HUGE SETBACK: Venturini Motorsports driver Toni Breidinger has been forced to exit the Watkins Glen race early due to………..read more

The young driver’s early exit from the race is just one part of a season marked with misfortune, including wrecks and a general lack of performance. As Breidinger exited at the halfway point, her crew chief, a 24-year-old with a 2016 NASCAR Canada Series championship under his belt, took on the driver’s seat, aiming to manage the 25 car through the remainder of the race. With Breidinger sidelined, all eyes turned to Lapcevich, who hoped to salvage a challenging situation and maintain the car’s integrity.

Venturini Motorsports, the team behind Breidinger, had high expectations for the season. They expected to be competing for the points lead, potentially achieving a race win. However, Breidinger’s injury and a string of unfortunate events have severely impacted their expectations.