Event Details
Race Name: UNOH 200 presented by Ohio Logistics
Series: NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series — Playoffs, Round of 10 (Race 2 of 3)
Start Time: 8:00 PM ET (7:00 PM CT)
Location: Bristol Motor Speedway, Bristol, Tennessee
Track Length: 0.533 miles (short track)
Race Distance: 200 laps / 106.6 miles
Stages: Stage 1 — 65 laps; Stage 2 — 130 laps; Final Stage — 200 laps
Broadcast: FS1 (TV), MRN & SiriusXM NASCAR Radio (Radio)
Weather & Track Conditions
According to the latest Bristol race day forecast, fans and teams can expect clear skies and perfect short-track racing conditions:
Pre-race temperature: ~79°F (3:00 PM local)
Green flag temperature: ~77°F (8:00 PM local)
Rain chance: 0% during race hours
Wind: Light, 5–6 mph
Track surface: Concrete oval with progressive banking (24–28 degrees) — expect high grip early, with tire wear becoming a factor in long green-flag runs.
Storylines to Watch
1. Corey Heim’s Dominance
The No. 11 TRICON Garage Toyota driver has been unstoppable, winning four of the last five races and already locking into the Round of 8 after his Darlington victory. Heim also has a 2023 Bristol fall win and has never finished outside the top 10 here in five starts.
2. Layne Riggs Defends His Crown
The Front Row Motorsports driver won the 2024 UNOH 200 and is one of the best short-track racers in the field. Riggs starts 7th and will be looking to punch his playoff ticket with another Bristol win.
3. Chandler Smith’s Short-Track Mastery
Smith, driving for Front Row Motorsports, dominated the spring Bristol race in April — leading 127 of 250 laps — and is a two-time Bristol winner. He starts 8th and is a major threat.
4. Playoff Cutline Pressure
With only New Hampshire left before eliminations, drivers like Kaden Honeycutt and Chandler Smith are below the cutline, while Rajah Caruth and Jake Garcia are just a few points above it. Every stage point matters.
5. Cole Butcher’s Debut
Canadian short-track ace Cole Butcher makes his Truck Series debut in the No. 62 Halmar Friesen Racing Toyota. Known for his Late Model and ASA STARS Tour success, Butcher faces a baptism by fire against NASCAR’s best on one of its toughest tracks.
Starting Lineup — Top 10
Jake Garcia — ThorSport Racing (Pole)
Corey Heim — TRICON Garage
Tyler Ankrum — McAnally-Hilgemann Racing
Kaden Honeycutt — Halmar Friesen Racing
Grant Enfinger — CR7 Motorsports
Rajah Caruth — Spire Motorsports
Layne Riggs — Front Row Motorsports
Chandler Smith — Front Row Motorsports
Ty Majeski — ThorSport Racing
Daniel Hemric — McAnally-Hilgemann Racing
Driver-by-Driver Analysis — Key Contenders
Corey Heim (#11)
Team: TRICON Garage
Strengths: Elite short-track record, playoff momentum, top-tier pit crew.
Bristol Stats: 1 win, 5 top-10s in 5 starts.
Outlook: The clear favorite — only bad luck can derail him.
Layne Riggs (#34)
Team: Front Row Motorsports
Strengths: Defending race winner, aggressive restarts, thrives in traffic.
Outlook: If he qualifies well and stays out of trouble, he’s Heim’s biggest threat.
Chandler Smith (#38)
Team: Front Row Motorsports
Strengths: Two-time Bristol winner, led most laps in April.
Outlook: Dangerous if he gets track position early.
Ty Majeski (#98)
Team: ThorSport Racing
Strengths: Smooth, consistent, excels on long runs.
Outlook: Needs to qualify better to avoid mid-pack chaos.
Rajah Caruth (#71)
Team: Spire Motorsports
Strengths: Aggressive but calculated; led 85 laps here in April.
Outlook: Playoff bubble driver — must balance aggression with survival.
Suggested Wagers
Win Bet: Corey Heim (+150) — Form and track record justify short odds.
Value Pick: Layne Riggs (+350) — Defending winner with playoff motivation.
Longshot: Rajah Caruth (+2000) — Capable of leading laps and stealing a win if chaos erupts.
Prop Bet: Chandler Smith Top 3 (+110) — Short-track ace with proven Bristol speed.
