Jade Avedisian secured the pole position for Saturday’s ARCA Menards Series West race at Kern Raceway, owned by Kevin Harvick. At just 19 years old and entering her fourth ARCA-sanctioned race, Avedisian posted the fastest qualifying lap, setting the tone for the season opener.
Qualifying Highlights and Front-Row Competitors
Avedisian’s lap time of 18.686 seconds edged out second-place qualifier Sean Hingorani by a mere hundredth of a second. Hingorani, a two-time West Series champion, will start alongside Avedisian on the front row, marking his return to ARCA competition since 2024. Behind them, Robbie Kennealy and Mason Massey will fill the second row in third and fourth positions, respectively.
Top Contenders and Race Details
Trevor Huddleston, the 2025 Series champion, qualified fifth and will start alongside Hailie Deegan, who is making her first start in the series since 2019. Taylor Mayhew, Mia Lovell, Andrew Chapman, and Joey Iest rounded out the top 10 starters in this tightly contested qualifying session, which featured all 22 entrants taking part.
Race Schedule and Broadcast Information
The ARCA West season opener, the Oil Workers 150, is set to begin at 8 p.m. ET. Fans can watch the race live exclusively on FloRacing, anticipating a competitive event that will highlight the talents of both established drivers and newcomers.
Jade Avedisian’s impressive pole position at Kern Raceway underscores her rising potential in the Menards Series West, while the strong field sets the stage for an exciting opener under the lights. Observers will be watching how Avedisian leverages this advantageous start in the broader context of the season as the race unfolds.
