Venue: Atlanta Motor Speedway
Location: Hampton, Georgia
Scheduled Green Flag: 1:00 PM ET
Race Length: 150 miles (98 laps)
Stage Breakdown:
Stage 1: 30 laps
Stage 2: 30 laps
Final Stage: 38 laps
Expected Weather Conditions
Temperature: 89–94°F
Humidity: 55–65%
Wind: 8–12 mph (South/Southwest)
Rain Chance: 20% (typical Georgia pop‑up storms)
Track Impact:
Hot, slick asphalt → higher tire wear, especially on long green‑flag runs
Wind direction influences drafting lanes on the superspeedway‑style configuration
Cloud cover improves grip and increases pack stability
Track Profile — Atlanta Motor Speedway (Superspeedway Configuration)
Track Type:
1.54‑mile quad‑oval, reconfigured in 2022 to race like a mini‑Daytona/Talladega with steep banking and pack drafting.
Banking:
Turns: 28°
Frontstretch: 5°
Backstretch: 5°
Turns & Geometry:
Four turns with Daytona‑style entry angles
Narrow racing groove compared to Daytona/Talladega
Trucks run tight packs, often 2‑wide, occasionally 3‑wide
Backstretch:
1,400 feet
Drafting slingshots are common
Crosswinds can destabilize trucks in traffic
Racing Style:
Pack racing, drafting trains, and late‑race chaos
Tire wear matters more than Daytona/Talladega
Track position and pit execution are critical
Race History — LiUNA 150
The LiUNA 150 is part of Atlanta’s summer Truck Series schedule
Since the reconfiguration, the race has become a hybrid superspeedway event
Winners since the redesign include:
2022: Corey Heim
2023: Christian Eckes
2024: Nick Sanchez
2025: Corey Heim (2nd win)
Historical Trends
Toyota has dominated post‑reconfiguration
TRICON Garage and Kyle Busch Motorsports (pre‑2024) have excelled
Late‑race restarts often decide the winner
Average margin of victory since 2022: under 0.12 seconds
Driver Form & Matchups — 2026 Truck Series Context
Below is a driver‑by‑driver breakdown of major contenders, recent form, and matchup angles.
Corey Heim — TRICON Garage (Toyota)
Truck: No. 11 Recent Finishes: P1, P3, P5, P2 Strengths:
Two‑time LiUNA 150 winner
Best superspeedway‑style racer in the Truck Series
TRICON’s Toyota package is elite Weaknesses:
Occasionally gets trapped mid‑pack Verdict: Top‑tier contender
Christian Eckes — McAnally‑Hilgemann Racing (Chevrolet)
Truck: No. 19 Recent Finishes: P4, P2, P7, P10 Strengths:
2023 winner
Excellent at managing lanes
Chevy has improved superspeedway aero Weaknesses:
Team sometimes struggles on pit road Verdict: Major win threat
Nick Sanchez — Rev Racing (Chevrolet)
Truck: No. 2 Recent Finishes: P3, P8, P1, P6 Strengths:
2024 winner
One of the most aggressive superspeedway racers
Great at late‑race restarts Weaknesses:
Aggression can lead to incidents Verdict: High‑risk, high‑reward
Ty Majeski — ThorSport Racing (Ford)
Truck: No. 98 Recent Finishes: P6, P5, P9, P4 Strengths:
Veteran experience
ThorSport trucks are strong in the draft Weaknesses:
Ford has been inconsistent in 2026 Verdict: Solid top‑10 threat
Ben Rhodes — ThorSport Racing (Ford)
Truck: No. 99 Recent Finishes: P10, P12, P8, P3 Strengths:
Former series champion
Excellent at pack management Weaknesses:
Lacks raw superspeedway speed Verdict: Reliable but limited upside
Taylor Gray — TRICON Garage (Toyota)
Truck: No. 17 Recent Finishes: P2, P7, P4, P11 Strengths:
Strong superspeedway instincts
TRICON teamwork is elite Weaknesses:
Still developing racecraft Verdict: Strong contender
Key Driver Matchups (Handicapping Angles)
Heim vs. Eckes
Heim has better Atlanta results
Eckes has better 2026 consistency Edge: Heim
Sanchez vs. Majeski
Sanchez has more raw superspeedway speed
Majeski is more consistent Edge: Sanchez
Taylor Gray vs. Rhodes
Gray has stronger superspeedway form Edge: Gray
Heim vs. Sanchez
Heim is the best pure superspeedway racer in Trucks Edge: Heim
Betting Trends — Atlanta Truck Superspeedway Era
Toyota has won 3 of the last 4
TRICON Garage dominates pack racing
Average of 16+ lead changes per race
Late‑race restarts decide most finishes
Favorites often win — Trucks are less chaotic than Cup/Xfinity
Top‑10 qualifiers win 70% of races since reconfiguration
Predicted Race Outlook
Race Style:
Expect tight pack racing, long green‑flag runs, and a chaotic final 10 laps.
Tire wear will matter more than Daytona/Talladega, giving advantage to teams with strong long‑run setups.
Top Contenders:
Corey Heim
Christian Eckes
Nick Sanchez
Taylor Gray
Best Value Picks:
Nick Sanchez
Taylor Gray
High‑Risk Wildcards:
Ben Rhodes
Ty Majeski
DRIVER ODDS
Layne Riggs + 220
Kaden Honeycutt + 400
Giovanni Ruggiero + 700
Ty Majeski + 850
Chandler Smith + 900
Landen Lewis + 1200
Connor Mosack + 1400
Parker Kligerman + 1500
Christian Eckes + 1700
Daniel Hemric + 2200
Ben Rhodes + 2500
Thomas Annunziata + 3000
Colin Braun + 3000
Tyler Ankrum + 3500
Graham Doyle + 4000
Louis Foster + 4000
Andres Perez de Lara Gonzalez + 4000
Grant Enfinger + 5000
Jake Garcia + 6000
Stewart Friesen + 6500
Tanner Gray + 7000
Justin Haley + 7000
Cole Butcher + 10000
Wesley Slimp + 15000
Kris Wright + 15000
Brenden Queen + 15000
Dawson Sutton + 25000
Mini Tyrrell + 40000
Jackson Lee + 40000
Josh Reaume + 50000
Frankie Muniz + 50000
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, July 10, 2026
