The 18th race of the 2025 NASCAR Truck Series will take place on Friday, August 15, at Richmond Raceway, with the green flag scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET. The NASCAR Truck Series Eero 250 will feature 187.50 miles of racing on the 0.75-mile short track located in Richmond, Virginia.
Richmond Raceway presents a challenging course with 14 degrees of banking through turns 1-4, eight degrees on the frontstretch, and two degrees on the backstretch. This venue also hosts events from the NASCAR Cup Series and the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour. For this 17th edition of the Eero 250, 37 drivers are entered, though only 36 will compete.
Top Contenders and Winning Odds for Friday’s Race
Corey Heim, driving for Tricon Garage, enters Richmond as the favorite to win the NASCAR Truck Series Eero 250, holding +275 odds according to BetMGM. Heim leads the 2025 Truck Series championship with six victories and a total of 792 points this season. Following him closely is Layne Riggs of Front Row Motorsports, who holds +325 odds.
Other drivers with strong chances include Chandler Smith (+375), Christian Eckes (+450), and Ty Majeski, the defending series champion and reigning winner of the Eero 250, who stands at +550. Just behind them, Grant Enfinger from CR7 Motorsports is listed with +1300 odds, while Daniel Hemric of McAnally-Hilgemann Racing holds +1400 odds.
Broadcast Information and Full Field Details
The Eero 250 at Richmond Raceway will be broadcast live on FS1, with radio coverage available on SiriusXM Radio. Thirty-four drivers will take the green flag after qualifying, bringing a competitive field eager to earn valuable points in the 2025 NASCAR Truck Series season.
This race is critical for drivers aiming to strengthen their standings as the season progresses, and fans can expect an intense battle on the short track that has consistently delivered exciting finishes.