The NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series returns from a rare breather with one of the most ambitious events the series has attempted in years. After a week away from the grind, the trucks roll into Southern California for the inaugural Navy 250 at Naval Base Coronado. The race airs Friday at 7 p.m. ET on FS1 and the NASCAR Radio Network, and the anticipation surrounding this event has been building since the schedule was first announced.

This event breaks from the ordinary flow of the calendar. It’s a first‑of‑its‑kind street course built inside an active naval installation, and the Entry List reflects the magnitude of the moment. Thirty‑five trucks are set to take the green flag, and the roster reads like a blend of championship pedigree, rising talent, and drivers eager to prove they belong on one of the sport’s most unique stages.

The headline name jumps off the page immediately. Seven‑time NASCAR Cup Series champion and Hall of Famer Jimmie Johnson returns to the Truck Series for the first time since 2008. He’ll drive the No. 1 TRICON Garage Toyota with Jerame Donley atop the box. For Johnson, this race is personal. The El Cajon native grew up just across the water from Coronado, and the chance to compete on a naval base in his home region adds a layer of meaning that statistics can’t capture. His presence alone elevates the event, but the rest of the Entry List ensures he won’t be the only storyline.

Young drivers looking to carve out their place in the series fill the early rows. Jackson Lee returns in the No. 2 Team Reaume entry, continuing his steady climb through the ranks. Adam Andretti rolls out the No. 5 TRICON truck with the confidence of a driver settling into his stride. Connor Mosack, piloting the No. 7 Spire Motorsports Chevrolet, has shown flashes of speed all season and enters Coronado with momentum.

Veteran stability anchors the middle of the Entry List. Grant Enfinger, Corey LaJoie, and Kaden Honeycutt enter the field with unique perspectives that broaden its competitive profile. Enfinger’s No. 9 CR7 Motorsports team has been consistent, even when the results haven’t always reflected the effort. LaJoie, in the No. 10 Kaulig Racing entry, brings Cup Series seasoning that could pay off on a technical street layout. Honeycutt continues to grow into his role at TRICON Garage and has quietly become one of the more reliable young drivers in the series.

Kaulig Racing arrives with one of the deepest lineups of the weekend. Brenden Queen, Mini Tyrrell, Justin Haley, and Jamie McMurray all return to action. McMurray’s presence in the No. 25 truck adds intrigue. The former Daytona 500 champion has always excelled on rhythm‑based circuits, and Coronado’s layout may suit his smooth, calculated style.

The Entry List also features several notable returns. Brendan Gaughan climbs back into the No. 20 McAnally Hilgemann Racing entry, bringing decades of experience and a knack for adapting to unusual circuits. Frankie Muniz continues his NASCAR development in the No. 33 truck for Team Reaume, adding another chapter to his motorsports journey. Justin Marks, co‑owner of Trackhouse Racing, will compete in the No. 77 Spire Motorsports entry. Marks has built a reputation for embracing unconventional racing challenges, and Coronado fits that mold perfectly.

Front Row Motorsports brings a strong pairing with Layne Riggs and Chandler Smith. Riggs, the winner of the season’s first street race at St. Petersburg, has already proven he can handle the demands of tight, technical layouts. Smith’s No. 38 Hard Rock entry has shown speed throughout the year, and both drivers should be contenders when the race settles into its rhythm.

Niece Motorsports enters four trucks, each with its own storyline. Tyler Reif, Andres Perez De Lara, and Landen Lewis continue to build their resumes, while the organization looks to capitalize on its depth. McAnally Hilgemann Racing counters with a strong lineup of its own, including Daniel Hemric, Brendan Gaughan, and Christian Eckes, each bringing a different level of experience and expectation.

As fans scroll through the Entry List, the depth of this field becomes impossible to ignore. Every row brings a different narrative. Veterans who have seen everything the sport can throw at them. Young drivers who see Coronado as a chance to make a name for themselves. Former champions returning for the challenge. International talent eager to prove they belong. It’s a lineup built for unpredictability, and on a brand‑new street course inside a naval base, unpredictability is guaranteed.

The Navy 250 isn’t just another race. It’s a moment. A defining moment in the Truck Series’ evolution.A chance for drivers to tackle a layout no one has notes for. A chance for NASCAR to showcase its versatility in a setting that honors service, discipline, and resilience.And when the trucks roll off on Friday night, the Entry List will be more than a roster. It will help define a race that remains in fans’ minds long after the checkered flag falls

Craftsman Truck Series at Naval Base Coronado

Navy 250: Full Entry List

(i) indicates any driver deemed ineligible for championship and or playoff points

  • 1. Jimmie Johnson (i) — No. 1 — TRICON Garage
  • 2. Jackson Lee — No. 2 — Team Reaume
  • 3. Adam Andretti — No. 5 — TRICON Garage
  • 4. Connor Mosack — No. 7 — Spire Motorsports
  • 5. Grant Enfinger — No. 9 — CR7 Motorsports
  • 6. Corey LaJoie — No. 10 — Kaulig Racing
  • 7. Kaden Honeycutt — No. 11— TRICON Garage
  • 8. Brenden Queen — No. 12 — Kaulig Racing
  • 9. Cole Butcher — No. 13 — ThorSport Racing
  • 10. Mini Tyrrell — No. 14 — Kaulig Racing
  • 11. Tanner Gray — No. 15 — TRICON Garage
  • 12. Justin Haley — No. 16 — Kaulig Racing
  • 13. Giovanni Ruggiero — No. 17 — TRICON Garage
  • 14. Tyler Ankrum — No. 18 — McAnally Hilgemann Racing
  • 15. Daniel Hemric — No. 19 — McAnally Hilgemann Racing
  • 16. Brendan Gaughan — No. 20 — McAnally Hilgemann Racing
  • 17. Austin Varco — No. 22 — Team Reaume
  • 18. Jamie McMurray — No. 25 — Kaulig Racing
  • 19. Dawson Sutton — No. 26 — Rackley W.A.R.
  • 20. Frankie Muniz — No. 33 — Team Reaum
  • 21. Layne Riggs — No. 34 — Front Row Motorsports
  • 22. Chandler Smith — No. 38 — Front Row Motorsports
  • 23. Tyler Reif — No. 42 — Niece Motorsports
  • 24. Andres Perez De Lara — No. 44 — Niece Motorsports
  • 25. Landen Lewis — No. 45 — Niece Motorsports
  • 26. Stewart Friesen — No. 52 — Halmar Friesen Racing
  • 27. Kaz Grala — No. 62 — Halmar Friesen Racing
  • 28. Parker Kligerman — No. 75 — Henderson Motorsports
  • 29. Nathan Nicholson — No. 76 — Freedom Racing Enterprises
  • 30. Justin Marks — No. 77 — Spire Motorsports
  • 31. Kris Wright — No. 81 — McAnally Hilgemann Racing
  • 32. Ty Majeski — No. 88 — ThorSport Racing
  • 33. Christian Eckes — No. 91 — McAnally HIlgemann Racing
  • 34. Jake Garcia — No. 98 — ThorSport Racing
  • 35. Ben Rhodes — No. 99 — ThorSport Racing
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