NASCAR Truck Series Qualifying Set for Charlotte Thrill

The NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series arrives at Charlotte Motor Speedway this weekend, with qualifying set for Friday at 4:40 p.m. Eastern Time on FS2. Fans can also tune in to the North Carolina Education Lottery 200, taking place Friday night at 8:30 p.m. Eastern, airing on FS1, the NASCAR Racing Network Radio, and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio. For those interested, a stream of NASCAR races is available across multiple platforms.

This annual stop at Charlotte is a highlight for many drivers and teams, as it comes during a packed racing weekend at one of the sport’s most iconic tracks.

Qualifying order for the Truck Series is determined using a metric that awards 70 percent of its weight to the previous race finish by owner and 30 percent to the current owner points position. This system rewards teams’ recent performances and overall consistency, ensuring both fast trucks and strong teams get a fair chance at a better starting spot. For more details on NASCAR’s qualifying format, check out the official NASCAR rules.

The format for qualifying keeps things simple, as each driver will take just one lap in a single round to try and lock in their best time.

Justin Carroll leads the qualifying order this week, taking the top spot in car number 90 with a metric score of 39.2. Timmy Hill follows closely in car number 56 with a 38.9.

Cody Dennison rounds out the top three, controlling the third spot with a score of 32.4 driving the number 2 truck. Further down the list, Mason Maggio, Stefan Parsons, and Frankie Muniz, among others, are eager to post strong laps in their respective entries. The entry list for Charlotte provides a full rundown of drivers and teams competing this weekend.

The lineup features rookies like Dawson Sutton and Andres Perez De Lara, marked for their first starts at Charlotte, along with experienced drivers such as Ross Chastain and Matt Crafton aiming for success.

There are a few ineligible drivers for points this weekend, such as Mason Maggio, Brandon Jones, and Ross Chastain, who will still compete but are not collecting championship points. As always, the field includes a mix of seasoned veterans, ambitious rookies, and drivers returning to the series, each hoping to make the most of their opportunity under the lights.

Defending champions, past race winners, and new faces all add to the excitement as teams prepare trucks for the unique conditions at the 1.5-mile oval. For a deeper dive into Charlotte Motor Speedway’s history, visit Charlotte Motor Speedway’s official site.

Every qualifying session at Charlotte brings anticipation, as one clean lap can change a driver’s starting position and momentum for race night. Lap times can be separated by fractions of a second, making every detail from car setup to driver focus crucial.

The qualifying order, stretching down to the 34th position with Chandler Smith, reflects the depth and competitiveness of the Craftsman Truck Series this season.

Race fans will want to watch closely on Friday as a solid qualifying effort could be the difference between fighting up front and wrestling through traffic later in the night. With Charlotte’s wide racing surface and fast corners, a good starting spot can give drivers a strong shot at victory.

The pressure is high, as every point matters in the run for the playoffs and championship standings.

As the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series drivers get ready to tackle Charlotte Motor Speedway, excitement is building for both qualifying and the big race. Attention now turns to who will capitalize on their start and who will surprise in Friday’s showdown, with every lap setting the stage for a memorable night in Charlotte.

For a broader look at the competition, see the 2025 NASCAR entry list.

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.