2018 ARCA Statistics – Following Lucas Oil 200 at Daytona (February 10, 2018)

Event statistics following the season-opening race of the 2018 ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards season, the Lucas Oil 200 Driven by General Tire at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida.

Michael Self won the race, extended from 80 laps to 92 with overtime, to defeat Willie Mullins and Sheldon Creed.

Race Statistics

Lucas Oil 200 Driven by General Tire

Daytona International Speedway – Daytona Beach, Florida

- Winner (starting position): Michael Self (13th)

- Top Five: Michael Self, Willie Mullins, Sheldon Creed, Tom Hessert III, Natalie Decker

- Full Results: Michael Self, Willie Mullins, Sheldon Creed, Tom Hessert III, Natalie Decker, Max Tullman, Noah Gragson, Leilani Munter, Andrew Belmont, Riley Herbst, Jerry De Weerdt, Bobby Gerhardt, Kirk Horton, Thomas Praytor, John Ferrier, Chuck Hiers, Scott Reeves, Con Nicolopoulos, Andy Seuss, Sean Corr, Chase Purdy, Travis Braden, Brad Smith, Bret Homes, Gus Dean, Zane Smith, Mark Thompson, Dave Mader III, Tony Mrakovich, Will Rodgers, Bo LeMastus, Quin Houff, Bryan Dauzat, Daniel Sasnett, Ed Pompa, Jesse Iwuji, Grant Quinlan, Codie Rohrbaugh, Ronnie Osmer

- Laps Completed: 92

- Laps Led: Sheldon Creed (35); Zane Smith (24); Sean Corr (16); Max Tullman (10); Michael Self (6); Chuck Hiers (1)

- Pole Position: Natalie Decker (181.859 mph)

- Hard Charger: Andrew Belmont (+28; 37th to 9th)

- Margin of Victory: 0.562 seconds

- Car Count: 39

- Cars Running at Finish: 14 (of 39; or 36 percent of the field)

- Drivers to Finish on Lead Lap: 13

- Cautions: 7 for 20 laps

- Average Speed: 105.680 mph

- Lead Changes: 10

- Weather at Start of Race: 74 degrees Fahrenheit, clear conditions

Notes of Interest – Race/Weekend Recap

- This was Michael Self’s first ARCA victory of the season and second of his career, both in succession. He won the 2017 season finale at Kansas Speedway. It also obviously marked his first career ARCA win at Daytona.

- Four of the top five finishers were Toyotas, including Self’s race-winning car.

- Willie Mullins finished second and competed in the only Ford that finished in the top five. It marked his first career top-five finish in 12 races and second-career top 10.

- Tom Hessert III finished fourth, tying his career-best at Daytona (also fourth in 2014).

- The highest running Chevrolet at the finish was driven by Max Tullman, who finished sixth.

- Natalie Decker earned her first career ARCA pole position Friday, at a speed of 181.859, besting Zane Smith's speed of 181.855 (in terms of time, the difference was .001 seconds). Decker finished fifth in the race.

- Decker was the fifth female to earn an ARCA pole position, joining Patty Moise, Shawna Robinson, Erin Crocker and Milka Duno.

- Mark Thompson, who finished 27th, was competing in his 100th ARCA race. He was involved in a late-race accident.

- Seven drivers made their ARCA debut, led by Max Tullman (6th). Also competing in their first race were Jerry De Weerdt (11th); Kirk Horton (13th); Will Rodgers (30th); Daniel Sasnett (34th); Jesse Iwuji (36th); and Grant Quinlan (37th). De Weerdt (Belgium) and Quinlan (Canada) were the only drivers from outside the U.S. competing.

- A total of 17 drivers improved on their starting position in the race.

- The next race will be Saturday, April 7, with the Music City 200 at Fairgrounds Speedway in Nashville, Tennessee.

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2018 ARCA Racing Series Statistics – Following Race 1 (February 10, 2018)

Season statistics following the first race of the 2018 ARCA Racing Series season at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida.

2018 ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards Statistics

- Races: 1

  - By State: Florida (1)

  - By Track Length: 2.5 miles (1)

- Race Winners (Drivers): Michael Self (1)

- Most Top Threes: Michael Self (1), Willie Mullins (1), Sheldon Creed (1)

- Most Top Fives: Michael Self (1), Willie Mullins (1), Sheldon Creed (1), Tom Hessert III (1), Natalie Decker (1)

- Laps Completed: 92

- Miles Completed: 230

- Race Winners (Manufacturers): Toyota (1)

- Most Laps Led, Race: Sheldon Creed (35)

- Most Races Led: Sheldon Creed (1); Zane Smith (1); Sean Corr (1); Max Tullman (1); Michael Self (1); Chuck Hiers (1)

- Drivers to Lead at Least One Race: 6

- Most Races Led All Laps: None

- Fewest Race Laps Led in a Win: 6 – Michael Self (Daytona International Speedway, February 10)

- Most Race Laps Led Without Winning: 35 – Sheldon Creed (Daytona International Speedway, February 10)

- Number of Drivers to Compete in At Least One Race: 39

- Number of Drivers to Compete in Every Race This Season: 39

- Most Races: Michael Self (1), Willie Mullins (1), Sheldon Creed (1), Tom Hessert III (1), Natalie Decker (1), Max Tullman (1), Noah Gragson (1), Leilani Munter (1), Andrew Belmont (1), Riley Herbst (1), Jerry De Weerdt (1), Bobby Gerhardt (1), Kirk Horton (1), Thomas Praytor (1), John Ferrier (1), Chuck Hiers (1), Scott Reeves (1), Con Nicolopoulos (1), Andy Seuss (1), Sean Corr (1), Chase Purdy (1), Travis Braden (1), Brad Smith (1), Bret Homes (1), Gus Dean (1), Zane Smith (1), Mark Thompson (1), Dave Mader III (1), Tony Mrakovich (1), Will Rodgers (1), Bo LeMastus (1), Quin Houff (1), Bryan Dauzat (1), Daniel Sasnett (1), Ed Pompa (1), Jesse Iwuji (1), Grant Quinlan (1), Codie Rohrbaugh (1), Ronnie Osmer (1)

- Victories By Starting Position: 13th (1)

- Pole Positions: Natalie Decker (1)

- Hard Chargers: Andrew Belmont (1)

- Highest Car Count: 39 (February 10 at Daytona International Speedway)

- Lowest Car Count: 39 (February 10 at Daytona International Speedway)

- Drivers to Complete Every Lap This Season: Michael Self, Willie Mullins, Sheldon Creed, Tom Hessert III, Natalie Decker, Max Tullman, Noah Gragson, Leilani Munter, Andrew Belmont, Riley Herbst, Jerry De Weerdt, Bobby Gerhardt, Kirk Horton

- Driver to Complete Most Laps This Season: Michael Self (92), Willie Mullins (92), Sheldon Creed (92), Tom Hessert III (92), Natalie Decker (92), Max Tullman (92), Noah Gragson (92), Leilani Munter (92), Andrew Belmont (92), Riley Herbst (92), Jerry De Weerdt (92), Bobby Gerhardt (92), Kirk Horton (92)

- Fastest Lap of a Race: Michael Self (1)

- Widest Margin of Victory: 0.562 seconds (Michael Self over Willie Mullins; February 10 at Daytona International Speedway)

- Narrowest Margin of Victory: 0.562 seconds (Michael Self over Willie Mullins; February 10 at Daytona International Speedway)

- Most Cautions, One Race: 7 (February 10 at Daytona International Speedway)

- Fewest Cautions, One Race: 7 (February 10 at Daytona International Speedway)

- Most Lead Changes, One Race: 10 (February 10 at Daytona International Speedway)

- Fewest Lead Changes, One Race: 10 (February 10 at Daytona International Speedway)

- Most Leaders, One Race: 6 (February 10 at Daytona International Speedway)

- Fewest Leaders, One Race: 6 (February 10 at Daytona International Speedway)

- Points Standings: 1. Michael Self (240); 2. Sheldon Creed (225); 3. Willie Mullins (220); T-4. Tom Hessert III (210); T-4. Natalie Decker (210); 6. Max Tullman (205); 7. Noah Gragson (195); 8. Leilani Munter (190); 9. Andrew Belmont (185); 10. Riley Herbst (180).