Full Craftsman Truck Series, Entry List: OnlyBulls Green Flag 150 At St. Petersburg

The NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series is stepping into unfamiliar territory this weekend. On Saturday at noon ET on FOX, 36 trucks will take on the streets of St. Petersburg, Florida, in an 80‑lap race that marks a real shift in how the series approaches competition.

This isn’t a gimmick or a scheduling stunt. It’s the first time a NASCAR national series has raced on this NTT IndyCar venue, and it opens a two‑race street‑course trial that continues in June at Naval Base Coronado.

A Field Built For A Street‑Course Wildcard

The entry list looks nothing like a typical Truck Series roster. It blends full‑time contenders with open‑wheel champions, sports‑car veterans, and drivers who’ve never raced anything close to this. Dario Franchitti leads the group. The four‑time IndyCar champion and three‑time Indianapolis 500 winner will drive the No. 1 Toyota for Tricon Garage.

Franchitti brings decades of street‑racing experience into a field that rarely sees drivers of his caliber. Adam Andretti joins him in the No. 5 Tricon entry, adding another layer of open‑wheel heritage. James Hinchcliffe, one of IndyCar’s most recognizable names and a proven street‑course racer, steps into the No. 77 Spire Motorsports truck.

Colin Braun, a sports‑car standout with years of endurance‑racing experience, joins Kaulig Racing in the No. 25. Frankie Muniz continues his NASCAR climb in the No. 33 Team Reaume truck, showing again that his racing ambitions are rooted in commitment, not novelty.

Championship Contenders Prepare For A Street‑Course Test

The full‑time title hopefuls aren’t treating this as a sideshow. Ty Majeski returns in the No. 88 ThorSport Racing truck, bringing the consistency that has made him a perennial threat. Christian Eckes arrives in the No. 91 McAnally Hilgemann Racing entry with a clear focus on the long game.

Ben Rhodes, the 2021 champion, anchors ThorSport’s lineup in the No. 99. Stewart Friesen, whose dirt‑track instincts often translate well to technical layouts, brings the No. 52 Halmar Friesen Racing truck into a setting that rewards rhythm and precision.

Grant Enfinger (No. 9 CR7 Motorsports), Daniel Hemric (No. 19 McAnally Hilgemann Racing), and Chandler Smith (No. 38 Front Row Motorsports) round out a field that blends title contenders with one‑off specialists in a way the series rarely sees.

Teams And Sponsors Lean Into The Moment

TRICON Garage arrives with four entries, signaling their commitment to this historic weekend. Kaulig Racing brings five trucks, including Justin Haley in the No. 16 Celsius‑backed entry. McAnally Hilgemann Racing continues its upward climb with three competitive trucks.

ThorSport Racing fields three drivers. Front Row Motorsports expands its Cup‑level footprint with two Truck entries. Even smaller teams like Team Reaume and Niece Motorsports see St. Petersburg as a chance to make noise.

The sponsor lineup reflects the event’s significance. Dollar Tree backs Franchitti. Mopar supports Daniel Dye’s No. 10 Kaulig truck. Safelite, NAPA Auto Care, and Cummins all attach their names to a race that will draw national attention.

Drivers to Watch

Dario Franchitti: No. 1, TRICON Garage

Dario Franchitti enters as the most accomplished street‑course racer in the field, and his presence alone changes expectations. He’s spent a career navigating tight corners, managing brake wear, and reading grip levels that shift lap to lap. His strength is anticipation, knowing where the track will give and where it won’t.

The unknown is how quickly he adapts to a heavy truck with a completely different balance and braking profile. If he gets comfortable early, he becomes the standard everyone else measures against.

James Hinchcliffe: No. 77, Spire Motorsports

James Hinchcliffe’s precision is his biggest asset. He hits braking points with consistency, rotates the car cleanly, and manages traffic with patience. He’s also one of the best at recovering from small mistakes before they snowball. His adjustment will be the physicality of Truck Series racing: the bumping, the leaning, the willingness to use fenders. If he settles into the truck’s rhythm, he’ll be competitive from the start.

Colin Braun: No. 25, Kaulig Racing

Colin Braun’s sports‑car background fits this race naturally. He’s used to long stints, brake management, and navigating traffic without overdriving. His style is smooth and calculated, which matters on a street course where aggression often backfires. His challenge will be adapting to the truck’s braking limitations and the intensity of NASCAR restarts. If Kaulig unloads with speed, Braun has the discipline to stay clean and capitalize late.

Ty Majeski: No. 88, ThorSport Racing

Ty Majeski approaches new situations with a methodical mindset. He studies the track, finds the grip, and builds pace gradually. That approach works well on a street course where patience is rewarded. His strength is composure he doesn’t panic when the race gets messy. His weakness is sometimes being too cautious early, which can trap him mid‑pack. If he finds the right balance, he’ll be in the fight late.

Christian Eckes: No. 91, McAnally Hilgemann Racing

Christian Eckes brings assertiveness into a race that demands restraint. He’s strong under braking and confident in close‑quarters racing, but St. Petersburg punishes overextension. He has the raw pace to run up front, but he’ll need to manage his impulses in the narrow sections. If he keeps the truck clean, he’ll be a factor.

Ben Rhodes: No. 99, ThorSport Racing

Ben Rhodes adapts quickly to changing conditions, and that matters on a track where grip levels shift constantly. He’s not always the fastest on raw pace, but he’s one of the best at adjusting mid‑race. His challenge will be qualifying, because starting deep in the field on a street course is a liability. If he avoids early trouble, his racecraft will carry him forward.

Stewart Friesen: No. 52, Halmar Friesen Racing

Stewart Friesen’s dirt‑track instincts give him a natural feel for grip and car control. He’s comfortable improvising when the track evolves, and St. Petersburg will reward that. His risk is overcommitting in tight braking zones, something that can end a day quickly here. If he reins in the aggression early, he’ll be in the mix.

Chandler Smith: No. 38, Front Row Motorsports

Chandler Smith brings speed and confidence into a race that rewards both. He’s aggressive in traffic and decisive in passing zones. His challenge will be managing brakes and tires over long runs. If he avoids forcing moves early, he has the pace to run with the best of the open‑wheel specialists.

Grant Enfinger: No. 9, CR7 Motorsports

Grant Enfinger’s experience gives him a steady hand in unpredictable environments. He doesn’t overdrive, doesn’t panic in traffic, and doesn’t take unnecessary risks. His weakness is qualifying speed, which could bury him early. But if the race stretches out, he’ll climb through the field with consistency.

Daniel Hemric: No. 19, McAnally Hilgemann Racing

Daniel Hemric’s Cup‑level experience gives him a strategic edge. He reads races well and rarely makes unforced errors. Street courses reward that kind of discipline. His challenge will be maintaining track position. He sometimes gets stuck mid‑pack. However, if he qualifies well, he’ll be a steady presence near the front.

Frankie Muniz: No. 33, Team Reaume

Frankie Muniz continues to improve with every start. His road‑course instincts give him a chance to stay competitive, and he approaches each weekend with focus. He won’t force moves or overdrive the truck, which may help him survive a high-attrition race. His goal is simple: stay clean and take advantage of others’ mistakes.

Why This Entry List Matters

This entry list brings together drivers and disciplines that rarely share the same grid. Street racing removes the usual advantages. No team has historical data, no driver has a familiar rhythm to lean on, and no organization can rely on established setups to separate itself.

It forces every group to build from the ground up and exposes who can adapt under pressure. With open‑wheel champions, sports‑car veterans, full‑time Truck contenders, and developmental drivers all starting from the same baseline, the competitive landscape becomes far less predictable and far more revealing.

OnlyBulls Green Flag 150 At St. Petersburg

Craftsman Truck Series: Entry List

1. Dario Franchitti — No. 1 — TRICON Garage
2. Carter Fartuch — No. 2 — Team Reaume
3. Ben Maier — No. 4— Niece Motorsports
4. Adam Andretti — No. 5 — TRICON Garage
5. Connor Mosack — No. 7— Spire Motorsports
6. Grant Enfinger — No. 9 — CR7 Motorsports
7. Daniel Dye — No. 10 — Kaulig Racing
8. Kaden Honeycutt — No. 11— TRICON Garage
9. Brenden Queen — No. 12 — Kaulig Racing
10. Cole Butcher — No. 13 — ThorSport Racing
11. Mini Tyrrell — No. 14 — Kaulig Racing
12. Tanner Gray — No. 15 — TRICON Garage
13. Justin Haley — No. 16 — Kaulig Racing
14. Giovanni Ruggiero — No. 17 — TRICON Garage
15. Tyler Ankrum — No. 18 — McAnally Hilgemann Racing
16. Daniel Hemric — No. 19 — McAnally Hilgemann Racing
17. Jackson Lee — No. 22 — Team Reaume
18. Colin Braun — No. 25 — Kaulig Racing
19. Dawson Sutton — No. 26 — Rackley W.A.R.
20. Frankie Muniz — No. 33 — Team Reaume
21. Layne Riggs — No. 34 — Front Row Motorsports
22. Chandler Smith — No. 38 — Front Row Motorsports
23. Tyler Reif — No. 42 — Niece Motorsports
24. Andres Perez De Lara — No. 44 — Niece Motorsports
25. Landen Lewis — No. 45 — Niece Motorsports
26. Stewart Friesen — No. 52 — Halmar Friesen Racing
27. Timmy Hill — No. 56 — Hill Motorsports
28. Wesley Slimp — No. 62 — Halmar Friesen Racing
29. Derek White — No. 69 — MBM Motorsports
30. Nathan Nicholson — No. 76 — Freedom Racing Enterprises
31. James Hinchcliffe — No. 77 — Spire Motorsports
32. Kris Wright — No. 81 — McAnally Hilgemann Racing
33. Ty Majeski — No. 88 — ThorSport Racing
34. Christian Eckes — No. 91 — McAnally Hilgemann Racing
35. Jake Garcia — No. 98 — ThorSport Racing
36. Ben Rhodes — No. 99 — ThorSport Racing

What Street Racing Means For The Truck Series

Street courses demand precision. Guardrails replace runoff, and mistakes carry immediate consequences. Drivers can’t muscle their way through errors. They have to be exact. The Truck Series has long been defined by ovals and purpose‑built road courses.

Adding street circuits expands the skill set required to compete and potentially broadens the audience. IndyCar fans familiar with St. Petersburg may tune in out of curiosity, giving the series a rare crossover moment.

For teams, this is both a challenge and an opportunity. Nobody has historical data. Nobody has a notebook. Everyone starts from zero. That levels the field and gives smaller operations a real chance to surprise the heavy hitters.

Looking Ahead

St. Petersburg isn’t a one‑off experiment. NASCAR will revisit the street‑course concept in June at Naval Base Coronado, giving the sanctioning body two distinct layouts to evaluate. The 36‑truck entry list means no one goes home.

Therefore, this is a relief for teams that invested heavily in preparing for a race unlike anything the series has attempted. Saturday’s green flag drops at noon ET on FOX. NASCAR Radio and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio will carry the broadcast for those listening on the go.

What This Means

St. Petersburg represents calculated risk‑taking from NASCAR. The Truck Series has always been the proving ground for new ideas, and street racing is the boldest test yet. If it works here, the concept could move into the Xfinity or even Cup Series.

For drivers, this is a chance to show versatility. Oval specialists will need to adapt. Road‑course experts have a rare opportunity to shine. Young drivers trying to climb the ladder can use a strong performance as a statement.

Teams face the realities of street racing: limited practice, tight margins, and setup decisions that must be right the first time. One wrong call, and the weekend becomes a recovery mission.

What’s Next

The NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series heads into St. Petersburg with a 36‑truck field that reflects both the depth of the series and NASCAR’s willingness to push boundaries. Mixing full‑time contenders with IndyCar champions, sports‑car veterans, and developmental prospects creates a race with no predictable script.

Saturday afternoon will answer the big questions. Can trucks put on a compelling show on a tight street circuit? Will the open‑wheel specialists rise to the top, or will Truck Series regulars prove their adaptability? And most importantly, does street racing have a future in NASCAR beyond 2026?