Chase Elliott to make NASCAR Truck Series start at North Wilkesboro
Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 8, 2026, 6:07 PM
Last updated Jul 8, 2026
Chase Elliott will drive the No. 7 Chevrolet Silverado for Spire Motorsports at North Wilkesboro, marking his first NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series appearance since Daytona in 2023. The event was originally planned as one of Kyle Busch's Truck Series races for 2026, which he had to withdraw from following his passing last month. HendrickCars.com will sponsor Elliott's entry in the race. Details on the performance and results of the race remain to be seen.
- •Chase Elliott drives No. 7 Chevrolet Silverado at North Wilkesboro.
- •This is Elliott's first Truck Series start since February 2023.
- •The race was initially scheduled for Kyle Busch before his passing.
- •HendrickCars.com sponsors Elliott's entry for the event.
- 6:07 PMMotorsport.com — Chase Elliott to make reare NASCAR Truck start at North Wilkesboro
"Spire Motorsports announced that Chase Elliott will drive the No. 7 Chevrolet Silverado at North Wilkesboro, making his first start in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series since the 2023 season-opener at Daytona. HendrickCars.com will sponsor the effort. This race was scheduled to be one of Kyle Busch's 2026 Truck appearances with Spire, before his unexpected passing last month. The No. 7 Spire ...Keep reading
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