Kenna Mitchell will run multiple ARCA Menards Series West races with Central Coast Racing this season, the team announced March 25.
She will drive the No. 13 at Shasta Speedway, All American Speedway and Madera Speedway.
Her resume so far through her career includes a NASCAR Weekly Series championship at All American, as well as the 2025 California State Championship.
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Mitchell recently became the first woman to win a CARS Tour West race when she won at Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway.
“Beyond excited for this opportunity to run with Central Coast Racing and see what we can accomplish together!” Mitchell said in a team release.
Mitchell is the third driver to run CCR’s No. 13 in 2026. Sean Hingorani piloted the car in the season opener, followed by Taylor Reimer at Phoenix Raceway.
Cue the random FS commenter who says every female driver is the next top talent, and should receive elite level money and equipment, whether their resume and demonstrated skill warrants it (ex: Isabella Robusto), or decidedly does not (ex: Taylor Reimer).
Don’t misunderstand me, there are many talented female drivers, and there’s no reason many cannot ascend to top tier racing. But, despite what the commenter in question seems to think, not all drivers, male or female, have what it takes.
Hope Kenna Mitchell does well. Early career is promising, and we’ll likely find out what her career may be based upon these opportunities in ARCA. Also nice that her opportunity is based upon resume, not social media influence, unlike “Cleetus” and “Squirrel”.
Ok, but Taylor Reimer should be back in this 13 car or some team should sign Taylor to a full schedule ,she has proven herself to be a top notch driver ,why teams are not signing her to a full schedule is beyond me ??? Her and Jade Averdesian are the top woman drivers