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Alli Owens to Drive for Venturini Motorsports in 2010
Press Release
“Venturini Motorsports’ reputation speaks for itself,” said Owens. “They’ve been in the ARCA Series for more than 25 years. They’re winning races and almost always finish in the top-five in points. It’s truly an honor to join their organization. I know their talent and resources will be an asset to me. I’m looking forward to working with them next season and know that we’ll achieve a lot together.”
The 2010 season will mark Owens’ and ElectrifyingCareers.com’s third year in the ARCA Series. In 2008, Owens teamed with DGM Racing for 12 events and drove to four top-20 finishes. Owens has competed in nine events this year with D’Hondt Motorsports. To date, Owens has tallied two top-10 finishes, seven top-20 finishes and sat on the outside pole at the Daytona International Speedway in the 2009 series.
“I watched her really mature this year,” said Billy Venturini, crew chief and general manager of Venturini Motorsports. “I’ve had my eye on her since she entered the ARCA Series. In 2008, she showed flashes of what she is capable of. This season she was steady all year. She ran in the top-10 and practiced well. I think she has what it takes to go far in our sport. We’re going to offer her all the tools she needs next year to have a breakout year.”
Venturini Motorsports is no stranger to female initiatives. Bill Venturini Sr. pioneered the first all-female pit crew in motorsports. The women were one of the first race day-only crews that specialized in performing pit stops. Billy Venturini is hopeful Owens will continue the team’s ground-breaking legacy in 2010.
“I’m really optimistic about her coming to be part of our organization next year,” said Venturini. “She performed at a very respectable level this season. We’re hoping that our team’s experience will bring her to that next level and hopefully get her to be the first lady to win in the ARCA Series.”
About ElectrifyingCareers.com
The web site, jointly developed by NECA (National Electrical Contractors Association) and IBEW (International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers), is aimed at getting young people charged up about careers in the electrical industry. With sections geared toward students, parents and guidance counselors, the site offers descriptions of nearly 60 different electrical jobs, provides information on educational and training options and includes video testimonials from successful young people in the electrical trade. The site received a Gold Award in the 2006 Best of the Web Awards competition sponsored by Building Design + Construction.
ElectrifyingCareers.com is for students, anyone considering a career change, career counselors or parents who want to investigate opportunities for others, experienced electricians, or anyone else who would like to learn how an electrical apprenticeship can open the doors for a variety of different careers.
This Week’s Electrifying Job Description: Groundman
The Groundman is a key player in above ground transmission and distribution work. This person supports the Journeyman Outside Lineman when he is working above ground, handling materials, and prefabricating assemblies for installation in the air.
- Breaking Limits Press Release
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