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Tristan McKee earns NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series pole at Martinsville

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Last updated Oct 30, 2026

Tristan McKee earns NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series pole at Martinsville

Summary

Tristan McKee, driving the No. 77 Chevrolet for Spire Motorsports, claimed the pole position for the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Black’s Tire 200 at Martinsville Speedway on October 30, 2026. At just 16 years old, he becomes the youngest pole sitter in Truck Series history, posting a qualifying lap of 19.549 seconds. McKee leads the field ahead of fellow competitors Layne Riggs and Chandler Smith, with championship points leader Kaden Honeycutt starting fifth. This follows McKee's recent achievement as the youngest champion in the ARCA Menards Series East, highlighting his rapid rise in NASCAR. The race represents a significant opportunity for McKee to build on his historic qualifying performance.

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By the Numbers

•McKee is 16 years, 2 months, 27 days old as the youngest pole sitter.
•Layne Riggs qualified second with a time of 19.567 seconds.
•Kaden Honeycutt, the points leader, starts in fifth place.
•McKee has three top-10 finishes in the Truck Series so far.
•The Black's Tire 200 is the next-to-last race of the season.

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8:12 PMYahoo Sports — Tristan McKee Makes NASCAR Truck Series History at Martinsville
8:10 PMYahoo Sports — Tristan McKee Makes NASCAR History With Martinsville Pole

What they're saying

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Tristan McKee continues to prove that age is just a number in NASCAR. The 16 year old driver delivered a historic performance Friday at Martinsville Speedway, capturing the pole position for the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Black’s Tire 200. Driving the No. 77 Chevrolet for Spire Motorsports, McKee posted a qualifying lap of 19.549 seconds…
— Yahoo Sports