Connor Mosack will start from the pole position for Saturday’s OnlyBulls Green Flag 150 at the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg after qualifying for the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race was cancelled. This third event of the season pits the trucks alongside the IndyCar Series on a different road course than where the Cup Series will compete this weekend.
Race Details and Broadcast Information
The race is set to begin at 12 pm ET on Saturday, covering 80 laps on NASCAR’s first road course of the year. FOX will air the event live, with the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series scheduled to follow at 3 pm ET on CW at Circuit of the Americas. Sunday’s action concludes with the Cup Series race at 3:30 pm ET on FOX in Austin, Texas.
Starting Lineup for the Green Flag 150
The trucks will line up as follows: Row 1 features Connor Mosack and Gio Ruggiero; Row 2 includes Jimmy Hinchcliffe and Ben Rhodes; Row 3 has Chandler Smith and Dario Franchitti; Row 4 consists of Wesley Slimp and Landen Lewis; Row 5 features Jake Garcia and Adam Andretti; Row 6 has Justin Haley and Daniel Dye; Row 7 includes Tyler Ankrum and Andres Perez; Row 8 features Brenden Queen and Colin Braun; Row 9 is Stewart Friesen and Tyler Reif; Row 10 has Kaden Honeycutt and Kris Wright; Row 11 features Mini Tyrell and Ty Majeski; Row 12 has Frankie Muniz and Jackson Lee; Row 13 includes Grant Enfinger and Carter Fartuch; Row 14 features Nathan Nicholson and Layne Riggs; Row 15 has Tanner Gray and Cole Butcher; Row 16 consists of Christian Eckes and Derek White; Row 17 includes Dawson Sutton and Daniel Hemric; and Row 18 completes the grid with Ben Maier and Timmy Hill.
Overview of the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Season
Now in its third week, the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series continues its 25-race schedule, offering ample opportunities for drivers to improve their rankings. This weekend’s event marks a significant road course challenge early in the season just outside Tampa, Florida, as the series navigates competitive heats and evolving standings.
Current Standings and Championship Format Adjustments
Chandler Smith currently leads the Trucks standings after winning the season opener at Daytona. Gio Ruggiero follows in second place with consistent Top Five finishes, while Ben Rhodes holds third. Several drivers aim to rebound from slower starts and contend for higher positions as the season progresses. NASCAR has introduced the Chase system for this season, replacing the traditional playoff bracket structure. Starting with Race 19, the top 10 drivers will compete directly for the championship, heightening the competition in the latter part of the season.
