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Josh Richards on the pole position for ARCA 150 at Chicagoland
06/04/11 at 2:08pm

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 4, 2011
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Josh Richards Captures ARCA Racing Series Pole at Chicagoland Speedway

Joliet, Ill. (June 4, 2011) - In only his seventh start in the series, Josh Richards has captured the pole for today's ARCA Racing Series event at Chicagoland Speedway. The 23-year-old driver will make his first pavement start in 2011 this afternoon piloting the No. 25 Kentucky Fuel/Texas Corral/Joy Mining Machinery Toyota fielded by Venturini Motorsports.

"I couldn't be happier with earning the pole award today. The Venturini guys have given me a really good racecar and I think we're going to be really competitive in today's race. I'm excited to get another pavement race under my belt, and really looking forward to getting a good finish today for Venturini Motorsports, Kentucky Fuel, Texas Corral and Joy Mining Machinery," said Richards.

Richards, a two time World of Outlaws Late Model Series (WoO LMS) champion, is making select starts with the Venturini Motorsports organization in the ARCA Racing Series this season, while still running a full season on dirt. Richards recently announced his entry into the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series (NCWTS) with Kyle Busch Motorsports. The young racer will make his first truck series start on July 7 at Kentucky Speedway in a Kyle Busch Motorsports Toyota Tundra. Richards' current sponsor in the WoO LMS, Kentucky Fuel, is sponsoring his ARCA Racing Series car for today's race along with partner Joy Mining Machinery, who announced just two weeks ago will be on board with Richards and Kyle Busch Motorsports in the NCWTS.

The Messina Wildlife Animal Stopper 150 at Chicagoland Speedway begins at 6 p.m. ET with live timing and scoring available on ARCARacing.com. SPEED will air a same-day tape delayed broadcast at 11 p.m. ET.

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Re: Josh Richards on the pole position for ARCA 150 at Chicagoland
Reply #1 - 06/05/11 at 2:42pm

Chicagoland Speedway
June 4, 2011

Pole-Sitter Josh Richards Races to Third Place Finish at Chicagoland Speedway with Venturini Motorsports

Joliet, Ill. (June 5, 2011) - Starting from the pole position, Shinnston, W.V. native Josh Richards shined at Chicagoland Speedway with a third place finish in only his seventh start in the ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards. Fielded by the ARCA Racing Series aces at Venturini Motorsports, Richards' No. 25 Kentucky Fuel/Texas Corral/ Joy Mining Machinery Toyota led 11 laps of the 100 lap Messina Wildlife Animal Stopper 150 at Chicagoland Speedway.

"We had a great car from the start, but I didn't expect anything less from the Venturini guys," said Richards, "Earning my first pole in only my seventh ARCA start was really exciting. We were good right out of the box though, so I knew we had the potential."

Never falling below seventh, two-time World of Outlaws Late Model Series champion, Richards, tallied his second career top-five finish in the ARCA Racing Series and first Menards pole award. Richards entered Saturday's Messina Wildlife Animal Stopper 150 looking for more pavement experience before his first start in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series on July 7 at Kentucky Speedway with 2010 owners champions Kyle Busch Motorsports.

"Bringing home a third place finish for these guys felt great. Thanks to Venturini Motorsports and my sponsors Joy Mining Machinery, Kentucky Fuel and Texas Corral. I'm really looking forward to getting back behind the wheel with the Venturini team in Michigan in a few weeks," said Richards.

Before his debut in the truck series, Richards will again compete in the ARCA Racing Series with his next event just two weeks away at Michigan International Speedway. Again piloting a Venturini Motorsports entry, Richards will make his eighth career ARCA Racing Series start on Friday, June 17 in the RainEater Wiper Blades 200 in the Irish Hills of Michigan. Tune to SPEED for live coverage of the 200 lap event at 5 p.m. ET.

For more information on Josh Richards, please visit www.joshrichards.com and follow on Twitter @josh_richards1.

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