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Erik Jones Set to Make Superspeedway Debut in the Pocono ARCA 200

Photo - ErikJonesRacing.com
Photo – ErikJonesRacing.com

On Saturday June 8, one week after celebrating his 17th birthday, Erik Jones will be making his superspeedway début on the 2.5 mile triangular course found at Pocono (PA.) Raceway with the ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards.

Teaming with Venturini Motorsports, Jones will first take part in an ARCA sanctioned test on Wednesday, June 5 in hopes of gaining some valuable experience on the “Tricky Triangle”.

“I’m really looking forward to getting on a bigger race track like Pocono,” stated Jones. “The ARCA cars are fun to drive and I’m excited to be teamed up with Kevin Reed (Crew Chief) in the Venturini Motorsports car. I’ve talked to a few people about Pocono and it’s a track that is like no other. From what I have heard it’s like running three different race tracks in one, which from a driver standpoint means a lot of fun!” Continue reading

Pastrana Headlines Autograph Sessions at Talladega for Nationwide/ARCA Series; ARCA Fan Walk Set

Pastrana Headlines Autograph Sessions at Talladega for Nationwide/ARCA Series; ARCA Fan Walk Set

Talladega_Superspeed_CNoted extreme sports star Travis Pastrana, who is turning heads in NASCAR with strong runs in 2013, is among a host of young talented drivers who are scheduled to appear as part of a Nationwide Series autograph session at Talladega Superspeedway on Friday, May 3, the kickoff to Aaron’s Dream Weekend. In addition, the stars of the ARCA Racing Series will meet with fans as part of the ARCA Fan Walk and autograph session.  Continue reading

Erik Jones Teams with Venturini Motorsports for Pocono and Kentucky

Erik Jones, driver of the #51 Toyota Toyota, during qualifying for the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Carolina 200 at Rockingham Speedway on April 14, 2013  Photo - Streeter Lecka/Getty Images
Erik Jones, driver of the #51 Toyota, during qualifying for the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Carolina 200 at Rockingham Speedway on April 14, 2013
Photo – Streeter Lecka/Getty Images

Already gaining valuable experience at the youngest age possible by driving for Kyle Busch Motorsports (KBM) in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series (NCWTS), Erik Jones will also be taking advantage of a lowered minimum age rule set in place by the Automobile Racing Club of America (ARCA).

The ARCA Racing Series announced late last year they would be lowering the age limit at the 2.5 mile triangle found at Pocono Raceway as well as the 1.5 mile oval at Kentucky Speedway to eligible 17 year-olds.  An excellent opportunity to gain some Super Speedway experience,the Michigan native will be teaming back up with Venturini Motorsports for the June 8th Pocono ARCA 200 and the August 2nd Pennsylvania ARCA 125 at Pocono Raceway as well as the September 20th Kentucky ARCA 200 at Kentucky Speedway. Continue reading