The ARCA Racing series was yet another group to open their season in early February and they did it with the same winner that brought home the trophy in 2014 in Grant Enfinger.
Enfinger lead the most laps in the race and held off a late race charge from Daniel Suarez (who is racing part time this year) to win his 9th career ARCA Series race, and second straight season opener.
Three Venturini Montorsports drivers finished in the Top Five, with Saurez in 2nd, Cody Coughlin in 4th, and Frank Kimmel in 5th. Filling that whole in the top five was Brett Hudson grabbing the third spot in his #09 Dodge.
Defending Series Champion, Mason Mitchell (Also a part time racer in 2015,) finished 6th in his Mason Mitchell Motorsports Ford Fusion after starting 23rd. His teammate, Austin Wayne Self, helped himself (pun intended) to a 15th place finish.
As like any other series after an opener, the points look similar to the results of the race.
| ARCA Racing Points | ||||
| As of Daytona | ||||
| Pos. | Driver (Wins) | Pts. | Behind | |
| 1 | Grant Enfinger (1) | 235 | 0 | |
| 2 | Daniel Suarez | 220 | 15 | |
| 3 | Brett Hudson | 215 | 20 | |
| 3 | Cody Coughlin | 215 | 20 | |
| 5 | Frank Kimmel | 210 | 25 | |
| 6 | Mason Mitchell | 200 | 35 | |
| 7 | Matt Kurzjewski | 195 | 40 | |
| 7 | Scott Sheldon | 195 | 40 | |
| 9 | Josh Williams | 185 | 50 | |
| 10 | Will Kimmel | 180 | 55 | |
The series takes almost a month-long break before getting back on track on March 14th when they travel to Mobile International Speedway in Alabama.
| Upcoming ARCA Series Events | ||||||
| Date | Event | Track | ||||
| Mar. 14 | ARCA-Mobile 200 | Mobile International Speedway | ||||
| Apr. 11 | Nashville ARCA 200 | Fairgrounds Speedway Nashville | ||||
| Apr. 26 | F.A.P. 200 | Salem Speedway | ||||
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