NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series Preview: TSport 200

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Clermont, Indiana – 0.686-mile short track
Friday, July 25, 2025 – Green Flag: 8:00 PM ET
Broadcast: FS1 | Radio: SiriusXM NASCAR Radio & NASCAR Radio Network

Race Overview

The TSport 200 returns to the tight and technical IRP oval for the 16th race of the 2025 Truck Series season. With 200 laps (137.2 miles) under the lights, this short-track showdown is a fan favorite and a critical momentum builder heading into the playoff stretch. Expect bumping, tire wear, and late-race drama as veterans and rookies battle for supremacy.

Track Breakdown: Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park

Length: 0.686 miles

Surface: Asphalt

Banking: Progressive, 12° max

Challenges: Corner exit grip, restart chaos, pit strategy

Race Format: 3 stages – 60 / 60 / 80 laps

Top Contenders & Storylines

Ty Majeski

Team: ThorSport Racing

Stats at IRP: Back-to-back wins in 2023 & 2024; 306 laps led over last 3 years

Notes: Short-track specialist; seeking third straight TSport 200 victory

Corey Heim

Team: TRICON Garage

Stats: Series leader with 5 wins in 2025; 986 laps led this season

IRP History: Two top-10s; best finish: 5th

Notes: Dominant form; looking for first IRP win

Grant Enfinger

Team: CR7 Motorsports

Stats at IRP: Winner in 2022; 3rd in 2024 with 71 laps led

Notes: Tactical racer with strong short-track IQ

Ben Rhodes

Team: ThorSport Racing

Stats: Former series champ; consistent top-10s at IRP

Notes: Quietly climbing standings; teammate to Majeski

Layne Riggs

Team: Spire Motorsports

Stats: 3rd at IRP in 2023; 1 win in 2025

Notes: Underrated contender with playoff aspirations

Dark Horses & Value Picks

Connor Mosack – Fast qualifier; improving race pace

Ross Chastain – Cup regular returns; aggressive style suits IRP

Brenden Queen – ARCA standout making Truck debut with Spire

Matt Crafton – Veteran with deep IRP experience

Daniel Hemric – First IRP Truck start; Xfinity veteran

Betting Insights

DriverOdds to WinDFS Value Tier
Ty Majeski+350Elite
Corey Heim+400Elite
Grant Enfinger+700High
Ben Rhodes+900High
Layne Riggs+1200Mid
Ross Chastain+1500Risk/Reward
Connor Mosack+1800Sleeper
Brenden Queen+2500Sleeper

Best Value: Enfinger – proven IRP performer

Sleeper Pick: Queen – short-track ace with ARCA dominance

Fade Alert: Chastain – high price, low IRP history

Winner: Ty Majeski – unmatched IRP dominance
Top 5 Finishers: Majeski, Heim, Enfinger, Riggs, Mosack
Wildcard Factor: Late cautions and double-file restarts could shuffle the deck