Regulars in the sportscar paddock, RAFA Racing are set to make their NASCAR debut in the ARCA West Series this weekend at Phoenix, with ARCA and sportscar driver Isabella Robusto taking the wheel.

RAFA Racing, much like Nitro Motorsports, has expanded rapidly over the past few seasons, entering multiple championships across IMSA and SRO America. Kevin Conway, team owner of RAFA, is no stranger to the NASCAR garage, having spent two seasons in the Cup Series and earning the 2010 Rookie of the Year title.

The team’s debut at Phoenix is said to be a launching pad for its 2026 campaign, where the program will expand to include select ARCA Menards Series races.

Robusto is also familiar with sportscar competition, having made several starts in the Toyota GR Cup this season. She spent all of 2025 in ARCA with Venturini Motorsports, collecting multiple top-10 finishes, and is expected to move to Nitro Motorsports next year.

“This is a milestone moment for RAFA Racing Team,” said Kevin Conway, Team Principal of RAFA Racing Team, in the release. “Our success in sports car racing has been built on people, data, and performance—and that same DNA will carry us into the ARCA Menards Series. To launch this program with AMSYS, Toyota, and Isabella Robusto at Phoenix during NASCAR Championship Weekend is an incredible opportunity.”

“RAFA’s culture of excellence and diversity perfectly aligns with my values and my approach as a driver,” said Robusto. “I’m proud to represent this team as we take on this new challenge together at Phoenix and begin my partnership with the RAFA Family of Companies.”

Image courtesy to RAFA Racing/ARCA