Connor Mosack will lead the field to green for the OnlyBulls Green Flag 150, a NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race, which takes place at the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg. The qualifying session for this weekend’s race was cancelled, which has set the stage for an exhilarating event on Saturday. This race marks the third weekend of the young NASCAR season, aligning the trucks with the IndyCar Series for a unique experience, instead of the traditional road course associated with the Cup Series.
The race is set to start at 12 PM ET on Saturday, where competitors will tackle 80 laps on NASCAR’s inaugural road course of the season. Fans can tune in to FOX for the broadcast. Following the truck series, the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series will air on CW at 3 PM ET from Circuit of the Americas. The weekend will conclude with the Cup Series race, commencing at 3:30 PM ET on Sunday in Austin, Texas.
The full starting order for the race includes:
Row 1: Connor Mosack | Gio Ruggiero
Row 2: Jimmy Hinchcliffe | Ben Rhodes
Row 3: Chandler Smith | Dario Franchitti
Row 4: Wesley Slimp | Landen Lewis
Row 5: Jake Garcia | Adam Andretti
Row 6: Justin Haley | Daniel Dye
Row 7: Tyler Ankrum | Andres Perez
Row 8: Brenden Queen | Colin Braun
Row 9: Stewart Friesen | Tyler Reif
Row 10: Kaden Honeycutt | Kris Wright
Row 11: Mini Tyrell | Ty Majeski
Row 12: Frankie Muniz | Jackson Lee
Row 13: Grant Enfinger | Carter Fartuch
Row 14: Nathan Nicholson | Layne Riggs
Row 15: Tanner Gray | Cole Butcher
Row 16: Christian Eckes | Derek White
Row 17: Dawson Sutton | Daniel Hemric
Row 18: Ben Maier | Timmy Hill
As the NASCAR season unfolds with Week 3 underway just outside Tampa, Florida, the excitement is palpable. This season comprises 25 races for the Craftsman Truck Series, promising numerous twists and turns as drivers fight for standings that will shift dramatically through each event.
Currently, Chandler Smith leads the Craftsman Truck Series standings after his victory at Daytona, followed closely by Gio Ruggiero in second place and Ben Rhodes in third. Meanwhile, several competitors are keen to turn their initial struggles into success as the season progresses.
This year, NASCAR has implemented the Chase system, shifting away from the traditional playoff bracket format. In the Craftsman Truck Series, the new system means that 10 drivers will compete for the championship starting from Race 19, adding further stakes to an already thrilling season. The evolving dynamics in NASCAR keep fans eager for each race, ensuring that excitement is always just around the corner.