Craftsman Truck Series Intelligence v1.1

Tech Section: Street Circuit Dynamics

Seasonal Learnings & Speculation

This inaugural street race serves as the first of two street events in 2026. Teams are speculating on the impact of tight concrete barriers on cooling and brake wear. This is a "blind" entry for the series, though teams are leveraging Goodyear data from Xfinity's previous road course runs.

Package & Goodyear Specs (D-6166)

• Package: Standard ~700 hp V8. Increased emphasis on durability with stronger bumpers and guards.
• Inflation: LF: 22 psi | RF: 20 psi | LR: 17 psi | RR: 17 psi. (Note the specific pressure balance for street traction).
• Allotment: 5 Dry Sets / 4 Wet Sets.

Pre-Race Section

• Schedule: Practice Fri, Feb 27, 4:00 p.m.; Qualifying 5:05 p.m.
• Weather: High humidity and potential coastal rain. Strategy will revolve around the "Wet" weather tire allotment.

Drivers & Teams Section

Field: 36 trucks entered for 36 spots.

• Key Entries: IndyCar legend Dario Franchitti (#1), Adam Andretti (#5), and 17-year-old rookie Ben Maier (#4).
• Notable Debut: Jackson Lee (#22) makes his NASCAR debut.

Qualifying Order Metric (Top 10)

Pos	Car No.	Driver	Metric Score
1	56	Timmy Hill	41.300
2	4	Ben Maier	40.700
3	19	Daniel Hemric	33.700
4	26	Dawson Sutton	32.600
5	69	Derek White	30.800
6	91	Christian Eckes	30.000
7	13	Cole Butcher #	29.500
8	15	Tanner Gray	28.200
9	34	Layne Riggs	27.600
10	76	Nathan Nicholson	26.600

Weather & Track Metrics Section

• Track: 1.8-mile temporary street circuit with 14 turns. Narrow passing zones and concrete walls.
• Stages: 20 / 40 / 80.

Official Social Buzz

Historic buzz surrounding the **Truck Series Street Debut** and crossover with IndyCar's season opener. Dario Franchitti and James Hinchcliffe (listed as TBA/Notables) are generating significant media interest.