Jade Avedisian will begin Saturday’s ARCA Menards Series West race from the pole position at Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway, marking her first career pole start. The Clovis, California native earned the top spot with a lap time of 18.686 seconds, reaching speeds of 96.329 mph.
Avedisian aims to achieve her first top-10 finish in the ARCA Menards Series West while competing on the half-mile oval track.
Competitive Starting Lineup in the Season Opener
Starting alongside Avedisian will be Sean Hingorani, who missed the pole by just 0.004 seconds. Hingorani, returning to the ARCA West Series after a successful 2024 season filled with multiple wins, will be a strong contender in the opener.
The rest of the top five starters include Robbie Kennealy, the practice session leader Mason Massey, and Trevor Huddleston, rounding out a competitive field for the Oil Workers 150 event.
Event Broadcast and Anticipation
The Oil Workers 150 race is scheduled to air live on FloRacing at 8:00 p.m. ET, providing fans the opportunity to watch the season kickoff at Kern Raceway. With strong contenders like Avedisian and Hingorani leading the pack, the event promises an exciting start to the ARCA Menards Series West season.
