BROWNSBURG, Ind. — Corey Heim starts on the pole for Friday night’s NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series TSport 200 at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park, listed as the favorite to win at -125 odds on BetOnline. Heim’s five wins this season and points lead cement his status as the driver to beat, but his short odds on this 0.686-mile short track make him a risky bet. The tight, chaotic nature of IRP favors aggressive drivers with strong equipment, prompting bettors to seek value elsewhere. While Heim is the rightful favorite, Layne Riggs, Chandler Smith, Brent Crews, and Brandon “Butterbean” Queen offer better win odds, with Jake Garcia and Luke Fenhaus emerging as sneaky plays to watch. It’s Truck Night in America, NASCAR IRP.
TRUCK NIGHT IN AMERICA!
Heim’s pole, secured after weather canceled qualifying, highlights his strength, but short tracks like NASCAR IRP often disrupt favorites. Ty Majeski, last year’s winner, sits second in odds at +240 on BetOnline, but his price lacks the value for a confident bet. Heim’s laps-led potential makes him a DFS lock, but his win odds don’t justify the risk. Instead, look to truck regulars and ARCA stars who bring comparable equipment and short-track savvy.
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Layne Riggs, at +800, and Chandler Smith, at +700, stand out as top win candidates. Riggs, driving the No. 38 truck, has shown consistent speed this season, with two top-5s in his last five races. Smith, in the No. 7, brings IRP experience and a 2021 win here, making him a threat to dominate. Their odds strike a balance of value and likelihood, especially on a track where truck regulars thrive. We’re fading Cup Series driver Ross Chastain, despite his talent, as his No. 44 truck lacks the speed to contend for the win. Chastain’s 15th-place finish here last year reinforces our decision to pivot to Riggs and Smith for both betting and DFS.
For a longshot, Brandon Queen at +5000 is a bold pick. Queen’s raw talent and hunger align with IRP’s unpredictable nature, where a clean race and smart strategy can propel an underdog forward. His +300 odds for a top-5 finish offer a safer play, while a sprinkle on his outright win could deliver massive returns. Brent Crews, a 17-year-old ARCA standout at +2000, is another value pick. Crews, in the No. 1 truck, showed promise with a seventh-place practice run, and his +350 odds for a top-3 finish make him a smart bet.
Jake Garcia, starting mid-pack, is poised to charge into the top-10 and be a factor late. His No. 13 truck posted strong practice speeds, and his short-track aggression could see him climb the order, making his +200 top-10 odds a steal. Luke Fenhaus, at +2500 to win, is a sneaky value play, but also stands out for DFS purposes. The rising star’s familiarity with IRP and smooth driving style make him a dark horse for a top-10 run, with +400 odds for a top-10 finish worth considering.
Grant Enfinger, the 2022 IRP winner, remains a lock play for a top-5 at -150 odds. His nine top-5s this season and practice pace make this a hammer play, though his +600 win odds lack appeal given his winless 2025 campaign. For DFS, anchor with Heim for laps led, paired with Riggs, Smith, Crews, and Queen for upside. Add Garcia and Fenhaus for differential plays to maximize points.
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As the green flag waves at 8:22 p.m. ET, IRP’s chaos will challenge Heim’s favorite status. Riggs and Smith lead our win picks, with Crews for a top-3, Queen for a top-5, and a sprinkle on Queen to win outright. Garcia and Fenhaus add late-race intrigue, making them key pieces for bettors and DFS players chasing value.
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