Justin Boston Captures First ARCA Career Victory; Wins Thriller at Toledo

Justin Boston basked in spotlight Sunday afternoon capturing his first career ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards victory at Toledo Speedway. After a lackluster start to the 2014 season Boston erased any sour feelings with a dramatic late race pass of Grant Enfinger on lap 181 to seal his fate in the closing laps of a thrilling Menards 200 event.

“It’s great to be here in victory lane,” Boston said. “I’m not sure what to say even. So many times we’ve missed this; it’s good to finally get the win.”

The 24-year-old won in his 26th-career start and became the second driver in Venturini Motorsports history to earn a victory at the Ohio track. It was Venturini Motorsports first win at the Toledo Speedway since Bill Venturini’s victory on May 31, 1987 in the No. 25.

“This is just so great to win here in Toledo. I can’t thank all of the guys at Venturini Motorsports and all the guys back at the shop enough. All I had to do was drive the car, and it was fun to drive this car today.” 

Boston started from the third position for the second time this season, driving the No.25 ZLOOP Computer and Electronic Recycling Centers – JACO Environmental Toyota Camry. Settling into third position immediately after the green flag waved, Boston reported a perfect No. 25 Toyota Camry early in the race. A Lap 50 caution provided an opportunity for the ZLOOP Computer and Electronic Recycling Centers team to change right-side tires and add fuel, and the quick pit stop placed Boston back into third position for the restart.

Boston remained a fixture in the top three for the next 27 laps around the .5-mile track before he took the lead on Lap 77. A Lap 103 caution provided another ideal opportunity for four tires and fuel. However, due to traffic on pit road, Boston was unable to take the top spot and restarted third. He continued to click off fast lap times and methodically took over the second position by Lap 120.

With 22 laps remaining in the event, Boston drove past the leader and regained the lead. Slipping back to the second position, Boston took the lead again from Enfinger on Lap 181 and held off a charge from Mason Mitchell to win.

The win was the culmination of a strong outing for all of Venturini Motorsports, who fielded four ARCA Racing Series entries this Sunday. Along with Boston, John Wes Townley finished fifth, Cody Coughlin finished sixth, and J.J. Haley finished 18th.

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