Get ready for an adrenaline-pumping showdown at Daytona International Speedway! The NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series is back, and the Fresh from Florida 250 is set to ignite the track on Friday, February 13, 2026. But here's where it gets exciting: Ty Majeski has clinched the pole position with a blistering lap time of 50.881 seconds, narrowly edging out Michael McDowell. And this is the part most people miss—legendary driver Tony Stewart is making his highly anticipated return to NASCAR, starting in the 15th position. Meanwhile, Cleetus McFarland is turning heads in his Truck Series debut, securing the 12th spot on the grid.
But here's where it gets controversial: With a star-studded lineup and several drivers failing to qualify, including Norm Benning and Toni Breidinger, the question looms—who will dominate the 2.5-mile oval and claim victory in this 250-mile thriller? Will Majeski maintain his lead, or will Stewart’s experience shake things up? And what about McFarland—can he make a splash in his debut?
Below is the full starting lineup for the race, followed by essential TV and streaming details so you don’t miss a second of the action. Whether you’re a die-hard fan or a newcomer, this race promises edge-of-your-seat excitement.
NASCAR Truck Series Daytona Starting Lineup:
DID NOT QUALIFY: Norm Benning, Toni Breidinger, Bryan Dauzat, Greg Van Alst, Timmy Hill, Tyler Tomassi, Justin S. Carroll
- Ty Majeski, No. 88 Thorsport Racing Ford
- Michael McDowell, No. 7 Spire Motorsports Chevrolet
- Tanner Gray, No. 15 TRICON Garage Toyota
- Carson Hocevar, No. 77 Spire Motorsports Chevrolet
- Grant Enfinger, No. 9 CR7 Motorsports Chevrolet
- Tyler Ankrum, No. 18 McAnally-Hilgemann Racing Chevrolet
- Kaden Honeycutt, No. 11 TRICON Garage Toyota
- Jake Garcia, No. 98 Thorsport Racing Ford
- Giovanni Ruggiero, No. 17 TRICON Garage Toyota
- Chandler Smith, No. 38 Front Row Motorsports Ford
- Christian Eckes, No. 91 McAnally-Hilgemann Racing Chevrolet
- Cleetus McFarland, No. 4 Niece Motorsports Chevrolet
- Travis Pastrana, No. 42 Niece Motorsports Chevrolet
- Taylor Gray, No. 1 TRICON Garage Toyota
- Tony Stewart, No. 25 Kaulig Racing Dodge
- Justin Haley, No. 16 Kaulig Racing Dodge
- Clay Greenfield, No. 95 GK Racing Chevrolet
- Corey Lajoie, No. 75 Henderson Motorsports Chevrolet
- John Hunter Nemechek, No. 62 Halmar Friesen Racing Toyota
- Dawson Sutton, No. 26 Rackley W.A.R. Chevrolet
- Jason Kitzmiller, No. 97 CR7 Motorsports Chevrolet
- Butterbean Queen, No. 12 Kaulig Racing Dodge
- Cole Butcher, No. 13 Thorsport Racing Ford
- Stewart Friesen, No. 52 Halmar Friesen Racing Toyota
- Nick Leitz, No. 5 TRICON Garage Toyota
- Kris Wright, No. 81 McAnally-Hilgemann Racing Chevrolet
- Ben Rhodes, No. 99 Thorsport Racing Ford
- Andres Perez de Lara, No. 44 Niece Motorsports Chevrolet
- Josh Reaume, No. 22 Team Reaume Ford
- Ricky Stenhouse Jr., No. 45 Niece Motorsports Chevrolet
- Daniel Dye, No. 10 Kaulig Racing Dodge
- Daniel Hemric, No. 19 McAnally-Hilgemann Racing Chevrolet
- Frankie Muniz, No. 33 Team Reaume Ford
- Spencer Boyd, No. 76 Freedom Racing Enterprises Chevrolet
- Layne Riggs, No. 34 Front Row Motorsports Ford
- Jason M. White, No. 2 Team Reaume Ford
- Mini Tyrrell, No. 14 Kaulig Racing Dodge (OEM provisional)
TV and Streaming Details for the Fresh From Florida 250:
- Green Flag Time: Approximately 6:30 p.m. CT on Friday, February 13
- Track: Daytona International Speedway (2.5-mile oval) in Daytona Beach, Florida
- Race Length: 100 laps, 250 miles
- Stages: 20 laps, 20 laps, 60 laps
- TV Coverage: FOX Sports 1 (FS1)
- Radio: NASCAR Racing Network Radio
- Streaming: FUBO (free trial available), NASCAR.com, and SiriusXM (subscription required)
The race will be broadcast nationally on FS1, with streaming options like FUBO offering a free trial for new subscribers. Here’s a thought-provoking question for you: With the rise of streaming platforms, do you think traditional TV broadcasts will remain the go-to for NASCAR fans, or is the future of race-watching fully digital? Let us know in the comments!
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