William Savalich won the Dutch Boy 150 at Flat Rock Speedway

After taking a tough loss last time at the Nashville Fairgrounds, William Sawalich bounced back to win Saturday’s Dutch Boy 150, the debut for the ARCA Menards Series East at Flat Rock Speedway.

“I think I saved my tires well. Had hoped for a restart there and it happened,” he said in an interview after the challenge race. The 16-year-old driver was able to take the lead from Sean Hingorani with 48 laps to go. after making some contact with the back of the No. 15.

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16 years old @William Savalich Takes a late lead and cruises to victory @JoeGibbsRacing bee @TheLevelPebble 🏁 pic.twitter.com/6ZutKDh32r

— ARCA Menards Series (@ARCA_Racing) May 21, 2023

“It went up to 15 there. I thought I liked him so I stuck my nose in and thought it was pretty fair,” he added in his post-win interview.

Hingorani, who sat on pole and led most of the 150-lap race, expressed his displeasure with his Toyota teammates after the race. “I don’t think 18 races were pure, but it was a good race. I think we’ll do better next time,” he said after finishing third.

This battle for the lead is 👀@SeanHingorani in return for @William Savalich @FloRacing | #DutchBoy150 pic.twitter.com/nLBnegeSj4

— ARCA Menards Series (@ARCA_Racing) May 21, 2023

Finishing between Savalich and Hingorani was LaVar Scott, who finished a best second in the ARCA Menards Series East.

“It means a lot. We weren’t very lucky on our short track, but my team worked really hard to give me something great. Give me something I can go out with and win.”

Billy Venturini was in an ARCA car for the last time since 2007, but the team owner came home fourth that night. “I am proud! I’m not out of breath. I want to be close to 200 (laps). Our car was good for a long time. I don’t think I can go like these kids in the beginning,” said Venturini.

“I’ve learned that I can’t drive a free race car like I used to,” added the team owner.

Last week’s first winner Luke Fenhaus was fifth after falling off a strong run early. Zachary Tinkle, Tim Monroe, Will Kimmel, Jeffery MacZink and Derrick McGrew Jr rounded out the top ten.

Looking at the points standings, Savalich remains in the lead of the ARCA Menards Series East standings, now 13 points ahead of Luke Fenhaus. LaVar Scott and Sean Hingorani are third as the season is halfway through.

Standings – Arca East (after 4/8 races):

1. William Sawalich 182 points
2. Luke Fenhaus (-13)
3. LaVar Scott (-23)
4. Sean Hingorani (-23)
5. Zachary Dingle (-32)
6. Tim Monroe (-48)
7. Jack Finch (-54)
8. Dale Shearer (-55)
9. Brad Smith (-86)
10. Rita Goulet (-88)

— Joseph Srigley (@joe_srigley) May 21, 2023

Next, the East Series will enter a joint race at Iowa Speedway on July 15.

Official results of the Dutch Boy 150 at Flat Rock Speedway

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