Hailie Deegan wins ARCA West finale as Huddleston claims another championship

Motorsport photo ARCA Racing officials were unable to complete the final 108 laps of the season finale at Kevin Harvick's Kern Raceway due to inclement weather. Hailie Deegan secured a victory in the rain-shortened race, marking a historic moment as she and Mia Lovell made up the first all-female front row to finish in the top two positions.

Deegan, who had won at Madera earlier this year, expressed her frustration with starting from pole but credited her team for a strong performance. She now has five career victories in the ARCA West Series, tying her with other NASCAR drivers like Jesse Love, Noah Gragson, William Sawalich, and Taylor Gray.

Trevor Huddleston claimed his second consecutive ARCA West championship, joining Deegan as the only drivers to win multiple races. Hudson Sharp finished third, and Taylor Mayhew took fourth. Huddleston, who also won the 2025 ARCA West championship, expressed his excitement about the unique Victory Lane conditions, noting that it felt like they weren't going to race at all due to the pouring rain. He emphasized that getting some laps in and bringing home the trophy is what truly matters.