Corey Heim, who absolutely dominated the 2025 season with a ridiculous 12 wins overall, including seven of the last nine races, is only going to be a part-time presence in the 2026 Craftsman Truck Series. That’s a massive shift, and it throws the door wide open for emerging drivers across the 25-race schedule, from the season opener at Daytona all the way to the championship at Homestead-Miami. We’re talking February through November, people, and this season is already looking like a wild ride.
Who’s Making Moves Already?
Seriously, with Heim stepping back, everyone’s got a shot, and some drivers are already grabbing it. Layne Riggs is on an absolute tear, picking up wins at St. Petersburg, Charlotte, Nashville, Naval Base Coronado, Indianapolis, New Hampshire, and then snagging another one in the playoffs at Charlotte! This guy is proving he’s here to compete. Kaden Honeycutt isn’t far behind either, getting Ws at Watkins Glen, Richmond, and then taking Kansas in the playoffs. These emerging talents are showing they mean business.
Even Corey Heim grabbed three wins early in the season before going part-time, hitting Darlington, Rockingham, and Michigan. Chandler Smith got two solid victories at Daytona and North Wilkesboro. Kyle Busch showed up big at EchoPark and Dover. Christopher Bell took Bristol, Carson Hocevar conquered Texas, Grant Enfinger won at Lime Rock Park, and Jake Garcia kicked off the playoffs strong with a win at Bristol. The spread of winners is insane, and it’s making every single race feel like a must-watch event.
Don’t Miss A Single Lap
The 2026 Craftsman Truck Series schedule is packed with 25 races, running hot from February through November, so you’ve got plenty of chances to catch all this incredible action. The best part? Getting eyes on these races is super easy. All but two of the Craftsman Truck Series events will be broadcast live on FS1, with the remaining two showing up on Fox. If you’re a streamer, fubo has got your back, letting you stream every single race. They even offer a free trial, so you can check it out without commitment. Plus, you get ESPN, ABC, CBS, Fox, and over 100 top channels. You really can’t miss out on this level of competition.
This season is shaping up to be one of the most unpredictable in years, all thanks to Heim’s part-time status opening up the field. We’ve got Layne Riggs and Kaden Honeycutt stepping up big time, grabbing multiple wins already. The competition is absolutely heating up as we dive deeper into the playoffs. Make sure you’re tuned in for the Truck Series Race at Phoenix Raceway on October 16 at 7:30 p.m. ET. You do not want to miss what happens next!
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Originally reported by The Sporting News.
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