Race Details
- Date: Saturday, May 10, 2025
- Time: 7:30 PM ET
- Venue: Kansas Speedway, Kansas City, KS
- Distance: 134 laps (200 miles)
- Series: NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series
- Broadcast: FS1, MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio
The Heart of Health Care 200 marks the ninth race of the 2025 NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series season, taking place at Kansas Speedway, a 1.5-mile tri-oval known for its high-speed racing and strategic battles. This event is expected to deliver intense competition as drivers fight for valuable points in the championship standings.
Track Overview: Kansas Speedway
- Track Type: Intermediate oval
- Length: 1.5 miles
- Turns: 4
- Surface: Asphalt
- Banking: 17-20 degrees in turns, 9-11 degrees on straightaways
Kansas Speedway is a multi-groove track, allowing drivers to experiment with different racing lines. Tire management and pit strategy will be crucial, as long green-flag runs often dictate the race’s outcome.
Key Storylines
1. Championship Battle Intensifies
With the season reaching its midpoint, drivers are jockeying for playoff positions. Corey Heim leads the standings heading into the race with 368 points, followed by Chandler Smith and Daniel Hemric.
2. Cup Series Stars Join the Field
William Byron and Carson Hocevar will be competing in the Truck Series race under the Spire Motorsports banner, adding extra excitement to the event.
3. Tribute to Healthcare Workers
The race is named in honor of National Nurses Week, celebrating the contributions of healthcare professionals. AdventHealth is hosting special events throughout the weekend to recognize their dedication.
Drivers to Watch
Corey Heim (No. 11, TRICON Garage)
- Defending winner of the event
- Recent Wins: Texas Motor Speedway
- Strengths: Intermediate track dominance, tire management
Heim has been consistent all season, making him a strong contender to repeat his success at Kansas.
William Byron (No. 07, Spire Motorsports)
- Cup Series regular competing in Trucks
- Previous Kansas Truck Series win in 2016
- Strengths: Experience, aggressive driving style
Byron is always a threat when he joins the Truck Series, using his Cup Series experience to outmaneuver younger drivers.
Carson Hocevar (No. 7, Spire Motorsports)
- Xfinity Series regular making a Truck Series start
- Strengths: Adaptability, short-run speed
Hocevar has shown steady improvement, making him a dark horse for the win.
Rajah Caruth (No. 71, GMS Racing)
- Young talent looking for a breakthrough
- Strengths: Short-track racing, consistency
Caruth has been steadily improving, and Kansas could be his opportunity to shine.
Race Weekend Schedule
- 11:05 AM: NASCAR Truck Series Practice
- 12:10 PM: NASCAR Truck Series Qualifying
- 7:30 PM: Heart of Health Care 200 (134 Laps)
Driver Odds
Corey Heim + 150
William Byron + 240
Carson Hocevar + 600
Layne Riggs + 900
Chandler Smith + 1000
Ty Majeski + 1800
Daniel Hemric + 2000
Tyler Ankrum + 2000
Grant Enfinger + 2000
Rajah Caruth + 2200
Kaden Honeycutt + 2500
Brandon Jones + 3000
Jake Garcia + 5000
Ben Rhodes + 6000
Tanner Gray + 6500
Stewart Friesen + 6500
Connor Mosack + 8000
Bayley Currey + 13000
Matt Crafton + 13000
Giovanni Ruggiero + 15000
Matt Mills + 30000
Jack Wood + 40000
Andres Perez de Lara Gonzalez + 50000
Dawson Sutton + 70000
Luke Baldwin + 80000
Cody Dennison + 100000
Toni Breidinger + 100000
Spencer Boyd + 100000
Nathan Byrd + 100000
Morgen Baird + 100000
Frankie Muniz + 100000
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, May 9, 2025
