On Friday, February 20, Jake Garcia earned the pole position for the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series event at EchoPark Speedway in Atlanta, driving his ThorSport Racing Ford. Garcia achieved a top qualifying speed of 172.980 mph, finishing ahead of his teammate Ben Rhodes, who will start alongside him on the front row.
Top Contenders and Starting Lineup Details
Kyle Busch, returning to the Truck Series for his first start of the 2026 season, secured the third starting spot. Rounding out the top five are Tyler Ankrum in fourth place and Ricky Stenhouse Jr. in fifth. Other notable rookies and Late Model contenders Cole Butcher, Ty Majeski, Adam Andretti, Andres Perez, and Gio Ruggiero qualified from sixth to tenth, although Ruggiero was unable to complete a lap in the second round due to a tire rub.
With a total of 36 trucks entered for the event, all drivers are set to compete in the race scheduled for Saturday.
Race Day Coverage and Schedule
The NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race at EchoPark Speedway will take place on Saturday, February 21. Broadcast coverage begins at 1:30 p.m. ET on FOX Sports 1, as the drivers aim to secure early points and momentum in the 2026 season at the Atlanta track.
