NASCAR Regional power rankings: ARCA champion Brenden Queen stays on top

The NASCAR Regional platform features the ARCA Menards Series, the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour and the NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series, and the drivers who compete in those series are, in many cases, the future of NASCAR's national series. As selected by the NASCAR Regional editorial team, here are the top 10 NASCAR Regional drivers from ARCA, Mods and the Weekly Series as of Oct. 20, 2025.

10. Isaac Kitzmiller

Isaac Kitzmiller put together a consistent rookie season in the ARCA Menards Series East, which he ended with a top 10 finish at Bristol Motor Speedway. That result was enough to garner him the 2025 East Series championship.

9. Chase Johnson

Chase Johnson enjoyed an incredible season at Dominion Raceway, which saw him win 15 times and secure the track championship at the Virginia facility. He claimed the NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series Josten's Rookie of the Year Award as well as regional and state championships for 2025.

8. Brent Crews

Brent Crews was consistently one of the best drivers in ARCA competition in his limited starts this year. He scored five wins across all three of ARCA's divisions, including four in the ARCA Menards Series.

7. Justin Bonsignore

After 15 of 16 races, Justin Bonsignore still has a shot at the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour championship entering the finale at Martinsville. He has one win this year, which came at Riverhead, and he enters the finale 14 points behind championship leader Austin Beers.

6. Ron Silk

Despite not contesting the full NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour schedule this season, Ron Silk has bagged four victories this year, more than any other driver. His most recent win came at Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park on Oct. 11.

5. Max Reaves

In his rookie season on the ARCA platform, Max Reaves scored wins in the ARCA Menards Series and ARCA Menards Series East. His most recent triumph came in the ARCA Menards Series finale at Toledo Speedway.

4. Trevor Huddleston

ARCA Menards Series West veteran Trevor Huddleston is zeroing in on his first West Series championship thanks to four wins in 11 starts this season, including in the most recent event at The Bullring at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.

3. Austin Beers

Austin Beers is one race away from claiming the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour championship. The 22-year-old has scored two wins this year and has a 14-point advantage on Justin Bonsignore entering the finale at Martinsville.

2. Jacob Goede

The now two-time NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series national champion added a new honor to his list of accomplishments. Jacob Goede clinched his first LaCrosse Fairgrounds Speedway title during Oktoberfest Weekend at the popular Wisconsin oval.

1. Brenden "Butterbean" Queen

Brenden Queen roared to an impressive eight ARCA Menards Series victories in 2025, which helped him bring home the series championship aboard the No. 28 Chevrolet for Pinnacle Racing Group.