Streets of St. Petersburg – St. Petersburg, Florida
OnlyBulls Green Flag 150
Scheduled Green Flag: 12:22 PM ET (approx. 80 laps / 144 miles)
Broadcast: FOX (national), MRN Radio, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio
Streaming: FOX Sports app / Fubo (select markets)
History is made this weekend as the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series competes on a street course for the first time in its 30+ year history. The inaugural OnlyBulls Green Flag 150 serves as the undercard to Sunday’s NTT IndyCar Series season opener on the same 1.8-mile downtown waterfront circuit, creating a rare crossover motorsports spectacle in sunny Florida.
Venue & Track Details
Location: Temporary street circuit in downtown St. Petersburg, encircling Pioneer Park, the Mahaffey Theater (Duke Energy Center for the Arts), The Dalí Museum, and portions of Albert Whitted Airport runway along Tampa Bay.
Track Type: Street course (asphalt/concrete mix with curbs, walls, and bumps typical of urban circuits).
Track Length: 1.8 miles (2.897 km).
Turns: 14 (mix of tight hairpins, medium-speed sweepers, and sharp braking zones; clockwise layout).
Key Features: Long frontstretch/start-finish straight on the airport runway leads into a brutal right-left chicane (Turns 1-2, a frequent crash spot). A prominent Bayshore Drive backstretch provides heavy braking and overtaking opportunities into Turn 10. The mid-section features technical esses and elevation changes, demanding precise throttle control and tire management. No long straightaways in the traditional sense beyond the front and back stretches; pit lane is narrow and strategically critical. Stages: 20/40/80 laps.
Expected Weather Conditions
Mostly sunny to partly cloudy. Highs in the mid-70s to low 80s°F (24–28°C) by green flag, with track temperatures in the upper 80s to low 90s°F. Winds light (5–12 mph from the east/southeast). Precipitation chance 10–20% (possible isolated pop-up shower from Gulf influence, but primarily dry). Ideal for dry racing, though crews should monitor for brief moisture affecting grip on concrete sections. Overnight lows in the mid-60s°F.Race History Highlights
Inaugural event for the Truck Series at St. Petersburg — no prior winners or data. This marks the series’ first street race since short-lived experiments decades ago. The circuit is renowned from IndyCar (22nd running of the Grand Prix), where street mastery, wall avoidance, and strategy often decide outcomes. High attrition expected due to concrete barriers, tight corners, and the heavy trucks’ handling on bumpy surfaces.2026 Season Context & Recent Driver Forms
After two superspeedway-style races (Daytona opener and Atlanta), the Trucks head to the streets with Chandler Smith leading points after a win and strong consistency. Gio Ruggiero sits second with top finishes. Road/street courses will shake up the order, favoring road-course ringers, veterans with crossover experience, and aggressive setups.
Top Contenders & Driver Matchups
- Shane van Gisbergen (Trackhouse Racing entry or similar ringer) –: Multi-time road-course dominator across series; expected to adapt trucks quickly.
- Connor Mosack / Adam Andretti / other road specialists –: Up-and-coming or veteran ringers with street savvy.
- Chandler Smith (points leader) –: Consistent early season; oval-to-road transition key.
- Gio Ruggiero – +1500: Strong start; aggressive style suits tight streets.
- Dario Franchitti (legend entry) –: IndyCar icon testing truck waters; experience edge in traffic.
- Others: Carter Fartuch, Ben Maier, Kaulig Racing’s Daniel Dye, and full-time stars like Rajah Caruth or Corey Heim.
Key Matchups to Watch
- Road ringers (van Gisbergen, Franchitti, Mosack) vs. full-time Truck stars (Smith, Ruggiero): Skill vs. series experience on an unfamiliar layout.
- IndyCar crossovers — Legends like Franchitti bring precision braking knowledge against Truck power and weight.
- Chaos factor — Tight Turn 1-2 and walls mean contact and strategy (tire wear, fuel, cautions) will dominate.
Betting Trends & Advanced Stats
- Debut street races often produce upsets; ringers win ~60% of recent NASCAR road/street events.
- No historical data at this venue for Trucks, but IndyCar trends show top qualifiers finish strong (pole-to-win rate high).
- Expect 5–8 cautions from incidents; overs on total cautions popular.
- Favorites strong in dry conditions; value on experienced road drivers for top-5 props.
DRIVER ODDS
Ty Majeski + 650
Layne Riggs + 650
Christian Eckes + 800
Kaden Honeycutt + 900
Giovanni Ruggiero + 900
Connor Mosack + 1000
Justin Haley + 1200
Chandler Smith + 1200
Ben Rhodes + 1200
Daniel Hemric + 1400
Tyler Ankrum + 1600
Landen Lewis + 1800
James Hinchcliffe + 2000
Colin Braun + 2000
Dario Franchitti + 2200
Grant Enfinger + 2500
Adam Andretti + 2500
Stewart Friesen + 2800
Andres Perez de Lara Gonzalez + 4000
Tanner Gray + 6500
Brenden Queen + 6500
Tyler Reif + 8000
Jake Garcia + 8000
Daniel Dye + 8000
Cole Butcher + 8000
Timmy Hill + 15000
Mini Tyrrell + 15000
Kris Wright + 15000
Dawson Sutton + 15000
Wesley Slimp + 25000
Jackson Lee + 40000
Carter Fartuch + 40000
Nathan Nicholson + 50000
Frankie Muniz + 50000
Derek White + 50000
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, February 27, 2026
