Stewart Crashes, Sammy Smith Wins Talladega Truck Race

Tony Stewart’s second NASCAR Truck Series start of the 2026 season ended on Lap 17 at Talladega when Stewart Friesen lost control in traffic and struck Stewart’s Kaulig Racing No. 25 truck, triggering a nine-truck crash. Stewart, who had started 29th and advanced 11 positions, was checked at the infield care center and released; the crash also ended YouTube personality Cleetus McFarland’s race. Sammy Smith won in overtime for his first Truck Series victory. Stewart’s earlier return at Daytona also ended in a crash, after 39 laps.