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NASCAR Craftsman Truck Black's Tire 200 Presented by Down East Heating & Air Conditioning Lineup
Smith earned his 10th Truck Series victory and third of the season after a late restart, while the title race narrowed to 20 points.
- On Friday, Oct. 30, Chandler Smith won the Black's Tire 200 at Martinsville Speedway, passing teammate Layne Riggs with 12 laps remaining for his third victory of the 2026 season.
- Riggs dominated early, sweeping both stages, but championship leader Kaden Honeycutt maintained a 20-point advantage heading into the season finale at Homestead-Miami Speedway.
- Tristan McKee, 16, became the youngest pole winner in Truck Series history during Friday's qualifying; the race proved a 'wreckfest,' featuring nine caution periods and two red flags.
- Honeycutt and Riggs remain the only two drivers mathematically eligible to claim the 2026 Truck Series championship at the Homestead-Miami Speedway finale on Friday, Nov. 6.
- This season finale marks the final race for Craftsman Tools as the series' title sponsor, concluding a partnership that began in 1995 and saw the brand return in 2023.
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A New Name at the Top: Tristan McKee Makes Martinsville History
Tristan McKee may only be 16 years old, but he has already accomplished something that puts him in a league of his own in NASCAR. The Spire Motorsports driver made history this afternoon at Martinsville Speedway, taking the pole for the Black's Tire 200 and becoming the youngest pole winner in Craftsman Truck Series history. Piloting the No. 77 Chevrolet Silverado, McKee posted a lap of 19.549 seconds at 96.864 mph, giving him just enough of an …
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