On Friday, February 20, Jake Garcia captured the pole position driving his ThorSport Racing Ford for the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series event at EchoPark Speedway in Atlanta. He posted a leading time of 172.980 mph, edging out his teammate Ben Rhodes, who will start alongside him on the front row.
Strong Contenders Set to Join Garcia on the Starting Grid
Kyle Busch will make his debut in the 2026 Truck Series season starting third, followed by Tyler Ankrum in fourth, and Ricky Stenhouse Jr. rounding out the top five. Cole Butcher, Ty Majeski, Adam Andretti, Andres Perez, and Gio Ruggiero qualified sixth through tenth, though Ruggiero experienced a tire rub, preventing him from completing a lap in the second qualifying round.
All Drivers Ready for Race Day at EchoPark Speedway
With a full field of 36 trucks entered, every driver will take part in Saturday’s race at EchoPark Speedway. The NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race is scheduled for February 21, with broadcast coverage starting at 1:30 p.m. ET on FOX Sports 1.
This strong field and Garcia’s pole position set an exciting tone for the Atlanta event, highlighting competitive contenders from ThorSport Racing and beyond. Fans can anticipate a dynamic race as drivers look to establish their standings early in the 2026 season.
