Michael Self Determined to Rebound in ARCA Return at Michigan
Concord, NC (June 6, 2018) – Daytona winner, Michael Self, returns to the track this weekend when the ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards visits Michigan International Speedway Friday, June 8 for the running of the ZOMONGO 200.
Self, pilot of Venturini Motorsports’ No. 15 Sinclair Oil/U.S. Turf Equipment Toyota, looks to get back to form after a disappointing finish in his last series start two weeks ago at Charlotte Motor Speedway.
“I think I’m most excited about getting back in the car and having the chance to redeem myself. Charlotte was embarrassing, and it’s been difficult to shake off the mistake I made that cost our team what could’ve been a really good night,” said Self.
“I was able to test at Pocono some last week, and it felt great to make some practice laps there that felt competitive, but I’ve been itching to actually go be competing in a race after messing my last opportunity up so bad.”
A two-time winner on tour, Self has made thirteen-career ARCA Series starts since making his debut in 2014.Friday’s race marks the first time the 27-year old driver will compete on Michigan’s ultra-fast 2-mile track.
“I’ve never been to Michigan, but I’ve watched some on board footage and talked to a lot of people about the track and it sounds like a place I’m going to really like. It’s big, fast, and super wide. I’ve always enjoyed racing on the bigger tracks, and I’m excited to add another one to my resume.”
Self, a native of Park City, UT, has earned two series wins, eight top-five’s and eight top-10’s during his ARCA driving career. He also earned his first career pole position earlier this year at Talladega Superspeedway.
Friday’s ZOMONGO 200 event from Michigan International Speedway will be air live on MAVTV.
On-track ARCA action begins Friday with practice from 9 – 11 a.m., followed by General Tire Pole Qualifying at 2 p.m. Friday afternoon. The Michigan event is scheduled to get underway Friday at 5:30 p.m. ARCAracing.com will provide live timing, scoring, and chat.
ABOUT VENTURINI MOTORSPORTS:
Over the last 35-years Venturini Motorsports (VMS) has evolved into one of the most recognizable names in professional motorsports. Known for long-time dominance in the ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards, Venturini Motorsports is held in high regard as one of the premier NASCAR driver development programs in the county. Since 2007, VMS has specialized in the career development of some of today’s top racing talent including current NASCAR “Stars” – Joey Logano, Erik Jones, William Byron, Alex Bowman, Ryan Blaney, Darryl ‘Bubba’ Wallace Jr., Daniel Suarez, Christopher Bell, Justin Allgaier, Noah Gragson, Ben Rhoads, Ryan Reed, Brandon Jones, Matt Tifft, Brennan Poole, Dalton Sargeant, Justin Haley and Todd Gilliland. Integrity, dedication and continuous innovation paired with years of on-track success has helped define Venturini Motorsports as one of the longest tenured teams in all of modern day racing. In 2012, the Venturini racing family was recognized for their collective achievements and inducted into the National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame (www.NIASHF.org) – now finding themselves enshrined with such sports icons as Joe DiMaggio, Mario Andretti, Chip Ganassi, Andy Granatelli, Vince Lombardi, Tommy Lasorda and Rocky Marciano.
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