ISABELLA ROBUSTO Claims ARCA Rookie of the Year, BECCA MONOPOLI Scores First Top 10

October 7, 2025

• ISABELLA ROBUSTO finished fourth at Toledo to wrap up her Rookie of the Year campaign, becoming just the second woman to claim this ARCA honor. Despite six DNFs that cost her valuable points and a shot at third in standings, she accumulated nine top-fives this season and sits just one shy of Erin Crocker Evernham’s female record of 12 career top-fives. With crew chief Shannon Rursch expected to follow her to Nitro Motorsports next year, we might finally see her contending for wins.
• BECCA MONOPOLI delivered her breakthrough moment with a 10th-place finish at Toledo – her first top-10 in a national series event. Racing the eye-catching orange No. 85 City Garage Motorsports Ford with Orlando Health sponsorship, she capped off 2025 on a high note. The performance signals promise for next year when she and Quinn Davis will run full-time ARCA East schedules while making select main series appearances.
• While Brenden Queen dominated the championship chase and Max Reaves controlled the Toledo finale, the women quietly built momentum for 2026. ROBUSTO’s consistency despite equipment struggles shows what’s possible with better resources at Nitro, while MONOPOLI’s steady improvement throughout her rookie campaign suggests City Garage Motorsports has found a driver worth investing in for their expanded program.

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