Thirty-six trucks are locked in for Saturday’s NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Team EJP 175 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. The 20th race of the 25-race season arrives with a full field and no risk of any team missing the show after qualifying. Initially, 37 trucks were expected, but CR7 Motorsports withdrew the No. 97 entry for Carson Kvapil before the official list was made public, ensuring a clean 36-truck lineup for this weekend’s battle.
Key Highlights
36 trucks confirmed for Saturday’s Team EJP 175 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway
CR7 Motorsports withdrew the No. 97 truck driven by Carson Kvapil
Layne Riggs returns for his 50th career start after winning last week at Bristol
Notable entries include Corey Heim, Ty Majeski, and Ben Rhodes
Full field guarantees no teams will miss the race after qualifying
Full Field and Key Storylines
With a complete 36-truck roster, every entrant will race Saturday, a rarity in the modern Truck Series. The withdrawal of Carson Kvapil’s No. 97 for CR7 Motorsports trimmed the entry count, but the series’ maximum starting field remains intact.
Layne Riggs stands out after his Bristol triumph, carrying Bare Knuckle Brawl sponsorship as he marks his 50th career start in the No. 34 Front Row Motorsports Ford F-150. Riggs’ momentum positions him as one to watch as the series nears the playoffs.
Entry | # | Driver |
1 | 2 | Jayson Alexander |
2 | 1 | Brent Crews |
3 | 2 | Stephen Mallozzi |
4 | 5 | Toni Breidinger |
5 | 6 | Norm Benning |
6 | 7 | Patrick Emerling |
7 | 9 | Grant Enfinger |
8 | 11 | Corey Heim |
9 | 13 | Jake Garcia |
10 | 15 | Tanner Gray |
11 | 16 | Christian Eckes |
12 | 17 | Gio Ruggiero |
13 | 18 | Tyler Ankrum |
14 | 19 | Daniel Hemric |
15 | 20 | Mason Massey |
16 | 22 | Blake Lothian |
17 | 26 | Dawson Sutton |
18 | 33 | Tyler Tomassi |
19 | 34 | Layne Riggs |
20 | 38 | Chandler Smith |
21 | 41 | Conner Jones |
22 | 42 | Matt Mills |
23 | 44 | Andres Perez de Lara |
24 | 45 | Bayley Currey |
25 | 52 | Kaden Honeycutt |
26 | 62 | Michael Christopher, Jr. |
27 | 69 | Derek White |
28 | 71 | Rajah Caruth |
29 | 74 | Caleb Costner |
30 | 76 | Spencer Boyd |
31 | 77 | Corey LaJoie |
32 | 81 | Connor Mosack |
33 | 88 | Matt Crafton |
34 | 91 | Jack Wood |
35 | 98 | Ty Majeski |
36 | 99 | Ben Rhodes |
WD | 97 | Carson Kvapil |
Notable Drivers and Teams
Among the key entries, TRICON Garage brings a strong Toyota contingent led by Corey Heim in the No. 11 Safelite truck, joined by teammates Brent Crews, Tanner Gray, and Gio Ruggiero. ThorSport Racing counters with proven Ford powerhouses Matt Crafton, Ben Rhodes, Jake Garcia, and Ty Majeski, each capable of shaping the playoff picture. Spire Motorsports fields a diverse lineup, including Patrick Emerling, Rajah Caruth, and Cup Series regular Corey LaJoie in the No. 77 Gainbridge Chevrolet, adding veteran depth to the grid.
Young’s Motorsports provides opportunities for developing talent with drivers like Jayson Alexander and Mason Massey, while Halmar Friesen Racing mixes experience and new names with Kaden Honeycutt and Michael Christopher Jr. The range of teams and drivers reflects the Truck Series’ hallmark: a blend of rising stars and seasoned racers, all with something to prove on the flat one-mile New Hampshire oval.
Entry List Overview
The official entry list includes veterans, rising prospects, and part-time standouts. Among the highlights are Daniel Hemric in the No. 19 McAnally-Hilgemann Chevrolet and Chandler Smith in the No. 38 Front Row Motorsports Ford, both bringing top-tier experience.
Other intriguing names include Connor Mosack in the No. 81 McAnally-Hilgemann entry and Derek White driving the No. 69 Ford for MBM Motorsports. Each team has confirmed crew chiefs, underscoring the depth of preparation heading into Saturday’s race.
News in Brief: NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Entry List Revealed for Intense EJP 175
A complete 36-truck field is set for Saturday’s NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Team EJP 175 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. CR7 Motorsports’ withdrawal of Carson Kvapil’s No. 97 ensured all remaining teams will start without concern after qualifying. Layne Riggs headlines the lineup fresh off a Bristol victory and will make his 50th career start. Notable entries include Corey Heim, Ty Majeski, Ben Rhodes, and Cup driver Corey LaJoie. Expect competitive action as playoff pressure builds.
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