Thomas Annunziata ties for ARCA title after clash with Jake Bollman
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 26, 2026, 2:20 AM
Last updated Sep 26, 2026

In the ARCA Menard's Series finale on September 26, Thomas Annunziata and Jake Bollman collided during the race, dramatically impacting their championship battle. With Bollman holding a 16-point lead, the two teammates battled fiercely early on, eventually leading to Bollman's heavy wreck. Despite being in a precarious position, he returned to the race, but Annunziata had to finish fifth to tie for the championship. Ultimately, Annunziata did secure a top-five finish, winning the title on a tiebreaker due to a previous victory this season.
- •Annunziata and Bollman collided on Lap 16 during the race.
- •Bollman suffered significant damage in a wreck but returned to race.
- •Annunziata had to finish fifth to tie for the title.
- •He won the championship based on a previous race victory.
- •Carson Brown won the race, passing Gio Ruggiero late.
- 2:20 AMYahoo Sports — Thomas Annunziata wins ARCA title on tiebreaker after clashing with teammate Bollman
- 2:20 AMMotorsport.com — Thomas Annunziata wins ARCA title on tiebreaker after clashing with teammate Bollman
"Entering Friday's ARCA Menard's Series finale, a winless Jake Bollman held a 16-point advantage over Nitro Motorsports teammate Thomas Annunziata in the battle for the 2026 title. The 100-lap race that followed was filled with drama and shocking moments. Early in the race, the title rivals found each other on Lap 16, battling for third place. As they split a lapped car while side-by-side ...Keep reading
"The two teammates clashed multiple times before Jake Bollman's wreck, with the championship ultimately decided by a tiebreaker
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 26, 2026, 2:20 AMThomas Annunziata wins ARCA title on tiebreaker after clashing with teammate Bollman
The two teammates clashed multiple times before Jake Bollman's wreck, with the championship ultimately decided by a tiebreaker
- Motorsport.comSep 26, 2026, 2:20 AMThomas Annunziata wins ARCA title on tiebreaker after clashing with teammate Bollman
Entering Friday's ARCA Menard's Series finale, a winless Jake Bollman held a 16-point advantage over Nitro Motorsports teammate Thomas Annunziata in the battle for the 2026 title. The 100-lap race that followed was filled with drama and shocking moments. Early in the race, the title rivals found each other on Lap 16, battling for third place. As they split a lapped car while side-by-side ...Keep reading
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