Young’s Motorsports | NASCAR CRAFTSMAN® Truck Series
Martinsville (Va.) Speedway | Slim Jim 200
Fast Facts
No. 02 Young’s Motorsports Team:
Driver: Logan Bearden
Primary Partner(s): SBG Records | Bearden Automotive
Manufacturer: Chevrolet Silverado RST
Crew Chief: Jason Miller
2025 Driver Points Position: N/A | 2025 Owner Points Position: 29th
Engine: Ilmor Racing Technologies
Notes of Interest:
Welcome To The Team: The 2025 NASCAR CRAFTSMAN® Truck Series season stretch continues this weekend, with Young’s Motorsports proud to welcome veteran Late Model driver Logan Bearden to its lineup. Bearden will pilot the team’s flagship No. 02 Chevrolet Silverado RST in Friday night’s Slim Jim 200 at Martinsville (Va.) Speedway.
Friday’s race at the famed paperclip-shaped oval serves as the penultimate event of the season, leading the 25-race campaign toward its finale and Championship 4 showdown at Phoenix (Ariz.) Raceway on October 31, 2025.
About Logan: Logan Bearden, 29, began racing go-karts at the age of nine before quickly progressing through Bandoleros and Legends Cars on short tracks across his home state of Texas.
A native of Leander, Texas, Bearden has built a strong reputation in Late Model competition nationwide, earning wins and top finishes along the way.
Over the past decade, Bearden has competed against some of the top names in short-track racing, developing a résumé that includes Super Late Model and Pro Late Model starts across the Southeast and Midwest, as well as select appearances in the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN® Truck Series and NASCAR Xfinity Series.
In 2022, Bearden made his Truck Series debut at Circuit of The Americas, delivering a respectable top-25 finish on his home turf. Since then, he has continued to balance his Late Model commitments while pursuing opportunities in NASCAR’s national ranks.
This weekend, Bearden looks to make the most of his return to the Truck Series with Young’s Motorsports, bringing his veteran Late Model experience and patient, disciplined driving style to the team’s No. 02 Chevrolet Silverado RST for the Slim Jim 200 at Martinsville Speedway.
When not behind the wheel of a race car, Bearden works as a general mechanic for SS-GreenLight Racing in the NASCAR Xfinity Series.
All Board: For the 24th of 25 NASCAR CRAFTSMAN® Truck Series races this season, SBG Records will serve as the primary marketing partner for Friday night’s 200-lap showdown.
SBG Records is an independent rock record label founded by Shan Dan Horan. With a passion for raw, authentic music and a dedication to fostering emerging talent, SBG Records has carved out a unique space in the rock music scene.
The label’s mission is to empower artists, nurture creativity, and bring powerful, genre-defying sounds to the forefront. SBG Records continues to champion bold, innovative rock music that pushes boundaries and connects with listeners on a deeper level.
Whether through gritty, high-energy rock anthems or introspective, melodic masterpieces, SBG Records is committed to supporting artists who stay true to their craft and vision.
SBG Records current roster includes: Drowning Pool, Woe Is Me, Nerv, Archers, Awaken I Am, Sorry X, Jonny Craig, REDDSTAR and A Foreign Affair.
Logan Bearden Truck Series Martinsville Speedway Stats: Friday night’s Slim Jim 200 will mark Bearden’s inaugural NASCAR CRAFTSMAN® Truck Series start at the historic 0.526-mile Martinsville Speedway.
Bearden, however, is no stranger to the Virginia short track. He has made two NASCAR Xfinity Series starts at Martinsville, earning a career-best 30th-place finish after starting 35th in the 2024 edition of the Dude Wipes 250.
The NASCAR CRAFTSMAN® Truck Series shifts from the high banks and pack racing of Talladega Superspeedway to the tight corners and close-quarters intensity of Martinsville (Va.) Speedway for Friday night’s Slim Jim 200.
Friday’s race marks the penultimate event of the 2025 NASCAR CRAFTSMAN® Truck Series season, setting the stage for the Championship 4 showdown at Phoenix Raceway next weekend. Every lap around Martinsville’s half-mile paperclip carries championship implications — where tempers flare, fenders bend, and only the toughest drivers advance with a shot at the title.
At just 0.526 miles, Martinsville Speedway demands precision, patience, and short-track aggression. With tight turns, heavy braking zones, and bumper-to-bumper racing, the smallest mistake can make the difference between victory and frustration.
For Playoff contenders, it’s all about earning a Championship 4 berth. For non-Playoff teams like Young’s Motorsports, Martinsville presents an opportunity to play spoiler, capitalize on chaos, and chase a strong finish before the curtain falls on the 2025 campaign.
It’s a triple-header weekend of NASCAR action in Virginia.
Following Friday night’s Truck Series showdown, the NASCAR Xfinity Series takes the stage on Saturday, October 25, with the IAA and Ritchie Bros. 250, while the NASCAR Cup Series caps off the weekend on Sunday, October 26, with the Xfinity 500 — the final chance for drivers to lock into their respective Championship 4 lineups before heading west to Phoenix.
Logan Bearden Truck Series Career Stats: Entering Martinsville, Bearden has made three career NASCAR CRAFTSMAN® Truck Series starts, carrying a steady average finish of 23.6.
Bearden made his Truck Series debut during the 2022 season at his home track, Circuit of The Americas in Austin, Texas. He returned to the famed road course in 2023, once again driving for AM Racing.
Later that year, he reunited with the organization in conjunction with Reaume Brothers Racing at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park, where he earned a career-best 21st-place finish in the TSport 200 on August 11, 2023.
More than two years later, Martinsville Speedway will mark the second organization Bearden has competed with in the Truck Series, while Young’s Motorsports continues to expand its rich legacy of giving talented drivers new opportunities behind the wheel.
Calling the Shots: Guiding Bearden as crew chief of the No. 02 SBG Records | Bearden Automotive Chevrolet Silverado RST is veteran Jason Miller.
On Friday night, Miller will make his 157th NASCAR CRAFTSMAN® Truck Series start atop the pit box.
In his previous 156 races, he has collected one win, eight top-five finishes and 28 top-10 efforts.
This weekend’s 24th race of the season will mark Miller’s 13th Truck Series appearance as a crew chief at Martinsville Speedway. It also represents his 14th start in that leadership role this year.
In his previous 12 Truck Series leadership efforts, he led veteran David Starr to a seventh-place finish in the 2010 Kroger 200.
Young’s Motorsports’ NASCAR CRAFTSMAN® Truck Series at Martinsville Speedway: This weekend will mark Young’s Motorsports’ 35th NASCAR CRAFTSMAN® Truck Series start at Martinsville Speedway.
The organization posted a team-best finish at the track of ninth in the 2018 edition of the Alpha Energy Solutions 250 on March 26, 2018, with Xfinity Series championship contender Austin Hill at the wheel.
Earlier this year, rookie Nathan Byrd made his Martinsville Speedway debut, finishing 28th after qualifying on time in the 30th position.
Since 2012, the Mooresville, N.C.-based Young’s Motorsports team has had an average starting position of 22.3 and an average finish of 22.4 in 34 Martinsville Speedway starts overall.
Young’s Motorsports’ NASCAR CRAFTSMAN® Truck Series History: Since entering the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN® Truck Series in 2012, the Mooresville, N.C., – based organization has logged 538 starts from 75 drivers, resulting in solid performances that include two victories (Talladega Superspeedway 2019 and 2021), seven top-five finishes and 33 top-10 finishes, with an average starting position of 23.4 and an average finishing position of 22.3.
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Logan Bearden Pre-Race Quotes:
On Martinsville Speedway: “I’m really looking forward to getting back to Martinsville this weekend. I’ve raced here a couple of times in the Xfinity Series, so I have a good sense of what to expect from the track and how quickly things can happen over 200 laps.
“But making my Truck Series debut at Martinsville adds a new layer of excitement. The trucks race a little differently — they’re heavier, more physical and you really must be patient with your corner entry and exits.
“I’m thankful to Young’s Motorsports for the opportunity, and I’m ready to take everything I’ve learned from my Late Model and Xfinity experience and put together a solid race for this team.”
On Martinsville Speedway Preparation: “Martinsville is one of those places where preparation makes all the difference.
“It’s such a rhythm track — you have to be disciplined with your braking points, stay smooth on throttle and manage your tires over a long run. I’ve spent a lot of time studying film, talking with other drivers and crew and working on the simulator at home to get as many laps as I can.
“Every lap matters at Martinsville. Track position is huge, and if we can keep the fenders clean and stay out of trouble early, I think we can put together a strong night for Young’s Motorsports.”
On Goals for Martinsville Speedway: “My goal for Martinsville is to have a clean, consistent race and keep building on what I’ve learned this year.
“This is a tough place where patience and execution really matter. If we can stay out of trouble, make good adjustments and be in position late, I think we can come away with a solid finish that everyone at Young’s Motorsports can be proud of.
“I just want to keep improving every lap, represent the team and our partners well and make the most of this opportunity.”
On SBG Records Partnership: “I’m stoked to have SBG Records on the No. 02 Young’s Motorsports Chevrolet this weekend. SBG represents some incredible bands. I’m going to have one hell of a playlist this weekend to power us through the race.”
Race Information:
The Slim Jim 200 (200 laps | 105.2 miles) serves as the 24th of 25 races on the 2025 NASCAR CRAFTSMAN® Truck Series schedule. 25-minute group practices will occur on Friday, October 24, 2025, from 2:05 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Qualifying will immediately follow, beginning at 3:10 p.m. The field will take the green flag shortly after 6:00 p.m., with live coverage on FOX Sports 1, the NASCAR Racing Network (Radio), and SiriusXM NASCAR Channel 90.