With 16 of 25 races complete, the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series playoff field is starting to take shape. Seven drivers have already locked in their spots with wins: Corey Heim, Chandler Smith, Layne Riggs, Daniel Hemric, Tyler Ankrum, Stewart Friesen, and Rajah Caruth. That leaves just three positions open for drivers to secure a spot through points.
Currently holding those final transfer positions are Grant Enfinger (+89), Kaden Honeycutt (+73), and Ty Majeski (+61). All three have shown consistent speed, but with nine races left and three more before the playoffs begin, their margins are far from safe.
| POS | NO. | DRIVER | Playoff Status | Playoff Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11 | Corey Heim | Winner | – |
| 2 | 38 | Chandler Smith | Winner | – |
| 3 | 34 | Layne Riggs | Winner | – |
| 4 | 19 | Daniel Hemric | Winner | – |
| 5 | 18 | Tyler Ankrum | Winner | – |
| 6 | 52 | Stewart Friesen | Winner | – |
| 7 | 71 | Rajah Caruth | Winner | – |
| 8 | 9 | Grant Enfinger | Points Only | +89 |
| 9 | 45 | Kaden Honeycutt | Points Only | +73 |
| 10 | 98 | Ty Majeski | Points Only | +61 |
Outside the cut line, Jake Garcia (-61) and Ben Rhodes (-77) lead a long list of drivers needing wins or big points days to stay alive. Notably, veteran Matt Crafton sits 16th in the standings, a full 179 points out, while rookie Frankie Muniz is 23rd and 315 points behind.
| POS | NO. | DRIVER | Playoff Status | Playoff Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 13 | Jake Garcia | Below Cutline | -61 |
| 12 | 99 | Ben Rhodes | Below Cutline | -77 |
| 13 | 17 | Giovanni Ruggiero | Below Cutline | -98 |
| 14 | 15 | Tanner Gray | Below Cutline | -121 |
| 15 | 81 | Connor Mosack | Below Cutline | -165 |
| 16 | 88 | Matt Crafton | Below Cutline | -179 |
| 17 | 77 | Andres Perez De Lara | Below Cutline | -195 |
| 18 | 91 | Jack Wood | Below Cutline | -203 |
| 19 | 42 | Matt Mills | Below Cutline | -218 |
| 20 | 26 | Dawson Sutton | Below Cutline | -233 |
| 21 | 76 | Spencer Boyd | Below Cutline | -280 |
| 22 | 5 | Toni Breidinger | Below Cutline | -307 |
| 23 | 33 | Frankie Muniz | Below Cutline | -315 |
With the elimination format kicking in after the first round, where two drivers are cut, and the final four racing for the title at season’s end, the pressure is building. Every stage point and finish matters from here on out as the field narrows toward championship contention.
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