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Chandler Smith enters the final stretch of the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series Chase with a significant statistical advantage at Phoenix Raceway. Although Layne Riggs is the closest challenger to leader Kaden Honeycutt, Smith’s historical performance at the track positions him as a viable threat for the title.
Spire Motorsports announced that Kasey Kahne will return to full-time NASCAR competition in 2027, driving the No. 77 Chevrolet Silverado RST in the Truck Series. The 46-year-old veteran, who stepped away from racing in 2018 due to health issues, will begin his season at Daytona International Speedway on February 19. This marks a significant return for a driver with 18 Cup Series wins, as he reunites with Chevrolet after a six-year absence from the sport.
The NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race at Kansas Speedway was stopped after 69 of 134 laps due to rain. If the event cannot resume, Grant Enfinger will be declared the winner. Kaden Honeycutt, the current championship leader, won both stages but lost the lead on a pit strategy call. The race is the second event of the seven-race Chase for the Championship.
The 2027 NASCAR schedule includes a Sept. 25-26 weekend at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, with the Cup Series race on Sept. 26—the third race in The Chase—and the Truck Series race on Sept. 25—the first in The Chase; NHMS officials praise fall racing in New England and broadcast details will be announced later.
EchoPark Speedway in Hampton, Georgia will host two NASCAR weekends in 2027: a spring weekend (Feb. 26–28) featuring the Cup Series Autotrader 400 and the Truck Series doubleheader (Bennett Transportation and Logistics 250 on Feb. 27), and a July 17–18 night-race weekend headlined by the Cup Series Dollar Tree 400 with a Truck Series event; the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series will also visit Georgia once in 2027. Season tickets and weekend packages are on sale.
Layne Riggs wins the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series NC Education Lottery 200 at Charlotte Motor Speedway, with post-race inspection confirming no issues on the #34 truck, solidifying the victory.
NASCAR star Kyle Busch died unexpectedly at 41, five hours after being hospitalized with a severe illness, just days after his Dover Truck Series win in which he dominated and thrilled the crowd. The piece traces Busch’s career arc from public enemy No. 1 to fan favorite, notes his reflections on “you never know when the last one is,” and highlights the seismic impact of his loss on fans, fellow drivers, and NASCAR as a whole, including tributes from his family and colleagues.
Ty Majeski finished runner-up in the Dover Truck Series race after a late cat-and-mouse duel with Kyle Busch, signaling that Majeski and the No. 88 team are trending upward.
NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series ECOSAVE 200 at Dover completed post-race inspection with no issues for winner Kyle Busch (#7). Four trucks—#34 Layne Riggs, #10 Corey LaJoie, #91 Christian Eckes, and #11 Kaden Honeycutt—are slated for teardown at the NASCAR R&D Center; full race details are available on the Dover race page.
Carson Hocevar explains whether his iconic post-win burnout at Texas Motor Speedway is becoming a new tradition after Friday’s Truck Series victory.
At the inaugural NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series street race in St. Petersburg, IndyCar veterans James Hinchcliffe and Dario Franchitti impressed in their one-off starts, with Hinchcliffe rallying to a top-10 finish and Franchitti contending until damage ended his day; Layne Riggs won as ThorSport teammates Majeski and Rhodes chased the leaders, signaling a successful crossover weekend for both series.
Kaulig Racing named Tony Stewart as the first driver in its Free Agent Driver Program, placing him in the No. 25 Ram Trucks entry for the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series season opener at Daytona on Feb. 13, marking Stewart's return to NASCAR competition in a Truck and Ram’s first Truck Series appearance in over a decade.
Tony Stewart is set to compete in the NASCAR Truck Series race at Daytona, driving for Kaulig Racing.
Ross Chastain will return to Niece Motorsports for a larger role in the 2026 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, planning to race more events following new rules allowing Cup Series veterans to compete in additional races, with a schedule that includes sharing driving duties with Landen Lewis and a third driver, and aiming to maximize his opportunities this season.
Stewart Friesen will return to the No. 52 Toyota for the 2026 NASCAR Truck Series season after recovering from a serious injury sustained in July 2025, with plans to race in early February and a focus on safety and team development.