Chandler Smith Secures 2026 Chase Spot with Fourth-Place Finish at Indianapolis Truck Race

Chandler Smith, the 24‑year‑old driver from Talking Rock, Georgia, finished fourth in the TSport 200 at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park on July 24, 2026. The result marked his eighth top‑five finish of the 2026 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series season and allowed him to clinch a berth in the 2026 Chase, joining teammates Layne Riggs, Kaden Honeycutt, Christian Eckes and Giovanni Ruggiero. Smith’s performance kept him third in the driver standings, 152 points behind Riggs.

The race was broadcast on FS1 and streamed live via DIRECTV (free trial), fuboTV, Sling, and Hulu + Live TV. Fans could also watch the event through a DIRECTV subscription, which offers a five‑day free trial before the $94.99 monthly fee. The coverage highlighted the significance of the race as one of the final regular‑season events before the playoff round.