Brenden Queen led all 150 laps to win the General Tire 150 at Dover Motor Speedway, securing his fourth ARCA Menards Series victory of the 2025 season. The Chesapeake, Virginia, native, driving the No. 28 Chevrolet for Pinnacle Racing Group, finished 7.13 seconds ahead of Camden Murphy in the combination ARCA Menards Series and ARCA Menards Series East race, as reported by ARCA.. The General Tire 150, the 10th race of the 2025 season, featured 24 entries and was broadcast on FS1.
Race Highlights and Key Moments
The General Tire 150 began with Queen and Brent Crews starting on the front row, as Queen set a pole time of 22.770 seconds (158.102 mph). Early in the race, Lavar Scott brushed the wall on lap 14, damaging his right rear tire, and pitted on lap 28 for a replacement. Tyler Reif, starting from the rear after a practice crash, climbed to 10th by lap 39. On lap 41, Lawless Alan pitted with a worn right front tire. A pivotal moment came on lap 45 when Crews, running second, blew a tire, hit the wall, and triggered a red flag due to a fire. Crews safely exited, ending his race in 21st.
The General Tire 150 resumed with Queen maintaining his lead, fending off Jake Finch. By lap 54, Camden Murphy took second, and on lap 92, Corey Aiken’s spin brought out a caution. After the second race break on lap 102, Isabella Robusto briefly held second before Murphy reclaimed it with 16 laps remaining. Queen’s commanding performance ensured no lead changes, as he crossed the finish line well ahead of the field.
Top Finishers and Local Talent
Camden Murphy (No. 70 Toyota) finished second, followed by Isabella Robusto (No. 55 Toyota) in third, Isaac Kitzmiller (No. 79 Ford) in fourth, and Tyler Reif (No. 23 Chevrolet) in fifth. Timmy Hill, from Port Tobacco, Maryland, placed sixth in the No. 56 Toyota, representing local talent at the General Tire 150. Jake Finch, a former Dover ARCA winner, finished seventh, while Jason Kitzmiller took eighth. The race saw 10 drivers finish on the lead lap, with others, including Lavar Scott (11th) and Lawless Alan (12th), facing mechanical setbacks.
Race Context and Challenges
The General Tire 150, a 150-lap event on Dover’s one-mile concrete oval, tested drivers’ skills on the high-banked “Monster Mile.” The race, part of Dover’s NASCAR weekend, faced no weather delays, unlike some prior events. Queen’s wire-to-wire victory marked his dominance, as noted in posts on X celebrating his performance. The General Tire 150 highlighted emerging talents like Reif, who recovered from his early crash, and Scott, who battled handling issues but competed in both ARCA and NASCAR Xfinity Series events that weekend.
Series Implications
Queen’s win in the General Tire 150 strengthened his position in the ARCA Menards Series standings, while Kitzmiller’s fourth-place finish kept him competitive in the ARCA East points race, trailing leader Tyler Reif by six points. The General Tire 150 showcased a mix of veterans and newcomers, with the next ARCA race set for Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park on July 25. Fans can find more details on the ARCA website.
