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NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Round of 10 Fires Up at Darlington This Weekend

Sarah Talker

The moment every NASCAR fan has been waiting for is finally here. After months of hard racing, close calls, and heart-stopping finishes, the Craftsman Truck Series playoffs are ready to roar to life this Saturday at the legendary Darlington Raceway. You can feel the electricity in the air as 10 determined drivers prepare to battle it out on the track that’s claimed more careers than any other.

The Lady in Black Welcomes the Playoffs

Darlington Raceway, that unforgiving 1.366-mile egg-shaped oval, has earned her nickname “The Lady in Black” for good reason. She’s beautiful, she’s challenging, and she’ll humble even the most confident driver faster than you can say “Darlington stripe.” This weekend, she becomes the stage where playoff dreams either take flight or come crashing down in spectacular fashion.

The Craftsman Truck Series drivers know what they’re up against. Darlington doesn’t forgive mistakes, and in the playoffs, one small error can mean the difference between advancing to the next round and watching from the sidelines. The concrete walls are unforgiving, and the racing groove is narrow. It’s a place where champions are made and pretenders are exposed.

Round of 10 Sets the Stage for Drama

This Saturday’s Sober or Slammer 200 kicks off the Round of 10, and the math is simple yet brutal. Ten drivers entered, but only eight will survive to fight another day. Two drivers will see their championship hopes crushed after this three-race opening round, which also includes stops at Bristol Motor Speedway and New Hampshire Motor Speedway.

The pressure is real, and you can see it in every driver’s eyes. These aren’t just races anymore. They’re elimination rounds where careers can be defined in a single moment. Every point matters. Every position counts. The margin for error shrinks to nearly nothing when you’re fighting for your playoff life.

Fresh Faces and Familiar Names Ready to Compete

Rising Craftsman Truck Series star Corey Day climbs back behind the wheel of the No. 7 Spire Motorsports Chevrolet for his eighth start with the team this season. Day has shown flashes of brilliance throughout the year, and now he gets another shot to prove he belongs among the sport’s elite. The kid’s got talent, and Darlington has a way of revealing who has what it takes to compete at the highest level.

Mason Maggio also returns to Craftsman Truck Series action in the No. 22 Reaume Brothers Racing Ford. Every driver on this entry list knows they’re one good run away from changing their entire season, and that kind of opportunity breeds the kind of racing that makes your heart pound.

What Makes This Craftsman Truck Series Playoff Special

The Craftsman Truck Series has always been about pure racing. These drivers aren’t just competing for prize money. They’re fighting for respect, for opportunities, and for the chance to prove they belong in NASCAR’s top tier. The trucks are harder to handle than their Cup Series counterparts, the competition is fierce, and the racing is often more exciting because drivers have less to lose and everything to gain.

Saturday’s Craftsman Truck Series race begins at noon ET, and you won’t want to miss a single lap. FS1 will carry the television coverage, while NASCAR Racing Network Radio and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio will bring you all the action if you’re on the road. The anticipation has been building all season, and now it’s time to see which drivers can handle the pressure when it matters most.

Sober or Slammer 200 at Darlington: Craftsman Truck Series (Entry List)

(i) indicates drivers ineligible for championship and playoff points.

  • 1. TBD, No. 1 (i) (TRICON Garage, Toyota)
  • 2. TBD, No. 2 (i) (Reaume Brothers Racing, Ford)
  • 3. Nathan Byrd, No. 02 (Young’s Motorsports Chevrolet)
  • 4. Toni Breidinger, No. 5 (TRICON Garage, Toyota)
  • 5. Corey Day (i), No. 7 (Spire Motorsports, Chevrolet)
  • 6. Grant Enfinger, No. 9 (CR7 Motorsports, Chevrolet)
  • 7. Corey Heim, No. 11 (TRICON Garage, Toyota)
  • 8. Jake Garcia, No. 13 (ThorSport Racing, Ford)
  • 9. Tanner Gray, No. 15 (TRICON Garage, Toyota)
  • 10. Giovanni Ruggiero, No. 17 (TRICON Garage, Toyota)
  • 11. Tyler Ankrum, No. 18 (McAnally Hilgemann Racing, Chevrolet)
  • 12. Daniel Hemric, No. 19 (McAnally Hilgemann Racing, Chevrolet)
  • 13. Stefan Parsons, No. 28 (Young’s Motorsports, Chevrolet)
  • 14. Mason Maggio (i), No. 22 (Reaume Brothers Racing, Ford)
  • 15. Dawson Sutton, No. 26 (Rackley W.A.R., Chevrolet)
  • 16. Frankie Muniz, No. 33 (Reaume Brothers Racing, Ford)
  • 17. Layne Riggs, No. 34 (Front Row Motorsports, Ford)
  • 18. Chandler Smith, No. 38 (Front Row Motorsports, Ford)
  • 19. Matt Mills, No. 42 (Niece Motorsports, Chevrolet)
  • 20. Andrés Pérez de Lara, No. 44 (Niece Motorsports, Chevrolet)
  • 21. Bayley Currey, No. 45 (Niece Motorsports, Chevrolet)
  • 22. Kaden Honeycutt, No. 52 (Halmar Friesen Racing, Toyota)
  • 23. Timmy Hill, No. 56 (Hill Motorsports, Toyota)
  • 24. Rajah Caruth, No. 71 (Spire Motorsports, Chevrolet)
  • 25. Caleb Costner, No. 74 (Mike Harmon Racing, Chevrolet)
  • 26. Spencer Boyd, No. 76 (Freedom Racing Enterprises, Chevrolet)
  • 27. Corey Lajoie, No. 77 (Spire Motorsports, Chevrolet)
  • 28. Connor Mosack, No. 81 (McAnally Hilegmann Racing, Chevrolet)
  • 29. Matt Crafton, No. 88 (ThorSport Racing, Ford)
  • 30. Jack Wood, No. 91 (McAnally Hilgemann Racing, Chevrolet)
  • 31. Ty Majeski, No. 98 (ThorSport Racing, Ford)
  • 32. Ben Rhodes, No. 99 (ThorSport Racing, Ford)

The Championship Hunt Intensifies

Every Craftsman Truck Series playoff race brings its own unique challenges, but there’s something special about opening at Darlington. The track demands respect, patience, and precision. All qualities that separate champions from also-rans. Drivers will need to find that perfect balance between aggression and caution, pushing hard enough to advance while avoiding the mistakes that end seasons.

Final Thoughts

As these 10 title hopefuls prepare for battle, remember that the Craftsman Truck Series playoffs are about more than just speed. They’re about mental toughness, team execution, and the ability to perform when everything is on the line. Saturday at Darlington will tell us which drivers have what it takes to continue their championship chase and which ones will be going home early.

 

Sarah is a writer with a passion for delivering interesting yet informative news stories about motorsports including NASCAR, IMSA, F1, and IndyCar. She has covered the Daytona 500 and the Wurth 400 live and is highly passionate about sharing her knowledge and expertise across the motorsports industry.

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