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Tristan McKee secures 2026 ARCA East championship at Bristol

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Last updated Sep 17, 2026

Tristan McKee secures 2026 ARCA East championship at Bristol

Summary

Tristan McKee, 16, clinched the 2026 ARCA Menard's Series East title in the season finale at Bristol Motor Speedway. Leading throughout most of the race, McKee finished just ahead of rival Max Reaves, who was one point behind entering the event. Carson Brown won the race, but McKee’s performance was enough to secure the championship. This marks a significant achievement for McKee, a development driver for Spire Motorsports, as he completes the season at the top of the standings.

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By the Numbers

•Tristan McKee wins 2026 ARCA Menard's Series East championship
•McKee finished ahead of Max Reaves in the season finale
•Carson Brown claimed victory in the race at Bristol
•McKee was a development driver for Spire Motorsports
•Championship determined in final race of the season

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11:29 PMMotorsport.com — Tristan McKee beats Max Reaves to 2026 ARCA East title
11:29 PMYahoo Sports — Tristan McKee beats Max Reaves to 2026 ARCA East title

What they're saying

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16-year-old Tristian McKee has secured the 2026 ARCA Menard's Series East division champion, besting Max Reaves in the season finale at Bristol Motor Speedway. McKee, a Spire Motorsports development driver, entered the race just one point clear of the rising Joe Gibbs Racing star. However, he ran just ahead of him for nearly the entire race. As Carson Brown claimed victory in Thursday's ...Keep reading
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