NASCAR Truck Series Qualifying Lineup Set at North Wilkesboro

The NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series is returning to North Wilkesboro Speedway, creating excitement as drivers and teams prepare for qualifying this Saturday at 10:35 a.m. ET on FS2. The lineup order is determined by a formula combining each entry’s last race finish by owner (70%) and the current owner points position (30%).

For this event, the field will run two timed laps in one round to decide starting spots for the upcoming race. Ryan Roulette will be the first on track in the No. 67 truck, leading Group 1 with a metric score of 40.41.

Norm Benning, Patrick Emerling, and Justin Carroll follow, each bringing experience and determination to qualify well for the Window World 250. Over 35 drivers are set to qualify, including series veterans, rookies, and some ineligible for driver points as marked on the entry list.

The weekend’s racing kicks off with the Window World 250 on Saturday at 1:30 p.m. ET on FS1, also covered by NASCAR Racing Network and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio. North Wilkesboro Speedway, a historic track, is expected to produce dramatic moments and tight competition.

Rookies like Frankie Muniz in the No. 73 and Toni Breidinger in the No. 5 aim to make strong impressions in their series debuts. The qualifying list features championship contenders such as Ty Majeski in the No. 98 and Ben Rhodes in the No. 99, both positioned well for front-row spots.

NASCAR Cup Series drivers like Kyle Busch, who are ineligible for Truck Series points, add intensity to the session as they seek more track time before Sunday’s races. Other notable drivers include Matt Crafton in the No. 88, Chandler Smith in the No. 38, and Corey Heim in the No. 11.

Competitors such as Sammy Smith in the No. 7 and Daniel Hemric in the No. 19 bring strong credentials from other national series. Stewart Friesen and Grant Enfinger, both multiple truck series winners, round out the competitive order.

Fans can expect a busy weekend, with the NASCAR All-Star Open set for Sunday, May 18 at 5:30 p.m., and the BetMGM 300 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on Saturday, May 24 at 4:30 p.m. However, the spotlight remains on North Wilkesboro Speedway this week.

The Truck Series qualifying session will set the tone for a thrilling Window World 250 at this iconic venue. Drivers, teams, and fans will be watching closely to see who claims the first pit stall and early advantage for Saturday’s main race.

John Martinez

John Martinez delivers real-time NASCAR Cup Series and Truck Series news, from live race updates to pit-lane strategy analysis. A graduate of the University of Northwestern Ohio’s Motorsports Technology program, he breaks down rule changes, driver tactics, and championship points with crystal-clear reporting.