JAKE GARCIA – No. 13
Quanta Services | Ford F-150
IG: @Jakegarcia_35 | FB: Jake Garcia Racing
It was a tough day for the No. 13 team, as they struggled throughout the race. However, Jake Garcia and the team are excited about the opportunities at Talladega and believe they can compete at the front. Although Garcia has limited experience on super-speedways, he plans to race smart and learn how to position himself for a strong finish.
Series Career
Starts: 46
Top-Five Finishes: 3
Top-Ten Finishes: 11
Laps Led: 44
2023 at Talladega
Start: 3rd
Finish: 29th
Matt Crafton – No. 88
Jack Links / Ideal Door | Ford F-150
IG: @Matt_Crafton | FB: Matt Crafton
Matt Crafton and the No. 88 team are eager to move forward following a challenging weekend at Kansas. They are focused on competing for a victory at Talladega, a track known for its unpredictability and competitiveness. With the majority of the field vying for position at the front, Crafton will leverage his extensive experience to ensure he is in contention when it matters most.
Series Career
Starts: 563
Wins: 15
Pole Position: 16
Top-Five Finishes: 135
Top-Ten Finishes: 328
Laps Led: 2,715
2023 at Talladega
Start: 12th
Finish: 24th
Ty Majeski – No. 98
Road Ranger| Ford F-150
X: @TyMajeski | FB: Ty Majeski
Ty Majeski and the No. 98 team had a mixed day at Kansas. They started strong, securing the series-leading fifth pole of the season. Majeski won the first stage, but after that, the team faced some challenges and chose a different strategy than most. They were just one lap away from their third win of the year when they ran out of fuel as they took the white flag. The No. 98 team has moved on to the Round of 8 and is currently 14 points above the cutline.
Series Career
Starts: 85
Wins: 5
Pole Position: 9
Top-Five Finishes: 26
Top-Ten Finishes: 46
Laps Led: 1,258
2023 at Talladega
Start: 5th
Finish: 21st
Ben Rhodes – No. 99
Kubota | Ford F-150
IG: @benrhodes | FB: Ben Rhodes
Like the No. 98 team, the No. 99 team took a bold approach, hoping to secure their spot in the next round. Unfortunately, they also fell just one lap short. As a result, Ben Rhodes and the No. 99 team won’t have the chance to defend their title. However, heading into Talladega, they feel confident, knowing they are among the favorites. Rhodes has a knack for getting to the front at super-speedways. Watch for Ben Rhodes this Friday at Talladega.
Series Career
Starts: 206
Wins: 7
Pole Position: 5
Top-Five Finishes: 58
Top-Ten Finishes: 110
Laps Led: 1,234
2023 at Talladega
Start: 8th
Finish: 2nd
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