NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Race at Richmond
Richmond RacewayYour watchlist, historical context, and race-week curiosities.
Your Drivers' Outlook
The narrative arc, drivers to watch, and race-weekend color.
Schedule, predictions, entry list, track history, fantasy, and betting angles.
TV & Start Time
What channel is the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Race at Richmond on?
The NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Race at Richmond airs on FS1 on Friday, August 14, 2026 at 7:30 PM ET, broadcast from Richmond Raceway. 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 this race weekend?
The NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Race at Richmond ran on Friday, August 14, 2026 with a 7:30 PM ET green flag on FS1.
NR-Rating Track Rankings
| # | Driver | Elo Rating | Last Finish |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kyle Larson | 1656 | P6 |
| 2 | Ryan Blaney | 1646 | P13 |
| 3 | Denny Hamlin | 1642 | P4 |
| 4 | Joey Logano | 1605 | P1 |
| 5 | Christopher Bell | 1595 | P7 |
| 6 | Chase Elliott | 1582 | P5 |
| 7 | William Byron | 1560 | P9 |
| 8 | Ty Gibbs | 1557 | P15 |
| 9 | Chase Briscoe | 1556 | P2 |
| 10 | Brad Keselowski | 1535 | P26 |
NR-Rating Predictions
Predictions powered by NR-Rating model (MAE: 8.5 positions)
Prediction Scorecard
Anduril 250: Model picked Chase Elliott at P1 → Actual P12
(1/5 top-5 hits)
37% top-5 hit rate across 13 races
History at Richmond Raceway
Truck Series data from 1995-2026 (7 races)
Recent Results
All Results at This Track
Laps Led Leaders
| Driver | Total Laps Led |
|---|---|
| Ty Majeski | 454 |
| Kaden Honeycutt | 225 |
| Grant Enfinger | 209 |
| Chandler Smith | 200 |
| John Hunter Nemechek | 115 |
Track Type Tendencies
Richmond Raceway 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.
Fantasy
High laps-led totals at this track
Strong avg finish but no wins: lower ownership