Tech Section: Brake Management & Track Record Speeds
The Craftsman Truck Series is facing a "track record killer" environment today at The Glen. Why? Cooler, damp air from the morning rain provided higher oxygen density for engines, while the track surface remained clean. So What? Brent Crews obliterated the track record by 0.3 seconds. This speed increases the kinetic energy required to stop in the Turn 1 "red zone."
Brake Intelligence: With high humidity lingering, teams are worried about brake fade. Why? The lack of dry air reduces the efficiency of the cooling ducts during the final 15-lap sprint. So What? Drivers like Shane van Gisbergen (#4), who utilize advanced brake-modulation techniques, may have a technical advantage as others' rotors begin to overheat and expand.
Goodyear Technicals (D-6166): This tire setup is identical to what teams ran on the streets of St. Petersburg. So What? This provides a deep notebook for crew chiefs regarding performance fall-off. While wear is historically low at The Glen, the increased speeds from the Next-Gen truck chassis are putting higher lateral loads on the right-side tires through the "Carousel."
Goodyear Technicals (D-6166): This tire setup is identical to what teams ran on the streets of St. Petersburg. So What? This provides a deep notebook for crew chiefs regarding performance fall-off. While wear is historically low at The Glen, the increased speeds from the Next-Gen truck chassis are putting higher lateral loads on the right-side tires through the "Carousel."
Starting Grid: Top 10 Official Order
| Row | Pos | No. | Driver | Manufacturer | Speed (MPH) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 1 | Brent Crews | Toyota | 125.602 (Record) |
| 1 | 2 | 88 | Ty Majeski | Ford | 125.043 |
| 2 | 3 | 19 | Daniel Hemric | Chevrolet | 124.816 |
| 2 | 4 | 7 | Connor Mosack | Chevrolet | 124.689 |
| 3 | 5 | 71 | Connor Zilisch | Chevrolet | 124.687 |
| 3 | 6 | 17 | Gio Ruggiero | Toyota | 124.524 |
| 4 | 7 | 11 | Kaden Honeycutt | Toyota | 124.469 |
| 4 | 8 | 4 | Shane van Gisbergen | Chevrolet | 124.372 |
| 5 | 9 | 99 | Ben Rhodes | Ford | 124.313 |
| 5 | 10 | 77 | Carson Hocevar | Chevrolet | 124.290 |