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WATCH: Rain and Mud Create Havoc as NASCAR Truck Series Drivers Take to Bristol Dirt in Heat Race
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In a spot of bad news, the NASCAR Truck Series qualifying got cancelled because of rainy conditions, but they managed to get a clear grid
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Here's the schedule for the Bristol Motor Speedway dirt track race this weekend, the first NASCAR one in a very long time.
Kyle Busch Reacts to 60th NASCAR Truck Series Race Win After Dominating Final Stage at Atlanta
With the Cup Series race inching closer, Kyle Busch definitely made a statement when he won the Truck Series race in a dominant fashion.
Bubba Wallace Looks Forward to His Return to NASCAR Truck Series for the Bristol Dirt Race
In a week's time, Bubba Wallace will be tackling the Bristol Motor Speedway dirt surface, twice. This is because, he is also racing in Trucks
Kyle Busch, John Hunter Nemechek Ready for Another KBM Battle for the Win in NASCAR Truck Race at Atlanta
John Hunter Nemechek edged his team's owner Kyle Busch to win the NASCAR Truck race in Las Vegas, and the two could battle again on Saturday.
Kyle Busch Bags Front Row Honors: Starting Line-Up for NASCAR Truck Series Race at Atlanta
For the NASCAR Truck race at the Atlanta Motor Speedway, Kyle Busch will start on the front row alongside pole-sitter John Hunter Nemechek.
Martin Truex Jr to Run NASCAR Truck Race on Bristol Dirt With Cup Teammate Kyle Busch’s Team
In March, Martin Truex Jr will compete at the Bristol Motor Speedway Truck dirt race. The announcement comes just after his Phoenix win.
Kevin Harvick to Compete in Xfinity and Truck Races Alongside Cup Duties
For the 2021 NASCAR season, Kevin Harvick is set to compete in a few Xfinity Series races, as well as the Bristol dirt Truck race.
Top Official Says NASCAR Will Review ‘Intentional Spinning’ After the Kyle Busch Truck Race Incident
When Kyle Busch picked up a puncture during his Truck race, he spun while trying to limp back to the pits, and may be in trouble for it.
Kyle Busch Deflects Question on His Spin in NASCAR Truck Series Race at Las Vegas with a “Nope”
At the NASCAR Truck Series race at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Kyle Busch was bitterly disappointed in himself for squandering a win chance.
WATCH: Hailie Deegan Involved in Massive Multi-Car Wreck in NASCAR Truck Race at Las Vegas
During the NASCAR Truck Series race at Las Vegas, racer Hailie Deegan became an innocent victim of a massive accident on the speedway.
About NASCAR Truck Series
NASCAR Truck Series Standings, Schedule, Championship 2021, Results
History
The NASCAR truck series or NASCAR Camping Truck Series is a pickup truck racing arrangement. It is the main arrangement in all of NASCAR to race pickup trucks. The arrangement, which kicked off in 1995, is one of three public divisions of NASCAR.
It is positioned at the third level, behind the second level NASCAR Xfinity Series and the top-level NASCAR Cup Series.
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Oct 25, 2020; Fort Worth, TX, USA; NASCAR Gander RV and Outdoors Truck Series driver Sheldon Creed (2) races down the front stretch during the SpeedyCash.com 400 at Texas Motor Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Raymond Carlin III-USA TODAY Sports
Sponsors
The arrangement was called the NASCAR SuperTruck Series in 1995. After the first year, it was renamed as the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series from 1996 through 2008.
From 2009 through 2018, it was called the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series and the NASCAR Gander Outdoors Truck Series in 2019. From this season, it is be called the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series.
Top Drivers
- Kyle Busch - Kyle has participated in 155 Truck Series Races in 18 seasons. He has won 59 Truck Series Races.
- Ron Hornaday Jr. - Ron is a Truck Series veteran. He has won 4 Truck Series Championships and has won 51 races.
- Jack Sprague - Jack has won 3 Truck Series Championships. He has won 28 Truck Races.
Best Truck Series Moments
Trucks used in NASCAR
Presently, the Truck Series utilizes the Chevrolet Silverado, Ford F-150, and Toyota Tundra.
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Oct 3, 2020; Lincoln, Alabama, USA; NASCAR Gander RV and Outdoors Truck Series driver Raphael Lessard (4) celebrates after winning at Talladega Superspeedway. Mandatory Credit: Marvin Gentry-USA TODAY Sports
The vehicles are fueled by 6.0-liter, V8 engines, with carburetors. Engines are 650-700bhp powered and can reach speeds up to 180mph.
Points System
Eight drivers qualify for the postseason races. Success in the initial 16 races is the prerequisite to qualify for the postseason format. However, only full-time drivers are eligible for a playoff berth. After the sixteenth race of the season, the eight-driver field is set for the playoffs, any and all remaining spots are filled by drivers with the highest number of points without a win.
Playoffs
The playoffs consist of seven races and are divided into three parts - Round of 8, Round of 6, and Championship 4.
Round of 8 and Round of 6 are elimination rounds where 2 drivers are eliminated and four drivers fight for the championship in the final race.
2020 Season
The regular season finished with the ToyotaCare 250 at Richmond Raceway on September 10. The playoffs finished with the Lucas Oil 150 at Phoenix Raceway on November 6, where Sheldon Creed won the title, and his partners Zane Smith and Brett Moffitt finished in second and third position for GMS Racing in the standings.
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Nov 6, 2020; Avondale, AZ, USA; NASCAR Truck Series driver Sheldon Creed celebrates with champagne next to the championship trophy after winning the Lucas Oil 150 and the 2020 Truck Series championship at Phoenix Raceway. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Austin Hill won the regular-season title and was the points leader for the vast majority of the period, however, failed to progress to Championship 4 and completed sixth in the standings.
2021 Season
The 2021 season is the 27th season of the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series. The season will start at Daytona International Speedway with the NextEra Energy 250 on February 12 and will end with the Lucas Oil 150 at Phoenix Raceway on November 5.
| Category | Stock Cars, Pickup Truck Racing |
| Country | United States of America |
| Inaugural season | 1995 |
| Last 5 years winners | · 2020- Sheldon Creed · 2019- Matt Crafton · 2018- Brett Moffitt · 2017- Christopher Bell · 2016- Johnny Sauter |
| Current leader | NA |
| Where to watch | NBCSN, Fox Sports, RDS, Sportitalia, Sport TV |
| Top Venues | Daytona, Charlotte, Bristol, Talladega |
