S.M.A.S.H iRacing: East Coast Truck Series All-Star Race Set for Atlanta

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 Automatically Eligible

The following drivers are officially invited to the All-Star Race based on current East Coast Truck Series points position:

Jonny Rapp

Randy Bechdel

Braxton DeWeese

Mike Springer

Jay Szala

Johnny Bobby Brown

Matthew Toudouze

Trevor Brownlee

Jeffrey Parker

Jacob Phillips

Austin Gum

Daryl Griffin

Darren T Vale

Jesse R Sampson

Steve Vest

Shane Marcum

Dillon Canova

Patrick Hernandez

Scott Drost

Adrian De Leon

These drivers have earned their place, but they still need to lock it in by confirming.

Five More Spots Will Be Decided by Fan Vote

The field will not stop at 20.

Five additional drivers will race their way into the All-Star event through fan voting on Discord.

That gives the community a direct hand in deciding who joins the show at Atlanta, but there is one rule that needs to be clear:

Drivers cannot vote for themselves.

Fan voting is taking place now in the Discord in the ⭐┃all-star-info channel, and voting will end Wednesday, April 22 at 4:00 PM EST.

All-Star Race Format

This event is designed to race differently than a normal points night.

The format will be:

Segment 1 — 40 laps

Segment 2 — 40 laps

Final Segment — 10-lap shootout

That creates a total of 90 laps, with the closing segment built to decide the race under pressure.

Additional event rules:

Caution laps will not count

Two green-white-checkered attempts

Non-points event

This one is about winning the night, not managing the standings.

Cash on the Line

The All-Star Race is not just for bragging rights.

This is a cash-money event with payout on the line:

1st Place — $100

2nd Place — $50

3rd Place — $25

That adds another layer to what is already shaping up to be one of the biggest special events of the season.

Built for the Spotlight

The East Coast Truck Series All-Star Race will be LIVE on SimSational TV, putting the event in front of the full league and community.

Atlanta is already one of the best tracks for side-by-side truck racing, and with a special format, fan-vote entries, and money on the line, this race is built to feel different from the moment it starts.

Final Word

The top 20 have earned their invitation.

Five more drivers are still racing for theirs through the fan vote, and that window closes Wednesday, April 22 at 4:00 PM EST.

Now it comes down to confirmation, voting, and getting ready for a non-points showdown at Atlanta with money on the line.

This is not a regular Friday night.

This is the East Coast Truck Series All-Star Race.