Brent Crews powers to a different ARCA Menards Collection victory at Springfield Mile on Sunday afternoon within the Allen Crowe 100.
SPRINGFIELD, Ailing. — Nearly precisely two years in the past, Brent Crews picked up his maiden ARCA Menards Collection checkered flag on the historic Springfield Mile on the Illinois State Fairgrounds. Though he was 15 on the time, Crews showcased veteran composure that afternoon by main 64 laps from the pole and successful by 20 seconds.
Brent Crews Powers to Victory
The ultimate margin of victory for Crews in Sunday’s Allen Crowe 100 at Springfield was not fairly as substantial, however the younger prospect was simply as environment friendly.
As soon as Crews overtook Brenden “Butterbean” Queen for the lead early, the motive force of the No. 70 Nitro Motorsports Toyota was unstoppable as he picked up his third nationwide ARCA Menards Collection victory of 2025 and fourth general on the platform.
“That is one among my favourite races on the schedule,” Crews stated. “I gained Springfield two years in the past, after which I gained at [the DuQuoin State Fairgrounds] final 12 months, so I’ve had a variety of success on the filth.
“We had an absolute sizzling rod at the moment, and it was a blast to drive. I want we have been in a position to get some follow and qualifying in, however I felt like that sort of labored out to our benefit.”
Brent Crews has a Historical past with Nitro Motorsports
Whereas Sunday was Crews’ debut ARCA outing with Nitro, his historical past with this system dates to his early life. Nitro Motorsports is the staff that guided Crews to 10 victories and a title throughout his time competing within the Trans Am Championship TA2 class. The group additionally assisted Crews with the creation of his personal NASCAR Craftsman Truck Collection program, which formally made its debut at Watkins Glen Worldwide final weekend.
Within the staff’s first full-time season of ARCA Menards Collection competitors, Nitro has discovered Victory Lane twice. Treyten Lapcevich gave this system its debut win at Michigan’s Berlin Raceway in a wire-to-wire efficiency in June, and Thomas Annunziata secured Nitro a checkered flag at Lime Rock Park, a street course with which Nitro was lengthy acquainted.
For Nitro’s first ARCA Menards Collection dirt-track race, enlisting the assistance of Crews was a simple determination.
Doubling Up on Earlier Technique
All seven of Crews’ prior appearances on the platform this 12 months had are available a Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota, but the cohesion he possessed with Nitro instantly materialized as quickly because the inexperienced flag waved for the Allen Crowe 100.
Regardless that inclement climate prevented any monitor time beforehand, as each follow and qualifying have been canceled, Crews utilized the identical technique that allowed him to take pleasure in a commanding victory at Springfield two years earlier. With clear air on his nostril, Crews stored his automobile glued to the underside groove and proceeded to knock down one good lap after one other.
The presence of Venturini Motorsports in Victory Lane did give Crews a flashback to the 2023 Springfield race, as he drove one among their vehicles that day. Nitro fashioned an in depth technical alliance with Venturini initially of the season and will assume full management of the operation in 2026.
With a lot expertise, management and chemistry to rely on, Crews anticipated nothing greater than a clean, methodical drive round Springfield on Sunday.
“My guys grinded all week getting this factor precisely the place it wanted to be,” Crews stated. “These guys by no means cease till this factor is ideal, and we work as late as we are able to. They’ve executed a completely superb job.”
Following Crews dwelling in second was Lavar Scott, with Kelly Kovski, Queen, and Sean Corr finishing the highest 5.
The remainder of the highest ten consisted of Max Reaves, Brayton Laster, Alex Clubb, Brad Smith, and Jason Kitzmiller.
Brenden Queen extends his level collection lead by 34 factors over second-place driver, Lavar Scott. Lawless Alan misplaced floor, now in third place and down 41 factors to the chief. Jason Kitzmiller and Isabella Robusto full the highest 5.
Subsequent Up
ARCA Menards Collection drivers is not going to have a lot time to relaxation after Sunday, as they are going to be again on monitor Friday night at Madison Worldwide Speedway, the collection’ first go to to the ability since 2019.
The inexperienced flag for the Badger 200 will wave at 8 p.m. CT/9 p.m. ET with FS1 offering stay protection
