What to Watch Out for in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Race at EchoPark Speedway

What’s Happening?

After the season-opening race at Daytona, the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series returns to yet another drafting-style track–the EchoPark Speedway (formerly known as Atlanta Motor Speedway). This race part of a thrilling NASCAR double-header with the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series slated to follow. Here’s what you need to keep an eye on in today’s Fr8 Racing 208 at EchoPark Speedway.

• ThorSport swept the front row for today’s race during yesterday’s qualifying session. Jake Garcia will roll off from the pole in the No. 98 with his teammate, Ben Rhodes alongside in the No. 99
• Their FORD Teammate, Chandler Smith, snuck away with the win in the season-opening race at Daytona. Because win-and-you’re-in is over, he’ll need to continue that consistency today at EchoPark, a similar-style drafting track.
• Kyle Busch is in the field today. The winningest driver in NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series history is the highest starting Chevy, driving the Spire No. 7. He’s the defending winner of this race looking for early bragging rights to start the season.
• Adam Andretti, the cousin of Michael and Marco Andretti, is in this race and is even starting inside the top 10. Keep an eye out for him today as he’ll be running a partial schedule.
• The weather was a big point of concern today. The race was delayed for thirty minutes but skies ultimately broke, track drying began, and the start time was rescheduled to 2:34 PM EST.

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