The ARCA Series Corona Lucas Oil 200 race at Dover Int’l Speedway started with Kevin Rupert capturing the pole and Kevin Pearson recording the fastest lap of the race. Brandon Dhuey gained 17 spots for the most positions gained bonus. The race produced many close battles for position through the field with many position changes. Kevin Pearson led 68 laps, going on take the win. This week the drivers displayed good race-craft, resulting in 1 caution with 6 lead changes as there was 1 disqualification with 3 disconnect in a 23 car field ending with Kevin Pearson capturing his 2nd win of the season with Eddie Jones #14 finishing 2nd, Kevin Rupert 3rd and Joel Kilburn in 4th
This week the ARCA Series is at the Driving for Lineman 200 race at Daytona Int’l Speedway with the current points leader Mike Schrader looking for ways to maintain his lead in the series. The question is … can he hold off the charging Old Bastards?
We shall see when the green flag drops at 9:05 pm Eastern time.
In the ARCA Series points championship Eddie Jones in 2nd, Billy Wise 3rd, Brian Glass 4th and Robert Vining in 5th.
The Daytona race will be intense, and expect to see close battles all over the track.
July 10, 2018
Written By Michael Schrader