Max Reaves claims victory in the ARCA Calypso 100 at Springfield
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 8:20 PM
Last updated Aug 23, 2026

Max Reaves won the ARCA Menards Series Calypso 100 at the Illinois State Fairgrounds on August 23, 2026. Starting from pole, he controlled much of the race but faced significant challenges, from Isaac Kitzmiller, who briefly took the lead. A late caution with 18 laps remaining intensified the competition, culminating in a last-minute incident between Reaves and Gavan Boschele. Ultimately, Reaves pulled ahead after regaining control and celebrated his third win of the season after a dramatic finish.
- •Max Reaves started from pole position and led early.
- •Isaac Kitzmiller challenged Reaves, taking the lead briefly.
- •A late caution brought heightened drama with 15 laps to go.
- •Gavan Boschele's late charge ended in a clash with Reaves.
- •Reaves secured his third victory of the 2026 ARCA season.
- 8:20 PMYahoo Sports — Max Reaves Wins Wild ARCA Calypso 100
"Reaves Starts From Pole and Controls Early Stages Max Reaves came into Sunday’s ARCA Menards Series Calypso 100 at the Illinois State Fairgrounds as the driver to beat, and he delivered when it mattered most. Starting from the pole, Reaves battled through 100 laps of dirt track racing to earn his third ARCA Menards Series…
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