# ARCA Menards Series West Las Vegas race

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/arca-menards-series-west-las-vegas-race
> Updated: 2026-10-03T02:49:15.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2.

The 2026 ARCA Menards Series West season approached its conclusion with the Kyle Busch Classic held at The Bullring at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Entering the event, Trevor Huddleston held a 40-point lead in the series standings over Mason Massey.

During the race, Taylor Mayhew secured a victory after starting 23rd due to an engine change during practice. Following multiple overtime attempts, Mayhew passed Robbie Kennealy on the final lap to win by inches. Kennealy finished second, with Cole Denton in third. While Huddleston led much of the race, he was unable to secure the win following late-race cautions and contact.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-03: Taylor Mayhew wins ARCA Menards Series West race at Las Vegas

Taylor Mayhew won the ARCA Menards Series West Kyle Busch Classic at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, overcoming a 23rd-place start to win via a last-lap pass in overtime.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/taylor-mayhew-wins-arca-menards-series-west-race-at-las-vegas

### 2026-09-29: ARCA Menards Series West heads to Las Vegas for Kyle Busch Classic

The ARCA Menards Series West returns to The Bullring at Las Vegas Motor Speedway for the Kyle Busch Classic, featuring 24 drivers in a 151-lap race on newly repaved asphalt.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/arca-menards-series-west-heads-to-las-vegas-for-kyle-busch-classic

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