The Las Vegas Bullring roared to life Friday night, October 10, 2025, as the ARCA Menards Series West rolled into town for the Star Nursery 150 presented by the West Coast Stock Car Motorsports Hall of Fame. This 0.375-mile short oval hosts 150 laps of intense racing, and this edition carried extra significance: it marks the final ARCA appearance for legendary Venturini Motorsports after 43 years in the sport.
As race day arrived, the championship battle was tight. Trevor Huddleston, driving the No. 50 High Point Racing / Racecar Factory Ford, led the standings by 18 points over Kyle Keller in the No. 71 Jan’s Racing Ford. With only two races left in the 2025 ARCA West season, Las Vegas would be a pivotal contest.
Entry List & Notable Entries
A robust field of 21 cars entered the Star Nursery 150 — the largest entry list of any stand-alone short track for the 2025 West series. Some standouts:
- Trevor Huddleston (championship leader)
- Kyle Keller (closest contender)
- Tanner Reif (local Las Vegas driver, aiming for a home-race boost)
- Robbie Kennealy (strong performer this season, chasing another top-5)
- Eric Johnson Jr. and Gavin Ray (from Jerry Pitts Racing)
- Connor Hall, making his ARCA West debut west of the Mississippi, representing Sigma Performance Services
Notably, Venturini Motorsports enters not with one but three cars — Thomas Annunziata, Jade Avedisian, and Taylor Reimer — for what will be their final ARCA outing before shutting down operations.
Why Star Nursery 150 Matters
Championship Decider
With only two races remaining (this one and the Desert Diamond Casino West Valley 100 at Phoenix), every point counts. Huddleston and Keller have dueled all season, and the pressure is high in Las Vegas.
Sentimental Farewell
Venturini Motorsports has been a mainstay in ARCA and regional stock car racing for over four decades. Their closing chapter adds emotional weight to this event.
Local Driver Spotlight
Tanner Reif, a Las Vegas native, will have the crowd behind him. Running on familiar terrain can offer a psychological edge.
Streaming & Broadcast
Fans can catch all the action via FloRacing (live streaming) and via the ARCA Racing Network.
Race Preview & Forecast
Here’s what to watch:
- Early aggression from championship contenders. Houddleston and Keller must balance risk and caution.
- Pit strategy and track position. On a short 0.375-mile oval, clean laps and smart tire management may determine the winner.
- Venturini cars in the mix. Their final race could see emotional performances — any of their three entries might surprise.
- Local driver pressure. Reif’s performance under Las Vegas lights could attract extra attention.
- One or two surprises. In shorter oval races, surprise results often emerge from midpack or dark-horse entries.
If all goes to script, this race will deliver drama, bold moves, and possibly a new ARCA West champion if Huddleston or Keller falters.
