Dystany Spurlock seeks Truck Series debut at Richmond race
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 6:11 PM
Last updated Aug 11, 2026
Dystany Spurlock, the first Black woman driver in NASCAR, will attempt to qualify for the Craftsman Truck Series race at Richmond on Friday. Spurlock is aiming to be among the top 36 trucks out of 39 entries in her third try this season. A Virginia native, she has made history in the sport after previously competing in ARCA with six top-15 finishes this season. This race will also mark her first with Team Reaume. Should she qualify, Spurlock will be the only woman participating in the Friday night event.
- •Spurlock drives the No. 2 Ford for Team Reaume.
- •She aims to qualify among the top 36 trucks at Richmond.
- •This marks Spurlock's third Truck Series attempt this season.
- •She has previously competed in ARCA with six top-15 finishes.
- •Spurlock will be the only woman if she qualifies for the race.
- 6:11 PMYahoo Sports — Dystany Spurlock, NASCAR's first Black woman driver, to race at Richmond
"Dystany Spurlock, NASCAR's first Black woman driver, will make her third attempt to qualify for the Truck Series, aiming to race Friday at Richmond.
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