Race Recap ARCA
Daytona International Speedway
Wed, Feb 18, 2026Round 1
Wild Ride at Daytona International Speedway: Clark8 Survives 7-Caution Thriller
Race at a Glance
🏁Field Size
25
🔄Laps
61
⏱Avg Lap Time
1:14.629
🟡Cautions
7
⚠️Caution Laps
21
🔀Lead Changes
19
🛡️Clean Runners
3
🏎️Lead Lap Finishers
10
Winner Spotlight
Christian Clark
P1 Finish
Christian Clark
Started P16 • Inc 32
Brandon M Hinton
Started P9 • Inc 20
Juan Cobbs Jr
Started P17 • Inc 25
Race Story
Christian Clark8 captured the victory at Daytona International Speedway in DES ARCA action, navigating 19 lead changes across a competitive field of 25 cars to take the checkered flag from P16.
After starting in the 16 position, Christian Clark8 methodically worked through the field, making strategic passes and capitalizing on opportunities to reach victory lane.
Brandon M Hinton secured second place, just behind Christian Clark8. Juan Cobbs Jr rounded out the podium in third.
The hard charger award goes to Orion Biedrzycki, who gained 16 positions from the starting grid to the checkered flag.
The race saw 7 caution periods, covering 21 laps, while 3 of 25 drivers completed the event without a single incident.
With the win, Christian Clark8 adds another trophy to the cabinet. Full results below.
Top Movers
Orion Biedrzycki95
▲ +16Christian Clark99
▲ +15Juan Cobbs Jr30
▲ +14Finishing Order
| Finish | Start | +/- | Car # | Driver | Inc | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 16 | +15 | 99 | Christian Clark | 32x | — |
| 2 | 9 | +7 | 5 | Brandon M Hinton | 20x | — |
| 3 | 17 | +14 | 30 | Juan Cobbs Jr | 25x | — |
| 4 | 14 | +10 | 23 | Thomas Long | 28x | — |
| 5 | 4 | -1 | 92 | Edwin Warren | 24x | — |
| 6 | 22 | +16 | 95 | Orion Biedrzycki | 17x | — |
| 7 | 21 | +14 | 20 | Luke E Reid | 9x | — |
| 8 | 12 | +4 | 36 | Zain Hussain | 9x | — |
| 9 | 6 | -3 | 22 | David Hickey | 22x | — |
| 10 | 10 | 0 | 45 | Tiyler Walts | 12x | — |
| 11 | 3 | -8 | 46 | Mitchel Shaffer | 23x | — |
| 12 | 1 | -11 | 65 | Danny K Passmore | 17x | — |
| 13 | 20 | +7 | 98 | Jamie Howell | 20x | — |
| 14 | 8 | -6 | 25 | Donald Ristau | 13x | — |
| 15 | 11 | -4 | 79 | Michael Scimia | 8x | — |
| 16 | 5 | -11 | 44 | Jeffery Turbitt | 20x | — |
| 17 | 18 | +1 | 63 | Craig Knoll | 23x | — |
| 18 | 15 | -3 | 70 | Brandon Caron | 12x | — |
| 19 | 2 | -17 | 15 | Noah Shouse | 8x | — |
| 20 | 7 | -13 | 7 | Austin Knight | 9x | — |
| 21 | 19 | -2 | 2 | Tanner Honeycutt | 16x | — |
| 22 | 13 | -9 | 6 | Izzy Cortopassi | 22x | — |
| 23 | 23 | 0 | 84 | Jeff Dynda | 0x | — |
| 24 | 24 | 0 | 00 | Damon Obrien | 0x | — |
| 25 | 25 | 0 | 32 | Jonathan Geist | 0x | — |