NASCAR Regional power rankings: Brenden Queen ends the season 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 Nov. 17, 2025.

10. Michael Bumgarner

Hickory Motor Speedway track champion Michael Bumgarner was impressive all year. He scored 20 wins at the track, including wins in the track's marquee Fall Brawl and Bobby Isaac Memorial events. He also qualified for the ValleyStar Credit Union 300 at Martinsville Speedway for the first time.

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. 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.

7. Ron Silk

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

6. Brent Crews

Brent Crews enjoyed a stellar season in ARCA competition this year. He won in all three divisions, including four ARCA Menards Series triumphs. His final ARCA platform win of 2025 came in the West Series finale at Phoenix Raceway.

5. Trevor Huddleston

Veteran Trevor Huddleston scored four wins this year en route to his first ARCA Menards Series West championship.

4. Justin Bonsignore

Despite falling just short of his fifth NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour championship this year, Justin Bonsignore ended the year on a high note by earning his second Martinsville Speedway grandfather clock.

3. Austin Beers

Austin Beers became the youngest champion in NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour history when he clinced the series championship with a runner-up finish last month at Martinsville Speedway.

2. Jacob Goede

It was a year to remember for Jacob Goede, who won his second NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series National championship in addition to his first track championship at LaCrosse Fairgrounds Speedway

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. He has since signed a contract to race for Kaulig Racing and RAM in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series in 2026.