ARCA West shocker as Portland race ends in unbelievable finish
The ARCA Menard's West Series joined IndyCar this weekend at Portland International Raceway, and they delivered a truly wild finish on FloRacing. At the very end of the race, Sam Corry was leading Nitro Motorsports teammate Ethan Tovo. As they battled down into the Turn 1 chicane, Tovo put the bumper to Corry as they battled for the race win. Corry then pushed Tovo into the dirt to maintain ...…
The ARCA Menard's West Series made a dramatic appearance at Portland International Raceway this weekend, delivering an unforgettable finish. Sam Corry was leading Nitro Motorsports teammate Ethan Tovo in the final moments of the race. As they navigated the Turn 1 chicane, Tovo made contact with Corry, forcing him to push his opponent into the dirt.
At Turn 5, Tovo attempted another move on Corry, resulting in both cars exiting the track together. With Kyle Steckly leading the race, Mason Massey in second place, and the Nitro team's chance at victory seemingly at hand, Steckly made a critical mistake. Over-driving the final corner, he slid off into the dirt, handing the lead to Corry and Tovo, who were running third and fourth respectively.
Massey remained composed amid the chaos, passing Steckly to claim the checkered flag for Bill McAnally Racing. Steckly finished a bitter second, while Hailie Deegan rounded out the top three. Tovo managed to maintain fourth place despite two off-track incidents on the final lap, with Eric Johnson Jr. closing out the top five. Corry, who led with just two laps remaining, finished 15th.
The shocking result reignited Massey's championship push, marking his second win of the 2026 season following his victory at Kern Raceway. In Victory Lane, Massey recounted the chaotic finish, admitting he had nearly missed the final corner while following Steckly wide.
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