Event Snapshot
Race: Sober or Slammer 200 (13th edition)
Location: Darlington Raceway, Darlington, SC
Track: 1.366‑mile egg‑shaped oval, 25° banking (Turns 1–2), 23° (Turns 3–4)
Distance: 147 laps / 200.1 miles
Playoff Context: Round of 10 — Race 1 in the Truck Series postseason
Why This Race Matters
Darlington’s Reputation: “The Lady in Black” is notorious for chewing up tires and punishing mistakes — the Darlington Stripe is almost inevitable.
Playoff Stakes: A win here locks a driver into the Round of 8; a bad day can sink a championship bid.
Strategic Complexity: Tire management, pit execution, and adapting to changing track temps are critical.
Starting Lineup — Top 10
Layne Riggs (Front Row Motorsports) — 2nd career pole, playoff driver
Chandler Smith (FRM) — +0.008 sec off pole, playoff driver
Corey Heim (TRICON Garage) — 7 wins in 2025, points leader
Grant Enfinger (CR7 Motorsports) — veteran playoff contender
Kaden Honeycutt (Rackley W.A.R.) — breakout season, playoff driver
Gio Ruggiero — rookie surprise in Row 3
Daniel Hemric — steady veteran, playoff driver
Ty Majeski — defending series champion
Corey LaJoie — Cup veteran in part‑time Truck role
Tyler Ankrum — aggressive mid‑pack threat
Drivers to Watch
Corey Heim — The clear favorite; 7 wins this year and a knack for Darlington’s rhythm.
Layne Riggs — Pole speed + playoff urgency = dangerous combo.
Ty Majeski — Can steal it on strategy if cautions fall his way.
Christian Eckes — Not in top‑10 start, but consistent on intermediates.
Corey Day — Dirt‑track phenom making Darlington debut; could surprise with top‑10.
Keys to Victory
Tire Management: Darlington’s abrasive surface will force 4‑tire stops almost every chance.
Clean Air vs. Track Position: Passing is possible but risky; leaders can control pace.
Pit Road Execution: Speeding penalties or slow stops will kill playoff hopes.
Late‑Race Restarts: Turn 1 chaos can decide the race in the final 10 laps.
Win Probability
Corey Heim — 28%
Layne Riggs — 18%
Chandler Smith — 14%
Ty Majeski — 10%
Kaden Honeycutt — 8%
Betting Angles
Outright: Heim is the safe play, but Riggs (+400) offers better value from pole.
Top‑5 Finish: Majeski (+200) — playoff experience + Darlington skill.
Matchup Play: Chandler Smith over Honeycutt — better pit crew and playoff polish.
DRIVER ODDS
Corey Heim + 175
Layne Riggs + 350
Chandler Smith + 700
Ty Majeski + 700
Kaden Honeycutt + 900
Grant Enfinger + 900
Daniel Hemric + 1600
Corey Lajoie + 2200
Tyler Ankrum + 2200
Trevor Bayne + 2200
Rajah Caruth + 2500
Giovanni Ruggiero + 2500
Corey Day + 2800
Ben Rhodes + 3000
Jake Garcia + 4000
Tanner Gray + 5000
Connor Mosack + 6500
Bayley Currey + 6500
Matt Crafton + 7000
Dawson Sutton + 12000
Andres Perez de Lara Gonzalez + 12000
Matt Mills + 15000
Jack Wood + 15000
Stefan Parsons + 25000
Timmy Hill + 30000
Spencer Boyd + 100000
Nathan Byrd + 100000
Mason Maggio + 100000
Caleb Costner + 100000
Toni Breidinger + 100000
Stephen Mallozzi + 100000
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, August 29, 2025
