The NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series makes a now annual trip to North Wilkesboro Speedway for the Faith Fest 250 on July 18.
Layne Riggs is on the pole, with Carson Hocevar on the front row.
Several Cup regulars are in the field, including Hocevar, Christopher Bell, Chase Elliott and Shane van Gisbergen.
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Ryan Newman is in the Kaulig Racing Ram free agent entry, making his first start in the series in eight years.
Four races remain in the regular season, with Tyler Ankrum leading Stewart Friesen by 17 points for the final Chase spot as it stands.
Here’s how you can watch the NASCAR Truck Series at North Wilkesboro:
TRUCKS LINEUP: NASCAR Truck Series North Wilkesboro lineup, TV schedule for Saturday’s race
NASCAR Truck Series North Wilkesboro TV schedule, start time for the Faith Fest 250
Green Flag Time: Approx. 12:30 p.m. Eastern/11:30 a.m. Central on Saturday, July, 18
Track: North Wilkesboro Speedway (0.625-mile oval) in North Wilkesboro, N.C.
Length: 250 laps, 156.25 miles
Stages: 70 laps, 70 laps, 110 laps
Radio: NASCAR Racing Network Radio
The NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race at North Wilkesboro will be broadcast nationally on FS1. Streaming options for the race include FUBO, which offers a free trial to potential subscribers.
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Christopher Bell, NASCAR driver in No. 20 Toyota for Joe Gibbs Racing
KANSAS CITY, KANSAS – APRIL 18: Christopher Bell, driver of the #20 Reser’s Fine Foods Toyota, looks on during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series AdventHealth 400 at Kansas Speedway on April 18, 2026 in Kansas City, Kansas. (Photo by David Jensen/Getty Images)
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Christopher Bell, NASCAR driver in No. 20 Toyota for Joe Gibbs Racing
KANSAS CITY, KANSAS – APRIL 18: Christopher Bell, driver of the #20 Reser’s Fine Foods Toyota, looks on during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series AdventHealth 400 at Kansas Speedway on April 18, 2026 in Kansas City, Kansas. (Photo by David Jensen/Getty Images)
(David Jensen, Getty Images)
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Christopher Bell, NASCAR driver in No. 20 Toyota for Joe Gibbs Racing
MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA – MARCH 29: Christopher Bell, driver of the #20 DEWALT Toyota, signs autographs for NASCAR fans during the drivers meeting prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Cook Out 400 at Martinsville Speedway on March 29, 2026 in Martinsville, Virginia. (Photo by David Jensen/Getty Images)
(David Jensen, Getty Images)
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Christopher Bell, NASCAR driver in No. 20 Toyota for Joe Gibbs Racing
BRISTOL, TENNESSEE – SEPTEMBER 13: Christopher Bell, driver of the #20 DEWALT Toyota, celebrates in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Bass Pro Shops Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedway on September 13, 2025 in Bristol, Tennessee. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)
(Jared C. Tilton, Getty Images)
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Christopher Bell, NASCAR driver in No. 20 Toyota for Joe Gibbs Racing
BRISTOL, TENNESSEE – SEPTEMBER 13: Christopher Bell, driver of the #20 DEWALT Toyota, places the winner sticker on his car in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Bass Pro Shops Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedway on September 13, 2025 in Bristol, Tennessee. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)
(Jared C. Tilton, Getty Images)
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Christopher Bell, NASCAR driver in No. 20 Toyota for Joe Gibbs Racing
May 18, 2025; North Wilkesboro, North Carolina, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Christopher Bell (20) celebrates winning the NASCAR All-Star Race at North Wilkesboro Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-Imagn Images
(Peter Casey, Peter Casey-Imagn Images)
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Christopher Bell, NASCAR driver in No. 20 Toyota for Joe Gibbs Racing
Mar 9, 2025; Avondale, Arizona, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Christopher Bell (20) celebrates his victory of the Shriners Children’s 500 at Phoenix Raceway. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images
(Gary A. Vasquez, Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images)
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Christopher Bell, NASCAR driver in No. 20 Toyota for Joe Gibbs Racing
AVONDALE, ARIZONA – MARCH 09: Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 Sport Clips Haircuts Toyota, and Christopher Bell, driver of the #20 Reser’s Fine Foods Toyota, lead the field to a late restartduring the NASCAR Cup Series Shriners Children’s 500 at Phoenix Raceway on March 09, 2025 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)
(Jonathan Bachman, Getty Images)
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Christopher Bell, NASCAR driver in No. 20 Toyota for Joe Gibbs Racing
AUSTIN, TEXAS – MARCH 02: Christopher Bell, driver of the #20 DEWALT Toyota, celebrates in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Cup Series EchoPark Automotive Grand Prix at Circuit of The Americas on March 02, 2025 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)
(James Gilbert, Getty Images)
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Christopher Bell, NASCAR driver in No. 20 Toyota for Joe Gibbs Racing
AUSTIN, TEXAS – MARCH 02: Christopher Bell, driver of the #20 DEWALT Toyota, celebrates after winning the NASCAR Cup Series EchoPark Automotive Grand Prix at Circuit of The Americas on March 02, 2025 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images)
(Meg Oliphant, Getty Images)
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Christopher Bell, NASCAR driver in No. 20 Toyota for Joe Gibbs Racing
AUSTIN, TEXAS – MARCH 02: Christopher Bell, driver of the #20 DEWALT Toyota, celebrates after winning the NASCAR Cup Series EchoPark Automotive Grand Prix at Circuit of The Americas on March 02, 2025 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)
(James Gilbert, Getty Images)
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Christopher Bell, NASCAR driver in No. 20 Toyota for Joe Gibbs Racing
HAMPTON, GEORGIA – FEBRUARY 23: Christopher Bell, driver of the #20 DEWALT Toyota, celebrates in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Ambetter Health 400 at Atlanta Motor Speedway on February 23, 2025 in Hampton, Georgia. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)
(Jonathan Bachman, Getty Images)
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Christopher Bell, NASCAR driver in No. 20 Toyota for Joe Gibbs Racing
HAMPTON, GEORGIA – FEBRUARY 23: Christopher Bell, driver of the #20 DEWALT Toyota, celebrates with a burnout after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Ambetter Health 400 at Atlanta Motor Speedway on February 23, 2025 in Hampton, Georgia. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
(Chris Graythen, Getty Images)
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Christopher Bell, NASCAR driver in No. 20 Toyota for Joe Gibbs Racing
HAMPTON, GEORGIA – FEBRUARY 23: Christopher Bell, driver of the #20 DEWALT Toyota, takes the checkered flag under caution to win ahead of Carson Hocevar, driver of the #77 Delaware Life Chevrolet, and Kyle Larson, driver of the #5 HendirickCars.com Chevrolet, in the NASCAR Cup Series Ambetter Health 400 at Atlanta Motor Speedway on February 23, 2025 in Hampton, Georgia. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
(Chris Graythen, Getty Images)
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Christopher Bell, NASCAR driver in No. 20 Toyota for Joe Gibbs Racing
Feb 1, 2025; WInston-Salem, North Carolina, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Christopher Bell (20) films a preview video before practice for the Clash at Bowman Gray at Bowman Gray Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-Imagn Images
(Peter Casey, Peter Casey-Imagn Images)
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Christopher Bell, NASCAR driver in No. 20 Toyota for Joe Gibbs Racing
Nov 22, 2024; Charlotte, NC, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Denny Hamlin (11) and driver Christopher Bell (20) during the NASCAR Awards Banquet at Charlotte Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images
(Jim Dedmon, Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images)
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Christopher Bell, NASCAR driver in No. 20 Toyota for Joe Gibbs Racing
NASCAR Cup Series driver Christopher Bell stands with his crew after exiting his car due to a lightning delay during the Ally 400 at Nashville Superspeedway in Lebanon, Tenn., Sunday, June 30, 2024.
(Andrew Nelles / The Tennessean)
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Christopher Bell, NASCAR driver in No. 20 Toyota for Joe Gibbs Racing
June 23: Christopher Bell celebrates after winning the USA TODAY 301 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway.
(Eric Canha, USA TODAY Sports)
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Christopher Bell, NASCAR driver in No. 20 Toyota for Joe Gibbs Racing
Christopher Bell, driver of the #20 Rheem Toyota, celebrates with a burnout after winning the NASCAR Cup Series USA TODAY 301 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway on June 23, 2024 in Loudon, New Hampshire.
(Sean Gardner, Getty Images)
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Christopher Bell, NASCAR driver in No. 20 Toyota for Joe Gibbs Racing
May 26, 2024; Concord, North Carolina, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Christopher Bell (20) is awarded the win in the rain shortened Coca Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports
(Jim Dedmon, Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports)
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Christopher Bell, NASCAR driver in No. 20 Toyota for Joe Gibbs Racing
Mar 10, 2024; Avondale, Arizona, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Christopher Bell (20) celebrates his victory of the Shriners Childrens 500 at Phoenix Raceway. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
(Gary A. Vasquez, Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports)
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Christopher Bell, NASCAR driver in No. 20 Toyota for Joe Gibbs Racing
Mar 10, 2024; Avondale, Arizona, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Christopher Bell (20) during the Shriners Childrens 500 at Phoenix Raceway. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
(Motorsports Wire)
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Christopher Bell, NASCAR driver in No. 20 Toyota for Joe Gibbs Racing
Mar 10, 2024; Avondale, Arizona, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Christopher Bell (20) celebrates his victory of the Shriners Childrens 500 at Phoenix Raceway. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
(Gary A. Vasquez, Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports)
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Christopher Bell, NASCAR driver in No. 20 Toyota for Joe Gibbs Racing
Feb 15, 2024; Daytona Beach, Florida, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Christopher Bell (20) reacts in victory lane after winning the Bluegreen Vacations Duel 2 at Daytona International Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-USA TODAY Sports
(Peter Casey, Peter Casey-USA TODAY Sports)
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Christopher Bell, NASCAR driver in No. 20 Toyota for Joe Gibbs Racing
Christopher Bell poses with his Busch Light Pole Award on the red carpet for the 2023 NASCAR Awards Banquet at the Music City Center in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023.
(Stephanie Amador / The Tennessean)
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Christopher Bell, NASCAR driver in No. 20 Toyota for Joe Gibbs Racing
Nov 5, 2023; Avondale, Arizona, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Christopher Bell reacts in the garage after crashing out of the Championship Race at Phoenix Raceway. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
(Motorsports Wire)
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Christopher Bell, NASCAR driver in No. 20 Toyota for Joe Gibbs Racing
Christopher Bell speaks to the media during NASCAR media day at Phoenix Raceway in Avondale on Nov. 2, 2023.
(Alex Gould/Special for The Republic)
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Christopher Bell, NASCAR driver in No. 20 Toyota for Joe Gibbs Racing
Christopher Bell celebrates after winning the 4EVER 400 presented by Mobil 1, Sunday at Homestead-Miami Speedway.
(Jasen Vinlove, USA TODAY Sports)
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Christopher Bell, NASCAR driver in No. 20 Toyota for Joe Gibbs Racing
NASCAR Cup Series driver Christopher Bell (left) talks with a crew member during practice and qualifying for the Go Bowling at The Glen at Watkins Glen International on Aug. 19, 2023.
(Matthew O’Haren, Matthew O’Haren-USA TODAY Sports)
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Christopher Bell, NASCAR driver in No. 20 Toyota for Joe Gibbs Racing
Christopher Bell celebrates after winning the Food City Dirt Raceon April 9 at the Bristol Motor Speedway.
(Randy Sartin/USA TODAY Sports)
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Christopher Bell, NASCAR driver in No. 20 Toyota for Joe Gibbs Racing
Oct. 30: Christopher Bell, front, celebrates winning the Xfinity 500 at Martinsville Speedway.
(Peter Casey, USA TODAY Sports)
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Christopher Bell, NASCAR driver in No. 20 Toyota for Joe Gibbs Racing
Oct. 9: Christopher Bell celebrates after winning the Bank of America ROVAL at Charlotte Motor Speedway Road Course.
(John David Mercer, USA TODAY Sports)
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Christopher Bell, NASCAR driver in No. 20 Toyota for Joe Gibbs Racing
NASCAR Cup Series driver Christopher Bell’s (20) car is pushed to pit row during the Ally 400 at the Nashville Superspeedway in Lebanon, Tenn., Sunday, June 26, 2022.
(Abbey Cutrer / Tennessean.com)
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Christopher Bell, NASCAR driver in No. 20 Toyota for Joe Gibbs Racing
NASCAR driver Christopher Bell (20) signs autographs on Gasoline Alley Sunday, Aug. 15, 2021, during qualifying for the Verizon 200 at the Brickyard at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
(Sam Owens/IndyStar)
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Christopher Bell, NASCAR driver in No. 20 Toyota for Joe Gibbs Racing
Christopher Bell celebtates his win of NASCAR Cup Series O’Reilly Auto Parts 253 on Sunday, Feb. 21, 2021 on the Daytona International Speedway.
(David Tucker/News-Journal)
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Christopher Bell, NASCAR driver in No. 20 Toyota for Joe Gibbs Racing
Feb 12, 2020; Daytona, FL, USA; NASCAR Christopher Bell (95) addresses the media during NASCAR Media Day at the Daytona 500 Club.
(Mike Dinovo-USA TODAY Sports)
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Christopher Bell, NASCAR driver in No. 20 Toyota for Joe Gibbs Racing
Christopher Bell acknowledges his quick time with a thumbs up after the first Indiana 250 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Friday, Sept. 6, 2019.
(Bob Goshert / For Indystar)
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Feb. 13: Fresh From Florida 250, Daytona International Speedway (Winner: Chandler Smith)
Feb. 21: Fr8 Racing 208, Atlanta Motor Speedway (Winner: Kyle Busch)
Feb. 28: OnlyBulls Green Flag 150, St. Petersburg street course (Winner: Layne Riggs)
March 20: Sober or Slammer 200, Darlington Raceway (Winner: Corey Heim)
April 3: Black’s Tire 200, Rockingham Speedway (Winner: Corey Heim)
April 10: Tennessee Army National Guard 250, Bristol Motor Speedway (Winner: Christopher Bell)
May 1: SpeedyCash.com 250, Texas Motor Speedway (Winner: Carson Hocevar)
May 8: Bully Hill Vineyards 176 at The Glen, Watkins Glen International (Winner: Kaden Honeycutt)
May 15: ECOSAVE 200, Dover Motor Speedway (Winner: Kyle Busch)
May 24: North Carolina Education Lottery 200, Charlotte Motor Speedway (Winner: Layne Riggs)
May 29: Allegiance 200, Nashville Superspeedway (Winner: Layne Riggs)
June 6: DQS Solutions & Staffing 250, Michigan International Speedway (Winner: Corey Heim)
June 19: Navy 250, Naval Base Coronado street course (Winner: Layne Riggs)
July 11: LiUNA! 150, Lime Rock Park (Winner: Grant Enfinger)
July 18: Window World 250, North Wilkesboro Speedway (11:30 a.m., FS1)
July 24: TSport 200, Indianapolis Raceway Park (7 p.m., FS1)
Aug. 14: eero 250, Richmond Raceway (6:30 p.m., FS1)
Aug. 22: Team EJP 175, New Hampshire Motor Speedway (12:30 p.m., FS1)
Sept. 17: UNOH 200, Bristol Motor Speedway (7 p.m., FS1)
