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Kitzmiller’s No. 97 A.L.L. Construction Racing team will still be represented in the fifth ARCA Menards Series race of the season, with NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series veteran Grant Enfinger set to pilot the No. 97 Chevrolet SS.
“Racing means a lot to me, but nothing comes before family,” said Kitzmiller. “Watching Addison graduate as valedictorian is a once-in-a-lifetime moment, and I wouldn’t miss it for anything.
“I’m incredibly proud of her and grateful to have Grant stepping in so the No. 97 team can still compete at Charlotte.”
Charlotte, however, won’t be a complete loss for Kitzmiller. He will participate in practice, driving a second A.L.L. Construction Racing Chevrolet, which will allow him to log an official attempt and remain eligible for series points bonuses, keeping his championship hopes alive.
“We’ve worked too hard this season to let one weekend set us back,” added Kitzmiller. “Getting on track for practice keeps us in the hunt, and with Grant behind the wheel, I know the team’s in good hands. It’s the best of both worlds—I get to be a proud dad and still support our championship effort.”
Enfinger, the 2015 ARCA Menards Series champion, will make just his second series start at the 1.5-mile Charlotte Motor Speedway.
Two years ago, he drove Kitzmiller’s No. 97 Chevrolet to a fourth-place finish in the General Tire 150 after starting from the same position.
This weekend, Enfinger has his sights set on capturing his 17th career ARCA Menards Series victory while making his 100th career start, aiming to keep the A.L.L. Construction Racing team firmly in the spotlight.
“Grant’s a proven winner and someone I trust completely with our program,” said Kitzmiller.
“He’s already shown what he can do in our car at Charlotte, and I have no doubt he’ll give us a shot at another strong finish. It means a lot to have someone of his caliber step in and represent A.L.L. Construction Racing and our partners.”
For Charlotte, the team welcomes Carter Machinery, promoting the Caterpillar (Cat®) brand as the primary partner aboard his No. 97 Chevrolet SS.
Carter Machinery’s humble start began in 1928, serving Virginia and southeastern West Virginia.
As our customers’ needs changed over the years, we evolved by continually adding new products, services, and locations, with exponential growth occurring after our 2020 acquisition of Alban Tractor Company.
Today, our footprint spans the Mid-Atlantic, with over 30 locations throughout Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, and the District of Columbia.
We sell, rent, and support the full line of Cat® equipment, engines, and electric power generation systems, backed by the best parts availability, most diverse rental fleet, and an expert service team working together to enable our customers’ highest level of success.
Our ongoing investment in people, infrastructure, technology, and tooling continues to position us as one of Caterpillar’s leading dealers in North America and throughout the world.
“Having Grant represent Carter Machinery and Cat® this weekend is a win for all of us,” Kitzmiller said.
“He’s a true professional on and off the track, and I know he’ll do a great job carrying their colors. Carter Machinery and their brands have been a fantastic partner, and I’m proud to have them showcased with someone as respected as Grant behind the wheel.”
In addition to Carter Machinery, A.L.L. Construction Inc., Grant County Mulch, A&J Excavating, Cobra Mining, Champion Power Equipment and Volt Battery Technology will all serve as associate marketing partners for the second consecutive mile-and-a-half track.
Entering Charlotte, Kitzmiller, 51, sits fifth in the ARCA Menards Series championship standings, 10 points behind fourth-place Andy Jankowiak and 23 points behind leader Brenden Queen, with 16 races remaining.
The A.L.L. Construction Racing team also holds a solid seventh place in the championship owner standings.
Since 2020, Kitzmiller has made 31 ARCA Menards Series starts, earning two top-five and 11 top-10 finishes, including a career-best third-place finish at Daytona International Speedway in February 2025.
The General Tire 150 (100 laps | 150 miles) is the fifth of 20 races on the 2025 ARCA Menards Series schedule. Practice begins Fri., May 23, 2025, with a forty-five-minute session from 1:30 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. Group qualifying will immediately follow at 2:30 p.m. The field will take the green flag shortly after 6:00 p.m. The event will be televised live on FOX Sports 1 (FS1), with the NASCAR Racing Network (Radio) and SiriusXM Satellite Radio NASCAR Channel 90 handling the radio waves. ARCARacing.com will also stream live timing and scoring throughout the entire weekend festivities. All times are local (ET). |
