The 2025 NASCAR ARCA Rockingham ARCA 125 race has come to an exciting conclusion. Taking place at Rockingham Speedway, the event saw 27 entries vying for victory in the second race of the 2025 ARCA Menards Series East.
Brent Crews, driving the #81 Toyota Camry for Joe Gibbs Racing, emerged victorious in dominant fashion. This win marked his first in the East Series and his fourth overall in the ARCA series.
Crews showcased the strongest performance of the day, starting from the pole position and leading an impressive 121 out of 125 laps to secure the top spot on the podium. Crossing the finish line with a commanding lead of 6.142 seconds, Crews left his teammate William Sawalich trailing behind in second place.
Reflecting on his milestone victory in the NASCAR ARCA East Series at the historic 0.94-mile oval, Crews expressed his gratitude in a post-race interview, stating, âWe had an amazing race car all day. I felt like it was really, really dominant and that made my job really easy. Clean air was huge. I was fortunate enough that I had a really, really good race car. Even when (Sawalich) was packing air on my right-rear, I felt like I had really good stability all race, which was a big thing.â
Following Crews and Sawalich, the top five finishers included Eloy Falcon, Patrick Staropoli, and Andy Jankowiak. The rest of the top ten comprised Isaac Kitzmiller, Kole Raz, Lanie Buice, Lavar Scott, and Spencer Gallagher.
The final results of the NASCAR ARCA Menards Series East Rockingham ARCA 125 are as follows:
1. #81 – Brent Crews
2. #18 – William Sawalich
3. #10 – Eloy Falcon
4. #25 – Patrick Staropoli
5. #73 – Andy Jankowiak
6. #79 – Isaac Kitzmiller
7. #76 – Kole Raz
8. #2 – Lanie Buice
9. #6 – Lavar Scott
10. #24 – Spencer Gallagher
Fans can catch the NASCAR ARCA Menards Series East drivers next at the Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway for the third race of the 2025 season on May 3, 2025.
The article was written by Yash Soni, a dedicated journalist covering NASCAR at Sportskeeda. Inspired by racing legends like Kyle Busch, Kyle Larson, and Hendrick Motorsports, Yash brings a passion for the sport to his engaging narratives. With a knack for crafting compelling content and a keen eye for trends, Yash delivers insightful reporting and analysis of the dynamic world of NASCAR.
