Isabella Robusto will pilot the No. 55 Toyota for Venturini Motorsports full time in 2025, the organization announced on Dec. 20.
Robusto is the fourth announced full-time driver to compete for the championship, joining Brayton Laster, Brenden Queen, and Brad Smith.
“I’m excited for this incredible opportunity to return to Venturini and run full-time for a championship in the ARCA Menards Series,” she said in a press release. “I can’t thank Toyota and VMS enough for putting me in this position.
“Last year I had some success in the series running part-time. I feel with the support I’ll have and the added concentration knowing I’ll compete full-time we have a chance to do a lot of great things.”
Robusto made her series debut in all three ARCA divisions in 2024. In a combined 11 starts, she recorded five top fives, eight top 10s, one pole and 59 laps led. She finished second twice, in the main series race at the Illinois State Fairgrounds and the fifth race of the ARCA Menards Series West season at Irwindale Speedway.
“I feel confident going into the season and will set some big goals for myself; I’m here to learn but also compete for the title and challenge for the win each time out,” she continued. “Knowing I have a chance to become the first female to win at this level is also exciting and on my mind. There’s a lot of history with VMS and the ARCA Series and I’m proud to be a part of it.”
Sponsorship and the crew chief for Robusto’s team have not been announced.
In 2024, VMS’ No. 55 finished fourth in owner points with one win, at Talladega Superspeedway, eight top fives and 15 top 10s.
VMS fielded five full-time entries in 2024 with three full-time drivers. Toni Breidinger and Kris Wright have graduated to full-time rides in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series and Xfinity Series. Furthermore, Venturini ARCA Menards Series East full-time driver Gio Ruggiero also will join Breidinger full time in Trucks at TRICON Garage.
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Congratulations Isabella the fragile igos of the boys will be tested by you as they have been by every woman driving in nascar. Dean Thompson being the latest example losing his truck ride when he could know longer blame Hailie Deegan for his wrecking.