I Tested an ARCA Car at DAYTONA! (It wasn't what I expected)

I finally got behind the wheel of a real ARCA Stock Car at Daytona International Speedway. Nobody described these sensations to me before I went out wide open on the 31 degree banking—it’s not what you think. Come behind the scenes and see what it is like to be a new ARCA driver!

Thanks to ‪@WillieMullinsRacing‬, Dinah Mullins, and the entire Mullins Racing crew (and Brad Perez). I had the chance to participate in the 2026 ARCA Menards Series pre-race practice at the World Center of Racing. Everyone talks about the speed (we were pushing 180 MPH), but nobody talks about how the car actually FEELS when you’re pushed against the seat in the high banks or buffeting around in the crosswind on the backstretch. In this video, I’m taking you inside the #3 Ford Mustang for my first-ever laps at Daytona to show you the reality of superspeedway testing.

I did get approved and have an ARCA Menards Series license for 2026! I am working on racing in some short track races this season. If you are interested in partnering on this adventure send me an email at mdstapleton42@gmail.com

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