Carson Kvapil, a young driver making waves in the NASCAR National Series, has signed on with CR7 Motorsports for the upcoming Truck Series event on Friday night at Richmond Raceway. This move gives Kvapil another chance to showcase his talent, while the No. 97 Chevrolet team makes its return after missing races since the 2024 Daytona opener. The spotlight on the event is heightened by the current focus on Corey Heim Truck Series championship odds, as Heim enters with leading odds for the title.
With the Xfinity Series on pause this weekend, Kvapil is set to step up and reinvigorate his new team‘s efforts. In his first full Xfinity campaign, the 22-year-old driver scored 10 top-ten finishes across 23 starts, landing him in sixth place in the driver standings. Kvapil reflected on the challenge of heading to Richmond, stating,
“It will be a bit of a learning curve as I have never been to Richmond, but I look forward to the experience and opportunity,”
—Carson Kvapil, driver. He added,
“I’m real excited to join CR7 Motorsports.”
—Carson Kvapil, driver.
Kvapil’s Truck Series history includes a single prior start, where he finished twelfth at Bristol in 2023. Now, he returns with more experience and aspirations at a new venue.
Corey Heim Emerges as Championship Front-runner
Corey Heim, currently the points leader, remains the top contender for the 2025 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series championship. Sportsbook odds from BetOnline list Heim at -150, making him the clear favorite as the season advances. As one of the few drivers to create buzz each week, Heim’s consistent performance keeps him a focal point for fans and analysts closely tracking the Corey Heim Truck Series championship odds.
Additional excitement surrounds Carson Kvapil‘s move, with news spreading through motorsports circles. As reported,
“NEWS: Carson Kvapil (@CarsonKvapil) will pilot the No. 97 Chevrolet Silverado RST for @Cr7Motorsports for the upcoming NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race at Richmond Raceway this weekend.#NASCAR pic.twitter.com/iQt0u0p4or”
—Declan Wayman, Journalist.
Latest Championship Odds for the Truck Series
This week’s betting lines reflect the latest assessments of contender status. According to BetOnline Sportsbook, Corey Heim leads the drivers’ odds for the 2025 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series title, with the odds current as of this announcement. Fans and professionals will be watching the Richmond event closely to see if these odds shift following the race outcome.
As Carson Kvapil returns to the Truck Series and Corey Heim solidifies his lead, the upcoming Richmond competition promises new momentum and tight battles among top drivers. Both Kvapil’s development and Heim’s championship bid are expected to play out as key stories through the rest of the season, with Richmond set as a pivotal moment on the NASCAR schedule.
