Venue: Richmond Raceway, Richmond, Virginia
Date: Friday, August 15, 2025
Start Time: 7:30 PM ET
Broadcast: FS1, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio
Race Distance: 250 laps (187.5 miles)
Regular Season Finale – Playoff field will be set after this race
Track Profile: Richmond Raceway
Type: 0.75-mile D-shaped short track
Surface: Asphalt
Key Traits:
Tire wear and throttle control are critical
Passing is difficult—track position and pit strategy matter
Known as “The Action Track” for its intense restarts and late-race drama
Featured Drivers & Storylines
Sammy Smith – No. 7 Spire Motorsports Chevrolet
Crew Chief: Brian Pattie
Recent Form: 6th at Watkins Glen after rallying from damage
Track History: Two Xfinity starts at Richmond, including a 9th-place finish
Truck Stats: 1 top-5, 5 top-10s in 7 starts for Spire
Outlook: Smith’s short-track pedigree and momentum make him a serious threat to win and lock into the playoffs
Nick Leitz – No. 02 Young’s Motorsports Chevrolet
Crew Chief: Jason Miller
Sponsor: Precision Measurements Inc.
Background: Xfinity Series regular returning to Trucks for first time since 2023
Richmond Stats: Finished 36th in 2022 debut
Outlook: Leitz is a wild card with local ties and a fresh opportunity to impress
Andrés Pérez de Lara – No. 44 Niece Motorsports Chevrolet
Crew Chief: Wally Rogers
Recent Move: Joined Niece Motorsports after leaving Spire
Season Stats: 2 top-10s in 17 starts; ranked 17th in points
Outlook: Needs a breakout performance to sneak into playoff contention
Corey LaJoie – No. 177 Spire Motorsports Chevrolet
Debut: First Truck Series start of 2025
Team Shift: Takes over newly formed No. 177 after Spire’s restructuring
Outlook: Veteran Cup driver adds intrigue and experience to the field
Entry List Highlights
Christian Eckes (No. 16) – Returns to Trucks from Xfinity
Kaden Honeycutt (No. 52) – Debuts with Halmar-Friesen Racing
Rajah Caruth (No. 71) – Playoff hopeful with consistent top-15s
Ty Majeski, Ben Rhodes, Matt Crafton – ThorSport trio with playoff experience
Frankie Muniz (No. 33) – Continues his rookie campaign with Reaume Brothers Racing
| Category | Pick | Reasoning |
| Top Pick | Sammy Smith (No. 7) | Short-track ace with momentum and elite crew chief |
| Sleeper | Andrés Pérez de Lara (No. 44) | New team, high motivation, underrated speed |
| Wildcard | Corey LaJoie (No. 177) | Cup veteran debuting in revamped Spire entry |
| Best Bet | Top-10 finish for Rajah Caruth or Christian Eckes |
DRIVER ODDS
Corey Heim + 300
Layne Riggs + 330
Ty Majeski + 370
Chandler Smith + 550
Christian Eckes + 650
Sammy Smith + 1100
Grant Enfinger + 1100
Carson Kvapil + 1800
Daniel Hemric + 2200
Tyler Ankrum + 2500
Kaden Honeycutt + 2800
Rajah Caruth + 3500
Ben Rhodes + 4500
Giovanni Ruggiero + 7000
Bayley Currey + 7000
Tanner Gray + 10000
Matt Crafton + 10000
Jake Garcia + 10000
Luke Fenhaus + 11000
Connor Mosack + 20000
Jack Wood + 30000
Dawson Sutton + 30000
Matt Mills + 40000
Matthew Gould + 50000
Frankie Muniz + 50000
Toni Breidinger + 100000
Stephen Mallozzi + 100000
Spencer Boyd + 100000
Ryan Roulette + 100000
Patrick Staropoli + 100000
Norm Benning + 100000
Clayton Green + 100000
Caleb Costner + 100000
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Thursday, August 14, 2025
