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Cole Denton, 15, Scores First ARCA West Win From Pole at Tucson

Tire saving defined the race, with the 15-year-old pole-sitter sealing the win on two strong restarts.

Overview

  • Cole Denton won the Tucson 150 in only his third ARCA Menards Series West start, becoming the fourth-youngest winner in series history at 15 years, 8 months, and 16 days.
  • Denton controlled the pace from the Sioux Chief PowerPEX Pole and opened crucial gaps on two restarts while many rivals conserved tires for late runs.
  • Reigning champion Trevor Huddleston closed late after managing his pace but finished second, and Eric Johnson Jr. took third for his second straight Tucson podium.
  • Robbie Kennealy placed fourth after an early lead and a deliberate save, and Gavin Ray scored a career-best fifth as Jerry Pitts Racing put two cars in the top five.
  • The series shifts to Shasta Speedway for the Bill Schmitt Memorial 173 on May 2, with live streaming on FloRacing and a simulcast on The NASCAR Channel.