NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Race at IRP
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TV & Start Time
What channel is the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Race at IRP on?
The NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Race at IRP airs on FS1 on Friday, July 24, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET, broadcast from Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis. Every 2026 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race airs on FS1, available through cable, satellite, and live-TV streaming services like YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, and fuboTV.
What time does the NASCAR Craftsman Truck race start today?
The NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Race at IRP green flag is set for 8:00 PM ET on Friday, July 24, 2026, airing on FS1. All NASCAR start times are listed in Eastern Time.
NR-Rating Track Rankings
| # | Driver | Elo Rating | Last Finish |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kyle Larson | 1656 | P0 |
| 2 | Ryan Blaney | 1648 | P0 |
| 3 | Denny Hamlin | 1623 | P0 |
| 4 | Christopher Bell | 1594 | P0 |
| 5 | Joey Logano | 1577 | P0 |
| 6 | Chase Elliott | 1575 | P0 |
| 7 | William Byron | 1550 | P0 |
| 8 | Ty Gibbs | 1544 | P0 |
| 9 | Ross Chastain | 1539 | P0 |
| 10 | Brad Keselowski | 1536 | P0 |
NR-Rating Predictions
Predictions powered by NR-Rating model (MAE: 8.5 positions)
Prediction Scorecard
Go Bowling at The Glen: Model picked Chase Elliott at P1 → Actual P24
(1/5 top-5 hits)
38% top-5 hit rate across 11 races
Track Type Tendencies
Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis is a short track where driver skill and aggression take center stage. Passing requires contact, tempers run hot, and strategy around restarts and pit timing can make or break a race.
Short tracks historically produce the most lead changes and the closest finishes.