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Max Reaves wins ARCA Allen Crowe 100 amid crowd backlash in Illinois

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Last updated Aug 24, 2026

Max Reaves wins ARCA Allen Crowe 100 amid crowd backlash in Illinois

Summary

Max Reaves secured victory in the ARCA Series Allen Crowe 100 at the Illinois State Fairgrounds on August 23, 2026, despite eliciting boos from the crowd. The 16-year-old driver led the race, with a controversial moment occurring on lap 97 when he spun out Gavan Boschele, who managed to finish in fifth place. After the race, Boschele confronted Reaves in Victory Lane, prompting ARCA officials to intervene. Isaac Kitzmiller, who finished second, expressed his frustration about how the race unfolded. Reaves celebrated his sixth ARCA win in two seasons, while Kelly Kovski announced his Springfield farewell after a seventh-place finish in his final local race.

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By the Numbers

•Max Reaves led on lap 97, finishing first at the Illinois State Fairgrounds.
•Gavan Boschele faced controversy after being spun out by Reaves.
•Boschele was escorted off the track after attempting to confront Reaves.
•Isaac Kitzmiller finished second, expressing dissatisfaction with race incidents.
•Kelly Kovski announced his retirement from Springfield racing after finishing seventh.

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12:40 AMYahoo Sports — Reaves draws crowd's ire, Boschele's anger to win ARCA Allen Crowe 100

What they're saying

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A loud chorus of boos rained down from the Illinois State Fair grandstand crowd after Max Reaves won the 2026 ARCA Series Allen Crowe 100. See why.
— Yahoo Sports

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