Chandler Smith Defeats the High Banks of Bristol Motor Speedway!
Bristol, TN. – April 11, 2025 – Anthony Holbrook
The 2025 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series ventured to the high banks of Thunder Valley for the annual running of the Weather Guard Truck Race hosted by Bristol Motor Speedway half-mile track.
As Incumbent weather umbrella the Last Great Colosseum vicinity, Nascar Officials sets the running lineup in accordance to electronically metrical system. Awarded Pole, Daniel Hemric will lead 35 truckers’ quest for a coveted Bristol Motor Speedway Sword!
Weather Guard Truck Race
Stage 1
Recap:
Daniel Hemric takes control of the early pace utilizing preferred lanes to separate from field. His progression will be tested by Chandler Smith by lap 9.
Smith will avoid conflict while adjusting to the track’s traction due to compound supplement.
Chandler Smith wards off approaching threats to capitalize on Stage 1 Checkers in the Valley.
Weather Guard Truck Race
Stage 1
Results:
1. Chandler Smith
2. Ben Rhodes
3. Tyler Ankrum
4. Layne Riggs
5. Daniel Hemric
6. Kyle Larson
7. Matt Crafton
8. Corey Day
9. Jake Garcia
10. Rajah Caruth
Weather Guard Truck Race
Stage 2
Recap:
Chandler Smith rein at the front will be challenged by Baley Currey with less than 10 Laps of Stage 2 completion.
Currey pit sequence allows his newer tires to display prevalence over Smith in the concluding laps.
Bayley Currey claims Stage Win in addition adding valuable Stage points to his resume’ at Thunder Valley.
Weather Guard Truck Race
Stage 2
Results:
1. Bayley Currey
2. Chandler Smith
3. Kaden Honeycutt
4. Corey Heim
5. Tanner Gray
6. Tyler Ankrum
7. Matt Crafton
8. Jake Garcia
9. Ben Rhodes
10. Corey Day
Weather Guard Truck Race
Stage 3 / Final
Recap:
With 30 circuits remaining in contest, Chandler Smith unites to a familiar place via the high lane.
Smith advances to shot gun manipulating a proper timing to overtake Heim for the lead.
Reports of a small rain cell spotted on segments of track, lap 227 of scheduled 250. Majority race teams opt to stay out as weather monitored. Chandler will be one of the many who choose to challenge the elements.
Kyle Larson charge to the front will be guarded within the limits of Chandler Smith rear view mirror.
Chandler Smith conquers the Last Great Colosseum with dominate performance.
Bristol Motor Speedway
NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series
Weather Guard Truck Race
4/11/2025
Results:
Pos | Driver
1. Chandler Smith
2. Kyle Larson
3. Corey Heim
4. Tyler Ankrum
5. Ben Rhodes
6. Layne Riggs
7. Jake Garcia
8. Kaden Honeycutt
9. Rajah Caruth
10. Gio Ruggiero
11. Jack Wood
12. Grant Enfinger
13. Daniel Hemric
14. Parker Kligerman
15. Corey Day
16. Matt Crafton
17. Dawson Sutton
18. Tanner Gray
19. Andres Perez
20. Matt Mills
21. Tyler Tomassi
22. Luke Fenhaus
23. Bayley Currey
24. Connor Mosack
25. Toni Breidinger
26. Stewart Friesen
27. Nathan Byrd
28. Justin Carroll
29. Patrick Staropoli
30. Frankie Muniz
31. Spencer Boyd
32. Brandon Jones
33. Ty Majeski
34. Norm Benning
35. Stephen Mallozzi
NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series
Playoff Point Standing
(After Bristol Truck Race 4/11/25)
Pos/Driver/Pts
1. Corey Heim | 2 Wins
2. Chandler Smith | 1 Win
3. Daniel Hemric | 1 Win
4. Ty Majeski | +46
5. Tyler Ankrum | +43
6. Layne Riggs | +19
7. Grant Enfinger | +15
8. Stewart Friesen | +10
9. Ben Rhodes | +7
10. Jake Garcia | +5
— Playoff Cutline —
11. Kaden Honeycutt | -5
12. Tanner Gray | -24
The NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series travels to “The Rock” for the Black Tire 200 hosted by Rockingham Speedway:
Friday, April 18th, 2025
5:00 pm
FS1 / SIRIUSXM NASCAR 90
