Venturini’s ARCA Exit Ends Era for TONI BREIDINGER, ISABELLA ROBUSTO & Women

November 17, 2025

• The closure of Venturini Motorsports after 43 years marks the end of one of ARCA’s most significant champions for women drivers. The team didn’t just give opportunities to female racers like TONI BREIDINGER, HAILIE DEEGAN, TAYLOR REIMER, and ISABELLA ROBUSTO – they made history by fielding a championship-winning all-woman pit crew and even ran four women drivers simultaneously at Illinois State Fairgrounds in 2024. That’s the kind of bold move that actually changes the conversation.
• While Nitro Motorsports acquired Venturini’s assets and plans to retain ROBUSTO along with Thomas Annunziata and Leland Honeyman for 2026, we’re losing more than just a team name here. Venturini’s track record speaks volumes – 110 wins, 108 poles, six championships, and a genuine commitment to developing talent regardless of gender. The question now is whether Nitro will maintain that same progressive approach or if this represents another step backward for women’s representation in the series.
• The 2025 season showcased the ongoing challenges women face in securing competitive rides, with the East series particularly struggling for depth and funding. While the overall ARCA field featured exciting racing with eight different winners across 20 races, the reality is that opportunities for women drivers remain frustratingly limited. Venturini’s exit removes one of the few teams that consistently opened doors, making the path forward even steeper for the next generation of female racers looking to make their mark in stock car racing.

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