By S.M.A.S.H — April 24, 2026 Atlanta delivered the kind of night an All-Star race is supposed to deliver. With money on the line, a full field in the show, and no points to protect, the S.M.A.S.H East Coast Truck Series All-Star Race turned into a hard-fought battle from start to finish. When it was over, Jacob Szala stood on top of it all and claimed the All-Star win at Atlanta. The race featured 23 drivers, a 2118 strength of field, 7 cautions, and 11 lead changes, giving

By S.M.A.S.H — April 24, 2026 It’s race day. Tonight, the S.M.A.S.H East Coast Truck Series All-Star Race goes live from Atlanta, and one of the biggest special events of the season is officially here. This is not a points race.This is not a normal Friday night. This is a featured event built around a locked field, a unique format, live broadcast coverage, and real money on the line. With the lineup finalized and the stage set, all that is left now is to find out who can hand

By S.M.A.S.H — April 23, 2026 S.M.A.S.H is officially moving forward with the Challenger Series earlier than planned. As interest in the league’s truck program on iRacing continues to grow, what was originally expected to launch in Season 2 will now begin next week, giving new incoming drivers a real place to start sooner rather than later. The decision comes after a strong response from drivers wanting to join the league and compete in the East Coast Truck Series, making it

By S.M.A.S.H — April 22, 2026 The field is set. The qualifying rounds are complete, the final spots have been decided, and the S.M.A.S.H iRacing East Coast Truck Series All-Star Race is officially locked in for Friday night. This is not a regular points race. This is a featured event built around a loaded field, a special format, and real money on the line for the drivers who can handle the pressure when it matters most. With the roster finalized, the focus now shifts from q

By S.M.A.S.H — April 21, 2026 The East Coast Truck Series All-Star Race is getting closer, and the picture is starting to come into focus. Confirmed drivers are beginning to lock into the field, fan voting is active, and Atlanta is shaping up to host one of the biggest special events of the season. But there is still work to do. If you are one of the drivers already eligible for the All-Star Race, the message is simple: You must confirm your spot. If a driver does not confir

By S.M.A.S.H — April 20, 2026 The East Coast Truck Series All-Star Race is coming to Atlanta , and this one is built to stand on its own. This will be a non-points event , LIVE on SimSational TV , and a cash-money race featuring the top drivers in the series plus a final group voted in by the fans. The top 20 in current points have officially earned their way into the main event — but entry is not automatic. If your name is on the list, you must confirm your spot. Top 20 Au

By S.M.A.S.H — April 19, 2026 Week 5 at North Wilkesboro Speedway is complete, and the weekend gave every series a different kind of test. From a caution-heavy East Coast Truck Series opener to disciplined Saturday runs in the O’Reilly and Cup Series, North Wilkesboro once again showed why it remains one of the most respected short tracks on the schedule. Jacob Szala Wins the East Coast Truck Series at North Wilkesboro Friday night’s East Coast Truck Series race opened the

By S.M.A.S.H — April 17, 2026 North Wilkesboro did exactly what North Wilkesboro is supposed to do. It turned Friday night into a fight. In one of the roughest and most pressure-packed East Coast Truck Series races of the season so far, Jacob Szala came out on top and delivered the win for S.M.A.S.H at North Wilkesboro. In a race filled with cautions, restarts, and constant short-track pressure, Szala was the driver still standing when it mattered most. He finished first, sc

By S.M.A.S.H — April 17, 2026 Race day has arrived for the East Coast Truck Series , and Friday night action is set to go live once again as one of S.M.A.S.H’s premier divisions returns to the track. Tonight’s event puts the spotlight back on the East Coast field as drivers prepare for another high-pressure Friday night battle. With the series continuing to establish itself as the top level of truck competition inside S.M.A.S.H, every race night carries weight, and tonight wi

By S.M.A.S.H — April 16, 2026 North Wilkesboro is next, and this weekend every major S.M.A.S.H division rolls into one of the toughest short tracks on the schedule. The East Coast Series, O’Reilly Series, and Cup Series are all set to take on North Wilkesboro, and this is the kind of place that can tighten a points fight or blow one wide open in a single night. It is a track built on rhythm, patience, and racecraft, but it also has a way of turning up the pressure fast once t

By S.M.A.S.H — April 15, 2026 S.M.A.S.H is officially moving forward with SimSational TV as the live broadcast home of the East Coast Series, giving Friday night truck racing a strong new presentation heading into the next chapter of the league. Live coverage has already been an important part of the East Coast Series, and S.M.A.S.H has continued working to find the right long-term fit for the product being built on Friday nights. That search has now led to SimSational TV, a

By SMASH HQ — April 14, 2026 SMASH is making one of its biggest structural changes yet to the Friday night truck program, and the message behind it is clear: if the top division is going to stay strong, the path into it has to mean something. For Season 2, SMASH will split Friday nights into two separate truck divisions: the new Challenger Series and the East Coast Truck Series. The move is designed to protect the quality of the premier field, create a real proving ground for

By SMASH HQ — April 12, 2026 SMASH HQ has officially released the new East Coast Underground Truck Series graphics package, and this one is not optional. With East Coast Underground now serving as the official sponsor of the Truck Series, all drivers competing in the series are now required to run the official SMASH Truck Series branding package in order to race. The package is live, the file is available as a PSD, and any driver planning to compete needs to get their truck u

By SMASH HQ — April 12, 2026 The Driver Some drivers look fast. Others don’t look fast… until it’s too late. Jonny Rapp is the second kind. He doesn’t force the issue. He doesn’t overdrive the car. Instead, he waits, manages the race, and positions himself for when it matters most. And when that moment comes—he’s a problem. Background Name: Jonny Rapp Car Number: #52 Primary Series: Trucks Experience: 6 years sim racing Rapp’s path into sim racing is a familiar one—brough

By SMASH HQ — April 10, 2026 Atlanta’s high-speed oval once again delivered a thrilling night of racing in the SMASH HQ iRacing Truck Series. The race was a showcase of skill, timing, and nerves of steel, culminating in one of the closest finishes of the season. Dillon Canova, driving the #70 truck, emerged victorious after a fierce battle that kept fans on the edge of their seats until the very last inch. Canova’s Winning Strategy Dillon Canova did not dominate the race from

By SMASH HQ — April 10, 2026 Atlanta Motor Speedway is ready to challenge drivers in a way few tracks can. Tonight, the S.M.A.S.H Truck Series returns to this iconic venue with a fresh layout that transforms the race into a high-stakes battle of drafting and survival. This event promises intense pack racing where speed alone won’t guarantee success. A New Face for Atlanta Motor Speedway The Atlanta track has undergone significant changes that affect how drivers approach the r

By SMASH HQ — April 7, 2026 SMASH HQ is gaining traction as the league approaches one of the season's most eagerly awaited weekends— Atlanta. However, it's not solely about race day. Driver lineups are changing, the competition is becoming fiercer, and behind the scenes— Something significant might be on the horizon. DRIVER ROSTER UPDATES NOW LIVE The driver lineup for SMASH HQ has been officially revised in all three series. Featuring new additions, adjustments in lineups, a

By SMASH HQ — April 6, 2026 The Driver While some drivers pursue speed, others focus on achieving results. Michael Springer belongs to the latter group — a driver who knows that races are decided not in the first lap, but throughout the entire run. With years of experience in both real-world and simulated racing, Springer employs a strategic, disciplined method that makes him a subtle contender each time he takes to the track. Background Name: Michael Springer Primary Series

By SMASH HQ — April 5, 2026 Atlanta Motor Speedway April 10–11, 2026 90 Laps · 138 Miles After the chaos of Bristol, SMASH HQ heads somewhere completely different this weekend— Speed. Real speed. All three series take on EchoPark Speedway , but this isn’t the Atlanta drivers used to. This is the new Atlanta . Faster. Narrower. And far more dangerous. TRACK EVOLUTION: NOT YOUR OLD ATLANTA The updated Atlanta Motor Speedway in iRacing—based on 2022 scan data—has completely chan

By SMASH HQ — April 5, 2026 Bristol didn’t just deliver finishes—it separated the field. Across all three series, this weekend forced drivers into two categories—those who survived, and those who didn’t. Now the points reflect it. TRUCK SERIES: SURVIVAL DEFINES THE STANDINGS The Truck Series didn’t reward speed at Bristol—it rewarded survival. With 15 cautions and 60 caution laps , the race became a test of discipline more than pace. Drivers who stayed clean made massive gain