Bakersfield, CA (2/28/2026)––Mason Massey delivered a breakthrough performance Saturday night, earning his first career victory in the ARCA Menards Series West (AMSW) Oil Workers 150 at Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway. Making his debut with Bill McAnally Racing (BMR), Massey drove the No. 19 Mongoose Power Solutions (MPS) Chevrolet SS to the win with a patient, calculated drive that culminated in a decisive late-race move and a composed overtime restart.
Starting fourth, Massey wasted little time moving forward, quickly settling into the fight near the front and showing strong pace on long green-flag runs. As the race progressed, he steadily closed the gap to the leader and remained a fixture inside the top group despite mid-race changes in track position. Following the stage break, the No. 19 team made a half-rotation track bar adjustment and checked tire pressures, giving Massey improved balance and confidence as the event moved into its final stretch.With the laps winding down, Massey worked his way back toward the front and made his move late, powering off Turn 2 to take the lead. A late caution pushed the race into overtime, setting up a high-pressure finish, but Massey stayed composed and executed a clean restart. He cleared the field into Turn 1 and held control through the closing laps to secure the victory.
The win marked a milestone moment for Massey in his first start with BMR and highlighted the team’s continued strength in the series. The victory was also the organization’s 101st overall and its first at Kern Raceway since 2019. With Massey and teammate Hailie Deegan both showing front-running speed, the duo is shaping up to be a major threat in the AMSW as the focus shifts toward Phoenix Raceway next week.
Mason Massey Quote: “Man, I’m so grateful for the opportunity to come jump in the BMR ARCA West program full-time. I came over here to compete for wins and championships, and we found victory lane in our first race! I can’t thank Bill (McAnally) enough along with all of our great team members in Roseville. We put this deal together thanks to Mongoose Power Solutions, Brunt Workwear, and NAPA Auto Care, I couldn’t do this without them. This is only the beginning of success for our team and we’ll enjoy this one before a short turnaround to Phoenix on Thursday.”
Mason Massey and the BMR Pit Crew in Victory Lane at Kerns Raceway at the ARCA Menards West Race in February 2026
Mason Massey Quote: “Man, I’m so grateful for the opportunity to come jump in the BMR ARCA West program full-time. I came over here to compete for wins and championships, and we found victory lane in our first race! I can’t thank Bill (McAnally) enough along with all of our great team members in Roseville. We put this deal together thanks to Mongoose Power Solutions, Brunt Workwear, and NAPA Auto Care, I couldn’t do this without them. This is only the beginning of success for our team and we’ll enjoy this one before a short turnaround to Phoenix on Thursday.”
Up Next: Phoenix Raceway, Thursday, March 5, 2026
