The 2024 Tide 150 marks the fifth stock car race of the 2024 ARCA Menards Series season. Scheduled to take place on Saturday, May 4, 2024, at Kansas Speedway. Originally, 26 drivers were slated to participate in the Tide 150. However, due to unforeseen circumstances, the lineup has been reduced to 24 drivers.
BREAKING NEWS: @Kimmel_Racing has dropped out of the Tide 150 at @kansasspeedway this weekend, after one of the two cars came loose in the hauler and damaged both cars. #NASCAR #ARCA #Kansas #Tide150
— Kaleb Vestal (@kalebvestal1) May 3, 2024
Kimmel Racing, led by team owner Bill Kimmel, faced an unfortunate setback. Both of their cars—Will Kimmel’s #68 Ford and Scott Melton’s #69 Toyota—encountered a mishap simultaneously. During transport, one of the cars came loose within the trailer, resulting in damage to critical components such as bumpers, rear quarters, and crush panels. The severity of the damage left the team with no choice but to withdraw from the Tide 150.
Denny Hamlin vs. Kyle Larson: The Dramatic Showdown of 2023 at Kansas Speedway
With just one lap remaining, Hamlin closed in on Larson’s Chevrolet. The adrenaline surged as Hamlin’s Toyota made slight contact with Larson’s car. Larson’s already loose race car became even more unsettled. As they hurtled toward the checkered flag, Hamlin executed a daring move. His right front bumper nudged Larson, sending him into the outside wall. Hamlin streaked past, claiming victory in dramatic fashion.
Larson, undoubtedly disappointed, missed out on a chance to win. The incident echoed a similar battle earlier in the season at Pocono, where Hamlin’s aggressive racing style had also impacted Larson. However, Larson acknowledged that the Kansas incident was more of a racing deal than intentional foul play.
