After the race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, the Chase grid of the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series for the 2026 season has been confirmed. With the rollback in the scoring system, the ‘win and you’re in’ format has been eliminated, paving the way for a more balanced competition among the best drivers.
The ten drivers with the most points after the first 18 races have advanced to the Chase. In this new scenario, points have been reset, and drivers have received additional points based on their standings at the end of the regular season. Thus, they will begin an intense battle in the next seven races, aiming to be crowned champions in Homestead this November.
In a tight competition, Tyler Ankrum secured the last spot in the Chase, surpassing Stewart Friesen by just seven points in an exciting overtime.
Chase grid of the NASCAR Truck Series 2026
Position – Driver – Team – Points after reset
1. Layne Riggs – Front Row Motorsports – 2100 points
2. Kaden Honeycutt – TRICON Garage – 2075 points
3. Chandler Smith – Front Row Motorsports – 2070 points
4. Christian Eckes – McAnally–Hilgemann Racing – 2065 points
5. Gio Ruggiero – TRICON Garage – 2060 points
6. Ty Majeski – ThorSport Racing – 2055 points
7. Grant Enfinger – CR7 Motorsports – 2050 points
8. Daniel Hemric – McAnally–Hilgemann Racing – 2045 points
9. Ben Rhodes – ThorSport Racing – 2040 points
10. Tyler Ankrum – McAnally–Hilgemann Racing – 2035 points
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