Steve Arpin
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Steve Arpin
is a Canadian stock car driver competing in the ARCA RE/MAX Series
, the NASCAR
Camping World Truck Series and previously, the NASCAR
Nationwide Series. His first season with ARCA
was in 2009 finishing 7th in the championship standings and winning the ARCA RE/MAX Series
Most Popular Driver Award. He was also the 2008 USAC Silver Crown Series Rookie of the Year
.
at the age of 10. He won several races as a rookie and stood atop of the standings most of his karting career. By the age of 14, Steve starting racing Mini-Sprints at the Emo Speedway
in 1997. The following year, he moved straight to WISSOTA Modifieds and in 1999, took the track championship in the class. His skill at the wheel started to really come out soon after. Finishing second in track standings in 2000, Arpin returned to the top in 2001 by winning every feature event at the track, claiming his second track championship in three years. The domination didn't stop as he won the majority of races in 2002, just missing his third championship.
in a limited schedule, as a fill in in for Danica Patrick
. Talks with JRM's owner, Dale Earnhardt Jr. started in 2009. This was made public during the Rattlesnake 150 ARCA event which Arpin won. Arpin made his first start in that summer at the Aaron's 312
where he was competitive until being caught in a wreck late in the event. His first top-10 finish came in the 2010 Subway Jalapeño 250 powered by Coca-Cola with a 10th place finish.
In 2011, Arpin will make his NASCAR Camping World Truck Series debut with Turner Motorsports behind the wheel of the No. 32 Mike’s Hard Lemonade Chevrolet Silverado. The Fort Frances native will join teammates James Buescher, Ricky Carmichael, Blake Feese, Mark Martin and Brad Sweet competing on the popular NASCAR circuit.
and the WISSOTA 100 at Cedar Lake Speedway
which garnered him large attention in the WISSOTA region. Steve also won the largest modified race east of the Mississippi at Brushcreek Motorsports Complex, the American Heritage classic. For winning the Heritage Classic he won a Harly-Davidson Soft Tail motorcycle.
In 2011, Arpin will make his NASCAR Camping World Truck Series debut with Turner Motorsports behind the wheel of the No. 32 Mike’s Hard Lemonade Chevrolet Silverado. The Fort Frances native will join teammates James Buescher, Ricky Carmichael, Blake Feese, Mark Martin and Brad Sweet competing on the popular NASCAR circuit.
becoming the youngest driver to ever compete for the company. Throughout his time of snowmobiles, he captured three world championships, four Polaris championships and many feature wins.
is a Canadian stock car driver competing in the ARCA RE/MAX Series
ARCA RE/MAX Series
-History:The series started as a local touring group. Led by John Marcum, the Midwest Association for Race Cars was formed with drivers like Iggy Katona and Nelson Stacy being early drivers.The series became a part of the Daytona Speedweeks in 1964...
, the NASCAR
NASCAR
The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing is a family-owned and -operated business venture that sanctions and governs multiple auto racing sports events. It was founded by Bill France Sr. in 1947–48. As of 2009, the CEO for the company is Brian France, grandson of the late Bill France Sr...
Camping World Truck Series and previously, the NASCAR
NASCAR
The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing is a family-owned and -operated business venture that sanctions and governs multiple auto racing sports events. It was founded by Bill France Sr. in 1947–48. As of 2009, the CEO for the company is Brian France, grandson of the late Bill France Sr...
Nationwide Series. His first season with ARCA
Automobile Racing Club of America
Automobile Racing Club of America is an auto racing sanctioning body in the United States, founded in 1953 by John Marcum. The current president of ARCA is Ron Drager. The ARCA RE/MAX Series races stock cars similar to those seen in past years in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, and indeed most cars...
was in 2009 finishing 7th in the championship standings and winning the ARCA RE/MAX Series
ARCA RE/MAX Series
-History:The series started as a local touring group. Led by John Marcum, the Midwest Association for Race Cars was formed with drivers like Iggy Katona and Nelson Stacy being early drivers.The series became a part of the Daytona Speedweeks in 1964...
Most Popular Driver Award. He was also the 2008 USAC Silver Crown Series Rookie of the Year
Rookie of the Year
The Rookie of the Year award is given by a number of sports leagues, mainly in North America, to the top first-time professional athlete of a season. -Principal sports making award:...
.
Early career
Arpin made his racing debut in Go-Karts at Riverside Speedway in Rainy River, OntarioRainy River, Ontario
The Canadian town of Rainy River is situated on the Ontario-Minnesota border, along the Rainy River opposite Baudette, Minnesota, USA, and southeast of the Lake of the Woods...
at the age of 10. He won several races as a rookie and stood atop of the standings most of his karting career. By the age of 14, Steve starting racing Mini-Sprints at the Emo Speedway
Emo Speedway
Emo Speedway is a 3/8, high banked, dirt oval racetrack located in Emo, Ontario in Northwestern Ontario, Canada. It is located right inside the town on Colonization Road. Behind the racetrack is the Rainy River Valley Agricultural Society Fair Grounds...
in 1997. The following year, he moved straight to WISSOTA Modifieds and in 1999, took the track championship in the class. His skill at the wheel started to really come out soon after. Finishing second in track standings in 2000, Arpin returned to the top in 2001 by winning every feature event at the track, claiming his second track championship in three years. The domination didn't stop as he won the majority of races in 2002, just missing his third championship.
NASCAR
It was announced in the summer of 2010 that Arpin would drive the #7 Chevy for JR MotorsportsJR Motorsports
JR Motorsports is a NASCAR team based in Mooresville, North Carolina, co-owned by NASCAR Sprint Cup driver Dale Earnhardt, Jr., his sister Kelley Earnhardt Miller, cousin and former crew chief Tony Eury, Jr., and the owner of his Cup ride Rick Hendrick. It currently fields the No...
in a limited schedule, as a fill in in for Danica Patrick
Danica Patrick
Danica Sue Patrick is an American auto racing driver, model and advertising spokeswoman. She is the most successful woman in the history of American open-wheel racing, being the only woman to win in the IndyCar Series as well as holding the highest finish by a woman at the Indianapolis 500 of 3rd...
. Talks with JRM's owner, Dale Earnhardt Jr. started in 2009. This was made public during the Rattlesnake 150 ARCA event which Arpin won. Arpin made his first start in that summer at the Aaron's 312
Aaron's 312
The Aaron's 312 is a NASCAR Nationwide Series race held at Talladega Superspeedway. The race's sponsor, Aaron's, is a lease-to-own retailer. The twelve extra miles are tacked on to what would normally be a race for targeted advertising purposes....
where he was competitive until being caught in a wreck late in the event. His first top-10 finish came in the 2010 Subway Jalapeño 250 powered by Coca-Cola with a 10th place finish.
In 2011, Arpin will make his NASCAR Camping World Truck Series debut with Turner Motorsports behind the wheel of the No. 32 Mike’s Hard Lemonade Chevrolet Silverado. The Fort Frances native will join teammates James Buescher, Ricky Carmichael, Blake Feese, Mark Martin and Brad Sweet competing on the popular NASCAR circuit.
Dirt Track Career
In 2002, Arpin began to increase his travels throughout the United States, especially in Minnesota. At the age of 18, he took the feature win at the Silver 1000 in Proctor, MinnesotaProctor, Minnesota
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,852 people, 1,196 households, and 772 families residing in the city. The population density was 942.8 people per square mile . There were 1,246 housing units at an average density of 411.9 per square mile...
and the WISSOTA 100 at Cedar Lake Speedway
Cedar Lake Speedway
Cedar Lake Speedway, is a 3/8 mile Dirt clay oval race track located near New Richmond, Wisconsin. Named after the nearby Cedar Lake. It hosts a weekly Nascar racing program consisting of Late Models, Modifieds, Super Stocks,and Midwest Modifieds It also hosts multi day events such as "The...
which garnered him large attention in the WISSOTA region. Steve also won the largest modified race east of the Mississippi at Brushcreek Motorsports Complex, the American Heritage classic. For winning the Heritage Classic he won a Harly-Davidson Soft Tail motorcycle.
In 2011, Arpin will make his NASCAR Camping World Truck Series debut with Turner Motorsports behind the wheel of the No. 32 Mike’s Hard Lemonade Chevrolet Silverado. The Fort Frances native will join teammates James Buescher, Ricky Carmichael, Blake Feese, Mark Martin and Brad Sweet competing on the popular NASCAR circuit.
Snowmobile Oval Racing
In his early teen's, Arpin also raced snowmobiles during the winter. He won several events at the local scene and was picked up shortly thereafter by Polaris IndustriesPolaris Industries
Polaris Industries is a manufacturer of snowmobiles, ATV, and neighborhood electric vehicles. Polaris is based in Medina, Minnesota, USA. The company also manufactures motorcycles through its Victory Motorcycles subsidiary and through the Indian Motorcycle subsidiary which it purchased in April...
becoming the youngest driver to ever compete for the company. Throughout his time of snowmobiles, he captured three world championships, four Polaris championships and many feature wins.
ARCA Re/Max Series
- 2010 Most Popular Driver Award
- 2010 Southern Illinois 100 at DuQuoin Dirt Race Winner
- 2010 Rattlesnake 150 at Texas Motor Speedway Race Winner
- 2010 Kentuckiana Ford Dealers 200 Race Winner
- 2009 Most Popular Driver Award
Dirt Track Racing
- 2008 Minnesota Modified Nationals Champion
- 2007 18 Feature Wins & 42 top 5 finishes in an open wheel modified throughout the United States.
- 2007 Fall Modified Nationals (Day 1) Champion
- 2007 WISSOTA Heartland Nationals Champion – Deer Creek Speedway
- 2007 Memorial Day Special Champion – Rice Lake Speeedway
- 2007 101 American Heritage Classic Champion – Brushcreek Motorsports Complex
- 2007 IMCAIMCAIMCA may refer to:* International Marine Contractors Association, a trade association for offshore, marine and underwater engineering companies* International Motor Contest Association, a United States racing sanctioning body...
Dakota Classic Modified Tour Champion – Won Every Heat & Feature (5 Nights) - 2007 North Florida Nationals Champion – Lake City, FL
- 2007 Florida DIRTcar WinterNationals UMP Modified Points Champion
- 2006 United States Modified Touring Series Featherlite Fall Jamboree Champion
- 2006 17 Feature Wins in an open wheel Modified throughout the United States
- 2006 Coca-Cola Young Guns Shoot-out Champion – Savannah, Georgia
- 2006 Carolina Clash Champion – Cedar Lake Speedway, Wisconsin
- 2005 Deer Creek Speedway Sportsman of the Year
- 2004 Gopher 50 Charity Race Champion
- 2004 8th Place WISSOTA National Points
- 2004 Cedar Lake SpeedwayCedar Lake SpeedwayCedar Lake Speedway, is a 3/8 mile Dirt clay oval race track located near New Richmond, Wisconsin. Named after the nearby Cedar Lake. It hosts a weekly Nascar racing program consisting of Late Models, Modifieds, Super Stocks,and Midwest Modifieds It also hosts multi day events such as "The...
Overall Hard Charger Award - 2003 Rice Lake Speedway Labor Day Special Champion
- 2002 Cedar Lake SpeedwayCedar Lake SpeedwayCedar Lake Speedway, is a 3/8 mile Dirt clay oval race track located near New Richmond, Wisconsin. Named after the nearby Cedar Lake. It hosts a weekly Nascar racing program consisting of Late Models, Modifieds, Super Stocks,and Midwest Modifieds It also hosts multi day events such as "The...
WISSOTA 100 Champion - 2002 Emo SpeedwayEmo SpeedwayEmo Speedway is a 3/8, high banked, dirt oval racetrack located in Emo, Ontario in Northwestern Ontario, Canada. It is located right inside the town on Colonization Road. Behind the racetrack is the Rainy River Valley Agricultural Society Fair Grounds...
Driver of the Year and Sportsman of the Year - 2002 Proctor Speedway Silver 1000 Feature Winner
- 2001 Emo SpeedwayEmo SpeedwayEmo Speedway is a 3/8, high banked, dirt oval racetrack located in Emo, Ontario in Northwestern Ontario, Canada. It is located right inside the town on Colonization Road. Behind the racetrack is the Rainy River Valley Agricultural Society Fair Grounds...
WISSOTA Modifieds Track Champion - 2001 Emo SpeedwayEmo SpeedwayEmo Speedway is a 3/8, high banked, dirt oval racetrack located in Emo, Ontario in Northwestern Ontario, Canada. It is located right inside the town on Colonization Road. Behind the racetrack is the Rainy River Valley Agricultural Society Fair Grounds...
Driver of the Year/ Sportsman of the Year - 2001 Emo SpeedwayEmo SpeedwayEmo Speedway is a 3/8, high banked, dirt oval racetrack located in Emo, Ontario in Northwestern Ontario, Canada. It is located right inside the town on Colonization Road. Behind the racetrack is the Rainy River Valley Agricultural Society Fair Grounds...
Winner of Every feature Event - 1999 Emo SpeedwayEmo SpeedwayEmo Speedway is a 3/8, high banked, dirt oval racetrack located in Emo, Ontario in Northwestern Ontario, Canada. It is located right inside the town on Colonization Road. Behind the racetrack is the Rainy River Valley Agricultural Society Fair Grounds...
WISSOTA Modifieds Track Champion
Snowmobile Oval Racing
- 2002 Eagle River World ChampionshipWorld Championship Snowmobile DerbyThe World Championship Snowmobile Derby is the World championship snowmobile race. It is held at the Eagle River Derby Track along U.S. Route 45 in Eagle River, Wisconsin on the third weekend in January. Eagle River is known as the "Snowmobile Capital of the World" because it hosts the Derby...
Pro Stock 600 Champion - 2002 Polaris IndustriesPolaris IndustriesPolaris Industries is a manufacturer of snowmobiles, ATV, and neighborhood electric vehicles. Polaris is based in Medina, Minnesota, USA. The company also manufactures motorcycles through its Victory Motorcycles subsidiary and through the Indian Motorcycle subsidiary which it purchased in April...
Pro Stock 440 Champion - 2002 Polaris IndustriesPolaris IndustriesPolaris Industries is a manufacturer of snowmobiles, ATV, and neighborhood electric vehicles. Polaris is based in Medina, Minnesota, USA. The company also manufactures motorcycles through its Victory Motorcycles subsidiary and through the Indian Motorcycle subsidiary which it purchased in April...
Pro Stock 600 Champion - 2002 Polaris IndustriesPolaris IndustriesPolaris Industries is a manufacturer of snowmobiles, ATV, and neighborhood electric vehicles. Polaris is based in Medina, Minnesota, USA. The company also manufactures motorcycles through its Victory Motorcycles subsidiary and through the Indian Motorcycle subsidiary which it purchased in April...
Woody’s Triple Crown Champion - 2001 Polaris IndustriesPolaris IndustriesPolaris Industries is a manufacturer of snowmobiles, ATV, and neighborhood electric vehicles. Polaris is based in Medina, Minnesota, USA. The company also manufactures motorcycles through its Victory Motorcycles subsidiary and through the Indian Motorcycle subsidiary which it purchased in April...
Pro Open Champion - 2001 Eagle River World Championships Pro Stock 440 Champion
- 2001 Eagle River World Championships Pro Stock 600 Champion