Trevor Huddleston continued his commanding performance in the 2025 ARCA Menards Series West by winning his second consecutive race at Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway on Saturday night. Demonstrating skill and consistency, Huddleston’s triumph further solidified his position as the current ARCA West points leader in this early season.
The evening’s NAPA Auto Parts 150 was marked by intense action, featuring close racing, multiple cautions, and even an on-track altercation that added drama until the final laps.
Early Race Dynamics and Lead Changes
Kyle Keller started the night strong, capturing his first career pole position, but Jake Bollman, the defending race winner, quickly took advantage of the outside lane to seize the lead. After an early caution on Lap 8, Bollman maintained control, pulling ahead by nearly two seconds before a debris caution on Lap 45 regrouped the field.
Tanner Reif capitalized on the restart at Lap 50, overtaking Bollman to lead for a significant portion of the race. Meanwhile, Huddleston began his impressive climb through the pack, advancing from 15th to near the top-five within just 40 laps.
Challenges for Front-Runners and Huddleston’s Charge
By Lap 75, Bollman faced mechanical issues with his No. 19 Bill McAnally Racing Chevrolet SS, forcing him behind the wall and removing him from victory contention despite his dominant early pace with 49 laps led. Shortly after, a second caution on Lap 85 created the opening Huddleston needed to catch and then pass Reif, using the outside lane to take the lead.
Huddleston led the remaining 62 laps without challenge, demonstrating control and composure as the race progressed toward its conclusion.
Late-Race Incidents and Final Restart
The closing stages were intensified by a collision between Joey Kennealy and Todd Souza, who were battling for positions ninth and tenth before both crashed, triggering the race’s final caution. This set up a critical restart where Huddleston remained calm and executed flawlessly, maintaining his lead and securing the victory.
Reflecting on his strong performance, Huddleston expressed gratitude to fans, stating,
“What an amazing race, thank you all for coming out,”
and added,
“I’m out of breath, I’ve been holding it for the past 100 laps.”
—Trevor Huddleston, Driver
Full Results and Season Standings Impact
Kyle Keller recovered to finish second, marking the second time this year he has finished runner-up to Huddleston, including the season opener in January. Robbie Kennealy achieved his best finish of the season in third place, followed by Tanner Reif in fourth and Eric Johnson Jr. rounding out the top five.
Andrew Chapman impressed with a sixth-place finish in his ARCA West debut. Other notable finishes included Jaron Giannini in seventh, Jonathan Reaume in eighth, Blake Lothian ninth, and P.J. Pedroncelli completing the top ten.
With this victory, Huddleston extended his points lead over Reif by nine points. The series now shifts focus toward its upcoming road course event at Sonoma Raceway on July 11, where drivers will tackle the challenges of the General Tire 200.
