2025 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series entry list for North Wilkesboro
ENTRY LISTS: Cup Series All-Star Race | Cup Series All-Star Open | Truck Series
Two-time Cup Series champion Kyle Busch is scheduled to run the No. 07 Spire Motorsports Chevrolet, while Xfinity Series regular Sammy Smith pilots the No. 7 entry this weekend.
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