Tech Section: Composite Intelligence
The ARCA Menards Series utilizes composite-body cars mounted on Gen-4 style chassis. Unlike the Cup Next Gen cars, these rely on traditional suspension and a 700 HP unrestricted Ilmor NT1 engine. Seasonal focus centers on mechanical grip and throttle management through the Phoenix dogleg.
Goodyear & General Tire Specs
As the title sponsor, General Tire provides the series-exclusive compound. Technical highlights include a focus on high-side durability to accommodate the wide Phoenix racing surface. Historically, this tire shows moderate fall-off, emphasizing mid-race adjustment speed.
Pre-Race: Practice & Qualification
Practice: Thursday, 1:30 PM - 2:15 PM ET. Teams focus on simulating the cooling track temperatures for the 6 PM race start.
Qualifying: Thursday, 2:30 PM - 2:50 PM ET (Timed 20-minute session). The field is impounded immediately following the session.
Weather Impact: Clear skies with 0% rain chance. 77°F track temps will stabilize as the sun sets during the event.
Drivers & Teams: Official Entry (Top 15)
| No. | Driver | Team | Sponsor |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | Hailie Deegan | Bill McAnally | NAPA Auto Care |
| 19 | Mason Massey | Bill McAnally | Brunt Boots |
| 55 | Isabella Robusto | Nitro Motorsports | Mobil 1 |
| 90 | Jade Avedisian | Nitro Motorsports | Yahoo |
| 18 | Max Reaves | Joe Gibbs Racing | Cook Out |
| 15 | Mia Lovell | Nitro Motorsports | Pine Health |
| 77 | Tristan McKee | Mark Webb | Miner |
| 89 | Bobby Earnhardt | Tim Goulet | Smart Grid Integrations |
Field expected at a full 40 cars, requiring some teams to qualify their way in.