JAKE GARCIA – No. 13
Quanta Services | Ford F-150
IG: @Jakegarcia_35 | FB: Jake Garcia Racing
Jake Garcia and the No. 13 team faced challenges at Indianapolis, including multiple penalties that set them back several laps. The race running green for the entire final stage further complicated their efforts. Like Crafton, Garcia will be aiming for a crucial win at Richmond to secure a playoff spot. Given his fourth-place finish at Richmond last year, Garcia is expected to deliver a strong performance.
Series Career
Starts: 42
Top-Five Finishes: 3
Top-Ten Finishes: 11
Laps Led: 44
2023 at Richmond
Start: 12th
Finish: 4th
Matt Crafton – No. 88
Menards / Serra | Ford F-150
IG: @Matt_Crafton | FB: Matt Crafton
Matt Crafton and the No. 88 Menards F-150 team are aiming to win at Richmond to secure their spot in the playoffs. Crafton had a strong performance at Richmond last year, staying in the top 10 for most of the race. The team is hoping to repeat that success and pull off a big win to advance to the playoffs.
Series Career
Starts: 559
Wins: 15
Pole Position: 16
Top-Five Finishes: 135
Top-Ten Finishes: 326
Laps Led: 2,715
2023 at Richmond
Start: 8th
Finish: 7th
Ty Majeski – No. 98
Soda Sense | Ford F-150
X: @TyMajeski | FB: Ty Majeski
The No. 98 team and driver Ty Majeski celebrated a big win at IRP with their Ford F-150. This victory has boosted their confidence, making them strong contenders for the rest of the season. With a schedule that suits Majeski’s skills, the team is optimistic about their chances. Going into the Richmond weekend, Majeski is one of the top favorites.
Series Career
Starts: 81
Wins: 4
Pole Position: 8
Top-Five Finishes: 24
Top-Ten Finishes: 43
Laps Led: 1,092
2023 at Richmond
Start: 1st
Finish: 2nd
Ben Rhodes – No. 99
Nashville Stampede | Ford F-150
IG: @benrhodes | FB: Ben Rhodes
Ben Rhodes and the No. 99 team are currently ninth in the standings, 18 points above the playoff cut line. With Richmond as the cutoff race for the playoffs, Rhodes needs a solid run to secure his spot. After a tough race in Indianapolis, Rhodes is fired up and ready to do better.
Series Career
Starts: 202
Wins: 7
Pole Position: 5
Top-Five Finishes: 58
Top-Ten Finishes: 108
Laps Led: 1,234
2023 at Richmond
Start: 4th
Finish: 12th
Conner Jones – No. 66
TSPORT | Ford F-150
IG: @connerjonesracing
Conner Jones will be back in the No. 66 TSport Ford F-150 at Richmond. His last two races have been the best of his career, and he aims to keep that success going at Richmond. The No. 66 team is feeling confident, and with Conner Jones getting more comfortable behind the wheel, they’re looking to deliver another strong performance.
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