20-year-old Isabella Robusto joins her twin brother Will to drive for RVA Graphics Motorsports by Speed Syndicate

RICHMOND, Vir.—This weekend will mark the first time Isabella Robusto has competed in the Toyota GR Cup series in three years, but she might know the spec Toyota GR86 car better than most of her competitors. As a Toyota Racing Development Driver, the 20-year-old helped test and develop the car, and now, she’s returning to show what she knows when the series visits Viriginia International Raceway. 

Robusto’s special appearance in the series is possible thanks to Woodfin—Your Home Team and Richmond’s leading whole home services provider. As a company that fosters women in sports, the opportunity to sponsor Robusto in the RVA Graphics Motorsports by Speed Syndicate Toyota was too good to pass up.

“It’s super exciting,” says Robusto of the partnership with Woodfin. “I’m so grateful to be a part of it. Woodfin is an amazing company so getting to represent them is a real honor for me.”

Robusto is currently in her fourth year as a Toyota Development Driver, where she is running the 2025 ARCA series. Among her ARCA accomplishments are a pole position in Kansas and third at the legendary Talladega Motor Speedway, making her the highest-finishing female in history at that track. 

The last (and only) time Robusto drove in Toyota GR Cup, which is a single-make spec sports car racing series, was in its inaugural race three years ago at Sonoma Raceway in California.

“I’m excited to get back in the Toyota GR86 again,” Robusto says. “The class is so strong, so I know it’s going to be hard to run up front, so the goal is to be competitive in the top 10. I also want to be the highest-finishing female.”

Robusto has another goal, too, adding she also wants to “beat my brother if possible!”

Robusto and her twin brother, Will Robusto, have been racing since they were five years old, most of those years together, but this weekend will mark the first time they’ve gone head-to-head on the track in six years. Will Robusto has had a strong Toyota GR Cup season so far, including a win at Sonoma Raceway.

“Normally I feel like there’s some sibling rivalry, especially when we were growing up,” Robusto notes. “Now, for this race, it’s a very different approach. Will is in the series full time and running for points and the championship, so if there’s a way to help him out there, I definitely will.”

That generous spirit is one of the things that the team at Woodfin appreciates about Robusto. The Arizona State University student is a mentor to other women in sports, volunteering her time through organizations like Girls on the Run, Women in Motorsports NA and the NASCAR Foundation. 

“Motorsports is a passion, but it’s also about the people,” notes Farran Davis, Team Development Manager for RVA Graphics Motorsports by Speed Syndicate. “The connections and relationships we build, and the chance to have both the Robustos in a car for RVA Graphics Motorsports, it’s something that’s really special. Having Woodfin support Isabella in our home race is just incredible, and we look forward to sharing it with everyone.”

Learn more about Woodfin at https://www.askwoodfin.com. You’ll be able to find race updates and a schedule of Robusto’s on- and off-track activities on their social media.

About RVA Graphics Motorsports by Speed Syndicate

RVA Graphics Motorsports by Speed Syndicate competes in IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge and Toyota GR Cup North America. The team got its start in 2007 with an endurance racing program, which led to two championships. More recently, the team made the move to professional sports car racing in 2023, fielding multiple cars in Toyota GR Cup North America. Additionally, the team fosters young drivers, assisting with on- and off-track development to further their careers. Fans and drivers interested in securing a driving opportunity with the team can learn more by visiting www.RVAGrahpicsMotorspors.com or contacting Team Development Manager Farran Davis at farran@rvagfx.com.