Nascar

NASCAR Truck Series purse climbs to $789,700 for 2026 Nashville race

Rajah Caruth eyes title defense as prize money rises

NASCAR’s Truck Series is set to return to Nashville Superspeedway in May 2026 with a prize pool that has edged higher than the previous year.

The series will feature a purse of $789,700, a modest $6,800 increase over the 2025 edition, underscoring the track’s continued investment in the division.

A title defense on the line

Rajah Caruth, the 2025 champion, is gearing up to protect his crown as the field lines up against contenders such as Layne Riggs and Daniel Hemric, who are expected to challenge the reigning winner.

While the series has not released the exact payout for the race winner, the growing purse reflects a broader trend of financial uplift for NASCAR’s developmental circuits.

The event forms part of a schedule that sees Nashville host multiple national series events, reinforcing its status as a key stop on the touring calendar.

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