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ARCA: Speed Leads Point Standings into Nashville
Written by: ARCA Communications
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Nashville, Tenn.
 
Scott Speed is currently leading the Rookie of the Year standings along with the points for the series. (Rusty Jarrett/Getty Images Photo) ยป More Photos

On the heels of the 2.5-mile Pocono triangle, the ARCA RE/MAX Series steers for Nashville Superspeedway this weekend for the Toyota 150, LIVE on SPEED Saturday, August 9th at 4:30 PM ET.

And for the first time since early May, there is a new point leader atop the ARCA RE/MAX Series national championship point standings headed to Nashville.

With 13 of 21 races in the books, six SunTrust Rookies occupy positions in the top-10 national championship points including the top three spots. Here’s a look at the top-10 in points coming to Nashville. At present, 47 top-notch entries are signed up for the Toyota 150 at Nashville, the 15th appearance of the ARCA RE/MAX Series at Nashville since its 2001 debut.

Scott Speed: Rookie. Drives no. 2 Red Bull Toyota for Eddie Sharp Racing. Veteran of the Formula 1 tour. Following his 2nd place finish at Pocono, leads national championship points by a margin of 95 over rookie Matt Carter. Has 3 victories this year at Kansas Speedway, Kentucky Speedway and Berlin Raceway. 3-time SIM Factory Pole winner at Pocono Raceway twice and Michigan Int’l Speedway. In 13 starts, has 8 top-5 finishes and 11 top-10s. Has led the most laps in 2008 with 336 laps-led in 11 races. Speed,
along with car owner Eddie Sharp, also leads the Superspeedway Challenge championship standings. Speed also leads the SunTrust Rookie of the Year standings. Has never raced at Nashville.

Matt Carter: Rookie. Drives no. 46 Stine Seed Ford for Larry Clement Racing, Frank Kimmel’s former ride. Currently 2nd in national championship points. After 13 series starts, has 5 top-5 finishes and 8 top-10s including a short-track win at Toledo back in May. Coming off career-best superspeedway finish of 4th at Pocono. Has led 245 laps this year in 3 races. Son of renowned/longtime NASCAR SPRINT Cup Series team owner/crew chief Travis Carter, who currently serves as Matt’s crew chief in ARCA RE/MAX Series competition. Has never raced at Nashville.

Ricky Stenhouse, Jr.: Rookie. Development driver for Roush Fenway Racing no. 99 Ford. After DNF at Pocono, fell from 1st to 3rd in national championship points. In 13 career series starts in 2008, has 6 top-5 finishes and 9 top-10s, including two victories at Kentucky Speedway and Pocono Raceway. Has led 136 laps this year in 4 races. Open-wheel background. USAC Silver Crown winner at Springfield mile-dirt in 2007 driving for Tony Stewart. Has never raced at Nashville.

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