“She’s got talent”: Fans react following major announcement around Isabella Robusto’s ARCA career 

Isabella Robusto, a driver in the Automobile Racing Club of America (ARCA) Menards Series, recently secured her ride for the 2025 season. Robusto was signed by Venturini Motorsports, one of the oldest teams in the Series which has also competed in NASCAR. Following her announcement, several fans expressed their views on Robusto's 2025 opportunity.

Isabella Robusto began racing at five in go-karts before advancing to Legends cars, where she became the first female driver to win a national qualifier. Later scouted by Toyota Racing Development's TD2 program, Robusto debuted in the 2024 ARCA series at Phoenix Raceway's General Tire 150, piloting Venturini Motorsports' #55 Toyota to an impressive P6 finish in her part-time campaign.

Recently, three-time ARCA Series driver championship-winning team Venturini Motorsports signed the 20-year-old prodigy to compete full-time in the ARCA Series, piloting their #55 Toyota Camry in the 2025 season.

Following the announcement, several fans have shared their thoughts on Robusto's big move.

"Good for her. She’s got talent." a fan wrote

"This is the news I was waiting for! This is not just another female race car driver. This is a driver that can win races and compete for the championship! I have every confidence in her ability! I'm stoked!" a fan expressed

"She ran pretty well last year in the few races she did, lots of talent and potential here. Hope she does well, especially in Venturini equipment" a fan commented

"She's real talent. Super happy and looking forward to watching her win several races this coming year." another fan wrote

"I think she has a lot of potential." a fan shared

Meanwhile, fellow ARCA series driver Cody Dennison claimed that Isabella Robusto is 'easily' better than most females to have competed in the series.

"She'll easily be the most winninest female driver in ARCA at year in. Calling it now. She's phenomenal." Dennison said

The 73rd season of the ARCA Menards Series will commence on February 15, 2025, with the Hard Rock Bet 200 at Daytona International Speedway. The live broadcast of the series will be available on FOX Sports 1 and FOX Sports 2. Catch Robusto in action adorned in Venturini colors.

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"We have a chance to do a lot of great things": Isabella Robusto comments on full time opportunity with Venturini Motorsports

ARCA Series driver Isabella Robusto's full-time opportunity has invited heaps of praise from the motorsports community. In her year-long career, Robusto made 6 race starts and secured a top-ten finish 4 times. Moreover, she also secured pole position in the ARCA race at Kansas Speedway earlier this year.

Following her announcement with former Cup Series team Venturini Motorsports, the 20-year-old reflected on securing a full-time opportunity in the ARCA series. (via Venturini Sports official press release)

“I’m excited for this incredible opportunity to return to Venturini and run full-time for a championship in the ARCA Menards Series. I can’t thank Toyota and VMS enough for putting me in this position,” said Isabella Robusto

“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." she added

Does Robusto have it in her to create history in the ARCA Series by winning the 2025 driver championship? Let us know in the comments.