09/17/2026
QUINN DAVIS IS BRINGING DOLLY PARTON’S LEGACY TO BRISTOL.
Seventeen-year-old Quinn Davis will carry one of Dolly Parton’s most enduring messages around Bristol Motor Speedway tonight, with “I Will Always Love You” featured prominently on her special No. 85 Ford for the Bush’s Best 200.
The Dolly-themed car features Parton’s portrait, signature, pink butterflies and Dollywood branding, creating a moving tribute to the East Tennessee icon just weeks after her passing on August 25 at age 80. Bristol is continuing that tribute throughout race weekend, with pink butterflies incorporated throughout the speedway and on race cars.
For Davis, the connection runs even deeper. She grew up visiting Dollywood and said representing the park gives her the opportunity to honor someone who meant so much to the region. Her goal tonight isn't just to put together a strong race — she hopes to “make Dolly proud.”
And when the checkered flag falls, the tribute won't end. Davis plans to auction her matching Dollywood firesuit, with proceeds benefiting Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, allowing her Bristol weekend to help carry Parton’s legacy forward.
But while Davis carries an emotional story into Bristol, the ARCA Menards Series East championship battle is set to provide plenty of intensity on the track.
Tristan McKee and Max Reaves are separated by just ONE POINT heading into the season finale.
McKee enters Bristol with four East Series victories in seven races and the championship lead, while Reaves has fought his way back into contention after a difficult start to the season. The two have combined to win six of the seven East Series races this year.
Defending champion Isaac Kitzmiller is also lurking just 17 points behind, meaning a mistake by either championship contender could completely change the picture.
McKee has the advantage of having already raced at Bristol. Reaves, meanwhile, has never competed at The Last Great Colosseum, making tonight's championship battle even more intriguing.
The tight confines, high speeds and rapid closing rates at Bristol leave little room for error, particularly when the leaders encounter slower cars. With the championship fight this close, every restart, every position and every lap could matter.
TONIGHT AT BRISTOL
ARCA Menards Series East — Bush’s Best 200
5:30 p.m. ET
200 laps / 106.6 miles
Bristol Motor Speedway
Live on FS1
One point separates them. One race remains. And under the lights at Bristol, an entire championship will be decided.
Who leaves The Last Great Colosseum as the 2026 ARCA Menards Series East champion — Tristan McKee or Max Reaves?
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