Isaac Johnson (racing driver)

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Isaac Johnson
Born (2000-05-12) May 12, 2000 (age 24)
Martinsville, Indiana
ARCA Menards Series career
3 races run over 2 years
ARCA no., teamNo. 34 (Greg Van Alst Motorsports)
Best finish88th (2023)
First race 2023 Reese's 200 (Indianapolis)
Last race 2024 General Tire 150 (Phoenix)
WinsTop tens Poles
000
ARCA Menards Series East career
1 race run over 1 year
ARCA East no., teamNo. 34 (Greg Van Alst Motorsports)
Best finish42nd (2023)
First race 2023 Reese's 200 (Indianapolis)
WinsTop tens Poles
000
ARCA Menards Series West career
1 race run over 1 year
ARCA West no., teamNo. 34 (Greg Van Alst Motorsports)
First race 2024 General Tire 150 (Phoenix)
WinsTop tens Poles
000
Statistics current as of March 11, 2024.

Isaac Johnson (born May 12, 2000) is an American professional stock car racing driver who competes part-time in the ARCA Menards Series, driving the No. 34 Ford Mustang for Greg Van Alst Motorsports.

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Racing career

Johnson first began racing as a child, competing in online simulation racing before progressing up to go-karts. [1]

In 2021, Johnson made select starts in the Kenyon Midget Series, getting a best finish of tenth at Anderson Speedway. He would make three more starts in the series the following year, getting two top-ten finishes at Anderson and Gas City I-69 Speedway with a best finish of fifth at Anderson after starting last. [2] It was also during this year that he would compete in the Southern All Star Dirt Racing Series and the Ultimate Heart of America Super Late Model Series. [3]

In 2023, Johnson would race in the Carolina Pro Late Model Series, getting a best finish of fifth at Franklin County Speedway. In August of that year, it was announced that he would make his ARCA Menards Series debut at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park, driving the No. 93 Chevrolet for Costner Weaver Motorsports. It will also be his debut in the ARCA Menards Series East, as it is a companion event with the main ARCA series. [1] Johnson finished the race in twelfth.

In 2024, Johnson participated in pre-season testing for the ARCA Menards Series at Daytona International Speedway driving for Greg Van Alst Motorsports in the No. 34 Ford. [4] [5] Several days after the test, it was reveled that Johnson would drive the No. 34 for Van Alst in the season opening race. [6] [7] [8] [9] [10] He started in ninth but went on to finish eighteenth after being collected in a multi-car crash on the final lap of the race. [11] [12] [13] Johnson then entered in the following race at Phoenix Raceway, still driving the No. 34 for Van Alst. [14] After placing 21st in the lone practice session, [15] he qualified for the race in 27th and finished in 24th. [16] [17] [18]

Personal life

Johnson works as a sales engineer for George E. Booth Company, which also serves as his sponsor when he races. [19]

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
2023 Costner Weaver Motorsports 93 Chevy DAY PHO TAL KAN CLT BLN ELK MOH IOW POC MCH IRP
12		 GLN ISF MLW DSF KAN BRI SLM TOL 88th32 [20]
2024 Greg Van Alst Motorsports 34 Ford DAY
18		 PHO
24		 TAL DOV KAN CLT IOW MOH BLN IRP SLM ELK MCH ISF MLW DSF GLN BRI KAN TOL -*-* [21]

ARCA Menards Series East

ARCA Menards Series East results
YearTeamNo.Make12345678AMSECPtsRef
2023 Costner Weaver Motorsports 93 Chevy FIF DOV NSV FRS IOW IRP
12		 MLW BRI 42nd32 [22]
2024 Greg Van Alst Motorsports 34 Ford FIF DOV NSV FRS IOW IRP MLW BRI -*-*

ARCA Menards Series West

ARCA Menards Series West results
YearTeamNo.Make123456789101112AMSWCPtsRef
2024 Greg Van Alst Motorsports 34 Ford PHO
24		 KER PIR SON IRW IRW SHA TRI MAD AAS KER PHO -*-* [23]

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References

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  2. ↑ "About Isaac". Isaac Johnson Racing. Retrieved August 9, 2023.
  3. ↑ "Isaac Johnson". The Third Turn. Retrieved August 9, 2023.
  4. ↑ "Entry list for the 2024 ARCA Menards Series pre-race practice at Daytona". ARCA Racing. February 5, 2024.
  5. ↑ "ARCA Menards Series 2024 pre-race practice: Complete results". ARCA Racing. February 5, 2024.
  6. ↑ Branscum, Benjamine (January 12, 2024). "Van Alst Motorsports Set To Bring A Duo To Daytona, Expanding Ahead Of The 2024 Season". TobyChristie.com. Retrieved January 12, 2024.
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