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February 4, 2025

NASCAR Truck Series Power Rankings: New, familiar faces look to take 2025 season by storm


The 2025 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series campaign begins soon, with the season kicking off at Daytona International Speedway Feb. 14 (7:30 p.m. ET, FS1, MRN Radio, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio).

Familiar faces return to the circuit, while newer ones look to leave their mark in a season surely to bring plenty of excitement from start to finish. Before the green flag waves at Daytona, view the top 10 drivers in the series ahead of the season opener.

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Andres Perez de Lara looks on during practice for the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series.
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10. Andrés Pérez de Lara, No. 77 Spire Motorsports Chevrolet

Analysis: Pérez de Lara is the newest rookie entering a full-time campaign in the Craftsman Truck Series. Pérez comes in as the reigning ARCA Menards Series champion and an experienced road-course racer. With the Truck Series adding additional road courses to the schedule, the Mexico City native could make a surprise appearance in Victory Lane.

Matt Crafton on the Craftsman Truck Series grid at Bristol Motor Speedway
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9. Matt Crafton, No. 88 ThorSport Racing Ford

Analysis: You can never really count out Crafton when it comes to fighting for a championship in the Craftsman Truck Series. Crafton enters his 25th full-time season and is the only active three-time Truck Series champion. The pilot of the No. 88 Ford is the only active driver with national series experience as the series prepares to return to Rockingham. Experience that could land him right in the middle of the championship fight in the fall.

Layne Riggs, driver of the No. 38 Love's Travel Stops Ford, celebrates with crew after winning the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series UNOH 200 presented by Ohio Logistics at Bristol Motor Speedway.
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8. Layne Riggs, No. 34 Front Row Motorsports Ford

Analysis: Riggs put together a strong 2024 rookie season, which included two wins to open the Craftsman Truck Series Playoffs, the only non-playoff driver in any national series to win the opening two races. With a full season under his belt and with crew chief Dylan Cappello up to speed, the 22-year-old could make a big statement with wins in 2025.

Ben Rhodes stands on pit road after the Truck race at Kansas
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7. Ben Rhodes, No. 99 ThorSport Racing Ford

Analysis: We have all heard about even-year Joey Logano when it comes to winning championships, and a driver who is right along with the reigning Cup Series champ is the Louisville, Kentucky native in Rhodes. Rhodes enters his 10th year in the Truck Series and has been crowned champion two times (2021, 2023). Entering another odd year, Rhodes has the chance to become the first three-time champion since his teammate, Matt Crafton.

Chandler Smith stands on pit road after a NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Las Vegas.
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6. Chandler Smith, No. 38 Front Row Motorsports Ford

Analysis: Front Row Motorsports expands to a two-truck operation for the 2025 Craftsman Truck Series season, adding 22-year-old Smith to its driver lineup. Smith spent the previous two years in the Xfinity Series, where he scored three wins. The new driver of the No. 38 Ford also has two previous full-time seasons in the Truck Series, where he has amassed five victories. As the new operation gets off the ground, look for Smith to enter the playoff conversation.

Rajah Caruth looks on during qualifying at Talladega Superspeedway.
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5. Rajah Caruth, No. 71 Spire Motorsports Chevrolet

Analysis: Caruth comes into his third full-time Truck Series campaign and his second year piloting the No. 71 Chevrolet for Spire Motorsports. In his 2024 season for the Spire organization, Caruth captured his first national series victory at Las Vegas and put the No. 71 in the middle of the championship hunt, making it to the Round of 8. If the recent Winston-Salem State University graduate can keep the momentum moving, 2025 can be another career year.

Daniel Hemric looks ahead while wearing sunglasses
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4. Daniel Hemric, No. 19 McAnally-Hilgemann Chevrolet

Analysis: Hemric makes the move from the NASCAR Cup Series and replaces Christian Eckes in the No. 19 Chevrolet for McAnally-Hilgemann Racing in the Truck Series. The 2021 Xfinity Series champion will have some rust to knock off as he competes in his first full-time Truck Series season since 2016, but if the podium effort by the No. 19 team a year ago is any indication, Hemric could be in prime position to add another national series title to his resume.

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3. Grant Enfinger, No. 9 CR7 Motorsports Chevrolet

Analysis: The Craftsman Truck Series veteran in Enfinger enters his ninth year competing full-time in the series. The driver of the No. 9 Chevrolet is a 12-time winner and has made the Championship 4 two years in a row. The 2023 runner-up continues to inch closer to hoisting a trophy above his head at the championship finale in Phoenix and always finds a way to wind up in Victory Lane when it matters.

ty majeski smiling
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2. Ty Majeski, No. 98 ThorSport Racing Ford

Analysis: Majeski, the reigning and defending Craftsman Truck Series champion, was a late bloomer in the playoff hunt in 2024. Majeski won the final two races of the regular season to cement his spot in the championship hunt. He kept the momentum rolling all the way to Phoenix and cashed in on his first national series championship. Entering 2025, the Wisconsin native looks to become the first repeat champion since his teammate Matt Crafton (2013-14).

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1. Corey Heim, No. 11 Tricon Garage Toyota

Analysis: Corey Heim will pilot the No. 11 Toyota for his third full-time season in the Truck Series for 2025. Heim is an 11-time victor and has a combined total of 79 top-five and top-10 finishes in the series and scored six wins in his runner-up campaign from a year ago. Making the Championship 4 the past two years leaves Heim as an easy contender for the series title come year’s end.

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