LANIE BUICE Ties ARCA Record at Chicagoland, Joins Elite Female Finishers

July 5, 2026

• LANIE BUICE finished second at Chicagoland, tying the ARCA record for best female finish alongside ISABELLA ROBUSTO, HAILIE DEEGAN, ERIN EVERNHAM, and SHAWNA ROBINSON in the No. 77 Pinnacle Racing Group Chevrolet.
• The 19-year-old battled a cooling suit failure mid-race but maintained competitive pace, helping Pinnacle Racing Group secure a 1-2 finish with teammate Connor Mosack taking victory.
• Fans and insiders predict BUICE’s first ARCA win is imminent after her strong performance, with praise for her Trans Am experience translating to stock car success at the national level.
• JADE AVEDESIAN also mentioned by community as another female driver with genuine championship potential, as calls grow for more women competitors beyond token participation in top-tier series.

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