NASCAR Truck Series Power Rankings: Heim Holds No. 1 After Texas Win
Corey Heim solidified his lead in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series with a victory at Texas Motor Speedway on May 2, surviving two overtime restarts to claim his third win of the 2025 season. With eight races now complete, here’s how the top 10 drivers stack up:
1. Corey Heim (Last week: 1)
Heim remains the top driver in the series, leading 96 of 174 laps en route to his Texas win. With Kansas next on the schedule—a track where he’s already a two-time winner—Heim looks to stay dominant. He’ll also make his first Cup Series start of 2025 there on Sunday.
2. Tyler Ankrum (Last week: 2)
Ankrum followed his Rockingham win with a solid fourth-place run in Texas. He and Heim are tied for the most top-10 finishes this season (7), showing strong consistency from the No. 18 team.
3. Daniel Hemric (Last week: 5)
Hemric surged to second in Texas with an aggressive three-wide attempt late in the race. Despite missing out on the win, the 2021 Xfinity champion and his team are showing strong momentum early in the year.
4. Chandler Smith (Last week: 3)
Smith slipped to 16th at Texas but stayed second in the points standings thanks to 11 stage points. He and the No. 38 team are aiming for a rebound at Kansas.
5. Jake Garcia (Last week: 4)
Garcia dropped one spot after finishing 21st in Texas. Still, his season-long speed suggests he’ll be in the hunt for a top-10 finish this weekend.
6. Ty Majeski (Last week: 7)
The defending champion finished 10th in Texas, and signs of improvement are beginning to show. A strong performance at Kansas could boost his title defense.
7. Layne Riggs (Last week: 6)
Riggs had a tough race, ending up 28th after a slide into the grass. Despite the setback, his No. 34 team remains competitive and should bounce back at Kansas.
8. Rajah Caruth (Last week: 10)
Caruth has turned his season around with four top-10s in the past five races, climbing to 13th in the standings. His recent surge has been one of the season’s most notable storylines.
9. Kaden Honeycutt (Last week: 8)
Despite a crash involving Gio Ruggiero at Texas, Honeycutt looks ahead to Kansas, where he notched a fourth-place finish last May.
10. Tanner Gray (Last week: Not Ranked)
Gray’s fifth-place finish in Texas propelled him to 12th in the standings, just 18 points from a playoff spot. A strong showing at Kansas could cement his contender status.
