On Thursday, March 5, NASCAR fans and Arizona State Sun Devils will have a thrilling event to watch as the ARCA Menards Series returns to Phoenix Raceway. Among the competitors is 21-year-old Isabella Robusto, a rising talent in NASCAR who is also making strides as a female leader in motorsports. While competing for the ARCA championship, Robusto is simultaneously pursuing a mechanical engineering degree with a focus on aeronautical engineering through Arizona State University’s online program.
Combining Education with a NASCAR Dream
Robusto hails from South Carolina and embraces the flexibility of online education to maintain her rigorous racing schedule, traveling across the country for competitions. She aims to complete her degree by Spring 2027, demonstrating a strong commitment to both her academic and professional goals. Her ambition remains clear: to compete one day in the NASCAR Cup Series, the sport’s premier level.
Arizona Hosts Historic Motorsport Events
Phoenix Raceway will be a hub of high-speed excitement from March 5 to 8, featuring a unique doubleheader that pairs NASCAR with the INDYCAR series. In addition to the ARCA Menards Series, fans will witness the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series, NTT INDYCAR Series, and NASCAR Cup Series over four action-packed days, underscoring Arizona’s growing significance in the racing world.
