Mason Mitchell
Mason Mitchell celebrates a victory at Iowa Speedway in Newton, Iowa, on July 17, 2015. (Photo: Jennifer Coleman/ARCA Racing)

2014 ARCA Menards Series champion Mason Mitchell returning to ARCA for two events

Sigma Performance Services March 22, 2024

LAS VEGAS — Mason Mitchell, the 2014 ARCA Menards Series champion, is poised to make a comeback to the driver’s seat for two races in partnership with SIGMA Performance Services (SPS).

Mitchell will pilot the No. 23 SIGMA Performance Services, GMS Fabrication Chevy, with his first start scheduled for the ARCA Menards West Series event Saturday, March 30 at the half-mile Irwindale Speedway in California. The 29-year-old’s last ARCA national start occurred six years ago (2018) at Iowa Speedway, where he secured a seventh-place finish.

“I’ve longed to return to ARCA racing,” stated Mitchell. “It’s where my heart lies and has always been. The series holds a special place for me and my family. I consider myself fortunate to collaborate with Joe Farré and everyone at SIGMA, and to reunite with Kevin Reed. We all share the same mindset and goals, which are to win races.”

Kevin Reed and Mason Mitchell have previously tasted success as driver and crew chief, notably winning at Kansas Speedway in 2015.

“Mason and I have been friends for over a decade,” added Reed. “We have full faith in each other’s abilities. When we both fulfill our roles effectively, success tends to follow.”

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SPS’s partnership with GMS Racing has positioned them to be competitive.

“We have a track record of working with drivers from pro late models and super late models,” said team owner Joseph Farré. “Collaborating with an experienced driver like Mason Mitchell and seasoned crew chief Kevin Reed underscores the quality and depth of our organization, equipment and infrastructure at SPS. Without these essential components, establishing our presence and commitment to the ARCA series would be a lengthier process.”

Mitchell’s second start of the year will take place at his home track, the 7/8-mile Iowa Speedway, on Friday, June 14, with the ARCA Menards Series. Mitchell will be reconnected with long-time sponsor Karl Chevrolet. The West Des Moines, Iowa native delivered a thrilling last-lap pass to clinch victory in the 2015 event at Iowa Speedway.

During his championship campaign in the 2014 ARCA Menards Series season, Mitchell epitomized consistency. He secured one win (Chicagoland Speedway), 12 top-five finishes, and 18 top-10 finishes in 20 races. Additionally, he captured five pole positions.

In addition to his two ARCA starts, Mitchell will embark upon an extensive dirt racing schedule throughout the Hawkeye state, ranging from dirt trucks to modifieds.