2024 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Daytona Preview
Photo: Nigel Cook/Daytona Beach News-Journal
Thirty six drivers will be taking the green flag to kickoff the 2024 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series season under the lights at Daytona for the Fresh from Florida 250. Qualifying begins at 3PM EST on FS1, race coverage follows at 7:30 PM EST on FS1.
Last season’s race was cut short of the scheduled 100 laps, due to mother nature raining on the parade…literally…Zane Smith was declared the winner after 79 laps.
Best Bets on the Trucks
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Best Bets on the Trucks |
Christian Eckes +900
After a breakout season in 2023, the bar has been set higher for Christian Eckes. He finished third in last year’s rain shortened event, and placed fifth on the timing sheet in practice. He’ll be looking to kickoff thew 2024 campaign in victory lane for McAnally-Hilgemann Racing.
Corey Heim +900
The odds on favorite to win the championship enters this weekend as one of the favorites to win Friday night. Heim finished 8th in last year’s race and 5th at Talladega. He’ll be looking to keep it blunt and put the entire Truck field on notice for the 2024 season on Friday night for TRICON.
Grant Enfinger +1400
After coming up one spot short of becoming a champion, Grant Enfinger lands with CR7 Motorsports after GMS Racing shut down shop at the end of 2023. Enfinger has the skill to win at these Superspeedway races, winning at Talladega in 2016 and at Daytona in 2020. Keep an eye out on the 39 year old Alabama native.
Ty Dillon +2000
Making his return full time to the Craftsman Truck Series, Ty Dillon is ready to head back to victory lane. He had the third fastest time in practice, and in three Truck starts at Daytona his worst finish was 11th in 2015. Not to mention his new team, Rackley WAR, has a superspeedway win under their belt at Talladega in 2022. Look for a rejuvenated Ty Dillon on Friday night.
Johnny Sauter +2800
Racing on a part time basis, Johnny Sauter still knows how to drive a truck around the high banks of Daytona. He was the fastest in practice, not to mention winning at Daytona in 2018. He still has enough left in the tank to possibly add another win to his Hall of Fame resume.