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Kyle Larson Returns to NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series; Corey Heim Retains Top Championship Odds
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Kyle Larson declared his admiration: “I love racing at Homestead.”
The 2021 NASCAR Cup Series champion was not kidding.
He was scheduled to compete in all three national series events at Homestead-Miami Speedway, including Friday night’s Baptist Health 200. Larson looked forward to expanding his work load.
“I’m excited that I was able to add the truck series to my schedule,” Larson said.
In 15 truck series starts, Larson collected three wins, two pole positions, eight top-five finishes and 11 top 10s. His best finish at Homestead was P2 in 2014.
With two wins in three outings, Corey Heim (+180) remains the sports-betting favorite to capture the circuit championship, according to BetOnline Sportsbook. Ty Majeski (+275), the series points leader, ranks second.
RETWEET TO CONGRATULATE KYLE LARSON ON HIS NASCAR TRUCK SERIES WIN AT NORTH WILKESBORO SPEEDWAY! pic.twitter.com/NvJnkeCU1l
— FOX: NASCAR (@NASCARONFOX) May 20, 2023
Michel Disdier To Pilot Freedom Racing’s Homestead Entry
Driver Michel Disdier agreed to compete in Friday night’s event at Homestead for Freedom Racing Enterprises. Marking his first Truck Series event since 2018, Disdier will pilot the No. 67 Chevrolet.
“When the opportunity to partner with Michel came up, we worked with him to put this effort together,” team owner Spencer Boyd said via press release.
A native of Nice, France, Disdier averaged a 28th-place finish in his three Truck outings. He also competed in 11 ARCA Mendards Series races from 2008-13, but did not register a top-10 finish.
The Frenchman in NASCAR will make his 2025 debut with the #67 FRE truck! Excited to continue expanding our truck program and thrilled to have @MichelDisdier on board for Miami! pic.twitter.com/FmfQyRmPEP
— Freedom Racing Enterprises (@FreedomRacing76) March 18, 2025
NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Championship Odds
Here is an early look at the drivers’ odds for capturing the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series championship odds, according to BetOnline Sportsbook:
| Driver | 2025 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Championship Odds |
|---|---|
| Corey Heim | +180 |
| Ty Majeski | +275 |
| Chandler Smith | +450 |
| Layne Riggs | +600 |
| Grant Enfinger | +600 |
| Daniel Hemric | +1100 |
| Ben Rhodes | +1600 |
| Rajah Caruth | +2000 |
| Kaden Honeycutt | +2500 |
| Tyler Ankrum | +2500 |
| Stewart Friesen | +2800 |
| Chase Purdy | +5000 |
| Gio Ruggiero | +6000 |
| Connor Mosack | +7500 |
| Matt Crafton | +8000 |
| Tanner Gray | +8000 |
| Jack Wood | +20000 |
| Spencer Boyd | +20000 |
| Matt Mills | +25000 |
| Timmy Hill | +25000 |
| Jake Garcia | +25000 |
| Mason Massey | +30000 |
| Dawson Sutton | +30000 |
| Frankie Muniz | +30000 |
| Toni Breidinger | +30000 |
| Bayley Currey | +50000 |
| Bret Holmes | +50000 |
*-Odds current at the time of publication
