Christopher Werth

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Christopher Werth
Born (1974-09-16) September 16, 1974 (age 50)
Rochester, New York
ARCA Menards Series career
3 races run over 3 years
Best finish99th (2024)
First race 2021 Clean Harbors 100 at The Glen (Watkins Glen)
Last race 2024 General Tire at The Glen 100 (Watkins Glen)
WinsTop tens Poles
000
Statistics current as of September 14, 2024.

Christopher Werth (born September 16, 1974) is an American professional stock car racing driver and anesthesiologist who last competed part-time in the ARCA Menards Series, driving the No. 71 Chevy for CK Motorsports.

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Racing career

In 2021, it was revealed that Werth would make his debut in the ARCA Menards Series at Watkins Glen International, driving the No. 74 Ford for Visconti Motorsports, [1] where he started and finished two laps down in twentieth place. [2] [3] He returned to Watkins Glen the following year, this time driving the No. 71 Ford for CK Motorsports, [4] [5] where after placing fifteenth in the lone practice session, [6] he qualified in sixteenth but finished in eighteenth after suffering a crash with Amber Balcaen with eight laps to go. [7] [8] [9] [10]

In 2024, it was revealed that Werth will return to Watkins Glen with CK Motorsports in the No. 71, this time driving a Chevrolet. [11]

Motorsports results

ARCA Menards Series

(key) (Bold – Pole position awarded by qualifying time. Italics – Pole position earned by points standings or practice time. * – Most laps led.)

ARCA Menards Series results
YearTeamNo.Make1234567891011121314151617181920AMSCPtsRef
2021 Visconti Motorsports 74 Ford DAY PHO TAL KAN TOL CLT MOH POC ELK BLN IOW WIN GLN
20		 MCH ISF MLW DSF BRI SLM KAN 104th24 [12]
2022 CK Motorsports 71 Ford DAY PHO TAL KAN CLT IOW BLN ELK MOH POC IRP MCH GLN
18		 ISF MLW DSF KAN BRI SLM TOL 102nd26 [13]
2024 CK Motorsports 71 Chevy DAY PHO TAL DOV KAN CLT IOW MOH BLN IRP SLM ELK MCH ISF MLW DSF GLN
19		 BRI KAN TOL 99th25 [14]

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References

  1. ↑ "Entry List: Clean Harbors 100 at The Glen". ARCA Racing. September 10, 2024.
  2. ↑ "QUALIFYING: Ty Gibbs tops chart at Watkins Glen for seventh General Tire Pole Award of 2021". ARCA Racing. September 10, 2024.
  3. ↑ "ARCA Menards rewind: What we learned at Watkins Glen". ARCA Racing. September 10, 2024.
  4. ↑ "PIT BOX: ARCA Menards Series title race set for more twists and turns at Watkins Glen". ARCA Racing. September 10, 2024.
  5. ↑ "Entry List: General Tire Delivers 100 at Watkins Glen International". ARCA Racing. September 10, 2024.
  6. ↑ "Practice results: General Tire Delivers 100 at Watkins Glen International". ARCA Racing. September 10, 2024.
  7. ↑ "Qualifying results: General Tire Delivers 100 at Watkins Glen International". ARCA Racing. September 10, 2024.
  8. ↑ "Race results: General Tire Delivers 100 at Watkins Glen International". ARCA Racing. September 10, 2024.
  9. ↑ "Amber Balcaen and Christopher Werth walk away from big crash at Watkins Glen". ARCA Racing. September 10, 2024.
  10. ↑ "Chris Werth". The Third Turn. Retrieved September 10, 2024.
  11. ↑ "Anesthesiologist Christopher Werth Returning to ARCA at Watkins Glen". Rubbins' Racing News. September 5, 2024. Retrieved September 5, 2024.
  12. ↑ "Chris Werth – 2021 ARCA Menards Series Results". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved September 10, 2024.
  13. ↑ "Chris Werth – 2022 ARCA Menards Series Results". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved September 10, 2024.
  14. ↑ "Chris Werth – 2024 ARCA Menards Series Results". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved September 10, 2024.
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