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[/media-credit]Concord, NC (June 11, 2012) — One week after capturing the checkered flag at Elko Speedway in Minnesota, Brennan Poole once again flexed his muscle dominating the ARCA Pocono 200, leading 77 of 80 laps – including the final 60 en-route to his third ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards career victory.
Poole, driving his No.25 Adcetera – Mallory Ignitions Venturini Motorsports Toyota set a new track qualifying record on Friday, breaking Kyle Busch’s 2003 mark with a fast lap of 173.554 mph, nearly a quarter of a second faster than second starter and teammate Kevin Swindell (No. 55 Curb Records/Venturini Motorsports Toyota).
Poole’s second consecutive victory extends his series point standing lead to 55 points over Chris Buescher.
“I can’t tell you how happy I am,” Poole said. “It’s a great feeling to win here. It’s a historic track, and being the first winner on the new paved asphalt is pretty awesome. I’m proud to be a part of it.”
Poole credited his Venturini Motorsports team and an engine from Joe Gibbs Racing in his victory.
“I can’t be thankful enough to be a part of their family, and I’m proud to say I drive a car that’s powered by Joe Gibbs Racing,” Poole said. “I can’t thank Venturini Motorsports enough. Billy Venturini, my crew chief, did an incredible job and set up an awesome race car for us and it carried over in the race.”
Ever a team player, Poole recognized his Venturini Motorsports crew for their work in the pits.
“My guys in the pits were amazing. It takes a total team effort to win at this level. Our pit stops were lighting fast and kept us out front and got us into clean air and that’s what it seemed to be all about throughout the day,” he said. If you could have clean air, you could run quicker. With the tapered spacer, you really had to keep your momentum up.”
A year ago Brennan Poole was in prime position to win the Pocono 200 at Pocono Raceway. In similar fashion Poole won the pole and dominated the race early leading 23 of the first 53 laps, but walked away with a fifth place finish after fog rolled in blanketing the race track causing officials to stop the race after 59 of 80 laps.
Leading the 2011 race Poole pitted on lap-53, relinquishing his top spot to eventual race winner Tim George Jr. just as the fog rolled in causing the abrupt ending to the race.
There was no such misfortune Saturday. Poole, showcasing his talent, dominated the race becoming ARCA’s first repeat winner in seven races this season.
In just eleven ARCA Series races since making his debut in 2011 with Venturini, Poole has compiled an impressive stat line earning (3) wins, (5) top-5 and (8) top-10 finishes.
Pocono Magic for Venturini Motorsports
Poole’s record setting Ansell Pole award Saturday at Pocono is Venturini Motorsport’s third consecutive pole award at the “Tricky Triangle”, Brennan Poole (2012), Brennan Poole (2011-June) and Max Gresham (2011-August).
Poole now joins former Venturini driver, Joey Logano, as the only team drivers to win at Pocono Raceway. Joey Logano won at Pocono in 2009 driving the No.25 Home Depot Toyota.
During the last (6) ARCA events at Pocono Raceway, Venturini drivers have led an impressive 247 of 399 total laps.
With momentum on their side the 25-team now looks ahead to next weekend’s ARCA event, the RainEater Wiper Blades 200 at Michigan International Speedway. Live television coverage will be provided by SPEED at 5 pm EST. ARCARacing.com will feature live timing and scoring of all on-track events Thursday and Friday.
About Venturini Motorsports
Venturini Motorsports (VMS), fielding cars in the ARCA Racing Series, is one of the premier NASCAR driver development programs in the country. The 2012 season marks the teams 30th Anniversary of competition in the ARCA Series. Multiple team championships and consistent on-track success, VMS has evolved into one of the most recognizable names in motorsports.
Since 2007, VMS has assisted in the career development of notable NASCAR drivers such as Joey Logano, Justin Allgaier, Steve Arpin, Brian Scott, Max Gresham, Miguel Paludo, Josh Richards, Ryan Blaney, and Scott Lagasse, Jr.
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