KENNA MITCHELL & ISABELLA ROBUSTO Celebrated at NASCAR Awards in Charlotte

November 22, 2025

• KENNA MITCHELL earned the prestigious Wendell Scott Trailblazer Award at NASCAR’s annual awards ceremony in Charlotte. The two-time All-American Speedway champion and California state champion accepted the honor dedicated to breaking barriers, saying “I hope to inspire the next generation of racers.” This recognition positions her alongside NASCAR’s most impactful trailblazers in the sport’s ongoing diversity efforts.
• ISABELLA ROBUSTO claimed the 2025 ARCA Menards Series Bounty Rookie of the Year trophy after a stellar debut season. The 21-year-old South Carolinian delivered consistency we rarely see from first-year drivers, earning nine top-five and 14 top-10 finishes across 20 races, including third-place showings at both Talladega and Dover. Her performance nearly landed her third in the overall championship standings.
• While ROBUSTO celebrated her rookie success, she made it clear this is just the beginning. “At the end of the day in the back of your mind, you want to be the champion and be first,” she said, teasing upcoming 2026 announcements. Her combination of race-finishing ability and competitive fire suggests we’re watching someone who won’t be satisfied with just rookie honors for long.

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