Brent Crews secured the pole position for the upcoming ARCA Menards Series race at Bristol Motor Speedway in Tennessee, turning the fastest lap at 15.076 seconds during qualifying. The ARCA Menards Bristol Starting Lineup was finalized on September 11, 2025, following practice and time trials earlier in the day.
The event marks an important round in the ARCA Menards Series schedule, with drivers competing on the short track for advantageous positions ahead of the race.
Complete Starting Positions for the ARCA Race
The top spot went to Brent Crews, followed closely by Branden Queen with a lap time of 15.169 seconds. Lanie Buice earned the third starting position, clocking in at 15.242 seconds. Other notable qualifying times include Tyler Reif in fourth at 15.253 seconds and Lavar Scott starting fifth with 15.332 seconds.
The full top ten starters are:
- Brent Crews – 15.076 seconds
- Branden Queen – 15.169 seconds
- Lanie Buice – 15.242 seconds
- Tyler Reif – 15.253 seconds
- Lavar Scott – 15.332 seconds
- Tristan McKee – 15.339 seconds
- Jake Finch – 15.341 seconds
- Leland Honeyman – 15.352 seconds
- Isaac Kitzmiller – 15.375 seconds
- Patrick Statopoli – 15.406 seconds
Drivers continued to qualify down the order, with times gradually increasing, culminating with Josh White at 20.737 seconds and Isabella Robusto who did not record a qualifying time.
Practice Session Highlights and Lap Rankings
Practice sessions earlier in the day hinted at the competitive nature of the field. Brent Crews also led the practice times with his best lap of 15.092 seconds. Brenden Queen followed closely with a 15.137-second lap, and Tristan McKee placed third fastest at 15.223 seconds.
Other drivers showing strong practice performances included Lanie Buice, Thomas Annunziata, and Tyler Reif, all posting times within the 15.4 to 15.5 second range.
Implications for the Race and Driver Momentum
With Brent Crews at the pole, he positions himself as a favorite to lead early laps in the race, gaining crucial track position on Bristol’s demanding short track. Competitors like Branden Queen and Lanie Buice will look to challenge for the lead, building on their qualifying performances.
The diversity in times across the field illustrates the depth of competition, suggesting a tightly contested race ahead.
The next steps for the teams and drivers include final adjustments during warm-up sessions before the green flag drops, with many watching Crews’ pace to gauge the likely race leaders.
