ISABELLA ROBUSTO Makes History with Third at Talladega in Rookie ARCA Campaign

November 6, 2025

• ISABELLA ROBUSTO made history at Talladega Superspeedway with a third-place finish – the highest ever by a woman at the track. Despite averaging better starting positions (7.3) and finishes (10.8) than third-place points finisher Jason Kitzmiller, mechanical issues and crashes limited her to 14 lead-lap finishes in 20 races, relegating her to fourth in the final standings.
• Her rookie campaign delivered where it counted: 14 top-10 finishes with nine in the top five earned her Rookie of the Year honors. ROBUSTO’s performance at drafting tracks like Daytona and Talladega showcased her natural ability, though she acknowledged needing improvement on intermediate tracks heading into 2026.
• The season highlighted both ROBUSTO’s potential and the ongoing challenges women face in securing consistent equipment. While her talent was undeniable – she knows exactly “what to work on in the offseason” and remains “super excited for next season” – her fourth-place points finish despite superior average performance metrics tells the familiar story of promise constrained by circumstances beyond driver control.

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