Bollman Retires Early in First ARCA West Start at Madera

Jake Bollman’s first ARCA Menards Series West (AMSW) start at Madera Speedway came to an abrupt end on Saturday evening when an engine issue soured his effort. The driver of the No. 19 NAPA Auto Care Chevrolet SS had started the event strong by posting the fifth-fastest laps in Saturday afternoon’s practice session and qualifying. Bollman was eyeing his second victory on a 1/3-mile track this season, but thick smoke billowed from his No. 19 as the field completed the first lap on Saturday night. The engine expiration forced him to the garage with an early retirement and a 16th-place finish.

“Just super unfortunate to have our night end that early,” Bollman said. “Our NAPA Auto Care Chevy was decent in practice and thought we could drive to the front once the green dropped. Unfortunately, we’ll have to move on and focus on Las Vegas.”

Bollman, who has seven AMSW starts this year in 10 series races to date, remains eighth in the standings. The No. 19 NAPA Auto Care team returns to action on Friday, October 10, at The Bullring at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, the penultimate race of the season.

Start / Finish: 5 / 16
Points Standing / Total: 8th / 255 pts.

Next Race: Friday, October 10, The Bullring at Las Vegas Motor Speedway
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