The NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Triple Truck Challenge incentive program returns for the 2026 season, with a trio of intriguing races making up this year’s event.
This hub page will provide you with everything you need to know about the program, including links and more for each race event. Continue to monitor this hub as results from each Triple Truck Challenge race are added.
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What is the Triple Truck Challenge?
Beginning in 2019, “The Trip” is a program that rewards drivers financially for performing well during a three-race stretch in each Truck Series season. Over that span, a $50,000 bonus is awarded to the winner of each race. Should a driver win multiple events, the bonus money increases. If a driver wins two out of three races, he or she will be awarded $150,000. If a driver wins all three Triple Truck Challenge races, $500,000 total is awarded.
Where will the Triple Truck Challenge take place this season?
“The Trip” begins its 2026 stretch on March 20 at Darlington Raceway. The second of the three Triple Truck Challenge races will be on April 3 at Rockingham Speedway. The 2026 Triple Truck Challenge finale will occur on April 10 at Bristol Motor Speedway. All three venues have hosted the program in prior years; Bristol and Rockingham made up two of the three races during the 2025 stretch, while Darlington hosted the event most recently in 2021.
Who qualifies for the Triple Truck Challenge?
In order to qualify for the Triple Truck Challenge, drivers must be declared to collect Craftsman Truck Series points.
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2026 Triple Truck Challenge recaps:
At Darlington Raceway (March 20)
Recap: Corey Heim storms to Truck win in stunning last-lap move at Darlington
A victory at Darlington Raceway seemed out of reach for Corey Heim, until a double overtime restart at least. The defending Truck Series champion restarted ninth and tracked down Ross Chastain in the final corner to win both the race and a $50,000 payday at the track “Too Tough To Tame.”
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At Rockingham Speedway (April 3)
Recap: Corey Heim rocks field to win Truck race at Rockingham, claim Triple Truck bonus
Twice is most definitely quite nice. Corey Heim dominated the day at ‘The Rock,’ leading 178 of 200 laps for his second consecutive Triple Truck Challenge win, upping his payday to $150,000. He did, however, need to fend off Tricon Garage teammate Kaden Honeycutt in the final laps as Heim battled late steering gremlins.
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At Bristol Motor Speedway (April 10)
Note: A Triple Truck Challenge winner was not awarded because the race winner was not declared for series points. Cup Series driver Christopher Bell won the race for Halmar Friesen Racing, leading 63 laps.