The 2026 ARCA Menards Series will start this weekend with the General Tire 200, scheduled for Saturday, February 14, at the Daytona International Speedway. The race will begin at 12 p.m. ET and will be televised on FOX with radio coverage from MRN, marking the season‘s first major event.
The season opener consists of 80 laps, covering 200 miles on the 2.5-mile tri-oval asphalt superspeedway, attracting a competitive field eager to set the tone for the year.
Key Participants and Notable Drivers Entered for Daytona
A total of 50 drivers are entered to compete for 40 starting positions in the General Tire 200. The lineup features strong championship hopefuls, including Isabella Robusto, Thomas Annunziata, Jake Finch, Jake Bollman, Wesley Slimp, and reigning 2024 winner Gus Dean.
Other notable entrants include NASCAR RAM Race For the Seat champion Mini Tyrrell and experienced racers such as Daniel Dye, Andy Jankowiak, Andrew Patterson, Kole Raz, Jason Kitzmiller, Willie Mullins, Alli Owens, and Bobby Dale Earnhardt. However, last year’s winner Brenden Queen will not compete in this year’s Daytona race.
Complete List of Drivers Competing in the General Tire 200
The full list comprises 50 drivers who will vie for a place on the starting grid at Daytona International Speedway, a landmark event for the ARCA Menards Series in 2026.
Fans can look forward to an intense weekend of racing, taking place from February 12 to 14, with the General Tire 200 serving as a pivotal kickoff for the series.
50 drivers, 40 spots. The entry list for the opening race of the 2026 ARCA Menards Series season at Daytona is here.
Full entry list: https://t.co/ujokEP21GC pic.twitter.com/gQ1DNYVxPg
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