Phoenix Raceway

Danna Rhyne captured the American Appalachian E-Sports ARCA Rookie Series championship in dramatic fashion at Phoenix Raceway, claiming her second victory of the season in the series finale. Starting from fourth position, Rhyne advanced three spots to take the checkered flag after leading 25 laps during a caution-filled 118-lap affair that featured 13 yellow flags and 14 lead changes. The #27 driver accumulated 10 incidents during the chaotic race but maintained enough pace to secure the title-clinching performance.

The race began with Brandon Biddy on pole, but the early leader quickly found himself shuffled back as the field battled through multiple cautions that consumed 39 of the 118 laps. Cody Deak emerged as the most dominant driver statistically, leading 53 laps from his second-place starting position, but the #22 machine suffered late-race troubles that dropped him to a disappointing 16th-place finish. Charlie Bowling mounted an impressive charge from 23rd on the grid, leading 18 laps en route to a fifth-place finish that secured second place in the final championship standings.

Eric Sheffield delivered the race's most spectacular performance, charging from 33rd position to ninth place for a remarkable 24-position gain that earned him hard charger honors. The #11 driver's heroic drive through the field also vaulted him into fifth place in the final championship standings with 57 points. Brandon Gordon matched Sheffield's aggressive approach with his own stellar run from 19th to fourth, gaining 15 positions despite accumulating 18 incidents in the process.

Rhyne's championship victory came with a 32-point margin over both Bowling and pole-sitter Biddy, who managed to salvage third place in the race despite falling two positions from his front-row start. Dan Kopinski claimed runner-up honors in the race, moving up one spot from his third-place starting position to score his best finish of the season finale. The title marks Rhyne's first ARCA Rookie Series championship, capping a dominant campaign that included two race victories and consistent points-paying performances throughout the season.