Italian driver Arianna Casoli will take a historic new step in her motorsport career in 2026, announcing a programme in the United States in NASCAR Late Model stock car category with MKM Racing Development. The move marks a milestone both personally and for international NASCAR competitions, as Casoli prepares to become the first Italian driver in nearly 50 years to compete in a NASCAR-sanctioned series in the United States.
Following more than a decade competing in the NASCAR Euro Series and making history as the first woman to race in NASCAR Brasil, Casoli continues to expand an already record-filled résumé: known as “Lady NASCAR,” she has established herself as one of the most experienced female drivers in international stock car racing, claiming five Lady Trophy titles and one Legend Trophy for drivers over 40 in the NASCAR Euro Series, alongside more than 50 class victories accumulated throughout her career.
