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The 18th Annual Fr8 208 features 135 laps (207.9 miles) on the high-banked 1.54-mile quad-oval [1, 2]. Stage endings are fixed at Laps 30 and 60 [2]. The race is official at Lap 68 or the completion of Stage 2 [3].
"So What?" Factor: Since the 2022 reconfiguration, EchoPark races like a "mini-Daytona" [4, 5]. Narrow 40-foot turns force high-density drafting where momentum is more critical than raw horsepower [5].
Starting Grid & Entry Highlights
The field is set with a full entry list of 36 trucks for 36 available spots [2]. This weekend's roster includes notable part-time and series regulars [1, 6]:
| Truck No. | Driver | Organization | Manufacturer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Corey Heim | TRICON Garage | Toyota |
| 7 | Kyle Busch (i) | Spire Motorsports | Chevrolet |
| 9 | Grant Enfinger | CR7 Motorsports | Chevrolet |
| 25 | Ty Dillon (i) | Kaulig Racing | RAM |
| 52 | Stewart Friesen | Halmar Friesen Racing | Toyota |
| 88 | Ty Majeski | ThorSport Racing | Ford |