Craftsman Truck Series: Full Entry List For The Love’s RV Stop 225 at Talladega

The brief calm is over, and the entry list for Love’s RV Stop 225 is set to deliver metal-shattering and fender-bending drama that is sure to keep fans on the edge of their seats. After a little break, the engines of the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series are ready to roar back to life, and there’s no place more fitting for this playoff drama to unfold than the high banks of Talladega Superspeedway.

This Friday afternoon, the trucks will take to that monstrous 2.66-mile beast of a track, and for the drivers still in the hunt for a championship, it’s a moment of truth. This isn’t just any race. It’s the second event in the Round of 8.The pressure is on, and every single position matters on tomorrow’s entry list.

After Talladega, there’s only one more chance for the short track battle at Martinsville Speedway next week to lock into the championship race. For these teams, the tension is real. A good day at ‘Dega can set you up for a shot at the title. A bad day? Well, a bad day at Talladega can end your season in the blink of an eye. It’s a place that gives and takes in equal, often brutal measure.

Notable Names on the Talladega Entry List

The entry list for this weekend’s Love’s RV Stop 225 is packed with stories. We’ve got our playoff contenders, grizzled veterans, and some exciting returns that will have fans watching closely. One of the biggest headlines is the return of Frankie Muniz. After a freak accident at home where he broke his wrist, sidelining him back in August, it’s great to see him back behind the wheel. The 39-year-old will be piloting the No. 33 Reaume Brothers Racing Ford, and you know he’s hungry to get back out there and prove himself on the biggest stage.

Another familiar face on the entry list making a comeback to the series is J.J. Yeley. The seasoned journeyman is set to make his debut with Spire Motorsports in the No. 7 Chevrolet. Yeley knows his way around a superspeedway, and putting him in competitive Spire equipment could make things very interesting. He might not be running for points, but he’s running for a win, and that makes him dangerous.

Love’s RV Stop 225 at Talladega Superspeedway

Craftsman Truck Series: Entry List

(i) indicates drivers on the entry list who are ineligible for obtaining championship or playoff points

• 1. Bret Holmes, No. 1 (TRICON Garage, Toyota)
• 2. Nathan Byrd, No. 02  (Young’s Motorsports, Chevrolet)
• 3. Josh Reaume, No. 2 (Reaume Brothers Racing, Ford)
• 4. Toni Breidinger, No. 5 (TRICON Garage, Toyota)
• 5. Norm Benning, No. 6 (Norm Benning Racing, Chevrolet)
• 6. JJ Yeley (i), No. 7 (Spire Motorsports, Chevrolet)
• 7. Grant Enfinger, No. 9 (CR7 Motorsports, Chevrolet)
• 8. Corey Heim, No. 11 (TRICON Garage, Toyota)
• 9. Jake Garcia, No. 13 (ThorSport Racing, Ford)
• 10. Tanner Gray, No. 15 (TRICON Garage, Toyota)
• 11. Kris Wright (i), No. 16 (McAnally-Hilgemann Racing, Chevrolet)
• 12. Giovanni Ruggiero, No. 17 (TRICON Garage, Toyota)
• 13. Tyler Ankrum, No. 18 (McAnally, Hilegmann Racing, Chevrolet)
• 14.  Daniel Hemric, No. 19 (McAnally Hilgemann Racing, Chevrolet)
• 15. Jason M. White, No. 22 (Reaume Brothers Racing, Ford)
• 16. Dawson Sutton, No. 26 (Rackley W.A.R., Chevrolet)
• 17. Frankie Muniz, No. 33 (Reaume Brothers Racing, Ford)
• 18. Layne Riggs, No. 34 (Front Row Motorsports, Ford)
• 19. Greg Van Alst, No 35 (Greg Van Alst Motorsports, Toyota)
• 20. Chandler Smith, No. 38 (Front Row Motorsports, Ford)
• 21. Matt Mills, No. 42 (Niece Motorsports, Chevrolet)
• 22. Andres Perez De Lara, No. 44 (Niece Motorsports, Chevrolet)
• 23. Bayley Currey, No. 45 (Niece Motorsports, Chevrolet)
• 24. Kaden Honeycutt, No. 52 (Halmar Friesen Racing, Toyota)
• 25. Luke Fenhaus, No. 66 (ThorSport Racing, Ford)
• 26. Tyler Tomassi (i), No. 79 (Motorsports Business Management, Ford)
• 27. Rajah Caruth, No. 71 (Spire Motorsports, Chevrolet)
• 28. Caleb Costner, No. 74 (Mike Harmon Racing, Toyota)
• 29. Parker Kligerman, No. 75 (Henderson Motorsports, Chevrolet)
• 30. Spencer Boyd, No. 76 (Freedom Racing Enterprises, Chevrolet)
• 31. Corey Lajoie, No. 77 (Spire Motorsports, Chevrolet)
• 32. Connor Mosack, No. 81 (McAnally Hilgemann Racing, Chevrolet)
• 33. Matt Crafton, No. 88 (ThorSport Racing, Ford)
• 34. Jack Wood, No. 91 (McAnally Hilgemann Racing, Chevrolet)
• 35. Ty Majeski, No. 98 (ThorSport Racing, Ford)
• 36. Ben Rhodes, No. 99 (ThorSport Racing, Ford)

Key Drivers to Watch in the Playoff Race

Beyond the returning drivers on Friday’s entry list, all eyes will be on the eight who are still fighting for the championship. Guys like Corey Heim in the No. 11, Grant Enfinger in the No. 9, and defending champ Ben Rhodes in the No. 99 understand what’s at stake. Talladega is the ultimate wildcard. You can have the fastest truck and the best strategy, but one wrong move from another driver can collect you in “The Big One” and shatter your dreams.

It’s about survival. It’s about finding the right drafting partners, making gutsy moves at 190 miles per hour, and having a little bit of luck on your side. For a young gun like Corey Heim, it’s a chance to solidify his status as a title favorite. For a veteran like Matt Crafton in the No. 88, it’s another opportunity to use his decades of experience to outsmart the chaos.

Ahead of the Green Flag

The race for the win is one thing, but the race within the race equals the points battle, and that’s where the real heart-pounding action will be. That’s why this entry list is crucial. Every lap, every position gained or lost, will be critical. You can bet the crew chiefs and spotters will be earning their paychecks, trying to navigate their drivers through the inevitable mayhem. This is what playoff racing is all about. It’s high stakes, high speed, and high drama. The calm of the off-week is a distant memory. Now, it’s all about the thunder of Talladega.