Pro Truck

Matthew Laprade Pro Truck Racing

2026 Pro Truck at a Glance

Matthew Laprade in the #54 Adrenalin Powersports Pro Truck on track
Car Number
#54
Team
Grant Thompson Racing (GTR)
Sponsor
Adrenalin Powersports
Series
Five Flags Championship Series | Snowball Derby
Key Tracks
Five Flags Speedway (Pensacola, FL) | Mobile International Speedway (Mobile, AL) | Cordele Speedway (Cordele, GA)

About Pro Truck Racing

Pro Truck racing is one of the most competitive and entertaining classes in the Southeast’s short track scene. Built on powerful, purpose-built trucks running on asphalt ovals, the division demands the same car control, racecraft, and mechanical awareness as any full-bodied stock car class — and the racing is consistently side-by-side and hard-fought from green flag to checkered. The Five Flags Championship Series at Pensacola’s Five Flags Speedway is widely regarded as one of the premier short track programs in the country, and it is the proving ground where Matthew has built some of his most impressive results to date.

2026 Pro Truck Program

In 2026, Matthew returns to Pro Truck competition behind the wheel of the #54 Adrenalin Powersports truck, fielded by Grant Thompson Racing. The program spans seven confirmed race dates across three tracks in Florida, Alabama, and Georgia, with the season closing at the Snowball Derby — the most prestigious short track event in the Southeast — on December 3rd at Five Flags Speedway.

For Matthew, the Pro Truck program under GTR is a critical piece of his overall development. Five Flags Speedway is a high-banked half-mile that rewards drivers who can manage tire degradation, read traffic, and stay composed deep into long runs — the exact skill set that separates good drivers from great ones at the professional level.

Grant Thompson Racing

Grant Thompson Racing brings a wealth of experience and preparation to Matthew’s Pro Truck campaign. Running the #54 Adrenalin Powersports truck throughout the Five Flags Championship Series, GTR provides Matthew with the equipment, trackside support, and program structure needed to compete at the front of the field. The team’s familiarity with Five Flags Speedway in particular — knowing the lines, managing tire wear, and making the right calls on setup changes — is an invaluable asset for a driver still accumulating laps at one of the most technical tracks in the Southeast.

Key Tracks

Modified car racing in Modifieds of Mayhem series

Five Flags Speedway

Pensacola, Florida

The anchor track of Matthew’s Pro Truck program and one of the most celebrated short tracks in America. Five Flags is a high-banked, half-mile asphalt oval that has hosted the Snowball Derby since 1968 — an event that draws the best short track drivers in the country every December. Matthew has consistently run at the front here, including a 2nd-place finish in the Pro Truck division at the 2025 Snowball Derby that announced him as a genuine contender at this level.

Modified car racing in Modifieds of Mayhem series

Mobile International Speedway

Mobile, Alabama

A flat, technical half-mile that puts a premium on setup precision and driver patience. Mobile International has featured prominently in Matthew’s Pro Truck results, with multiple podium finishes demonstrating his ability to adapt to a very different challenge from the banked high-speed environment of Five Flags.

Modified car racing in Modifieds of Mayhem series

Cordele Speedway

Cordele, Georgia

Cordele rounds out the three-track Pro Truck schedule, adding a third distinct surface and layout for Matthew to master. Each track on the GTR calendar presents unique demands, and Matthew’s ability to adapt quickly across all three is one of the hallmarks of his development as a driver.

Results & Recaps

Matthew has built a strong Pro Truck record over the past two seasons, with wins, podiums, and top-five finishes at every track on the GTR schedule. Key highlights include:

Year
Event/Track
Division
Result
2025
Snowball Derby — Five Flags Speedway
Pro Truck
2nd Place
2025
Championship Series — Five Flags Speedway
Pro Truck
Multiple Podiums
2025
Mobile International Speedway
Pro Truck
Multiple Podiums
2025
Auburndale Speedway
Pro Truck
1st Place (Win)
2025
Five Flags Speedway
Pro Truck
3 Top-5s, 5 Top-10s