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NASCAR’s Hailie Deegan Oversight on Women’s Day Triggers Backlash From Natalie Decker & Racing Fandom

Hailie Deegan is presently the only woman competing full-time in NASCAR's highest level, but she was excluded on Women's Day.

Cars Tour Sensation Brenden “Butterbean” Queen Makes NASCAR Debut as Toni Breidinger’s Replacement at Tricon for North Wilkesboro

Brendan Queen is all set to foray into the NASCAR Truck Series this year, after a fantastic win in the Cars late model race last year.

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NASCAR Rumor: Brenden “Butterbean” Queen Behind Tricon Garage’s Veiled Announcement, Claims Fan’s Favorite Insider

A NASCAR insider, who dissected Tricon Garage's post, said Brenden “Butterbean” Queen could make a start in the NASCAR Truck series.

Neha Dwivedi

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NASCAR’s Money-Centric Approach Might Not Be as Big of a Concern as the 2X Champ Made It Sound

Let us deep delve into NASCAR's different approach in Xfinity and Truck Series, as pointed by 2X champ Joey Logano. How concerning is it?

NASCAR: Cup Practice

From Dale Sr to Jeff Gordon, Ben Rhodes Joins Elite List of Champions to Raise NASCAR’s Banner in MLB

Ben Rhodes gets on the bandwagon of veteran racers who have mingled with their baseball neighbors in past years.

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NASCAR Update: Kyle Busch’s Pit Crew Undergoes Major Changes Amid Blunder-Filled Start at RCR

With plenty of ongoing pit crew blunders this season, Kyle Busch is boosted by significant pit crew changes ahead of the Phoenix Race.

Priyank Mithani

1 week ago

NASCAR: Cup Series Playoff Media Day

Rajah Caruth Hopeful of More Sim Racers Claiming a Spot in Motorsports Amidst William Byron & Max Verstappen’s Sky-Rocketing Career

Rajah Caruth made history when he won the Truck Series race on Sunday and he hopes others follow in his footsteps to the big leagues.

Nilavro Ghosh

1 week ago

Max Verstappen, Rajah Caruth, William Byron

HMS Backed Rajah Caruth Believes Its “Definitely Too Soon” to Live the Consequences of His Las Vegas Win

After his stellar win at Vegas, Spire Motorsports driver, Rajah Caruth opens up about sponsorship ties and reveals that is is "too soon."

Kishore R

1 week ago

Rajah Caruth, Rick Hendrick

EXCLUSIVE: Tight-Lipped Devon Rouse Announces ARCA Comeback as He Details Extensive 2024 Racing Itinerary

In an exclusive interview with EssentiallySports, the bold and talented NASCAR sensation, Devon Rouse, opens up on his plans for this year.

Priyank Mithani

1 week ago

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Travis Pastrana Proves 3x NASCAR Truck Series Champ’s Condescending Claim Against Female Drivers Wrong With a Harsh Reality Check

Some time ago, Truck Series champion Matt Crafton made some insensitive comments about female racing drivers, but Travis Pastrana humbled him

Dhruv George

1 week ago

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“Why Me?” – Rajah Caruth Claims HMS “Don’t Do That for Everybody” as He Dissects Mr.H’s Surprising Career Push

Following his win at Vegas, Rajah Caruth reveals to DBC studio the inside story of his association with Mr. H and Hendrikcars.com.

Kishore R

1 week ago

Rajah Caruth, Rick Hendrick

Rick Hendrick Backed Truck Series Sensation Bows in Gratitude for iRacing’s Impact on his NASCAR Career

The most recent NASCAR Truck Series race winner spoke about the influence of iRacing in shaping his NASCAR career, aside from Rick Hendrick.

Dhruv George

1 week ago

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How Bubba Wallace’s Tough Love Shaped NASCAR’s Newest African American Star

Rajah Caruth's first NASCAR win under Bubba Wallace guidance highlights the impact of the drive for diversity program & mentorship in racing.

Amman Augustin

2 weeks ago

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Mentor Kyle Busch Divulges Spire Motorsports’ Rising Truck Series Sensation, Says ‘He Doesn’t Ask Dumb Questions’

Delve into Kyle Busch's mentorship and racing journey, as he guides the new Hendrick sponsored African American rising talent, Rajah Caruth.

Susamay Dey

2 weeks ago

NASCAR: Practice and Qualifying

Bubba Wallace Expresses Regret Over Mentee Rajah Caruth’s First Career Win

A regretful Bubba Wallace opens up about his mentee Rajah Caruth's first victory in NASCAR at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.

Mamata Mukherjee

2 weeks ago

NASCAR: Cup Practice

Bubba Wallace and Kyle Larson Congratulate Rajah Caruth on His First Truck Series Triumph

Discover how Bubba Wallace and Kyle Larson celebrate Rajah Caruth's historic NASCAR win, highlighting camaraderie in the racing world.

Susamay Dey

2 weeks ago

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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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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

  1. Kyle Busch - Kyle has participated in 155 Truck Series Races in 18 seasons. He has won 59 Truck Series Races.
  2. Ron Hornaday Jr. - Ron is a Truck Series veteran. He has won 4 Truck Series Championships and has won 51 races.
  3. 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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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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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.

CategoryStock Cars, Pickup Truck Racing
CountryUnited States of America
Inaugural season1995
Last 5 years winners????????? 2020- Sheldon Creed

????????? 2019- Matt Crafton

????????? 2018- Brett Moffitt

????????? 2017- Christopher Bell

????????? 2016- Johnny Sauter

Current leaderNA
Where to watchNBCSN, Fox Sports, RDS, Sportitalia, Sport TV
Top VenuesDaytona, Charlotte, Bristol, Talladega