Round 11 sends the 358 Mod National Tour back to Kevin Harvick’s for just the second time ever. The lone series visit in Season 2 was a showcase of clean air and relentless pace as Derek E. Stewart started second, grabbed control immediately, and led 20 laps to win. Aidan Strawberry qualified on pole and finished runner-up, while Jacob Halliday clocked the fastest lap of the race (14.503). Félix F. Roy charged from 11th to 4th, and Kinser Lightner matched that +7 climb from 16th to 9th, signaling that methodical passes and exit drive off Kern’s corners can pay big dividends when the front of the field is composed and mistake-free.

Several names from that 2024 Kern scorecard are active this season, which sharpens the preview. Strawberry enters with momentum and the points lead, and his P2/Kern pole from last time here is a clear marker for what his ceiling looks like. JT Ferry turned a 14th-to-10th day in the Season 2 race and has been a podium-capable force throughout Season 3; a strong time-trial (worth 1 bonus point) stacked with a top finish is exactly the kind of single-night haul he needs. Lightner’s +7 at Kern backs up the broader pattern we’ve seen this year—efficient, low-drama forward progress that keeps him in the conversation every week. Add in Tucker Halliday (+4 to 8th at Kern), Connor Mirabelli (steady 7th), and James Roselli (+4 to 11th) as wildcards who can siphon points from the front group if their qualifying clicks.

The math matters now. With 12 points to win and one less per position behind, plus 1 for fast time, Ferry’s best lever to cut into Strawberry’s advantage is to pair a front-row start with a finish ahead of the 9-for-9 top-10s leader. Strawberry, on the other hand, can defend his cushion by doing what he did here last time—convert qualifying pace into track position and force the field to pass him on equal tires. Lightner remains the best “swing” threat; a repeat of his Kern passing efficiency, paired with a top-five, can tighten the scrap from third place if either of the top two falter.

Kern’s broader ICL history reinforces those storylines. Across divisions, drivers who manage incidents and keep average position stable tend to cash in here. That fits Strawberry’s consistency profile, Ferry’s recent form, and Lightner’s forward-only habits. One more wrinkle: Colton Zimmer was top-five speed on the grid last time at Kern before a disconnect ended his day. If he appears, he’s traditionally potent at this venue and could become a podium-stealing variable that reshapes the nightly points delta at the sharp end.

Bottom line: qualifying is the first battleground, long-run balance is the second, and patience in traffic is the third. Watch the bonus point for fast time—it may decide whether the night is a moderate trim or a significant cut to the championship gap.

Top 10 in Points (after Round 10)

  1. Aidan Strawberry — 99 pts (3 wins, 9/9 top-10s, 3 fast times)

  2. JT Ferry — 61 pts (2 wins, 7/7 top-10s, 1 fast time)

  3. Seth Gregory — 52 pts (0 wins, 5/6 top-10s, 1 fast time)

  4. Brayden E Carter — 43 pts (0 wins, 5/7 top-10s)

  5. Kinser Lightner — 38 pts (1 win, 4/4 top-10s, 1 fast time)

  6. Tyler Ducharme — 32 pts (1 win, 3/3 top-10s, 1 fast time)

  7. Ben Joly — 26 pts (0 wins, 3/3 top-10s)

  8. Dylan Blackburn — 19 pts (1 win, 2/2 top-10s, 1 fast time)

  9. Brenden McGlothlin — 17 pts (1 win, 2/4 top-10s)

  10. Charlie Geibel — 15 pts (0 wins, 2/2 top-10s)

Season 2 Results — Kern Raceway (Apr 21, 2024 · Dirt Track)

  1. Derek E Stewart

  2. Aidan Strawberry

  3. Jacob Halliday

  4. Félix F. Roy

  5. Jason Setser

  6. Clyde Dunn

  7. Connor Mirabelli

  8. Tucker Halliday

  9. Kinser Lightner

  10. JT Ferry

  11. James Roselli

  12. Dalen T Cunningham

  13. Kason Capps

  14. Colton Zimmer

  15. Jordan Lafon

  16. Bradley Bartley

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