⚠️ WEATHER IMPACT: Practice and qualifying were officially cancelled due to severe weather. So What? The starting lineup is set by performance metric. The track will be "green" (washed clean of rubber), which typically accelerates tire fall-off and makes the surface "greasy" during the opening 20 laps.
Tech Section: 700 HP Package & Abrasive Surface Management
The ARCA package utilizes 700 HP unrestricted Ilmor NT1 engines in composite bodies. Why? To emphasize driver throttle control over pure aerodynamic downforce. So What? Without practice time to dial in setups for the rain-washed track, drivers will have to find the "limit" of the multi-groove banking during the race itself.
Goodyear Technicals: Standard intermediate compound. Why? To withstand high lateral loads. So What? Expect heavy left-side wear. If the track remains slick from overnight rain, tire "cords" could become an issue much earlier than the typical 40-50 lap window.
Verified Intelligence: Lanie Buice (#77 Pinnacle) is a key contender. Why? Her team swept both Kansas races in 2025. So What? Despite the lack of practice, her car has a proven "baseline" setup that could give her a significant technical edge over the field.
Verified Intelligence: Lanie Buice (#77 Pinnacle) is a key contender. Why? Her team swept both Kansas races in 2025. So What? Despite the lack of practice, her car has a proven "baseline" setup that could give her a significant technical edge over the field.
Starting Grid: Top 10 Official Order (Metric Set)
| Pos | No. | Driver | Team | OEM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 28 | Jack Wood | Pinnacle Racing Group | Chevrolet |
| 2 | 18 | Gio Ruggiero | Joe Gibbs Racing | Toyota |
| 3 | 20 | Jake Bollman | Venturini Motorsports | Toyota |
| 4 | 77 | Lanie Buice | Pinnacle Racing Group | Chevrolet |
| 5 | 25 | Gavan Boschele | Venturini Motorsports | Toyota |
| 6 | 70 | Thomas Annunziata | Venturini Motorsports | Toyota |
| 7 | 97 | Jason Kitzmiller | A.L.L. Construction | Chevrolet |
| 8 | 55 | Isabella Robusto | Venturini Motorsports | Toyota |
| 9 | 12 | Takuma Koga | Dustin Hillenburg | Toyota |
| 10 | 03 | Alex Clubb | Alex Clubb | Ford |