The NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series is set to take on its first road course challenge of the 2025 season at Lime Rock Park in Connecticut for the LiUNA! 150. The 1.53-mile, seven-turn course marks Race 15 of 23 on the schedule, and it promises a mix of fresh faces, series veterans, and unpredictable action.
With 35 trucks entered—the maximum for a Craftsman Truck Series race—no drivers or teams will be sent home after qualifying. From returning winners to road-course rookies making their series debut, Saturday’s showdown is shaping up to be one of the most unique races of the year.
Key Highlights
Layne Riggs, winner at Pocono, returns to the No. 34 Ford for Front Row Motorsports.
Four drivers will make their Truck Series debuts, including Jordan Taylor and Thomas Annunziata with Spire Motorsports.
Connor Mosack, Rajah Caruth, and Brent Crews headline a loaded road course field with prior experience on twisty tracks.
All 35 trucks will start as the entry list hit the series cap—no DNQs this week.
NASCAR road course veteran Josh Bilicki is back in the No. 44 Niece Motorsports truck.
Australian Supercars star Cam Waters returns for ThorSport Racing in the No. 66 Ford.
Veterans Return While Young Guns Prepare to Shine
Last weekend’s Pocono winner Layne Riggs leads a strong group of veterans and top-tier rookies into the LiUNA! 150. Riggs, who wheeled the No. 34 Bare Knuckle Boxing Ford F-150 to victory, will now face an entirely different challenge at the tight and technical Lime Rock Park.
He’s not the only driver in the field with momentum. Corey Heim, currently one of the top contenders in the 2025 Truck Series playoff race, will pilot the No. 11 Safelite Toyota for TRICON Garage. Heim’s road course skillset has matured, and he’s expected to be a threat from the drop of the green flag.
Joining Heim in the TRICON garage are Brent Crews, Toni Breidinger, and Tanner Gray, all of whom have strong short-track and superspeedway experience but will look to prove themselves in the road racing environment.
Veteran Matt Crafton, driving the No. 88 ThorSport Racing Ford, remains one of the most consistent performers in the series and brings a wealth of road course experience. Likewise, Ty Majeski, who sits high in the standings, returns in the No. 98 Soda Sense Ford.
Debut Spotlight: Road Course Ringers Enter the Fray
Among the most intriguing storylines this week is the debut of Jordan Taylor, a world-class road racer and IMSA champion, in the No. 7 Gainbridge Chevrolet for Spire Motorsports. Taylor’s addition to the entry list raises the bar for competition and offers fans a taste of elite road racing pedigree. He’ll be joined by fellow debutant Thomas Annunziata in the No. 07 Chevrolet, also fielded by Spire.
| S.No | # | Driver |
| 1 | 2 | TBA |
| 2 | 7 | Thomas Annunziata |
| 3 | 1 | Brent Crews |
| 4 | 2 | William Lambros |
| 5 | 5 | Toni Breidinger |
| 6 | 6 | Norm Benning |
| 7 | 7 | Jordan Taylor |
| 8 | 9 | Grant Enfinger |
| 9 | 11 | Corey Heim |
| 10 | 13 | Jake Garcia |
| 11 | 15 | Tanner Gray |
| 12 | 17 | Gio Ruggiero |
| 13 | 18 | Tyler Ankrum |
| 14 | 19 | Daniel Hemric |
| 15 | 22 | TBA |
| 16 | 26 | Dawson Sutton |
| 17 | 32 | Dale Quarterley |
| 18 | 33 | Frankie Muniz |
| 19 | 34 | Layne Riggs |
| 20 | 38 | Chandler Smith |
| 21 | 42 | Matt Mills |
| 22 | 44 | Conner Jones |
| 23 | 45 | Kaden Honeycutt |
| 24 | 52 | Stewart Friesen |
| 25 | 56 | Timmy Hill |
| 26 | 62 | Wesley Slimp |
| 27 | 66 | Cam Waters |
| 28 | 71 | Rajah Caruth |
| 29 | 76 | Spencer Boyd |
| 30 | 77 | Andres Perez De Lara |
| 31 | 81 | Connor Mosack |
| 32 | 88 | Matt Crafton |
| 33 | 91 | Jack Wood |
| 34 | 98 | Ty Majeski |
| 35 | 99 | Ben Rhodes |
Adding to the intrigue are William Lambros (No. 2 for Reaume Brothers Racing) and Wesley Slimp (No. 62 for Halmar Friesen Racing), both making their first career NASCAR starts. Lambros, notably representing Skip Barber Racing School, will be on familiar turf at Lime Rock, which serves as the school’s home base.
Australian V8 Supercars standout Cam Waters makes another Truck Series start in the No. 66 for ThorSport. Waters, known for his aggressive style and road-racing prowess, could be a dark horse contender if he can adapt to the heavier Truck platform quickly.
Midseason Momentum Crucial as Playoff Picture Sharpens
As the regular season winds into its final third, every point matters—especially on a road course, where strategy can shake up the order. Drivers like Grant Enfinger, Ben Rhodes, Chandler Smith, and Stewart Friesen all sit in solid playoff position, but can’t afford a mistake as up-and-comers like Connor Mosack, Andres Perez de Lara, and Gio Ruggiero push to break through.
The stacked entry list includes other notables like Josh Bilicki in the No. 44, Matt Mills, Rajah Caruth, and Nick Sanchez, all with varying levels of road course success in the past. Lime Rock presents a major opportunity to capitalize on chaos and climb the standings.
With no DNQs this week, every team will take the green—and there are no guarantees. A wrong pit call, missed braking point, or off-track excursion could cost someone a shot at the playoffs.
News in Brief: Full Entry List for the 2025 LiUNA! 150
With 35 trucks, four rookies making their debut, and a challenging, narrow course ahead, the LiUNA! 150 at Lime Rock Park could become one of the wildest and most unpredictable races of the 2025 Truck Series season. Whether it’s Layne Riggs riding momentum, Jordan Taylor bringing road-racing expertise, or Ty Majeski pushing for playoff points, fans are in for a high-stakes Saturday showdown.
All eyes will be on who can stay clean, stay on track, and stay smart through 150 miles of twists, elevation changes, and braking zones. Expect drama. Expect surprises. And above all, expect the unexpected in the hills of Connecticut.
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Our Reader’s Queries
Q: Is NASCAR coming to Lime Rock?
A: For the first time in its 68-year history, Lime Rock Park will host a NASCAR national touring series event as the CRAFTSMAN Truck Series debuts at the Connecticut road course for the LIUNA 150 on June 27–28.
Q: Has NASCAR ever raced at Lime Rock Park?
A: Known for embracing any challenge, Ken Schrader was part of the starting lineup for the inaugural Lime Rock 50 on October 16, 1993 — Lime Rock Park’s first-ever NASCAR event.
