Stewart Friesen was the fastest in the practice session with a time of 30.061 seconds and a speed of 179.635 mph (289.095 km/h).

[4] Christian Eckes scored the pole for the race with a time of 30.324 seconds and a speed of 178.077 mph (286.587 km/h).

In Stage 2, a bizarre occurrence saw Johnny Sauter and Matt Crafton's trucks begin emitting fire simultaneously while they were on the same straightaway, sending them both to the garage.

Afterwards, Ben Rhodes was the only ThorSport Racing driver whose truck's engine hadn't failed.

Hill made up lost track position, hunting down Chastain and taking the lead with 12 laps remaining.