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Matt Crafton to Make One‑Race Return at Homestead

His Menards‑backed comeback will put the three‑time Truck Series champion in ThorSport’s No. 66 for the season‑finale that will decide the series title.

Overview

  • Multiple outlets reported Tuesday that Crafton will drive ThorSport Racing’s No. 66 in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Championship Race at Homestead‑Miami Speedway on Friday, Nov. 6 at 7:30 p.m. ET on FS1.
  • The start is a one‑off return after Crafton stepped away from full‑time Truck competition following the 2025 season and will feature Menards and MasterForce as primary sponsors.
  • ThorSport will field the No. 66 as a fifth entry at Homestead and this appearance marks that truck’s first race since the 2025 Phoenix finale.
  • Crafton will not reclaim the longtime No. 88, which remains Ty Majeski’s ride, and he is not pursuing a fourth title this weekend.
  • The return intersects with a two‑driver championship fight as Kaden Honeycutt leads Layne Riggs by 20 points entering the finale, making Homestead the decisive race for the 2026 Truck crown.