(ARCA) Automobile Racing Club of America
The Automobile Racing Club of America (ARCA) is a prominent American motorsport organization that primarily oversees stock car racing events in the United States. Founded in 1953 by John and Mildred Marcum, ARCA has played a significant role in providing a platform for aspiring drivers and teams to compete in various forms of stock car racing. ARCA was established in 1953 by John and Mildred Marcum in Toledo, Ohio. The organization was created to provide a competitive racing series for drivers and teams who wanted to participate in stock car racing. ARCA is best known for its stock car racing events. It primarily features cars that closely resemble production automobiles, known as “stock cars.” These events take place on oval tracks, road courses, and superspeedways.