The 2002 ARCA Re/Max Series was the 50th season of the ARCA Racing Series, a stock‑car racing division organized by the Automobile Racing Club of America (ARCA). The season comprised 22 scheduled events that began in February 2002 and concluded in November 2002.
Champion
Eddie Gilstrap secured the drivers’ championship for the 2002 season, accumulating the highest point total across the full schedule.
Schedule
- The series opened with a race in February and progressed through a mix of short‑track ovals, superspeedways, and road courses.
- The final event of the season took place in November.
- A full calendar of race dates and venues is documented by racing archives.
Series Context
- The 2002 season continued ARCA’s tradition of providing a developmental platform for drivers aspiring to compete in higher‑level NASCAR series.
- The series was sponsored by the real estate franchise RE/MAX, reflected in the series name “ARCA Re/Max”.
Notable Races
- The Kentuckiana Ford Dealers ARCA 200 at Salem Speedway was among the highlighted events of the season, featuring competition from emerging talents and veteran drivers.
References
- Wikipedia, “2002 ARCA Re/Max Series.” https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2002_ARCA_Re/Max_Series
- RacingCalendar.net, “2002 ARCA RE/MAX Series.” https://racingcalendar.net/championship/arca-racing-series/2002
All information presented is derived from the cited reliable sources.
