In a 76-lap race where starting positions were determined by owner’s points, Finch secured the pole position and maintained his lead throughout the event. With minimal interruptions, the race largely remained in single-file formation as laps steadily elapsed. Despite Christian Rose’s attempt to challenge Finch in the final laps, he lacked support and ultimately fell back into line.
Securing a victory with a slim margin of 0.184 seconds, Finch celebrated his first national series win alongside his Venturini Motorsport teammate Kris Wright, who clinched second place.
This triumph adds to Finch’s previous ARCA East victory at Dover, marking a significant milestone in his burgeoning career. Reflecting on his success, Finch expressed gratitude to his team and crew chief Shannon Rusrch, highlighting the nerves preceding the race and the reassurance from his crew.
Acknowledging his lack of experience, Finch humorously remarked on his “terrible burnout” but remained optimistic about future races with his team. He credited his spotter, Tyler Monn, for his instrumental role in securing the win, emphasizing Monn’s steady communication throughout the race. Finch’s victory solidifies his status as a rising talent in the racing world, particularly in ARCA superspeedway events where he has demonstrated dominance this season.
With two superspeedway wins under his belt this season, Finch’s performance has been notable, leading a significant portion of laps in both races. Despite encountering a late wreck in the season opener at Daytona, Finch’s consistent presence at the front of the pack underscores his potential for future success. The podium also featured NASCAR Truck regular Tanner Gray in third place, alongside Gus Dean, the victor of the Daytona ARCA race, in fourth, with Rose rounding out the top five.
