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NASCAR Trucks Debut on St. Petersburg Street Course in Epic IndyCar Crossover
The NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series will race on the NTT IndyCar Series street circuit for the first time, launching a new era of cross-series events.
Feb. 27, 2026 at 11:37am
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This weekend in St. Petersburg, Florida, the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series will make its debut on the city's challenging street course, marking the first time the Trucks have competed on an IndyCar venue. The 80-lap race on Saturday will kick off a new era of cross-series events, with IndyCar champion Dario Franchitti set to pilot a Tricon Garage Toyota in the unique driver lineup.
Why it matters
This collaboration between NASCAR and IndyCar represents a significant milestone, as the two premier American motorsports series come together to provide fans with a must-see event on the streets of St. Petersburg. The diverse driver lineup and the Truck Series' first street course appearance add to the intrigue, while also setting the stage for more potential cross-series events in the future.
The details
The Truck Series event will replace the series' usual stop at Circuit of the Americas, with the NASCAR Cup Series and Xfinity Series still racing at COTA over the weekend. The St. Petersburg street course will also host the season-opening NTT IndyCar Series race on Sunday, March 1, the first of 18 events on the 2026 calendar.
- The NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race will take place on Saturday, February 28, 2026.
- The NTT IndyCar Series season opener will be held on Sunday, March 1, 2026.
The players
NASCAR
The premier stock car racing series in the United States, featuring the NASCAR Cup Series, Xfinity Series, and Craftsman Truck Series.
IndyCar
The premier open-wheel racing series in the United States, featuring the NTT IndyCar Series.
Dario Franchitti
A four-time IndyCar champion who will pilot the No. 1 Tricon Garage Toyota in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race on the St. Petersburg street course.
What they’re saying
“This collaboration between NASCAR and IndyCar is a game-changer for motorsports fans. Seeing the Truck Series take on the St. Petersburg street circuit is going to be an incredible spectacle.”
— Roger Penske, Team Owner, Team Penske
“I'm really looking forward to the challenge of driving a Truck on the streets of St. Petersburg. It's going to be a unique experience, and I can't wait to see how it all unfolds.”
— Dario Franchitti
What’s next
The NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race on the St. Petersburg street course will take place on Saturday, February 28, 2026, followed by the NTT IndyCar Series season opener on Sunday, March 1, 2026.
The takeaway
This historic collaboration between NASCAR and IndyCar represents a significant step forward for American motorsports, providing fans with a must-see event that showcases the best of both series. The diverse driver lineup and the Truck Series' first street course appearance add to the intrigue, setting the stage for more potential cross-series events in the future.
