Motorsport · NASCAR ARCA Series · 2026

Date & time

6 Mar 2026, 00:00

Round

2

Venue

Phoenix Raceway

Location

Avondale, AZ, United States

The 2026 ARCA Menards Series returns to Phoenix Raceway for the annual combination event with the ARCA Menards Series West. This 150-lap showdown is a critical proving ground, pitting national series regulars against West Coast specialists on the unique one-mile tri-oval. With a massive 40-car entry list, the "dogleg" at Phoenix is expected to be a primary focus, as drivers often dive four or five-wide through the apron to gain positions. The storyline entering the weekend centers on Pinnacle Racing Group and their quest for redemption after a heart-breaking overtime loss at this venue last year. All eyes are on their young phenom Carson Brown, making his first career national ARCA start, and his teammate Tristan McKee. They face a formidable Toyota contingent from Nitro Motorsports, led by Jake Bollman and Isabella Robusto, as well as the defending West Series champion Trevor Huddleston. With high track temperatures and the abrasive Phoenix surface, tire management during long green-flag runs will be the key to surviving until the final sprint.