NASCAR unveils 32-truck field for Richmond Truck Series race Aug. 29, 2026

NASCAR has released the preliminary entry list for the Black’s Tire 250 Truck Series race at Richmond Raceway on August 29, 2026, teeing up a field of 32 trucks led by Cup Series regulars and rising stars aiming to claim the top spot at one of the sport’s most unpredictable short tracks.

This year’s race marks the Truck Series’ return to Richmond after a two-decade absence, a move NASCAR framed as part of its push to revive midweek short-track action and attract younger fans. Richmond, famous for its tight turns and late-race drama in the Cup Series, is now looking to inject similar unpredictability into the Truck ranks. The August date also falls during a summer stretch where teams often use Truck events to audition drivers for future Cup rides, making the entry list a potential preview of NASCAR’s next generation of talent.

Among the 32 entries are Cup Series headliners like Todd Gilliland, who’s slated to pilot the No. 38 truck for Front Row Motorsports, and Zane Smith, fresh off his Cup Series debut, who’s expected to compete for the win in the No. 25 truck for GMS Racing. The list also includes perennial Truck contenders like Matt Crafton and Ben Rhodes, alongside a handful of part-time Cup drivers testing their skills on the 0.75-mile oval. Toyota and Chevrolet remain the dominant manufacturers in the field, with Ford notably absent from the initial list—a gap that could narrow if last-minute sponsorships or driver switches emerge.

With practice sessions kicking off two days before the race, teams will use Richmond’s abrasive surface to fine-tune setups for a track where patience and precision often outweigh raw horsepower. The winner earns a playoff berth via a top-10 finish, adding urgency to a field that’s increasingly crowded with drivers chasing championship points. For fans, the race offers a rare chance to see Trucks tackle Richmond’s brutal concrete before the Cup Series reclaims the spotlight in September. The entry list may still shift, but one thing is clear: the Black’s Tire 250 is already shaping up to be a must-watch race.