The NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Playoffs are set, with 10 drivers battling across the final seven races of the season for a shot at the championship. The format consists of three rounds, with two drivers eliminated after the first round and four more dropped after the second. The Championship 4 will then settle the title in the season finale, with the highest-finishing driver among them crowned champion.
Corey Heim leads the playoff grid with a comfortable +62 margin, giving him breathing room as the postseason begins. Behind him, Layne Riggs (+23) and Chandler Smith (+16) enter with strong cushions, while Daniel Hemric (+8) and Tyler Ankrum (+7) hold narrower advantages. Ty Majeski (+7), Grant Enfinger (+4), and Rajah Caruth (+2) round out the current top eight.
| POS | NO. | DRIVER | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11 | Corey Heim | +62 |
| 2 | 34 | Layne Riggs | +23 |
| 3 | 38 | Chandler Smith | +16 |
| 4 | 19 | Daniel Hemric | +8 |
| 5 | 18 | Tyler Ankrum | +7 |
| 6 | 98 | Ty Majeski | +7 |
| 7 | 9 | Grant Enfinger | +4 |
| 8 | 71 | Rajah Caruth | +2 |
The battle at the cutoff line is razor-thin. Kaden Honeycutt sits just two points below the line, while Jake Garcia trails by three, leaving both within striking distance of advancing. With only two drivers set to be eliminated after the opening round, every stage point and finish will matter. Expect intensity to rise quickly as contenders look to lock themselves into the next stage of the playoffs.
On The Bubble
| POS | NO. | DRIVER | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 52 | Kaden Honeycutt | -2 |
| 10 | 13 | Jake Garcia | -3 |
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