P. J. Pedroncelli Explained

P.J. Pedroncelli
Nationality: American
Birth Name:Paul Pedroncelli Jr.
Birth Date:25 April 1990
Birth Place:Sonoma, California
Total Arca Races:2
Years In Arca:2
Best Arca Pos:88th (2021)
First Arca Race:2021 General Tire 150 (Phoenix)
Last Arca Race:2022 General Tire 150 (Phoenix)
Arca Wins:0
Arca Top Tens:0
Arca Poles:0
Total Arca West Races:31
Years In Arca West:8
Arca West Car Team:No. 33 (Rodd Racing)
Best Arca West Pos:4th (2021)
First Arca West Race:2008 California Highway Patrol 200 (Irwindale)
Last Arca West Race:2024 MMI Oil Workers 150 (Bakersfield)
First Arca West Win:2021 NAPA Auto Care 150 (Roseville)
Arca West Wins:1
Arca West Top Tens:10
Arca West Poles:2
Updated:November 19, 2022

Paul "P. J." Pedroncelli Jr. (born April 25, 1990) is an American professional stock car racing driver. He competes part-time in the ARCA Menards Series West, driving the No. 33 Chevrolet for Rodd Racing. He is the son of Paul Pedroncelli.

Racing career

ARCA Menards Series West

Pedroncelli made his NASCAR Camping World West Series (now the ARCA Menards Series West) debut 2008, running four races at the Irwindale Speedway (2), Douglas County Speedway, and the Altamont Motorsports Park. His best finish was 14th at Douglas County. He ran 4 races the following year, with his best finish coming at the Madera Speedway, finishing 11th. In 2010, Pedroncelli ran 3 races, with a best finish of 14th at the All American Speedway. He only ran 1 race in 2011 at Sonoma Raceway, finishing 13th.

Pedroncelli did not make another start in the series until 2019. He made 1 start, finishing 13th at Sonoma. In 2021, Pedroncelli ran a full season in the No. 33 Toyota Camry for his family's team, Pedroncelli Racing. He had a career year in 2021. His first top ten finish in the series came in the second race of the season, where he finished 3rd at Sonoma.[1] Following a top-five finish at the Colorado National Speedway,[2] he won his first career pole award the following weekend at Irwindale Speedway. He finished 3rd in the race.[3] This started a string of top-ten finishes for Pedroncelli, coming at Portland,[4] Las Vegas,[5] and Roseville.[6] On the final lap of the race, Pedroncelli made the pass for the lead and took the checkered flag for his first ever victory. In the seasons standings, Pedroncelli finished 4th with 433 points.[7]

ARCA Menards Series

Pedroncelli made his ARCA Menards Series debut, running in the race's paired event with the West Series at the Phoenix Raceway. Pedroncelli finished 11th.

Motorsports career results

ARCA Menards Series

ARCA Menards Series results
YearTeamNo.Make1234567891011121314151617181920PtsRef
2021Pedroncelli Racing33ToyotaDAYPHO
TALKANTOLCLTMOHPOCELKBLNIOWWINGLNMCHISFMLWDSFBRISLMKAN88th33[8]
2022Pedroncelli MotorsportsDAYPHO
TALKANCLTIOWBLNELKMOHPOCIRPMCHGLNISFMLWDSFKANBRISLMTOL99th27[9]

ARCA Menards Series West

ARCA Menards Series West results
YearTeamNo.Make1234567891011121314PtsRef
2008Pedroncelli Racing0ChevyAASPHOCTSIOWCNSSONIRW
DCS
EVGMMPIRW
AMP
AAS26th400[10]
2009CTSAASPHOMAD
IOWDCS
SON
IRWPIRMMPCNSIOWAAS
28th418[11]
2010AAS
PHOIOWDCSSON
IRWPIRMRPCNSMMPAASPHO
38th279[12]
2011PHOAASMMPIOWLVSSON
IRWEVGPIRCNSMRPSPOAAS
PHO58th212[13]
2019Pedroncelli Racing33ChevyLVSIRWTUSTUSCNSSON
DCSIOWEVGGTWMERAASKCRPHO53rd31[14]
2021Pedroncelli Racing33ToyotaPHO
IRW
CNS
IRW
LVS
AAS
PHO
4th433[15]
ChevySON
PIR
2022Pedroncelli MotorsportsToyotaPHO
IRW
KCR
IRW
EVGPIRAAS
LVSPHO10th283[16]
ChevyPIR
SON
2023Rodd RacingPHOIRWKCRPIRSONIRWSHAEVGAASLVSMAD
PHON/A0[17]
2024PHOKER
PIRSONIRWIRWSHATRIMADAASKERPHO-*-*[18]

References

  1. Web site: Chase Briscoe Dominates at Sonoma for First West Series Win. 6 June 2021.
  2. Web site: Joey Iest earns first ARCA Menards win with West Series victory at Colorado National. August 2021.
  3. Web site: Jesse Love earns third consecutive Irwindale victory. 22 August 2021.
  4. Web site: Taylor Gray credited with win at Portland after penalties issued to Jake Drew, Eric Nascimento. 12 September 2021.
  5. Web site: Taylor Gray takes checkered at Las Vegas Bullring for second win of 2021. 24 September 2021.
  6. Web site: P.J. Pedroncelli pulls off stunner at All American Speedway for first ARCA Menards Series West win. 10 October 2021.
  7. Web site: Standings.
  8. Web site: Paul Pedroncelli Jr. – 2021 ARCA Menards Series Results. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. November 19, 2021.
  9. Web site: Paul Pedroncelli Jr. – 2022 ARCA Menards Series Results. Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. March 13, 2022.
  10. Web site: Paul Pedroncelli Jr. – 2008 NASCAR Camping World West Series Results. Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. November 19, 2021.
  11. Web site: Paul Pedroncelli Jr. – 2009 NASCAR Camping World West Series Results. Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. November 19, 2021.
  12. Web site: Paul Pedroncelli Jr. – 2010 NASCAR K&N Pro Series West Results. Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. November 19, 2021.
  13. Web site: Paul Pedroncelli Jr. – 2011 NASCAR K&N Pro Series West Results. Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. November 19, 2021.
  14. Web site: Paul Pedroncelli Jr. – 2019 NASCAR K&N Pro Series West Results. Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. November 19, 2021.
  15. Web site: Paul Pedroncelli Jr. – 2021 ARCA Menards Series West Results. November 19, 2021. Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC.
  16. Web site: Paul Pedroncelli Jr. – 2022 ARCA Menards Series West Results. Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. November 19, 2022.
  17. Web site: Paul Pedroncelli Jr. – 2023 ARCA Menards Series West Results. Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. October 25, 2023.
  18. Web site: Paul Pedroncelli Jr. – 2024 ARCA Menards Series West Results. Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. April 16, 2024.

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