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Good night from Daytona!
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LetsStopTheStigma.com presents today’s Trackside Now coverage of the ARCA Racing Series from Daytona International Speedway. ARCA Racing Driver Cole Powell is on a personal mission to help people suffering with Bi-polar, Depression, Anxiety, Suicide, Anorexia, P.T.S.D. and other disorders on how they can get help, give help or just be more aware of what’s happening with friends and family around them. On the website, Cole shares his personal stories of family and friends who suffer from different mental illnesses. His goal is to help raise awareness and lower the stigma if more people would understand their signs and symptoms and hopefully seek help. Click here to read Cole’s story.
7:37
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7:36
While we’re done here at Daytona, Speed51.com’s coverage of Night 2 of the World Series of Asphalt Stock Car Racing at New Smyrna Speedway continues.   Follow the coverage at this link:
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That will conclude today’s Trackside Now coverage from Daytona.

The crew providing the Speed51.com content all weekend long here at Daytona has been Matt Kentfield, Kevin Ramsell, Matt Prieur, Mike Ramsell and Bruce Nuttleman.
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ARCA Racing Series Official Results
Daytona International Speedway – 2/15/14
Presented by Racecar Engineering

1 90 Grant Enfinger
2 44 Frank Kimmel
3 52 Clay Campbell
4 77 Tom Hessert
5 22 Tyler Reddick
6 5 Bobby Gerhart
7 98 Mason Mitchell
8 32 Terry Jones
9 9 Chase Elliott
10 48 Sean Corr
11 15 John Wes Townley
12 17 Bryan Silas
13 56 Derrick Lancaster
14 4 Dylan Kwasniewski
15 19 Brian Rose
16 68 Chris Bailey, Jr.
17 3 Tom Buzze -1
18 46 Maryeve Dufault -1
19 0 Barry Fitzgerald -1
20 20 Spencer Gallagher -2
21 40 Alx Danielsson -3
22 97 Tim Viens -3
23 2 Mario Gosselin -3
24 86 Bobby Grewohl -5
25 33 Kody Weisner -9
26 6 Ed Pompa -10
27 12 Jared Marks -12
28 55 Leilani Munter -16
29 13 Jeb Burton -27
30 10 Richard Doheny -49
31 2 Thomas Praytor -52
32 54 Matt Kurzejewski -52
33 7 Scotty Hubler -67
34 11 Benny Gordon -67
35 99 Buster Graham -68
36 88 Justin Allison -68
37 66 Mark Thompson -68
38 69 Will Kimmel -68
39 8 Cole Powell -68
40 25 Justin Boston -68
7:32
ARCA officials have told us that Enfinger has cleared tech.
7:31
Grant Enfinger comes and gets his helmet from his car. (Speed51.com Photo)
7:29
ARCA officials have confirmed that Reddick, Gerhart and Campbell have cleared tech.
7:26
Frank Kimmel and Tom Hessert have cleared tech.
7:24
We talked to Kevin Cywinski, owner of Frank Kimmel’s car. He is smiling ear-to-ear after his first venture with the ten-time champion. Cywinski said that he didn’t think he was going to be nervous having him in the car today. But he is very happy with the finish. Cywinski said that he and Kimmel started talking about this deal back at the banquet in December and came together in about 5-6 weeks. He hopes to give Kimmel an 11th championship this year.
7:21
Today’s top ARCA finishers remain in the tech area.
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Tear down is underway. (Speed51.com Photo)
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Frank Kimmel shares some laughs with friends. (Speed51.com Photo)
6:56
The winning car goes through tech. (Speed51.com Photo)
6:50
Closeup of the right side damage to Bobby Gerhart’s car. (Speed51.com Photo)
6:46
Grant Enfinger called today a signature win.

“It didn’t just start here, it started in testing in December. We had a really, really good car. We were able to practice good and we weren’t any under crazy stress. I think the track position was a bit part of our win today. We were able to stay up front and battle it out. I just can’t say enough about Team BCR. Being able to run with the organizations is just incredible for all of us.”

On the final restart with less than 10 laps remaining, Enfinger was nervous, but still confident, that his No. 90 could hold off the field.

“I felt like something like that (last caution) ould’ve happened. We were going back and forth on the (restart) strategy, but Frank and I have run each other really clean in the past and I knew I could take his line away.

Enfinger’s track position and strong car that never left the top six all day helped put him in position to win here at Daytona.

“I was content running second behind the 4 car (Kwasniewski) for a while, but after we had a restart I could get around him. That kind of surprised me. It was a little bit of a risk, but I wanted to see what it’d be like later in the race and it worked. I thought we’d have something that could win the race, but there’s so many variables.”

Today’s win was Enfinger’s third-career ARCA victory. He won at his home track of Mobile International Speedway as well as Iowa Speedway last year. But winning at Daytona is a whole other thrill.

“I think this means everything to everybody,” said the Fairhope, Alabama driver. “Everybody knows Daytona. Everybody knows this race forever. More than just for me personally and what it does for my career, it’s great for Team BCR. To win in the biggest race in front of the biggest crowd all year, it means a lot to all of us.”
6:44
Post race tech is underway. (Speed51.com Photo)
6:37
Second-place finisher Frank Kimmel on the final restart

“Clay really wasn’t pushing really hard, so I think it finished the way it would’ve finished no matter what. I saw Clay and he backed off and got behind me, so I went wide open just to catch up to Grant. The way this package is, by yourself you’re not going to catch anybody. I’m very happy with a second-place finish, but the car really didn’t run well enough by itself.”
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6:34
Comment From Jake

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6:33
Enfinger and crew in victory lane. (Speed51.com photo)
6:26
Clay Campbell, today’s third-place finisher, was ecstatic with his podium finish.

“All I was thinking about on that last restart was if Frank pulled out, I was coming with him,” said Campbell. “We were lucky and fortunately for me, the leaders slowed down enough that I could start in second gear. The previous restarts I was in third, and that’s not ideal. I was able to hang with Frank on that last one. I had a great spotter, Tab Boyd, keeping me calm up there. It’s hard to have enough patience to stay in line and not make a move.”

Was today’s race fun for the veteran racer and President of Martinsville Speedway?

“It was a blast. I think I need to wait a couple months to do it again, though. You’ve got to have a great car. If you don’t have a great car to do it, you’re out to lunch. Ken Schrader gave me a great car. We got through the first skirmish and that was key.”

Would he give up his day job at Martinsville to keep racing with runs like this?

“I think I better keep that one.”

Campbell is racing just here at Daytona and at Talladega in ARCA competition this year.
6:21
Chase Elliott told FOX Sports 1 that he did not make contact with Buster Graham to start the early melee.

“It was really really close,” Elliott told FOX Sports 1. “I never touched him. It was just an air thing. I know it’s close, but I didn’t hit his bumper, so I’m not concerned about it.”
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ARCA Racing Series
Lucas Oil 200 Presented by MAVTV American Real
Unofficial Results Presented by Racecar Engineering

1 90 Grant Enfinger
2 44 Frank Kimmel
3 52 Clay Campbell
4 77 Tom Hessert
5 22 Tyler Reddick
6 5 Bobby Gerhart
7 98 Mason Mitchell
8 32 Terry Jones
9 9 Chase Elliott
10 48 Sean Corr
11 15 John Wes Townley
12 17 Bryan Silas
13 56 Derrick Lancaster
14 4 Dylan Kwasniewski
15 19 Brian Rose
16 68 Chris Bailey Jr.
17 3 Tom Buzze -1
18 46 Maryeve Dufault -1
19 0 Barry Fitzgerald -1
20 20 Spencer Gallagher -2
21 40 Alx Danielsson -3
22 97 Tim Viens -3
23 2 Mario Gosselin -3
24 86 Bobby Grewohl -5
25 33 Kody Weisner -9
26 6 Ed Pompa -10
27 12 Jared Marks -12
28 55 Leilani Munter -16
29 13 Jeb Burton -27
30 10 Richard Doheny -49
31 2 Thomas Praytor -52
32 54 Matt Kurzejewski -52
33 7 Scotty Hubler -67
34 11 Benny Gordon -67
35 99 Buster Graham -68
36 88 Justin Allison -68
37 66 Mark Thompson -68
38 69 Will Kimmel -68
39 8 Cole Powell -68
40 25 Justin Boston -68
6:14
The celebration begins for Enfinger. (Speed51.com photo)
6:13
Enfinger celebrates the victory. (Speed51.com photo)
6:12
Gary Roulo (left) one of the owners of Buster Graham’s car, gives Chase Elliott a piece of his mind as the 9 pulled back into the garage. (Speed51.com photo)
6:11
Enfinger said that this is pretty special. He felt like they were owe a few here. This means the world to him.
6:08
Enfinger has just entered victory lane.
6:08
Enfinger takes the checkers ahead of Kimmel. (Speed51.com photo)
6:05
Enfinger and the rest of the field stop at the entrance of pit road for a quick spoiler inspection.
6:03
Enfinger is the 32nd different driver to win at Daytona.
6:03
Bobby Gerhart tried to make a move on the outside going into three and had no help, he will finish sixth.
6:02
Kimmel is second with Campbell in third. Hessert is fourth and Reddick is fifth.
6:02
CHECKERED FLAG: Enfinger holds off Kimmel and gets the win at Daytona.
6:01
Enfinger comes off of turn two and hold that inside line down the back stretch.
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WHITE FLAG: Enfinger has a car length on Kimmel at the stripe.
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Lap 48: Gerhart up to fourth as they go into three.
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Two laps to go for Grant Enfinger. He leads Kimmel, Campbell, Hessert. Gerhart going for fourth by Silas.
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Lap 77: No one is making a move on Enfinger as they go into three.
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Lap 77: Three to go. Enfinger has the lead. Kimmel is there so is Campbell and Hessert.
5:59
Crunch time at Daytona. (Speed51.com photo)
5:59
Lap 76: Enfinger continues to lead with four to go. Gerhart up to fifth.
5:58
Lap 75: Silas moves to fifth.
5:58
Bunched up on the restart. (Speed51.com photo)
5:58
Lap 75: Five to go. Enfinger, Kimmel, Campbell, Hessert, and Elliott.
5:57
Lap 74: Enfinger leads Kimmel and Campbell out of two.
5:57
Lap 73: Elliott is falling back to Townley. Enfinger leads to the stripe.
5:56
GREEN Lap 73: Enfinger and Elliott battle for the lead into one. Townley goes to the outside.
5:56
Kimmel tells his crew that his car is great.
5:54
Mario Gosselin’s crew addresses a flat left-rear tire. (Speed51.com photo)
5:54
Clean up has finished on Ed Pompa’s car. Field gets one to go at the line. 72 laps are complete. They will get the green with seven to go.
5:53
5:53
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5:52
It appears that Pompa was the lucky dog and he was going around to catch the tail of the field when smoke started coming from his car.
5:52
10 laps to go at Daytona.
5:51
Field is doubled up. But this may be waved off. Ed Pompa went up in smoke coming out the tri-oval. Caution stays out.
5:50
Showing 16 cars on the lead lap.
1. Enfinger
2. Elliott
3. Kimmel
4. Silas
5. Campbell
6. Townley
7. Hessert
8. Kwasniewski
9. Gerhart
10. Lancaster
11. Corr
12. Bailey
13. Reddick
14. Rose
15. Mitchell
16. Jones
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5:49
Enfinger tells FOX Sports 1 that he has a real good car. He isn’t sure if he will take the inside or the outside on the restart.
5:48
Lap 69: Still under our fourth caution. Jared Marks has come to a stop and is getting a push back to the pits. Gallagher is on pit road. Crew is working on the left front of his car.
5:48
Terry Jones’ crew goes under the hood on pit road. (Speed51.com photo)
5:47
Rundown with 68 laps complete.

1. Enfinger
2. Elliott
3. Kimmel
4. Silas
5. Campbell
6.Townley
7. Hessert
8. Kwasniewski
9. Mitchell
10. Gerhart

Mitchell comes on pit road, his crew is making adjustments to the front. Looks like they are removing some tape.
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(Speed51.com photo)
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5:45
Looks like Weisner got loose on his own in turn two and spun into the infield.
5:44
CAUTION Lap 67: Weisner is in the grass off of turn two.
5:43
Lap 66: A gap has built between Kwasniewski in eighth and Mitchell in ninth.
5:43
The field runs single file…for now. (Speed51.com photo)
5:42
Lap 65: Top 12 are single file and running the low line around the 2.5-mile oval.
5:41
Lap 64: Looks like the field is being patient and will click off the laps until we get to the final few for a run.
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Lap 63: Mitchell and Gerhart have teamed up and are trying to catch the lead train as they go into turn one.
5:40
Lap 62: Enfinger, Elliott, Kimmel, Silas, Campbell, Townley, Hessert, Kwasniewski breakaway from the rest of the field.
5:40
Rick Hendrick keeps tabs on Chase Elliott. (Speed51.com photo)
5:39
Lap 61: Gerhart is running 11th. He is looking for his ninth Daytona win.
5:39
Lap 60: 20 laps to go. Enfinger, Elliott, Kimmel, Silas, Campbell, Townley, Hessert, Kwasniewski.
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5:38
Lap 59: Top six are in a single line as they go down the superstretch. Kwasnieski back on the inside line behind Mitchell.
5:37
Lap 57: Enfinger leads with Elliott in second and Kimmel in third. Silas, Campbell, Mitchell, Bailey, Kwasniewski, Reddick and Gerhart.
5:36
The draft is in effect a the laps click off. (Speed51.com photo)
5:36
Lap 56: Enfinger leads the field through lap traffic. Dufault on pit road for her fuel stop.
5:35
Lap 56: Gerhart battling with Kwasniewski for tenth.
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Lap 55: 25 to go. Enfinger leads with Elliott, Kimmel, Silas and Campbell, Townley, Bailey, Mitchell, Reddick and Kwasniewski behind him.
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Lap 54: Enfinger leads with Elliott in second and Kimmel in third. Kwasniewski is still on the outside back to eighth.
5:33
Lap 52: Kwasniewski is still falling back he is seventh.
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Lap 51: Down the backstretch, Kwasniewski is falling back and the train is moving below him.
5:31
Lap 51: Kwasniewski gets the lead out of two, but Enfinger dives to the bottom in turns three and four. Battle for the lead.
5:31
Kimmel (44), Dufault (46), Silas (17) and more work the draft. (Speed51.com photo)
5:30
Lap 50: 30 to go. Enfinger, Kwasniewski, Elliott, Kimmel. Bobby Gerhart in a three wide battle for tenth.
5:29
Lap 49: Bryan Silas gets a run in the tri-oval on the inside of Dufault to battle for fifth.
5:29
Billy Gerhart keeps an eye on his brother Bobby (Speed51.com photo)
5:29
Lap 48: Enfinger goes by the lap car of Tim Viens as they enter the tri-oval. Kimmel goes to fourth. He is looking for his first Daytona win.
5:28
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5:28
Lap 47: Kimmel on the inside of Dufault for fourth. Enfinger, Kwasniewski, and Elliott are still the top three in single file.
5:27
Enfinger (90) leads Kwasniewski (4). (Speed51.com photo)
5:27
Lap 46: Enfinger and Kwasniewski are single file. Two wide all the way through behind them.
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Lap 45: Enfinger leads Kwasniewski while Elliott battles Dufault for third.
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Lap 44: Enfinger goes around Kwasniewski on the outside going into three. He goes back to the lead.
5:25
Mitchell (98) and Townley (15). (Speed51.com photo)
5:24
Lap 43: Kimmel making a move to the inside of Dufault coming off of turn two. They work around lap traffic. Top three pull away.
5:24
Lap 41: Kwasniewski leads.
2. Enfinger
3. Elliott
4. Dufault
5. Kimmel
6. Silas
7. Campbell
8. Townley
9. Mitchell
10. Lancaster
5:22
HALFWAY Lap 40: Kwasniewski leads. Silas is now in the train in sixth and Clay Campbell is in seventh. Seven car train down the superstretch at Daytona.
5:21
Lap 39: Top five are in a freight train as they come to the tri-oval. Kwasniewski leads Enfinger, Elliott, Dufault, and Kimmel.
5:21
Drafting in the top five. (Speed51.com photo)
5:21
Lap 38: Kwasniewski makes a strong move on the outside in one and two and takes back the lead.
5:20
Lap 38: Two laps from halfway. Enfinger leads with Kwasniewski going to the outside into one.
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Lap 37: Top sevne are single file as they go into turn three.
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Lap 37: Enfinger, Kwasniewski, Elliott, Dufault and Kimmel at the line.
5:19
Lap 36: Elliott joins Enfinger and Kwasniewski for a three-car breakawy. Dufault joins them off of turn two.
5:18
Lap 35: Kwasniewski tries to get the bumper of Enfinger to pull get a two car draft going.
5:18
Kimmel and Mitchell are fifth and sixth. Dufault has yet to make a pit stop.
5:18
Leilani Munter’s car comes to the attention of the 55’s crew (Speed51.com photo)
5:17
Lap 34: Enfinger and Kwasniewski are single file. Dufault and Elliott battle for third.
5:17
Lap 33: Kwasniewski gets the bumper of Enfinger as they go into turn three.
5:16
Lap 32: Enfinger gets a good lead off of turn two. Kwasniewski and Elliott battle for second. Two by two all the way through the field.
5:15
Lap 31: Field is catching up to Kwasniewski. Enfinger on the outside as they come to the stripe. Enfinger to the lead.
5:15
Lap 31: Kwasniewski out front by himself and they are doubled up behind him all the way through.
5:14
Lap 30: Side by side for the lead as they go down the backstretch. Kwasniewski pulls away into turn three.
5:14
GREEN Lap 30: Kwasniewski restarts on the outside. Elliott is behind him. They did some drafting together on Thursday.
5:13
Ed Pompa, who was involved in the initial wreck of the race, is the last car on the lead-lap. He is being scored 24th.
5:13
We will get the green on lap 30. Kwasniewski leads with Enfinger in second and Dufault in third.
5:12
Field is doubled up we will be going back to green.
5:12
There are still 50-laps to go in the ARCA Racing Series event at Daytona.
5:12
10-time ARCA Racing Series champion Frank Kimmel is 6th.
5:10
Justin Boston told FOX Sports 1 that he was just riding around and was in the wrong place at the wrong time. He also has had some bad luck at Superspeedway events.
5:10
Buster Graham says “The 9-car spun me” to the FOX Sports TV broadcast. “He did the same thing to Ty Dillon at Road America (in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race in 2013). He’s got a lot to learn (speaking of Chase Elliott).”
5:09
Heavy damage to Munter’s car after hitting the turn three wall. (Speed51.com Photo)
5:09
Bobby Gerhart, after making many pitstops to help repair right-side body damage suffered when hitting the wall early, is currently 16th.
5:09
Justin Allison’s take on the early melee. “All I saw was somebody turn the 99 car,” said Allison. “I thought I had it cleared, but someone piled into me. Then I thought I had it saved again and we would be okay, then someone else slammed into me. All we can do is fix it and go get them the next time.”
5:08
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5:08
ARCA veteran Terry Jones, racing for WinTron Motorsports, is currently running 13th.
5:08
26 laps complete. Kwasniewski is back to the top of the chart. He got a great run on the outside to go back to the lead as they went down the superstretch. Enfinger is back to second.
5:07
Clay Campbell, running 8th, is the President of Martinsville Speedway. He is competing for former NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver Ken Schrader.
5:06
Scotty Hubler’s car has seen better days. (Speed51.com photo)
5:06
Munter, Kurzejewski are on pit road for repairs. Reddick comes on for an adjustment. Hessert also back on. Gallagher’s team is working on the left front of his car.
5:06
Current Running Order – Lap 26
1) Dylan Kwasniewski
2) Grant Enfinger
3) Chase Elliott
4) Maryeve Default
5) Mason Mitchell
6) Frank Kimmel
7) Bryan Silas
8) Clay Campbell
9) Chris Bailey Jr.
10) Derrick Lancaster
5:05
Matt Kurzejewski is also involved.
5:04
Lap 25: Leilani Munter is one car involved along with Thomas Praytor.
5:03
CAUTION: two cars involved in turn three.
5:03
Lap 25: Kwasniewski gets a run off turn two.
5:03
GREEN FLAG: Dufault leads Elliott into turn one.
5:02
This will be the first double file restart in the history of the ARCA Racing Series.
5:02
Thomas Praytor was a full-time competitor with ARCA Racing last year, but was formerly a Deep South Late Model driver.
5:02
Front and rear damage to Mark Thompson’s car. (Speed51.com photo)
5:01
Maryeve Dufault and Thomas Praytor will bring the field to the green.
5:01
Lights are out on the pace car. Green next time by on lap 24.
5:00
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5:00
All of the drivers have been cleared from the infield care center.
5:00
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5:00
Maryeve Default will lead the field to green after the round of pit stops by man.
4:59
22 laps complete, and still under caution. Tyler Reddick, Tom Hessert, Spencer Gallagher, and Kody Weisner top off with fuel.
4:59
Chase Elliott tells FOX Sports 1 that he feels like that he didn’t hit Buster Graham. He is currently running third.
4:58
Grant Enfinger said his car was a bit loose so the team made an air-pressure adjustment during his stop.
4:58
The mud on Benny Gordon’s car tells the story of a tough day. (Speed51.com photo)
4:57
Lap 21: John Wes Townley appears to miss his pit stall. He comes back down and gets fuel and is back out. Currently showing Maryeve Dufault as the leader with Thomas Praytor in second and Chase Elliott in third. Mason Mitchell is fourth and Dylan Kwasniewski if fifth.
4:56
The mangled remains of Justin Allison’s car. (Speed51.com photo)
4:55
Lap 20: Pit stops are complete. Many making fuel only stops.
4:55
Lap 20: The leaders come on pit road. Fuel only for Kwasinewski and Elliott.
4:54
Working on the damaged front end of the Justin Boston car in the garage. (Speed51.com photo)
4:54
Lap 19: Still working our first caution. Kody Weisner is on pit road where his crew is working on the left front. Grewohl is back on as his crew is working on the right front. Cole Powell is still on pit road.
4:53
The 11 car of Benny Gordon was also involved.
4:53
Heavy damage to Will Kimmel’s car. (Speed51.com photo)
4:51
Lap 17: Still under caution. Pit road is open. Bobby Gerhart is on pit road along with Bobby Grewohl and Mario Gosselin. Gerhart’s team is working on the right front side of his car.
4:51
A scuffle in the pits between the Graham crew and Elliott’s crew. (Speed51.com photo)
4:50
Running Order – Lap 17
1) Dylan Kwasniewski
2) Grant Enfinger
3) Chase Elliott
4) Mason Mitchell
5) John Wes Townley
6) Bryan Silas
7) Matt Kurzejewski
8) Jared Marks
9) Derrick Lancaster
10) Tom Hessert
4:49
4:49
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4:48
There is a big crowd around the pit of Chase Elliott. We are seeing security separating the 99 and 9 pit crew members.
4:47
Lap 16: Still under caution as they are cleaning up near the pit road entrance and the tri-oval.
4:46
Buster Graham waits for a wrecker. Justin Allison goes off on the hook. (Speed51.com Photo)
4:46
Bobby Gerhart is bringing his number-5 to pit road several times during this caution. The team has been jacking up the right side and trying to repair the body damage that they suffered when he hit the wall earlier.
4:45
Just some of the aftermath. (Speed51.com photo)
4:44
An early “big one” (Speed51.com photo)
4:44
Looking at the replay, it appears that Buster Graham got loose, may have been touched by Chase Elliott. Graham got loose and the melee ensued.
4:43
Lap 14: Still under caution. Mario Gosselin, Cole Powell and Tom Buzze are also involved. They are on pit road getting repairs.
4:41
Lap 12: Big wreck off of turn four. Carnage everywhere. Burton is involved so is Justin Boston, Justin Allison, Scotty Hubley, Will Kimmel, and Mark Thompson are some involved.
4:40
Lap 11: Bobby Grewohl just had a nice save out of turn four as he and Jeb Burton got together. Grewohl saved it and kept going.
4:39
Lap 11: Bobby Gerhart’s crew chief, and brother, Billy, told the 9-time Daytona winner to stay out until the first caution despite the damage.
4:39
Lap 10: Corr now battles with Terry Jones for the 13th position. Top 12 are single file.
4:38
Mario Gosselin (02) and Jeb Burton (13) ride side by side. (Speed51.com photo)
4:38
Lap 9: Side by side for 11th between Derrick Lancaster and Sean Corr. That is the first side by side battle on the track.
4:37
Lap 8: Kwasniewski leads with Enfinger still in second and Graham in third. Elliott and Mitchell ride in fourth and fifth.
4:37
4:37
One of the biggest early-season Outlaw Super Late Model events in the country takes place on May 24…it’s the Joy Fair Memorial presented by Diamond Pistons at Flat Rock Speedway. Be there when some of the baddest and fastest racecars on the planet battle in a historic event at the Flat Rock bullring. Click here for more information.
4:36
Lap 7: Kwasniewski leads. Gerhart has damage on the right side. Looks like he pancaked it pretty good. He may come on pit road.
4:35
Lap 6: Could see some tire smoke coming out of Gerhart’s car as he goes into turn one. He falls back to 32nd.
4:34
Lap 5: Bobby Gerhart kisses the wall. He is still going.
4:34
Lap 4: Kwasniewski leads with Enfinger in second and Buster Graham in third. Chase Elliott in fourth and Mason Mitchell fifth.
4:33
Lap 3: Kwasniewski leads a single line of the top ten cars. Bobby Gerhart is already up to 27th.
4:32
Lap 2: Top eight are single file as they come to the tri-oval with Kwasniewski in the lead. Frank Kimmel is up to 15th.
4:32
Kwasniewski shows the way as the green flag flies. (Speed51.com photo)
4:31
Lap 1: Kwasniewski leads lap one with Enfinger in second.
4:30
GREEN FLAG: Kwasniewski gets the lead as they go down the superstretch.
4:29
Field is in turn three and will be coming around to take the green.
4:28
One to go at the line.
4:25
Great day for a race. (Speed51.com Photo)
4:25
Field comes by for the wave lap. (Speed51.com Photo)
4:24
Clay Campbell was focused just before rolling off for pace laps. (Speed51.com photo)
4:24
Talking to the crews…the pit window should open around 8-10 laps in to the 80-lap/200-mile event. Be interesting to see if anyone will pit early.
4:23
Comment From Bobby Ringo

Wishing Grant Enfinger good luck!
4:22
The field is rolling. Pit road speed today is 55 mph.
4:22
(Speed51.com Photo)
4:21
The command has been given and engines fired for the Lucas Oil 200 presented by MAVTV American Real. The season opener for the ARCA Racing Series.
4:18
Field is about ready. (Speed51.com Photo)
4:17
4:15
Crew Chief Lance McGrew and car owner Rick Hendrick go over some last-minute notes before their driver Chase Elliott fires his engine. (Speed51.com photo)
4:14
God Bless America is now being performed. We are close to the green flag.
4:12
Starting Grid
Lucas Oil 200 presented by MAVTV American Real
Lineup presented by Racecar Engineering

1
 4 Dylan Kwasniewski/Las Vegas NV 49.400
2 90 Grant Enfinger/Fairhope AL 49.577
3 99 Buster Graham/Lafayette LA 49.588
4 66 Mark Thompson/Cartersville GA 49.603
5 9 Chase Elliott/Dawsonville GA 49.651
6 98 Mason Mitchell/West Des Moines   IA 49.670
7 77 Tom Hessert/Cherry Hill NJ 49.801
8 69 Will Kimmel/Sellersburg IN 49.849
9 15 John Wes Townley/Watkinsville GA 49.861
10 32 Terry Jones/Amherstburg Ontario 49.901
11 17 Bryan Silas/Stuart FL 49.996
12 88 Justin Allison/Salisbury NC 50.056
13 19 Brian Rose/Louisville KY 50.130
14 48 Sean Corr/Goshen NY 50.136
15 52 Clay Campbell/Martinsville VA 50.163
16 44 Frank Kimmel/Clarksville IN 50.176
17 8 Cole Powell/Mt. Brydges Ontario 50.229
18 54 Matt Kurzejewski/Mansfield PA 50.249
19 12 Jared Marks/Napoleon OH 50.394
20 7 Scotty Hubler/Coplay PA 50.399
21 13 Jeb Burton/Halifax VA 50.462
22 2 Mario Gosselin/Sainte-Marie Quebec 50.502
23 11 Benny Gordon/Dubois PA 50.626
24 56 Derrick Lancaster/Christiansburg VA 50.723
25 3 Tom Buzze/Statesville NC 50.776
26 86 Bobby Grewohl/Hollister CA 50.786
27 20 Spencer Gallagher/Las Vegas, NV 50.915
28 33 Kody Weisner/Muskegon MI 50.957
29 68 Chris Bailey Jr./South Park PA 51.303
30 40 Alx Danielsson/Storvreta Sweden 51.472
31 25 Justin Boston/Baltimore MD Provisional
32 22 Tyler Reddick/Corning CA Provisional
33 55 Leilani Munter/Rochester MN Provisional
34 2 Thomas Praytor/Mobile AL Provisional
35 46 Maryeve Dufault/Sorel Quebec Provisional
36 97 Tim Viens/Daytona Beach FL Provisional
37 6 Ed Pompa/Ballston Spa NY Provisional
38 0 Barry Fitzgerald/Sykesville MD Provisional
39 10 Dick Doheny/Ballston Spa NY Provisional
40 5 Bobby Gerhart/Lebanon PA Provisional
4:12
A busy ARCA pit road. (Speed51.com photo)
4:11
Drivers are strapping in. (Speed51.com Photo)
4:11
Dylan Kwasniewski and his posse make their way to the front of the grid. (Speed51.com photo)
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Dylan Kwasniewski and his posse make their way to the front of the grid. (Speed51.com photo)
4:10

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BKR owner @keselowski is supporting @TylerReddick before the Daytona ARCA racepic.twitter.com/Gah8dlTvoM
4:10
Dylan Kwasniewski will start on the pole. (Speed51.com Photo)
4:09
Grant Enfinger will start second. (Speed51.com Photo)
4:09
Alx Danielsson sports the cowboy hat prior to climbing into his car. (Speed51.com photo)
4:08
Martinsville Speedway President Clay Campbell will driver for Ken Schrader today. (Speed51.com Photo)
4:07
Will Kimmel is introduced to the crowd. (Speed51.com photo)
4:07
The field has been introduced and fans are being asked to clear the infield.
4:06
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Frank Kimmel is hoping for his first win at Daytona. (Speed51.com Photo)
4:03
Jeb Burton is introduced. (Speed51.com photo)
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LetsStopTheStigma.com presents today’s Trackside Now coverage of the ARCA Racing Series from Daytona International Speedway. ARCA Racing Driver Cole Powell is on a personal mission to help people suffering with Bi-polar, Depression, Anxiety, Suicide, Anorexia, P.T.S.D. and other disorders on how they can get help, give help or just be more aware of what’s happening with friends and family around them. On the website, Cole shares his personal stories of family and friends who suffer from different mental illnesses. His goal is to help raise awareness and lower the stigma if more people would understand their signs and symptoms and hopefully seek help. Click here to read Cole’s story.
3:59
Driver intros are underway. (Speed51.com Photo)
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3:36
It’s the same great event but with a new date in 2014. The Battle at Berlin 251 will take place on July 18-19 at Berlin Raceway in Marne, MI. See the best Super Late Model drivers battle it out on the tricky famous oval. Click here for more information.
3:33
Cars are beginning to get lined up on pit road in preparation for today’s 200-mile feature.
3:31

Motordrome Speedway@MotordromeSpeed

Good luck to one of Motordrome’s own, Chris Bailey, in today’s ARCA race at Daytona. He will be driving the #68 car. pic.twitter.com/O9Qzceux7i
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The UNOH Battle At The Beach returns on Tuesday, February 18 as drivers from the NASCAR K&N Pro Series and NASCAR Whelen Modified Tours battle for national bragging rights on a 0.4-mile short track oval on Daytona’s backstretch. Click here for more information.
3:24

Justin Boston@jboston25

Thanks for all the support over the past day everyone. It’s about that time to go racing!#TimeToDig
3:21
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HMS began in the mid 1980’s out of DeLand, Florida. At the time they were looking for an edge and sense then it has become a recognized product across the country. Their Extreme Tire Conditioner is the same great product with 70% less odor, engineered to pass the sniffer test and increased tire life. Click here for more information.
3:14
Last year, 21 of the 40 drivers in the ARCA Racing Series field were making their first start at Daytona. This year, the number is significantly lower as veterans like Enfinger, Frank Kimmel, Tom Hessert and all four of the Venturini Motorsports drivers – Mark Thompson, Justin Boston, Leilani Munter and John Wes Townley – have laps under the belts at the 2.5-mile World Center of Racing.
3:03
The tram to take ARCA spotters across the track to the spotter’s stand leaves at 3:15pm.   That’s the first sign that we’re closer to the start of the ARCA main event.
2:43
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Heading to the upcoming 48th Annual World Series of Asphalt Racing at New Smyrna Speedway? Coming to check out all of the racing action at Daytona or just a nice Florida vacation, book your room now at the Hampton Inn in New Smyrna Beach. This new hotel is just a few blocks away from the famous Flagler beach. With the look to reflect the area their famous complimentary breakfast, this is the place to stay. Call 386-898-9444 or Click here to book your room today. Tell them that Speed51.com recommended it.
2:36
They will have double file restarts clear to checkers.
2:34
Spotters meeting is underway and they are giving further clarification on their new double file restart.
2:34
2:34
McGunegill Engine Performance of Muncie, Indiana has been a leader in developing high performance, cost effective race engine solutions. The family run business, now owned and operated by DeWaine McGunegill, has led the development of the highly successful Sealed Engine program for Super Late Models in the last nine years. Their innovative Sealed Engine package has drastically cut the cost of purchasing a competitive Super Late Model engine. McGunegill Engine Performance has also been a top builder and rebuilder of crate engines competing in Pro Late Model divisions including the JEGS/CRA All-Stars Tour Presented by GM Performance Parts for several years. Click here for more information.
2:28
Television/radio icon Larry King is in attendance for today’s ARCA Racing Series event. (Speed51.com Photo)
2:23
Joe Wells of ARCA is answering a lot of different scenarios about the restarts.
2:20
Initial start, they are to stay two-by-two until past the start/finish line.
2:19
On the restart, drivers can pass on the right until you pass the start/finish line. Leader leads to the restart zone, not to the line. Leader controls the restart in the zone but does not have to be the first to cross the line.
2:16
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2:15
Everyone must make a pit stop by lap 70.
2:13
Also today will be the first race that the ARCA Racing Series will be using the double-file restart. It will be ran the same way as in the top NASCAR series.
2:12
Pit road speed is 55mph.
2:08
A crowded ARCA drivers meeting. (Speed51.com photo)
2:06
If there are any lengthy delays, the race could be cut short due to time allotment.
2:06
The yellow line rule that is used in NASCAR restrictive plate tracks is also in effect for ARCA. Drivers cannot improve their position by going below the yellow line.
2:04
Dan Robinson, Promoter of Lucas Oil Speedway in MO, is today’s honorary starter.
2:03
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LetsStopTheStigma.com presents today’s Trackside Now coverage of the ARCA Racing Series from Daytona International Speedway. ARCA Racing Driver Cole Powell is on a personal mission to help people suffering with Bi-polar, Depression, Anxiety, Suicide, Anorexia, P.T.S.D. and other disorders on how they can get help, give help or just be more aware of what’s happening with friends and family around them. On the website, Cole shares his personal stories of family and friends who suffer from different mental illnesses. His goal is to help raise awareness and lower the stigma if more people would understand their signs and symptoms and hopefully seek help. Click here to read Cole’s story.
2:03
Ron Drager, ARCA President, started the meeting by reminding the drivers that racing at Daytona is a privilege.
1:54
The ARCA driver’s meeting is scheduled to start in about five minutes.
1:54
John Wes Townley said it will take some luck to get his second Lucas Oil 200 win here today. He said he will need to be patient to get up to the front and see where he is at the end.
1:51
We asked Will Kimmel if he has any preferred drafting partners for today’s race. He said it will be tough to trust anyone out there but feels he he has a fast car to lead the pack.
1:41
1:41
The third night of the 48th Annual World Series of Asphalt Stock Car Racing will feature the season opener for the NASCAR K&N Pro Series East. The future stars of NASCAR will compete in a 150-lap event around New Smyrna’s famous half-mile oval in the New Smyrna 150 presented by JEGS. Click here for more information.
1:40

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Check out our interview with Larry King @DISupdates inside the ARCA garage.@larrykcolumn bit.ly/1nBU8WN @DonRadebaugh
1:37
Rick Dawson, Promoter of Anderson Speedway, is enjoying the autograph session. (Speed51.com Photo)
1:30
We spoke to Spencer Gallagher. He pretty much didn’t have a lot to say except he is focused on the race. Was pretty happy with the car and hopes everyone drives a smart race today.
1:29
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1:27
Bobby Gerhart signs a t-shirt. (Speed51.com Photo)
1:26
1:25
ARCA Racing Series Starting Lineup – Daytona
Presented by Racecar Engineering

1
 4 Dylan Kwasniewski/Las Vegas NV 49.400
2 90 Grant Enfinger/Fairhope AL 49.577
3 99 Buster Graham/Lafayette LA 49.588
4 66 Mark Thompson/Cartersville GA 49.603
5 9 Chase Elliott/Dawsonville GA 49.651
6 98 Mason Mitchell/West Des Moines   IA 49.670
7 77 Tom Hessert/Cherry Hill NJ 49.801
8 69 Will Kimmel/Sellersburg IN 49.849
9 15 John Wes Townley/Watkinsville GA 49.861
10 32 Terry Jones/Amherstburg Ontario 49.901
11 17 Bryan Silas/Stuart FL 49.996
12 88 Justin Allison/Salisbury NC 50.056
13 19 Brian Rose/Louisville KY 50.130
14 48 Sean Corr/Goshen NY 50.136
15 52 Clay Campbell/Martinsville VA 50.163
16 44 Frank Kimmel/Clarksville IN 50.176
17 8 Cole Powell/Mt. Brydges Ontario 50.229
18 54 Matt Kurzejewski/Mansfield PA 50.249
19 12 Jared Marks/Napoleon OH 50.394
20 7 Scotty Hubler/Coplay PA 50.399
21 13 Jeb Burton/Halifax VA 50.462
22 2 Mario Gosselin/Sainte-Marie Quebec 50.502
23 11 Benny Gordon/Dubois PA 50.626
24 56 Derrick Lancaster/Christiansburg VA 50.723
25 3 Tom Buzze/Statesville NC 50.776
26 86 Bobby Grewohl/Hollister CA 50.786
27 20 Spencer Gallagher/Las Vegas, NV 50.915
28 33 Kody Weisner/Muskegon MI 50.957
29 68 Chris Bailey Jr./South Park PA 51.303
30 40 Alx Danielsson/Storvreta Sweden 51.472
31 25 Justin Boston/Baltimore MD Provisional
32 22 Tyler Reddick/Corning CA Provisional
33 55 Leilani Munter/Rochester MN Provisional
34 2 Thomas Praytor/Mobile AL Provisional
35 46 Maryeve Dufault/Sorel Quebec Provisional
36 97 Tim Viens/Daytona Beach FL Provisional
37 6 Ed Pompa/Ballston Spa NY Provisional
38 0 Barry Fitzgerald/Sykesville MD Provisional
39 10 Dick Doheny/Ballston Spa NY Provisional
40 5 Bobby Gerhart/Lebanon PA Provisional
1:25
We asked Donnie Allison if he has any advice for his grandson today. Donnie said, “none!”
1:25
Justin Allison poses with his grandfather Donnie Allison. (Speed51.com Photo)
1:20
1:20
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1:18
Spencer Gallagher meets with a big fan. (Speed51.com Photo)
1:16
1:16
It is one of the great traditional events in short track racing and the 38th edition of The Rattler will take place on March 15-16 at South Alabama Speedway in Kinston, Alabama. Last year, Kyle Benjamin passed Casey Smith with 27 laps to go then held off Stephen Nasse to score the big win. For more information, please Click here to visit site
1:16
Bobby Grewohl has been busy signing autographs. (Speed51.com Photo)
1:14
Chase Elliott has a long line of fans. (Speed51.com Photo)
1:10
1:10
The UNOH Battle At The Beach returns on Tuesday, February 18 as drivers from the NASCAR K&N Pro Series and NASCAR Whelen Modified Tours battle for national bragging rights on a 0.4-mile short track oval on Daytona’s backstretch. Click here for more information.
1:10
TUNE IN: Today’s ARCA event will air on FOX Sports 1 at 4:30pm ET. The green flag is scheduled to fly at 4:15pm. Therefore, Speed51.com will have the updates posted before you see it on TV. Follow 51 and tune in on FOX Sports 1 for twice the coverage!
1:08
Maryeve Dufault meets with another aspiring female driver. (Speed51.com Photo)
1:07
1:05
Hamner Racing Engines are built and maintained primarily for short track racing. They build Super Late Model motors for many different series including the ARCA CRA Super Series using Ford and Chevy engines. Click here to visit site
12:59
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LetsStopTheStigma.com presents today’s Trackside Now coverage of the ARCA Racing Series from Daytona International Speedway. ARCA Racing Driver Cole Powell is on a personal mission to help people suffering with Bi-polar, Depression, Anxiety, Suicide, Anorexia, P.T.S.D. and other disorders on how they can get help, give help or just be more aware of what’s happening with friends and family around them. On the website, Cole shares his personal stories of family and friends who suffer from different mental illnesses. His goal is to help raise awareness and lower the stigma if more people would understand their signs and symptoms and hopefully seek help. Click here to read Cole’s story.
12:54
Jeb Burton stays in the shade. (Speed51.com Photo)
12:53
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12:53
12:53
HT’s Pub 44 located at 1189 State Road 44 in New Smyrna Beach is back open and is ready to serve race teams, fans, and officials during Speedweeks. Also, if you are coming down for Bike Week in March, make sure you check out their stellar lineup of bands including Warrant, Bad Company and an appearance from Orange County Choppers. HT’s Pub 44 is your place to go if you are “Craving the Bite.” Click here for more information.
12:53
Tom Hessert, Tyler Reddick and Austin Wayne Self hang out on a sunny day. (Speed51.com Photo)
12:50
John Wes Townley talks to a few of his fans. (Speed51.com Photo)
12:48
Justin Boston signs for fans. (Speed51.com Photo)
12:44
12:44
Millbridge Speedway is the new breeding ground for future NASCAR stars! In 2011 the Burnett’s took over Millbridge Speedway to convert it to a premier Outlaw Kart Track! The track has seen much needed improvements over the last 3 years including new lights, new walls, and a new configuration for 2013. The Mini Outlaw karts put on an amazing show with 2 and 3 wide racing throughout the field. Millbridge Speedway is only open on select Wednesday nights for racing. This enables people who travel or race at other venues on the weekends to race with us and has a good time during the week. Click here for more information.
12:43
Actor Mark Ruffalo is signing autographs with Leilani Munter.(Speed51.com Photo)
12:40
Cole Powell meets with fans. (Speed51.com Photo)
12:39
12:39
The World Crown 300 is one of the prestigious Super Late Model events on the Southern Super Series schedule. Last year, Preston Peltier added his name to a winner’s list of who’s won in stock car racing. Past winners include Dick Trickle, Gary Balough, Darrell Waltrip, Rich Bickle, Ronnie Sanders, Chase Elliott and more. Make your plans now to be a part of the 31st Annual event on Saturday, August 9th. Click here for more information.
12:31
The ARCA garage will be open to fans from 12:30pm to 2pm today. Fans can see the cars and meet the drivers and get some autographs. Also joining in on the fun is actor Mark Ruffalo, best known for his role as “The Hulk” in the 2012 movie, “The Avengers,” who will be joining the Venturini Motorsports bunch at the fan interaction session.
12:26
Speed51.com has a team at New Smyrna Speedway today covering the NASCAR K&N Pro Series East test session as well as Night 2 of the 48th Annual World Series of Asphalt Stock Car Racing later on.

For K&N East updates, follow us on 51’s AP Racing Brakes Twitter,www.twitter.com/speed51dotcom

Beginning at 1pm today, 51 will have live Trackside Now coverage from New Smyrna’s World Series Night 2 here:http://www.speed51.com/2014_Stories/Speedweeks/Trackside_Now_New_Smyrna_2_15.html
12:03
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12:01
Once the race is over today, Speed51’s crew will be stopping by HT’s Pub 44 in New Smyrna Beach for some great food and live music like we enjoyed last night after the New Smyrna World Series. (Speed51.com photo)
11:57
Will Kimmel (69), Tom Hessert (77) and Brian Rose (19).   (Speed51.com photo)
11:55
11:55
McGunegill Engine Performance of Muncie, Indiana has been a leader in developing high performance, cost effective race engine solutions. The family run business, now owned and operated by DeWaine McGunegill, has led the development of the highly successful Sealed Engine program for Super Late Models in the last nine years. Their innovative Sealed Engine package has drastically cut the cost of purchasing a competitive Super Late Model engine. McGunegill Engine Performance has also been a top builder and rebuilder of crate engines competing in Pro Late Model divisions including the JEGS/CRA All-Stars Tour Presented by GM Performance Parts for several years. Click here for more information.
11:54
Dylan Kwasniewski will lead the field to green later today.   (Speed51.com photo)
11:53
Mario Gosselin (02) leads a big draft in practice.   (Speed51.com photo)
11:48
Cole Powell (8), Derrick Lancaster (56) and Sean Corr (48) draft in this morning’s practice.   (Speed51.com photo)
11:43
11:43
Heading to the upcoming 48th Annual World Series of Asphalt Racing at New Smyrna Speedway? Coming to check out all of the racing action at Daytona or just a nice Florida vacation, book your room now at the Hampton Inn in New Smyrna Beach. This new hotel is just a few blocks away from the famous Flagler beach. With the look to reflect the area their famous complimentary breakfast, this is the place to stay. Call 386-898-9444 or Click here to book your room today. Tell them that Speed51.com recommended it.
11:42
The green flag will fly at 4:15pm EST this afternoon here at Daytona International Speedway.
11:23
11:22
The cold New England winter heats up once again on Saturday, March 1st. with the running of the 6th Annual DT100 for Make-A-Wish! Over 100 of the top short track drivers and race fans representing over a dozen states will prepare for battle in equally prepared Sodi GT5 racing go karts at the beautiful Maine Indoor Karting complex in Scarborough, ME. Click here for more information.
11:22
If you are just joining us, about an hour ago, Mark Gundrum, ARCA Vice President for Business Development and Corporate Sponsorships, announced that three more ARCA Racing Series events will be shown LIVE on CBS Sports Network. Those events are the June 21 at Elko Speedway in Elko, MN, July 6 at Winchester Speedway in Winchester, IN, and Madison International Speedway in Oregon, WI.

“We are pleased to provide additional exposure of the ARCA Racing Series on CBS Sports Network,” Gundrum said. “This opportunity is great for the teams, sponsors, and fans of the series.

“The ARCA short track events are some of the best each year, and we’re excited to bring the side-by-side action to CBS Sports Network viewers.”
11:13
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11:10
Earlier today, the ARCA Racing Series cars had a half hour practice session. Terry Jones (32) and Frank Kimmel (44) run side-by-side. (Speed51.com Photo)
11:05
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11:05
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It’s the same great event but with a new date in 2014. The Battle at Berlin 251 will take place on July 18-19 at Berlin Raceway in Marne, MI. See the best Super Late Model drivers battle it out on the tricky famous oval. Click here for more information.
10:54
This is one strong kid pushing Barry Fitzgerald’s car. (Speed51.com Photo)
10:52
We just spoke to Tyler Reddick. He was happy with how his car was in the draft. His goal for the race is to get to the halfway mark and see where he goes from there. He did confirm that he is in the #22 Cunningham Motorsports car to get approved for the Truck race on Friday. He will be driving for Brad Keselowski this year in the Truck Series.
10:49
ARCA Race Day Note (provided by ARCA PR):
Dylan Kwasniewski, on the pole for his second straight ARCA race, will be racing full-time in the NASCAR Nationwide Series this season and is a past NASCAR Next participant. He said Friday that he has a lot of respect for the veterans in the ARCA garage.

“The way I look at it is they were like us once, too, trying to prove themselves,” he said. “I’m glad I ran at Kansas to learn a little bit about how these guys are going to race me. This is a good series. To be 18 and on the pole at Daytona is amazing.”

Kwasniewski is the first driver to win both the NASCAR K&N East and K&N West championships. He made his ARCA debut at Kansas, winning the pole and finished in the top five for Venturini Motorsports in October.
10:48
Rich Lushes (right) is making his ARCA crew chief debut today. The former Snowball Derby winning crew chief will be on the box for John Wes Townley. (Speed51.com Photo)
10:40
10:40
One of the biggest early-season Outlaw Super Late Model events in the country takes place on May 24…it’s the Joy Fair Memorial presented by Diamond Pistons at Flat Rock Speedway. Be there when some of the baddest and fastest racecars on the planet battle in a historic event at the Flat Rock bullring. Click here for more information.
10:37

ARCA Racing Series@ARCA_Racing

CBS Sports Network to Televise Live ARCA Races in 2014. bit.ly/1gKgXoR @DISupdates@CBSSportsNet
10:36
10:36
Ocean Properties in New Smyrna and Daytona Beach have the best places along the coast for your friends and family getaways. If you are a family or race team coming down for the racing action in February, Ocean Properties has the right place for you.Click here to book your room today and enjoy the view of the Florida beaches.
10:34
Cars are lining up for pre-race tech. (Speed51.com Photo)
10:32
10:32
ARCA Racing Series Final Practice Results
Presented by Racecar Engineering

1 22 Tyler Reddick 48.778
2 19 Brian Rose 48.844
3 69 Will Kimmel 48.913
4 5 Bobby Gerhart 49.025
5 44 Frank Kimmel 49.134
6 66 Mark Thompson 49.155
7 8 Cole Powell 49.195
8 32 Terry Jones 49.225
9 48 Sean Corr 49.233
10 20 Spencer Gallagher 49.268
11 77 Tom Hessert 49.336
12 11 Benny Gordon 49.341
13 88 Justin Allison 49.386
14 90 Grant Enfinger 49.389
15 4 Dylan Kwasniewski 49.500
16 56 Derrick Lancaster 49.596
17 3 Tom Buzze 49.626
18 02 Mario Gosselin 49.916
19 17 Bryan Silas 50.037
20 2 Thomas Praytor 50.593
21 40 Alx Danielsson 50.609
22 68 Chris Bailey, Jr. 50.724
23 97 Tim Viens 51.776
10:28
At the end of practice, Dylan Kwasniewski came down pit road and did a mock pit stop. He them backed up the car and took it back to the garage.
10:28
We talked to a few drivers after their runs. Some were saying it was tough to get up to the bumper of the car in front of them. One said it felt like a wall as he approached and couldn’t get any closer. ARCA did expand the width of the spoiler from 57 to 59 inches but is still 6.5 inches high.
10:27
Another announcement made today is that Roulo Brothers Racing, which won the 2012 ARCA championship with driver Chris Buescher, has added two 16-year-old drivers to their lineup in 2014.

Kyle Weatherman will compete in a minimum of five races for Roulo Brothers.   Also, Kyle Benjamin, who became the youngest-ever ARCA winner in 2013, will also compete in a Roulo Brothers entry starting with Mobile next month.   Benjamin’s exact schedule to be announced.
10:25
10:25
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10:25
ARCA Vice President Mark Gundrum announces CBS Sports Network will televise a minimum of three short track races this year and next, beginning with Elko, Winchester and Madison.

This additional TV partnership supplements the 10-race television package that continues a relationship with FOX Sports, which begins with the broadcast of today’s Lucas Oil 200.

Also announced today is that the Central Illinois Chevrolet Dealers will sponsor the  Illinois Fairgrounds event later this season.
10:21
Meanwhile, in the DIS media center, ARCA officials are making an announcement pertaining to additional live television coverage for the series.  
10:20
Twenty-three cars took time in Final Practice.   Tyler Reddick remained atop the speed chart.
10:20
Cole Powell’s Let’s Stop the Stigma campaign is on the hood of his car today. (Speed51.com Photo)
10:19
10:19
HT’s Pub 44 located at 1189 State Road 44 in New Smyrna Beach is back open and is ready to serve race teams, fans, and officials during Speedweeks. Also, if you are coming down for Bike Week in March, make sure you check out their stellar lineup of bands including Warrant, Bad Company and an appearance from Orange County Choppers. HT’s Pub 44 is your place to go if you are “Craving the Bite.” Click here for more information.
10:15
The red and black flag is out, practice is complete.
10:14
Tom Hessert said his car is decent. (Speed51.com Photo)
10:14
10:13
The NASCAR K&N Pro Series East will make their second straight appearance to 5 Flags Speedway on Friday, June 13th. Last year, Ben Kennedy won the inaugural event at the home of the Snowball Derby over Gray Gaulding. Click here for more information.
10:12
Bobby Gerhart’s crew takes his car back to the garage after his run. (Speed51.com Photo)
10:11
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10:08
10:08
It is one of the great traditional events in short track racing and the 38th edition of The Rattler will take place on March 15-16 at South Alabama Speedway in Kinston, Alabama. Last year, Kyle Benjamin passed Casey Smith with 27 laps to go then held off Stephen Nasse to score the big win. For more information, please Click here to visit site
10:08
Three drivers, Tyler Reddick, Brian Rose and Will Kimmel, have all gone below the 49-second bracket.
10:07
Twenty-one cars have now been on track.   Tyler Reddick just shot to the top of the chart with a lap time of 48.778-seconds.  
10:07
10:07
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10:05
ARCA Final Practice Current Top-10

1 44 Frank Kimmel 49.134
2 19 Brian Rose 49.144
3 8 Cole Powell 49.195
4 32 Terry Jones 49.225
5 48 Sean Corr 49.233
6 20 Spencer Gallagher 49.268
7 69 Will Kimmel 49.325
8 77 Tom Hessert 49.336
9 88 Justin Allison 49.386
10 90 Grant Enfinger 49.389

 
10:04
Grant Enfinger has ended his practice session and told us the car is good.
10:03
With the help of a draft, Frank Kimmel has shot to the top of the speed chart.
10:02
Praytor, Gallagher and Kimmel going three-wide in the tri-oval. (Speed51.com Photo)
10:01
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LetsStopTheStigma.com presents today’s Trackside Now coverage of the ARCA Racing Series from Daytona International Speedway. ARCA Racing Driver Cole Powell is on a personal mission to help people suffering with Bi-polar, Depression, Anxiety, Suicide, Anorexia, P.T.S.D. and other disorders on how they can get help, give help or just be more aware of what’s happening with friends and family around them. On the website, Cole shares his personal stories of family and friends who suffer from different mental illnesses. His goal is to help raise awareness and lower the stigma if more people would understand their signs and symptoms and hopefully seek help. Click here to read Cole’s story.
9:59
Teammates Grant Enfinger (90) and Justin Allison (88) drafting. (Speed51.com Photo)
9:59
9:58
The third night of the 48th Annual World Series of Asphalt Stock Car Racing will feature the season opener for the NASCAR K&N Pro Series East. The future stars of NASCAR will compete in a 150-lap event around New Smyrna’s famous half-mile oval in the New Smyrna 150 presented by JEGS. Click here for more information.
9:58
Thomas Praytor, Brian Rose and Justin Allison have joned the group on the track.
9:57
Will Kimmel, Frank Kimmel and Terry Jones doing some drafting. (Speed51.com Photo)
9:57
Tom Hessert, Frank Kimmel, Terry Jones, Will Kimmel and Benny Gordon have also been on track.
9:57
Six cars have made laps so far in Final Practice.   Mark Thompson is atop the board with a lap time of 49.552
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9:53
The morning showers have gone and blue skies are out.
9:52
The track is now open for practice.
9:51
9:51
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9:48
The track is about to open for practice. Practice will go from 9:45 to 10:15.
9:48
James Harvey Hylton is at Daytona for the first time as a retired driver. We asked him how it felt to be here, he said, “I can’t stand it! My right foot keeps shaking.”
9:46
Ken Ragan and James Harvey Hylton talk in the pits. (Speed51.com Photo)
9:44
One other note of clarification on Spencer Gallagher changing to the 20 car. ARCA officials told us that only the car is disqualified, not the driver. Thus, he is allowed to hop into the 20 car.
9:43
Tyler Reddick tells us that they are going to do a fuel mileage run and that’s it.
9:42
Justin Allison hops in his car.(Speed51.com Photo)
9:41
Justin Allison tells us that he doesn’t plan to do a long run. Just a couple of laps to shake it down. Also, we reported on Thursday that he was hoping his girlfriend could get down but was delayed due to the weather. We are happy to report that she is here.
9:38
Only the cars, crews and officials are in the garages this morning. (Speed51.com Photo)
9:36
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9:36
Spencer Gallagher’s name decal going on the 20 car. (Speed51.com Photo)
9:33
Mark Gundrum, VP of Marketing and Business Development for ARCA Racing, told 51 that there will be a press conference at 10:20am EST regarding their 2014 television coverage. We will be at the press conference and update here.
9:28
Bryan Silas tells us that they plan to do a 10-lap run to get a good read on fuel mileage and park it until the race.
9:25
9:25
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9:24
9:24
Starting Grid
Lucas Oil 200 presented by MAVTV American Real
Lineup presented by Racecar Engineering

1
 4 Dylan Kwasniewski/Las Vegas NV 49.400
2 90 Grant Enfinger/Fairhope AL 49.577
3 99 Buster Graham/Lafayette LA 49.588
4 66 Mark Thompson/Cartersville GA 49.603
5 9 Chase Elliott/Dawsonville GA 49.651
6 98 Mason Mitchell/West Des Moines   IA 49.670
7 77 Tom Hessert/Cherry Hill NJ 49.801
8 69 Will Kimmel/Sellersburg IN 49.849
9 15 John Wes Townley/Watkinsville GA 49.861
10 32 Terry Jones/Amherstburg Ontario 49.901
11 17 Bryan Silas/Stuart FL 49.996
12 88 Justin Allison/Salisbury NC 50.056
13 19 Brian Rose/Louisville KY 50.130
14 48 Sean Corr/Goshen NY 50.136
15 52 Clay Campbell/Martinsville VA 50.163
16 44 Frank Kimmel/Clarksville IN 50.176
17 8 Cole Powell/Mt. Brydges Ontario 50.229
18 54 Matt Kurzejewski/Mansfield PA 50.249
19 12 Jared Marks/Napoleon OH 50.394
20 7 Scotty Hubler/Coplay PA 50.399
21 13 Jeb Burton/Halifax VA 50.462
22 2 Mario Gosselin/Sainte-Marie Quebec 50.502
23 11 Benny Gordon/Dubois PA 50.626
24 56 Derrick Lancaster/Christiansburg VA 50.723
25 3 Tom Buzze/Statesville NC 50.776
26 86 Bobby Grewohl/Hollister CA 50.786
27 20 Spencer Gallagher/Las Vegas, NV 50.915
28 33 Kody Weisner/Muskegon MI 50.957
29 68 Chris Bailey Jr./South Park PA 51.303
30 40 Alx Danielsson/Storvreta Sweden 51.472
31 25 Justin Boston/Baltimore MD Provisional
32 22 Tyler Reddick/Corning CA Provisional
33 55 Leilani Munter/Rochester MN Provisional
34 2 Thomas Praytor/Mobile AL Provisional
35 46 Maryeve Dufault/Sorel Quebec Provisional
36 97 Tim Viens/Daytona Beach FL Provisional
37 6 Ed Pompa/Ballston Spa NY Provisional
38 0 Barry Fitzgerald/Sykesville MD Provisional
39 10 Dick Doheny/Ballston Spa NY Provisional
40 5 Bobby Gerhart/Lebanon PA Provisional
9:24
Comment From Lenny

Go Boston,Gordon and Enfinger
9:22
9:22
The UNOH Battle At The Beach returns on Tuesday, February 18 as drivers from the NASCAR K&N Pro Series and NASCAR Whelen Modified Tours battle for national bragging rights on a 0.4-mile short track oval on Daytona’s backstretch. Click here for more information.
9:20
Justin Boston also in tech. (Speed51.com Photo)
9:19
Tyler Reddick car goes through the tech line. (Speed51.com Photo)
9:17
We just spoke to ARCA President Ron Drager regarding Spencer Gallagher’s DQ. Drager said that there are two areas that have a zero tolerance at restrictor plate tracks. One is the restrictor plate and the other is any kind of lowering device. This particular device was a mechanical device and Drager didn’t provide the specific details. He also said that they will get back to the office this week and determine if any other penalties will be handed out. When asked about allowing Gallagher to race in the 20 car, that was a decision to show the team that they are still invited to compete in the series.
9:15
9:15
The Third Annual ARCA Fest at the Milwaukee Mile moves to the weekend of June 6-8 this year. See the best in the ARCA Midwest Tour, JEGS/CRA All-Stars Tour, Mid-American Series, Vintage, and Midwest Trucks compete on the historic mile oval. Tickets go on sale on March 15.Click here for more information.
9:14
Qualifying was held here at Daytona and it was wild both on the track and in the tech area.

Eight-time ARCA Racing Series winner at Daytona Bobby Gerhart set fast time in qualifying, but that time was disallowed in post-qualifying  tech due to a U-bolt issue in the rear end of the No. 5.    Gerhart wasn’t the only one with issues in the tech room, however.

Four of the top-10 qualifiers had their times disallowed and a fifth was  disqualified altogether.   Venturini Motorsports teammates Justin Boston and Leilani Munter were found to have spring violations in tech, while Tyler Reddick and Gerhart had  rear-end  violations.   Those four drivers each received provisional starting spots and will compete in today’s race.

The fifth driver with a tech infraction was Spencer Gallagher, who was found to have a mechanical lowering device in his No. 23 car.   Gallagher’s car  was subsequently disqualified from the event.   But, because his teammate Scott Sheldon locked into the field with a 27th-place qualifying effort, Gallagher will take over Sheldon’s ride today  and will be taking the green flag  in the No. 20 car.
9:11
Lance McGrew tells us that Chase Elliott will not be going out for practice this morning. They did a 13-lap draft run with Dylan Kwasniewski and Clay Campbell on Thursday and were satisfied with that.
9:09
9:09
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9:07
Today’s Event Schedule

8:00 AM
 ARCA Racing Series Garage and Registration Opens
8:45 AM Tram Departs with Front Stretch Spotters at Gate 500
9:30-10:15 AM Final Practice
10:30 AM ARCA Racing Series Pre-Race Tech  Opens
10:30 AM Tram Returns Front Stretch Spotters to Garage
12:00 N ARCA Racing Series Pre-Race Tech In-Line Time
12:30-2:00 PM All Access/Open Garage for Fans
1:30 PM Chapel Service
2:00 PM ARCA Racing Series Driver, Spotter and Crew Chief Meeting in the Driver’s Meeting Room
3:00 PM ARCA Racing Series Registration Closes
3:15 PM Tram Departs with Front Stetch Spotters at Gate 500
3:45 PM Pre-Race Ceremonies Begin
4:15 PM Start of the Lucas Oil 200  Presented by MAVTV American Real (80 laps / 200 miles)
9:06
Lance McGrew watches over Chase Elliott’s car as it warms up. (Speed51.com Photo)
9:04
Good morning and welcome to Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida, where today the ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards will compete in the Lucas Oil 200 presented by MAVTV American Real.
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LetsStopTheStigma.com presents today’s Trackside Now coverage of the ARCA Racing Series from Daytona International Speedway. ARCA Racing Driver Cole Powell is on a personal mission to help people suffering with Bi-polar, Depression, Anxiety, Suicide, Anorexia, P.T.S.D. and other disorders on how they can get help, give help or just be more aware of what’s happening with friends and family around them. On the website, Cole shares his personal stories of family and friends who suffer from different mental illnesses. His goal is to help raise awareness and lower the stigma if more people would understand their signs and symptoms and hopefully seek help. Click here to read Cole’s story.
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