The 2025 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series rolls into one of its most storied venues this weekend as 35 trucks are entered for the Window World 250 at North Wilkesboro Speedway, marking the 10th race of the season. The historic 0.620-mile short track in North Carolina is once again a proving ground for both rising talent and veteran drivers looking to make a statement. With a 36-truck maximum field, no drivers will be sent home, ensuring a full grid for Saturday afternoon’s battle.
Notably absent from this week’s entry list is Carson Hocevar, winner of the most recent Truck Series race at Kansas Speedway. However, his No. 7 Spire Motorsports truck will still be on track, this time piloted by Sammy Smith, a promising young talent with momentum building. Meanwhile, Corey Heim returns to the site of his 2024 North Wilkesboro win, again in the No. 11 Mobil 1 Toyota Tundra TRD Pro for TRICON Garage. Heim enters the weekend as one of the clear favorites, given his past success and TRICON’s strength at short tracks.
Veterans, and Rookies: Who to Watch
Leading the headliners is Kyle Busch, a two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion and Truck Series stalwart, who will drive the No. 07 Chevrolet for Spire Motorsports with backing from Gainbridge. Busch brings unmatched experience to a field that includes a strong mix of full-time drivers and part-time contenders.
TRICON Garage is heavily represented, fielding trucks for Brent Crews (No. 1), Toni Breidinger (No. 5), Tanner Gray (No. 15), Gio Ruggiero (No. 17), and Corey Heim. The organization has emerged as a top-tier Toyota team in the Truck Series, and their performance at Wilkesboro will be closely watched.
ThorSport Racing, Ford’s flagship team in the Truck Series, comes to town with a stacked lineup that includes Matt Crafton (No. 88), Ty Majeski (No. 98), Ben Rhodes (No. 99), and newcomer Luke Baldwin (No. 66). Rhodes and Majeski, in particular, are in need of strong results as the season nears its halfway mark.
Meanwhile, Frankie Muniz, known for his acting career and recent transition into professional racing, is entered in the No. 33 Ford for Reaume Brothers Racing. It’s another chance for Muniz to show he belongs on this stage, especially in a field as deep as this one.
Other young drivers to watch include:
Rajah Caruth, back in the No. 71 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet for Spire.
Andres Perez De Lara, continuing his development in the No. 77.
Connor Mosack, piloting the No. 81 for McAnally-Hilgemann Racing.
There’s also plenty of local and independent flavor, with entries like Justin Carroll (No. 90), Norm Benning (No. 6), and Patrick Emerling (No. 75), bringing added grit to the weekend.
Midseason Momentum and Playoff Pressure
The 2025 Truck Series campaign is approaching the halfway point, and the battle for playoff points is intensifying. With Hocevar not entered, the opportunity opens for other playoff contenders like Heim, Majeski, and Rhodes to close the gap.
Drivers like Tyler Ankrum (No. 18) and Daniel Hemric (No. 19)—both with McAnally-Hilgemann Racing—are in prime position to earn stage points and a possible win. Hemric has shown flashes of strength this year and will look to capitalize at a track that rewards patience and tire management.
| No. | # | Driver |
| 1 | 2 | Jayson Alexander |
| 2 | 7 | Kyle Busch |
| 3 | 1 | Brent Crews |
| 4 | 2 | Alan Waller |
| 5 | 5 | Toni Breidinger |
| 6 | 7 | Sammy Smith |
| 7 | 9 | Grant Enfinger |
| 8 | 11 | Corey Heim |
| 9 | 13 | Jake Garcia |
| 10 | 15 | Tanner Gray |
| 11 | 17 | Gio Ruggiero |
| 12 | 18 | Tyler Ankrum |
| 13 | 19 | Daniel Hemric |
| 14 | 22 | Morgen Baird |
| 15 | 26 | Dawson Sutton |
| 16 | 33 | Frankie Muniz |
| 17 | 34 | Layne Riggs |
| 18 | 38 | Chandler Smith |
| 19 | 42 | Matt Mills |
| 20 | 44 | Conner Jones |
| 21 | 45 | Kaden Honeycutt |
| 22 | 52 | Stewart Friesen |
| 23 | 66 | Luke Baldwin |
| 24 | 67 | Ryan Roulette |
| 25 | 71 | Rajah Caruth |
| 26 | 75 | Patrick Emerling |
| 27 | 76 | Spencer Boyd |
| 28 | 77 | Andres Perez De Lara |
| 29 | 81 | Connor Mosack |
| 30 | 88 | Matt Crafton |
| 31 | 90 | Justin Carroll |
| 32 | 91 | Jack Wood |
| 33 | 98 | Ty Majeski |
| 34 | 99 | Ben Rhodes |
Niece Motorsports brings four trucks to North Wilkesboro, including Conner Jones (No. 44), Kaden Honeycutt (No. 45), Matt Mills (No. 42), and Perez De Lara (No. 77). Each driver is capable of a breakout run, and the team’s short-track setups have looked competitive throughout the season.
Freedom Racing Enterprises adds another layer of intrigue with Ryan Roulette (No. 67) and Spencer Boyd (No. 76), both hoping to capitalize on attrition or late-race cautions to snag top-15 results.
The Saturday afternoon race—spanning 250 laps—is expected to feature multiple tire strategy plays and late-race restarts, a combination that often turns North Wilkesboro into a dramatic affair. Crew chiefs like Allen Hart (Kyle Busch), Joe Shear Jr. (Ty Majeski), and Scott Zipadelli (Corey Heim) will have to balance aggression with tire conservation over the long haul.
News in Brief: NASCAR Truck Entry List
The 2025 Window World 250 at North Wilkesboro Speedway is more than just another Truck Series event—it’s a showcase of NASCAR’s depth, tradition, and young talent rising through the ranks. With a full 35-truck field and no one sent packing, the race promises an all-in showdown at one of NASCAR’s most beloved venues.
From Kyle Busch’s veteran presence to Corey Heim’s title pursuit, and from Frankie Muniz’s celebrity spotlight to Rajah Caruth’s quest for consistency, storylines are everywhere. As Saturday’s green flag approaches, fans can expect fierce battles, bold strategies, and the kind of throwback racing only North Wilkesboro can deliver.
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