-old Texan will make his ARCA return Friday at Michigan International Speedway.


Inside ARCA tonight at 7; Erik Jones, Brennan Poole among the guests, plus look ahead to MIS
insidearca.jpgDon't miss Inside ARCA tonight at 7:00 p.m. ET at ARCAracing.com. Join co-hosts Charlie Krall and Tim Clagg for one-on-ones with 17-year-old Erik Jones, the runner-up finisher at Pocono, and Brennan Poole, who makes his return to MIS this weekend in the Patriot Pumps 200. Charlie and Tim will also preview the 'Fastest Short Track in the World" coming to Toledo Speedway this Friday. http://www.arcaracing.com/radioshow.php