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DYSTANY SPURLOCK Finishes Seventh in Historic ARCA East Debut at Hickory

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March 29, 2026

GRRL! SUMMARY:

  • DYSTANY SPURLOCK shattered barriers as first Black woman in ARCA East, piloting the No. 66 Foxxtecca Chevrolet to seventh place at Hickory after completing all 200 laps in her debut.
  • Started eighth and battled reigning champion Isaac Kitzmiller mid-race, returning to lead lap after brief setback and advancing through smart positioning in final 20 laps.
  • Showed veteran composure avoiding late-race incident among leaders, capitalizing with 10 laps remaining to secure top-10 finish while supporters packed Ryders Row grandstand section.
  • Targets Rockingham on April 4 for second ARCA East start, eyeing national series debut at Kansas on April 18 as part of documented NASCAR Cup Series pursuit.

UPCOMING:

  • Rockingham ARCA Menards East 125 at Rockingham Speedway – April 4, 2026
  • ARCA Menards Series National Debut at Kansas Speedway – April 18, 2026

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GRRL! summary based upon reporting by Official Release originally appearing on speedwaymedia.com

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