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Kyle Busch Misses the Mark at Texas as He Breaks Down the Great American Speedway
Kyle Busch, commented on the Texas racetrack's condition, describing it as slippery after qualifying in the top 5.
Richard Petty’s Grandson Unable to Shake Off Truck Series Misery as Rajah Caruth Narrowly Escapes Texas Disaster
During the second lap of the Texas Truck race, truck #46 lost control and caused two other trucks to crash as well.
SpeedyCash 250: Nick Sanchez Grabs Back-To-Back Poles in Texas
Nick Sanchez from Rev Racing has won the pole position for Craftsman Truck Series race at Texas Motor Speedway.
After 13-Year Hiatus, Dale Jr’s Nephew Returns to Truck Series for Coca-Cola 600 Cameo
Jeffery Earnhardt will be making his return to NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series for the first time since 2011 season.
Kyle Busch Blames Brother Kurt for NASCAR World’s Quintessential Hatred for Him
RCR's star driver, Kyle Busch in a recent interview opened up about how he got the tag of bad guy before any incidents in NASCAR.
Jimmie Johnson’s Star Driver Puts Kyle Busch’s ‘Pressure’ Above Richard Petty and Joe Gibbs’ Demands
Legacy Motor Club star driver, John Hunter Nemechek compared his racing experiences driving for prominent NASCAR personalities.
Kevin Harvick Recalls Almost ‘Beating Up’ Kyle Busch for Destroying His Partner’s Championship Bid
Kevin Harvick almost got into a brawl with Kyle Busch in 2011, if not for a loyal friend who came to do the dirty work for him.
Dale Jr Ready to Risk JRM’s Chances With ‘Life Changing’ Opportunities for His Talents in Sight
Dale Earnhardt Jr's JR Motorsports has brought about major changes in trying to promote talented drivers in the Xfinity Series this season.
Kevin Harvick’s Retaliation to ‘Not Being a Scab on Earnhardt’s B*tt’ Triggered a Love-Hate Relationship With Martinsville
Kevin Harvick's rocky relationship with the 'paperclip' is more than just a poor stretch! Does Martinsville make Happy Harvick unhappy?
Kyle ‘Rowdy’ Busch Ditches Racing Helmet for “Girl Dad Duties” as Fans Melt Over Adorable Picture
Following a challenging weekend, RCR's standout, Kyle Busch, was spotted spending quality time and doting on his daughter with his family.
NASCAR Fandom Divided Over Heated Exchange Between Timmy Hill and Stewart Friesen
NASCAR Truck Series drivers, Timmy Hill and Stewart Friesen were involved in a war of words after the Martinsville race.
SVG Confesses to the Same Rule Break That Made Denny Hamlin the Talk of the Town
Rising NASCAR star, Shane van Gisbergen shared his thoughts about Denny Hamlin's controversial restart at Richmond Raceway.
Christian Eckes tips his hat to drivers Martinsville misery amidst 7th career win
Christian Eckes talks about his overtime win in Martinsville, and his bittersweet feelings about his overtime win.
Another FOX Blunder – NASCAR Community Gives Up on the Broadcasting After Being Disappointed Yet Again
NASCAR fans are fuming over FOX's broadcast blunders! Confusing graphics, wrong drivers, & ad overload in 2024. Is NBC's future any brighter?
Truck Series Star “Pissed Off” Despite Proving Chase Elliott’s Former Spotter Wrong at Martinsville
Tyler Ankrum scores a settle with Cup Series spotter with an impressive the Truck race in Martinsville, but he is not satisfied.
“Every F**king Week”- Tempers Flare at Martinsville as Frustrated Timmy Hill Confronts Stewart Friesen
Timmy Hill is not really known as a man who loses his temper often, but he was angry after being pushed hard by Stewart Friesen.
Cam Waters Dissects “Awesome” NASCAR Debut Despite Wrecker Drivers Martinsville “Shame” as He Sets Eyes on Kansas
Cam Waters' debut race ended in a wreck, yet he gained valuable experience, discusses the possibility of him returning for the Kansas race.
Ty Majeski Publicly Concedes Inferiority to Christian Eckes Moments After Failure to Sweep Martinsville
Ty Majeski saw victory slipping from his hands in the end at Martinsville, and he accepts why that was the case.
“Loose” Grant Enfinger’s Wild Hit Wipes Out Dean Thompson at Martinsville in Late Race Drama
Grant Enfinger's unintentional push ends the race for Dean Thompson during the final few laps of stage 3.
NASCAR’s Latest Supercars Recruit Divulges Being Ahead of SVG in Chase of the ‘American Dream’
Australian Supercar series driver, Cam Waters shed light on the factors that pushed him in the pursuit of his first NASCAR race.
Ty Majeski Grabs Pole Position in Martinsville as Multiple Drivers Break Joey Logano’s Track Record
ThorSport Racing driver Ty Majeski has secured his seventh career NASCAR Truck Series pole at Martinsville Speedway.
NASCAR Inflates Martinsville’s Cup Purse by $300,000 With a $6 Million Swell Over Xfinity Series
The Cook Out 400 race at Martinsville will see a significant increase in purse value made by NASCAR in comparison to last season.
Tricon Garage Recruits Former IMSA Champ for Two NCTS Races
IMSA champion Kris Wright to race for Tricon Garage at Texas & Pocono. He joins a rotating cast of drivers for the #1 truck this season.
NASCAR’s 75-Year-Long Record Under Threat as Trackhouse Racing’s 17-Yo Racing Prodigy Unfurls Ultimate Cup Series Goal
Spire Motorsports' Connor Zilisch has come with a definite goal- a record that he intends to shatter before he turns 23.
SVG’s Supercars Rival Cam Waters to Make NASCAR Truck Series Debut at Martinsville With ThorSport Racing
NASCAR goes international bringing in third Kiwi driver, Cam Waters, into the fray making his debut at Martinsville next weekend.
NASCAR’s Social Media Queen Confesses Her Guilty Pleasure After People ‘Steal’ Her Replicas
Delve into the captivating world of NASCAR's social media queen, Toni Breidinger as she confesses her guilty pleasure
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 |