Nick Hapiak Triumphs at Las Vegas

The Nocturnal NASCAR series rolled into the Nevada desert this week for a high-speed showdown on the Las Vegas Motor Speedway 1.5-mile oval. While the racing was fierce and the "paint swapping" was constant, the night began with a moment of unity and respect that transcended the virtual track.

A Salute to the Kight Family

Before the roar of the engines filled the air, the field gathered for a powerful four-wide salute in memory of Wendy Anne Kight, mother of driver Donny Kight. The entire BAC community sends our deepest thoughts and prayers to the Kight family; every lap turned tonight was in her honor.

The Race: From Pole Position to Victory Lane

For the second week in a row, Hunter Senior proved he is the king of qualifying, clinching the PRS Setup Shop Pole Award. However, as soon as the green flag dropped, the battle for the lead became a revolving door of talent.

The 84-lap thriller saw 8 lead changes and a series of cautions that kept the field bunched and the nerves frayed:

• Lap 2: Jared Skinner made an early statement, challenging teammate Hunter Senior and holding the lead until Lap 6.

• Lap 6: Joshua Adams surged to the front, commanding the field for a stout 18-lap stint.

• Lap 24: Nick Hapiak made his move. Once he claimed the top spot, he looked nearly unstoppable—until the first caution on Lap 30 changed the complexion of the race.

Chaos and Strategy

As the saying goes, "cautions breed cautions." Mid-to-late race restarts saw three and four-wide action that left several drivers scrambling for repairs. Brett Meyers, Donny Kight, Austin Hobert, Justin Fisher, Bryce Keegan, and Terry Vincent all survived heavy contact to fight back into contention.

Strategy also played a massive role. Tyler Smith and Michael Prince took massive gambles, staying out on old tires to prioritize track position. The gamble paid off for Prince, who not only led laps but also secured the Fastest Lap of the Race award in his #31 machine.

Hapiak Seals the Deal

Despite the strategic shuffles, Nick Hapiak proved he had the car to beat. On Lap 75, Hapiak reclaimed the lead for the final time. He held off a hard-charging pack to park his #06 in Sick Trophies Victory Lane, marking his first win of the season and a total of 25 laps led.

Official Race Results

1. #06 Nick Hapiak (Winner | 25 Laps Led)

2. #26 Joshua Adams (25 Laps Led | PRS Pole Award)

3. #31 Michael Prince (Fastest Lap Award)

4. #7 Jared Skinner (9 Laps Led)

5. #41 Spencer Moody

6. #1 Terry Vincent

7. #51 Austin Hobert

8. #71 Christopher Hodges

9. #23 Tyler Smith

10. #33 Hunter Senior

11. #22 Craig Martin

12. #11 Colin Guyer

13. #66 Donny Kight

14. #98 Andrew Lewis

15. #24 Jarett Bolton

16. #21 Bryce Keegan

17. #2 Justin Fisher

18. #8 Brett Meyers (Involved in incident; Finished multiple laps down)

Next Stop:

Join us next week at Pocono as the Nocturnal NASCAR series continues its hunt for the championship!