Fr8 Racing 208

RAM Manufacturer Return Event [55, 56]
CRAFTSMAN TRUCK SERIES
ECHOPARK SPEEDWAY [57, 58]
DATE: FEB 21, 2026 [57, 59]
TIME: 1:30 PM ET [57, 59]
PURSE: $789,700 [58]
BROADCAST: FS1 / NRN [40, 59]

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The 18th Annual Fr8 208 features 135 laps (207.9 miles) with stage endings at Laps 30 and 60 [58]. The race is official at Lap 68 or the end of Stage 2 [57]. The entry list identifies a full 36-truck field for 36 available spots [58, 60]. Qualifying occurs Friday, Feb 20 at 3:00 PM ET on FS1 [43, 58].

Qualifying Order Highlights

PosNo.DriverOrganizationMetric Score
193Caleb CostnerCostner Motorsports58.700 [61]
121Corey HeimTRICON Garage25.900 [61]
187Kyle BuschSpire Motorsports20.700 [61]
3591Christian EckesMcAnally Hilgemann2.700 [61]
3638Chandler SmithFront Row Motorsports1.000 [61]

Technical & OEM Specifications

OEM Provisionals: Up to 4 additional spots available for RAM entries (#10, #12, #14, #16, #25) if qualifying speed is insufficient [55, 56, 62].
Engines: Standardized Ilmor powerplants for all entries [63, 64].
Fuel: POET Zero-Carbon Bioethanol [64, 65].
Tire Codes: D-6124 (Left) / D-6126 (Right) [59].
Lug Nut Penalty: Disqualification if 4 or more nuts are improperly secured [48, 49].

Key Storylines

Kyle Busch (#7): The active series benchmark seeking his 9th series win at this venue [33, 66].

Kaulig RAM Debut: Kaulig Racing spearheads RAM's return with drivers including Daniel Dye, Brenden "Butterbean" Queen, and Justin Haley [60, 67, 68].

Tony Stewart (#25): Returns to NASCAR competition as part of Kaulig's rotating "free agent" driver program [56, 69, 70].