After three weeks off, the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series returns to action in Friday night’s TSport 200 at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park (8 p.m. ET on FS1, NRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio). That’s good news for reigning series champion Ty Majeski, whose victory at the 0.686-mile short track last year proved to be a springboard to the series championship.
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New Hampshire Motor Speedway Goodyear Tire Test Feedback
- Christopher Bell, Joey Logano and Ross Chastain gear up for an action-packed NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs weekend at New Hampshire’s “The Magic Mile” during a Goodyear Tire Test Tuesday.
LOUDON, N.H. – With only five races remaining in NASCAR’s 2025 regular season, drivers and fans will soon turn their attention to New Hampshire Motor Speedway (NHMS) for New England’s only NASCAR Cup Series (NCS) Playoffs race on Sept. 21. Christopher Bell, Joey Logano and Ross Chastain visited “The Magic Mile” on Tuesday for a Goodyear Tire Test.
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Greg Van Alst Gears Up for Owner-Driver Truck Series Debut at Lucas Oil Raceway
BROWNSBURG, Ind.: The weeks have flown by, and now Greg Van Alst makes his anticipated 2025 debut in the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series, taking center stage in Friday night’s TSport 200 at Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis.
Launching his own Truck Series program has brought its fair share of challenges, but for the former ARCA Menards Series winner, the journey has been fueled by the same perseverance and determination that have defined his career. When the green flag waves, it will all be worth it.
NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series News & Notes – Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park
NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series
Next Race: TSport 200
The Place: Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park
Track Length: 0.686 Mile Asphalt Oval
The Date: Friday, July 25
The Time: 8 p.m. ET
The Purse: $782,900
TV: FS1, 8 p.m. ET
Radio: NRN, SiriusXM NASCAR (Channel 90)
Distance: 137.2 miles (200 Laps); Stage 1 (Ends on Lap 60),
Stage 2 (Ends on Lap 120), Final Stage (Ends on Lap 200)
From Battleships to Burnouts: NASCAR Set to Race at Naval Base Coronado
In yet another example of NASCAR’s willingness to introduce new racing venues and broaden its stock car racing audience, the sanctioning body announced Wednesday a major new addition to the 2026 schedule – a road course race around the famous Naval Air Station Coronado in San Diego that will host all three national series; the NASCAR Cup, Xfinity Series and NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series.
San Diego to Host NASCAR’s Latest Cup Series Innovation with a Street Race at Naval Base Coronado on June 21, 2026 This Isn’t Just a Race. It’s a Mission.
- NASCAR Xfinity Series and NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series join Cup Series to Celebrate 250th Anniversary of the United States Navy
- NASCAR San Diego Cup Series Race to be Broadcast on Prime Video, Xfinity Series on The CW, CRAFTSMAN Truck Series by FOX Sports
SAN DIEGO (July 23, 2025) – In celebration of the 250th anniversary of United States Navy, NASCAR will once again make history by hosting a brand-new street race at Naval Base Coronado as a highlight of the 2026 schedule. NASCAR San Diego will be a three-day full-throttle race weekend headlined by the stars of the NASCAR Cup Series, along with the NASCAR Xfinity Series and NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series, on June 19-21, 2026.
Get Pumped: CRAFTSMAN Trucks at New Hampshire Motor Speedway
Whelen Mazda MX-5 Cup Returns to Martinsville Speedway for NASCAR Playoffs Race Weekend
MARTINSVILLE, Va. (July 17, 2025) – After making its groundbreaking oval debut at Martinsville Speedway last year, the Whelen Mazda MX-5 Cup presented by Michelin will return to the famous short track alongside NASCAR’s top-tier series.
Mazda’s signature spec series, now in its 20th season, will replicate its single-day exhibition event on Thursday, October 23, leading into the penultimate weekend for the NASCAR Cup, Xfinity and CRAFTSMAN Truck series championships.
NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series News & Notes – Looking Toward Indianapolis
NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series
Next Race: TSport 200
The Place: Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park
Track Length: 0.686 Mile Asphalt Paved Oval
The Date: Friday, July 25
The Time: 8 p.m. ET
The Purse: $782,900
TV: FS1, 8 p.m. ET
Radio: NRN, SiriusXM NASCAR (Channel 90)
Distance: 137.2 miles (200 Laps); Stage 1 (Ends on Lap 60),
Stage 2 (Ends on Lap 120), Final Stage (Ends on Lap 200)
Brenden “Butterbean” Queen To Race Spire Motorsports’ No. 07 Chevrolet Silverado At Indianapolis Raceway Park
MOORESVILLE, N.C. (July 15, 2025) – Defending CARS Late Model Stock Car Tour Champion and current ARCA Menards Series championship points leader Brenden “Butterbean” Queen will pilot Spire Motorsports‘ No. 07 Chevrolet Silverado in the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series TSport 200 at Indianapolis Raceway Park. Best Repair Company, Inc., will be showcased as the team’s primary sponsor.
“Butterbean” Queen, the full-time driver of the No. 28 Chevrolet with Pinnacle Racing Group in the ARCA Menards Series, brings a wealth of short-track experience to the team’s Allen Hart-led program.
