Race Recap Elite Truck Series
Pocono Raceway
Wed, Jan 7, 2026Round 1
Traas Charges Through Field at Pocono Raceway: From P18 to Victory Lane
Race at a Glance
🏁Field Size
21
🔄Laps
60
⏱Avg Lap Time
1:04.914
🟡Cautions
3
⚠️Caution Laps
9
🔀Lead Changes
7
🛡️Clean Runners
3
🏎️Lead Lap Finishers
11
Winner Spotlight
CustomJordan Traas
P1 Finish
Jordan Traas
Started P18 • Inc 4
Brandon M Hinton
Started P19 • Inc 4
Tom Ringer
Started P7 • Inc 4
Race Story
Jordan Traas captured the victory at Pocono Raceway in RFRL Elite Truck Series action, navigating 7 lead changes across a competitive field of 21 cars to take the checkered flag from P18.
After starting in the 18 position, Jordan Traas methodically worked through the field, making strategic passes and capitalizing on opportunities to reach victory lane.
Brandon M Hinton secured second place, just behind Jordan Traas. Tom Ringer rounded out the podium in third.
The hard charger award goes to Jordan Traas, who gained 17 positions from the starting grid to the checkered flag.
The race saw 3 caution periods, covering 9 laps, while 3 of 21 drivers completed the event without a single incident.
With the win, Jordan Traas adds another trophy to the cabinet. Full results below.
Top Movers
Jordan Traas79
▲ +17Brandon M Hinton5
▲ +17Brian Sousa60
▲ +10Finishing Order
| Finish | Start | +/- | Car # | Driver | Inc | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 18 | +17 | 79 | Jordan Traas | 4x | 40 |
| 2 | 19 | +17 | 5 | Brandon M Hinton | 4x | 35 |
| 3 | 7 | +4 | 68 | Tom Ringer | 4x | 34 |
| 4 | 5 | +1 | 71 | Thomas Wynne | 0x | 33 |
| 5 | 3 | -2 | 92 | David Burcicki | 4x | 32 |
| 6 | 16 | +10 | 60 | Brian Sousa | 0x | 31 |
| 7 | 10 | +3 | 73 | John W Crosby | 6x | 30 |
| 8 | 4 | -4 | 3 | Shaun Dionne | 4x | 29 |
| 9 | 14 | +5 | 69 | Todd Parent | 2x | 28 |
| 10 | 20 | +10 | 70 | Chad J Thompson | 0x | 27 |
| 11 | 15 | +4 | 66 | Brandon H Yates | 10x | 26 |
| 12 | 1 | -11 | 20 | Nate Lesko | 8x | 25 |
| 13 | 17 | +4 | 72 | Zachary Wynne | 2x | 24 |
| 14 | 11 | -3 | 45 | Brent Thompson | 4x | 23 |
| 15 | 21 | +6 | 13 | Cody Deak | 4x | 22 |
| 16 | 2 | -14 | 06 | Ryan Philbrick | 4x | 21 |
| 17 | 8 | -9 | 63 | Justin Clapper | 10x | 20 |
| 18 | 12 | -6 | 37 | Cody McCormick | 8x | 19 |
| 19 | 13 | -6 | 97 | Anthony Burleyson | 4x | 18 |
| 20 | 6 | -14 |  | Victor Etheridge | 11x | 17 |
| 21 | 9 | -12 | 52 | Brandon Shuman | 8x | 16 |