Hailie Deegan wins ARCA West finale as Huddleston claims another championship

After just 42 laps of racing, inclement weather forced ARCA officials to cut short the final 108 laps at Kevin Harvick's Kern Raceway, resulting in a rain-shortened season finale. Hailie Deegan emerged victorious, forming part of a historic all-female front row alongside pole-sitter Mia Lovell. Deegan secured the second position, marking the first time in series history where female drivers claimed the top two spots in a race.

Deegan expressed her satisfaction, acknowledging her frustration with her qualifying position but praising her car's performance and her ability to maintain a lead. Deegan's five career wins in the ARCA West Series now tie her with other NASCAR names like Jesse Love, Noah Gragson, William Sawalich, and Taylor Gray.

Trevor Huddleston claimed his second consecutive ARCA West championship, securing the fifth position in Saturday's rain-shortened race. Hudson Sharp finished third, followed by Taylor Mayhew in fourth place. Huddleston expressed his delight with the victory, emphasizing the unique circumstances of the victory lane, which was soaked in rain after the race was halted.