Track and series officials battled a tough forecast and even had a small delay for brief showers, but ultimately Friday's American Racer Modified Series Presented by Day Motorsports feature was contested in it's entirety.

In the end Sean Gaddis held off Chris Henigan, one of the best ever at Ark-La-Tex Speedway. Gaddis circled the bottom late to score his first ever win at the track and first with the series as well. He was last season's series runner up and this win will certainly provide a shot of confidence as he prepares his MB Customs to get right back after it tomorrow night.

“Anytime I've had something go right here, it always goes wrong,” Gaddis told track announcer Collin Bell in Victory Lane. “Finally I've been wanting to win here forever. It's been a long time coming!”

The main event, initially slated for third was moved to the end of the night once the quick shower passed. The track was a little different when the 24 car field rolled out for the Wehrs Machine A Feature.

“It (rain) changed the track a little bit early, but then as the track went on it got slicker and slicker,” Gaddis further elaborated. “The track changed a whole lot throughout the whole night.”

Gaddis recently welcomed his second child and tonight was the first time they were at the races as a family of four. Sean thanked his mom and dad among others in Victory Lane and his dad, who ran 15th in the feature, was one of the first to Sean's car to congratulate him.

Henigan, meanwhile put on a show of his own. He passed four cars to finish in the runner up spot and stalked Gaddis late in lapped traffic. Gary Christian completed the evening's podium in third. Philip Houston and Tanner Mullens rounded out the top five finishers. The race was only slowed by two Midwest Sheet Metal cautions. Gaddis rolled under the VP Racing Fuels Checkered Flag with a .770 margin.

Heat races were won by; Time Eaves Jr. (ARMI Contractors), Philip Houston (Kenny's Tile), Gary Christian (S&S Fishing and Rental) and Joe Duvall (Fast Shafts). Kenny Gaddis topped the Day Motorsports B Main.

33 cars were on hand for the first of two nights of ARMS Presented by Day Motorsports action. Saturday wraps the weekend with a $2,000 to win main event.

Wehrs Machine and Racing Products A Main (25 Laps):1. Sean Gaddis 2. Chris Henigan 3. Gary Christian 4. Tanner Mullens 5. Philip Houston 6. Jason Webb 7. Timothy Culp 8. Tyler Townsend 9. Joe Duvall 10. Jake Huckaby 11. Chase Hatton 12. Broc Bowen 13. Jon Mitchell 14. Tim Eaves Jr. 15. Kenny Gaddis 16. Donnie Powers 17. Sam Osman 18. Seth Reed 19. Trevor Hughes 20. Manuel Williams II 21. Steven Gaddis 22. Chase Allen 23. Lee Patton 24. Jacob Twomey

Day Motorsports B Main 1 (15 Laps): 1. Kenny Gaddis 2. Chase Allen 3. Lee Patton 4. Donnie Powers 5. Ralo Pilkington 6. Jason Miles 7. Jacob Twomey 8. Maddison Gaddis 9. Broc Bowen 10. Mason Williams 11. Boone Evans 12. Jimmie Williams 13. Casey Fowler 14. Troy Keith 15. Manuel Williams Sr.

ARMI Contractors Heat 1 (8 Laps): 1. Tim Eaves Jr. 2. Jake Huckaby 3. Jason Webb 4. Steven Gaddis 5. Chase Allen 6. Casey Fowler 7. Mason Williams 8. Manuel Williams Sr.

Kenny's Tile Heat 2 (8 Laps): 1. Philip Houston 2. Sean Gaddis 3. Sam Osman 4. Manuel Williams II 5. Chase Hatton 6. Kenny Gaddis 7. Lee Patton 8. Jimmie Williams

S&S Fishing and Rental Heat 3 (8 Laps): 1. Gary Christian 2. Chris Henigan 3. Trevor Hughes 4. Tyler Townsend 5. Jon Mitchell 6. Broc Bowen 7. Ralo Pilkington 8. Jacob Twomey

Fast Shafts Heat 4 (8 Laps): 1. Joe Duvall 2. Timothy Culp 3. Tanner Mullens 4. Seth Reed 5. Boone Evans 6. Donnie Powers 7. Troy Keith 8. Jason Miles 9. Maddison Gaddis

The American Racer Modified Series Presented by Day Motorsports would like to thank their 2024 season long partners.

Gold Partners - ARMI Contractors, Day Motorsports, Hochatown Saloon, Kenny's Tile, Midwest Sheet Metal, RacinDirt.com, Real Racing Wheels, S&S Fishing and Rental, VP Racing Fuels Heartland, Wehrs Machine & Racing Products

Silver Partners – American Racer Tires, Central Spray Foam & Cement Lifting, Duvall Electric, Fast Shafts, Freight Logistics Inc., Integra Shocks, Keyser Manufacturing, Milburn Property LLC, One4 Motorsports

Bronze Partners – Charlie Williams Painting, Fowler Locomotive Sales, Lassiter Construction, Rick Beebe Heating and Air Conditioning, Transmissions Unlimited

2024 ARMS Point Fund

1. $7,500

2. $4,500

3. $3,500

4. $3,000

5. $2,500

6. $2,400

7. $2,300

8. $2,200

9. $2,100

10. $2,000

*80 Percent attendance required to remain point fund eligible*