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<h1 style="text-align: center"><b>NASCAR Cup Series: Origin, Teams and More</b></h1>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>What is the NASCAR Cup Series?</strong></h2>
NASCAR (National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing) is the authorizing body for stock-vehicle racing in North America. It was established in 1948 in Daytona Beach, Florida. Currently, the organization fields four types of tracks: Intermediate tracks, Superspeedways, Short Tracks and Road Courses.

[caption id="attachment_2675743" align="alignnone" width="5162"]<img class="wp-image-2675743 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2024-02-20T005209Z_1919194866_MT1USATODAY22564783_RTRMADP_3_NASCAR-DAYTONA-500.jpg" alt="NASCAR" width="5162" height="3322" /> Feb 19, 2024; Daytona Beach, Florida, USA; NASCAR Cup Series drivers Corey LaJoie (7), Kyle Busch (8) and A.J. Allmendinger (16) race three wide for the lead during the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>NASCAR Cup Series Origin</strong></h2>
The first-ever NASCAR race was held at Charlotte Fairgrounds Speedway on June 19, 1949 and Christian David "Jim" Roper was the victor after racer Glen Dunaway was disqualified for making illegal adjustments to his car.
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">On this day in 1949, NASCAR held its first-ever "Strictly Stock" race.</p>
Thirty-three drivers raced at Charlotte Speedway, six of which were future NASCAR Hall of Famers. Jim Roper was declared the winner following a disqualification to Glenn Dunaway. <a href="https://t.co/yBUDRcRxVo">pic.twitter.com/yBUDRcRxVo</a>

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<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Why is it named Cup Series? </strong></h2>
The NASCAR Cup Series is the pinnacle of the racing arrangement in the NASCAR classification. The arrangement started in 1949 and was called the Strictly Stock Division. The series was subsequently known as the Grand National Division from 1950 to 1970.

Then, in 1971, it started renting its naming rights to the R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company and was alluded to as the NASCAR Winston Cup Series till 2003. From the next year onwards, the series came to be known as the NASCAR Nextel Cup Series till 2007 after a partnership with Nextel.

Sprint obtained Nextel in 2005 and 2008 saw the arrangement being renamed as the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series. Sprint remained the sponsor of the NASCAR Cup from 2008 to 2016. It was reported in December 2016 that Monster Energy would be the sponsor; therefore, the arrangement was renamed the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series from 2017 to 2019.

However, after decades of name changes, in 2017, the organization finally decided to shed off its old image and simply be named as the NASCAR Cup Series, with series sponsors being called 'Premier Partners'.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>What is the format of the Cup Series?</strong></h2>
The NASCAR points system has been a complicated affair to say the least. Over the years, the organization has tried several iterations, namely the Latford system, the Chase and the current elimination playoffs format among others, to discern one that would be fair to each driver.

While the earlier system saw drivers being awarded points on the basis of prize money in a particular race, in 1972 a new format was introduced. This time the points were awarded on the basis of laps completed. However, even that came with its own flaws and just two years later, in 1974, the organization introduced point calculation based on a mathematical formula. However, given the complexity of the equation, Bill France Jr, the former CEO of NASCAR decided to step in and call upon his close friend Bob Latford, to come up with an efficient way, which later came to be known as Boot Hill Format or the Latford Model.

With equal points awarded in all races, as New York Times aptly put it: <em>"Mr. Latford set up his points scale to reward consistency rather than flashes of brilliance, and drivers seem to like it that way."</em>

This system was perhaps the longest-running one during that time, being replaced in 2003, by The Chase format. Currently, the NASCAR Cup Series operates on the Playoff Format. The schedule consists of 31 oval races, 4 road course races, one street track race, and 4 non-championship races to be held on ovals. This also includes 16 playoff races, with four elimination rounds, namely, Round of 16, Round of 12, Round of 4 and Championship 4.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>NASCAR Cup Series Teams</strong></h2>
As of 2024, the NASCAR Cup Series has 16 full-time teams participating and three manufacturers, namely Toyota, Chevrolet and Ford. As for the team with the most number of victories and championship, Hendrick Motorsports has has an undebatable upper hand, with 305 Cup Series wins and 14 drivers championships.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>NASCAR Cup Series Venue</strong></h2>
The first championship race was reportedly held at Martinsville Speedway, a half-mile oval, on October 16, 1949. Currently, the final race of a Cup season is held at the Phoenix Raceway, which is a one-mile, low-banked tri-oval race track located in Avondale, Arizona, near Phoenix.

[caption id="attachment_1351857" align="alignnone" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-1351857 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2022-11-07T003206Z_1075855806_MT1USATODAY19376372_RTRMADP_3_NASCAR-CUP-CHAMPIONSHIP.jpg" alt="Joey Logano NASCAR" width="1920" height="1289" /> Nov 6, 2022; Avondale, Arizona, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Joey Logano (22) races in the final laps of the Cup championship at Phoenix Raceway. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>NASCAR Cup Series Championship</strong></h2>
The NASCAR Cup Series hosts three different championship under one name: The Driver's Championship, the Owner's Championship and the Manufacturer's Championship. The driver's championship as the name suggests is the award given to the driver that has emerged as the winner at the end of a season. On the other hand, the Owner's Championship aims to reward the team at the top of the points standings. The driver with the most championship wins are Richard Petty, Dale Earnhardt and Jimmie Johnson. Additionally, Rick Hendrick-owned Hendrick Motorsports has won a record-breaking 14 championships till date.

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On a similar note, the Manufacturer's Championship sees Original Equipment Manufacturers(OEMs) being awarded a championship based on how races their cars managed to dominate and the points accumulated. In this regard, US-based manufacturer Chevrolet has racked up the most Cup Series wins at 42, followed by Ford at 17, and Toyota at 3.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>NASCAR Cup Series Track Types</strong></h2>
As mentioned earlier, the NASCAR Cup series organizes its races on four different types of tracks, namely, Intermediate tracks, Superspeedways, Short Tracks and Road Courses.

When it comes to Intermediate tracks, it simply means <em>"any track greater than one mile in length, with the exception of both Daytona and Talladega" </em>according to the official NASCAR website and currently the Cup Series drivers compete on the following Intermediate tracks/Speedways :
<ul>
 	<li>Atlanta Motor Speedway (1.540-mile, Quad-Oval)</li>
 	<li>Charlotte Motor Speedway (1.500-mile Quad-Oval, including a 2.280 miles Road Course)</li>
 	<li>Darlington Raceway (1.366-mile, Egg-Shaped Oval)</li>
 	<li>Dover Motor Speedway (1.000-mile, Concrete Oval)</li>
 	<li>Homestead-Miami Speedway (1.500-mile, Oval)</li>
 	<li>Kansas Speedway (1.500-mile, Tri-Oval)</li>
 	<li>Las Vegas Motor Speedway (1.500-mile, Tri-Oval)</li>
 	<li>Michigan International Speedway (2.000-mile, D-Shaped Oval)</li>
 	<li>Nashville Superspeedway (1.333-mile, Tri-Oval)</li>
 	<li>New Hampshire Motor Speedway (1.058-mile, Paperclip Oval)</li>
 	<li>Phoenix Raceway (1.000-mile, Dogleg Oval)</li>
 	<li>Texas Motor Speedway (1.500-mile, Quad-Oval)</li>
 	<li>World Wide Technology Raceway (1.250-mile, Egg-Shaped Oval)</li>
</ul>
On the other hand, Superspeedways ae oval road courses of two miles or longer. Currently, the NASCAR Cup Series has the following Superspeedways:
<ul>
 	<li>Auto Club Speedway (2.000-mile, D-Shaped Oval; Currently not in use)</li>
 	<li>Chicagoland Speedway (1.500-mile, D-Shaped Oval; Currently not in use)</li>
 	<li>Daytona International Speedway (2.500-mile, Tri-Oval)</li>
 	<li>Kentucky Speedway (1.500-mile, D-Shaped Oval)</li>
 	<li>Pocono Raceway (2.500-mile, Triangular Oval)</li>
 	<li>Talladega Superspeedway (2.660-mile, Tri-Oval)</li>
</ul>
The short tracks (less than 1 mile in length) that are part of NASCAR are:
<ul>
 	<li>Bristol Motor Speedway (0.533-mile, Oval)</li>
 	<li>Eldora Speedway (0.500-mile, Oval; Currently not in use)</li>
 	<li>Iowa Speedway (0.875-mile, Oval)</li>
 	<li>Knoxville Raceway (0.500-mile, Oval</li>
 	<li>Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum)</li>
 	<li>Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park (0.686-mile, Oval)</li>
 	<li>Martinsville Speedway (0.526-mile, Paperclip Oval)</li>
 	<li>Milwaukee Mile Speedway (1.015-mile, Oval)</li>
 	<li>North Wilkesboro Speedway (0.625-mile, Oval)</li>
 	<li>Richmond Raceway (0.750-mile, D-shaped Oval)</li>
</ul>
As for Road Courses, NASCAR makes use of the following race tracks:
<ul>
 	<li>Canadian Tire Motorsport Park (2.459-mile, Currently not in use)</li>
 	<li>Chicago Street Race (2.14 miles)</li>
 	<li>Circuit of the Americas (3.426-mile)</li>
 	<li>DAYTONA Road Course (4.170-mile, Currently not in use)</li>
 	<li>Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course (2.400-mile, Currently not in use)</li>
 	<li>Portland International Raceway (1.967-mile, Currently not in use)</li>
 	<li>Road America(4.048-mile, Currently not in use)</li>
 	<li>Sebring Raceway (3.741 mi, Currently not in use)</li>
 	<li>Sonoma Raceway (1.99-mile)</li>
 	<li>Watkins Glen International (2.45-mile)</li>
</ul>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>NASCAR Cup Series Crown Jewel Races</strong></h2>
While NASCAR has several racetracks that it competes on, there are a couple venues that are held in high regards. Currently there are four such venues/races, namely the Daytona 500 held at the Daytona International Speedway, the Coca-Cola 500 held at the Charlotte Motor Speedway , the Brickyard 400/Verizon 200 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and the Southern 500 at the Darlington Raceway.

Till date, Hendrick Motorsports vice chairman and retired NASCAR driver Jeff Gordon has the most number of Crown Jewel race wins (21), followed by Legacy Motor Club team owner Jimmie Johnson (14) and retired NASCAR driver Bobby Allison (13).

[caption id="attachment_1691261" align="alignnone" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-1691261 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/Jimmie-Johnson-Jeff-Gordon.jpg" alt="Jimmie Johnson and Jeff Gordon" width="1920" height="1280" /> January 20, 2017 - Charlotte, North Carolina, USA - Jimmy Johnson and Jeff Gordon introduce Rick Hendrick at the NASCAR Motorsport USA Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on Friday, January 20, 2017, in Charlotte, N.C. Rick Hendrick was inducted into the Hall of Fame with Richard Childress, Mark Martin, Raymond Parks, and Benny Parsons. 2017 NASCAR Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony - ZUMAw123 20170120_zap_w123_024[/caption]
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>NASCAR Cup Series Cars</strong></h2>
NASCAR is an ever-evolving sport and till date, there have been several iterations of the cars used during races. If we go back to the very inception of the sport, the first kind of vehicle that was used used to be called Generation - 1 (1948-1966), followed by Generation - 2 (1967-1980) and Generation - 3 (1981-1991). Later the Generation - 4 (1992 to 2007) was introduced , and then Generation - 5 (2007 -2012) and Generation - 6 (2013-2021) came into play. And currently, NASCAR features the Generation - 7 car that is also known as the Next-Gen.

Anothe notable model was the Generation - 5. Dubbed as the<em> "Car of Tomorrow"</em>, this model featured flaunted prominent front splitters under the bumpers and larger rear wings. Apart from that, according to NASCAR, the car also had <em>"significant safety advancements and a return to symmetrical bodies". </em>

[caption id="attachment_2651610" align="alignnone" width="3461"]<img class="wp-image-2651610 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2024-02-16T030626Z_974940649_MT1USATODAY22533198_RTRMADP_3_NASCAR-BLUEGREEN-VACATIONS-DUEL-1-AT-DAYTONA.jpg" alt="" width="3461" height="2307" /> Feb 15, 2024; Daytona Beach, Florida, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Martin Truex Jr. (19) during the Bluegreen Vacations Duel 1 at Daytona International Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>NASCAR Cup Series debut at the Street Course</strong></h2>
The NASCAR Cup Series has come a long way since its initial days. The organization has always been open to developments and one of the most exciting ones came in 2023,when the tourney made its Street Course debut at Chicago.

In a bid to turn make the schedule even more exciting, NASCAR officials were reportedly in talks with Chicago authorities for a number of years, with one attempt of a Chicago street race even dating back to the 1980s. However, owing to political pressure, that plan failed to materialize. Now, fast forward to four decades later and authorities were finally geared up to host an exciting, first-of-its-kind race in downtown Chicago.

[caption id="attachment_1911252" align="alignnone" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-1911252 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2023-07-03T052154Z_1117738559_MT1USATODAY20983749_RTRMADP_3_NASCAR-GRANT-PARK-220.jpg" alt="NASCAR" width="1920" height="1280" /> Jul 2, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; A general view as cars race along Grant Park during the Grant Park 220 of the Chicago Street Race viewed from the NEMA Chicago buliding. Mandatory Credit: Jon Durr-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]

Designed by race simulation video game developer iRacing, the race aimed to showcase the city's major landmarks such as the Buckingham Fountain, the Grant Park and the Soldier Field Stadium, among others.

The first iteration of the race came in July of 2023, with New Zealand born driver Shane van Gisbergen clinching victory in his first-ever NASCAR race. If that's not iconic, what is?

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<td style="width: 42.239%;height: 24px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Full Name</span></td>
<td style="width: 237.884%;height: 24px">NASCAR Cup Series</td>
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<td style="width: 42.239%;height: 24px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Place of Origin</span></td>
<td style="width: 237.884%;height: 24px">Charlotte Fairgrounds Speedway</td>
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<td style="width: 42.239%;height: 24px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Year of Origin</span></td>
<td style="width: 237.884%;height: 24px">1949</td>
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<td style="width: 237.884%;height: 24px">NASCAR "Strictly Stock" Race, Charlotte Fairgrounds Speedway</td>
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<td style="width: 42.239%;height: 24px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Last Race</span></td>
<td style="width: 237.884%;height: 24px">NASCAR Cup Series Spring Race at Martinsville Speedway, 2024</td>
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<td style="width: 237.884%;height: 24px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Daytona 500, Coca Cola 600, Brickyard 400/ Verizon 200, Southern 500</span></td>
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<td style="width: 42.239%;height: 24px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Drivers with the most Championships</span></td>
<td style="width: 237.884%;height: 24px">Richard Petty (7), Dale Earnhardt (7) and Jimmie Johnson(7)</td>
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<td style="width: 237.884%;height: 24px">Hendrick Motorsports (14)</td>
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<td style="width: 237.884%;height: 24px">Red Byron</td>
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<td style="width: 237.884%;height: 24px">Ryan Blaney (2023)</td>
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<td style="width: 237.884%;height: 24px">Team Penske</td>
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<h2>NASCAR Truck Series Standings, Schedule, Championship 2021, Results</h2>
<h2>History</h2>
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.

[caption id="attachment_434872" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-434872" src="https://www.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2020-10-25T191744Z_974591471_MT1USATODAY15113353_RTRMADP_3_NASCAR-SPEEDYCASH-COM-400.jpg" alt="Can Sheldon Creed defeat Grant Enfinger, Brett Moffitt and Zane Smith?" width="1920" height="918" /> 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[/caption]
<h2>Sponsors</h2>
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.
<h2>Top Drivers</h2>
<ol>
 	<li>Kyle Busch - Kyle has participated in 155 Truck Series Races in 18 seasons. He has won 59 Truck Series Races.</li>
 	<li>Ron Hornaday Jr. - Ron is a Truck Series veteran. He has won 4 Truck Series Championships and has won 51 races.</li>
 	<li>Jack Sprague - Jack has won 3 Truck Series Championships. He has won 28 Truck Races.</li>
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<h2>Best Truck Series Moments</h2>

<h2>Trucks used in NASCAR</h2>
Presently, the Truck Series utilizes the Chevrolet Silverado, Ford F-150, and Toyota Tundra.

[caption id="attachment_403309" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-403309" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20201008000924/2020-10-03T194447Z_1279492542_NOCID_RTRMADP_3_NASCAR-15TH-ANNUAL-CHEVY-SILVERRADO-250-2.jpg" alt="NASCAR Truck Series" width="1920" height="1280" /> 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[/caption]

The vehicles are fueled by 6.0-liter, V8 engines, with carburetors. Engines are 650-700bhp powered and can reach speeds up to 180mph.
<h2>Points System</h2>
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.
<h2>Playoffs</h2>
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.
<h2>2020 Season</h2>
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.

[caption id="attachment_437376" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-437376" src="https://www.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2020-11-07T033009Z_1460177646_MT1USATODAY15168013_RTRMADP_3_NASCAR-TRUCK-SERIES-LUCAS-OIL-150.jpg" alt="Sheldon Creed celebrates after winning the NASCAR Truck Series 2020 title" width="1920" height="1326" /> 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[/caption]

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.
<h2>2021 Season</h2>
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.
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<td width="301">Category</td>
<td width="301">Stock Cars, Pickup Truck Racing</td>
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<td width="301">United States of America</td>
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<td width="301">Inaugural season</td>
<td width="301">1995</td>
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<td width="301">Last 5 years winners</td>
<td width="301">????????? 2020- Sheldon Creed

????????? 2019- Matt Crafton

????????? 2018- Brett Moffitt

????????? 2017- Christopher Bell

????????? 2016- Johnny Sauter</td>
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<td width="301">Current leader</td>
<td width="301">NA</td>
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<td width="301">Where to watch</td>
<td width="301">NBCSN, Fox Sports, RDS, Sportitalia, Sport TV</td>
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<td width="301">Top Venues</td>
<td width="301">Daytona, Charlotte, Bristol, Talladega</td>
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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. 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 &#8211; Kyle has participated in 155 Truck Series Races in 18 seasons. He has won 59 Truck Series Races. Ron Hornaday Jr. &#8211; Ron is a Truck Series veteran. He has won 4 Truck Series Championships and has won 51 races. Jack Sprague &#8211; 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. 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 &#8211; 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. 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

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[caption id="attachment_455734" align="alignnone" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-455734" src="https://www.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-1205344925.jpg" alt="Matt DiBenedetto during the NASCAR Cup Series" width="1920" height="1281" /> DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 09: Matt DiBenedetto, driver of the #21 Motorcraft/Quick Lane Ford, stands on the grid during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series 62nd Annual Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on February 09, 2020 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)[/caption]
<h2>Matt DiBenedetto: 2021 Net Worth, Salary, and Endorsement</h2>
Matthew Guido DiBenedetto is a renowned racer in NASCAR. At present, he is competing for the Wood Brothers Racing, cockpit No. 21, Ford Mustang. He replaced Paul Menard, who was racing for thirteen years in the team.
<h2>Matt DiBenedetto: Stats and Championship</h2>
Matt DiBenedetto began his hustling profession in NASCAR through Xfinity Series in 2009.

His maiden race was the 2009 Kroger On Track for the Cure 250 (Memphis). However, his best finish was recorded in 2019 CTECH Manufacturing 180 (Road America).

Apparently, he accomplished his best finish in 2014, ranking 21st. In addition,?the racer stood 100th in 2019.

In the tenure of six years, Matt clutched the gear for 69 races. However, he bagged no victories and poles in the period. Nonetheless, he climbed the ladder for two top 10s.

In NASCAR Cup Series, Matt began racing in 2015 and competed for BK Racing for a year (2015-2016). Following this, he jumped ship to Go Fas Racing, where he competed for one year too.

In 2019, he joined the Leavine Family Racing before finally leaping into Wood Brothers Racing in 2020.

Besides ranking 13th in the 2020 season, he also acquired his best finish as 13th.

He accomplished no triumphs and pole position. However, he conquered 22 top 10s in his career history so far.
<h2>Matt DiBenedetto: 2021 Net Worth</h2>
Matt DiBenedetto has several accolades tucked under his belt in twelve years. However, according to <a href="https://www.thesquander.com/matt-dibenedetto-net-worth-2018-what-nascar-driver-worth-15693247#:~:text=Matt%20DiBenedetto%27s%20net%20worth%20in,around%20%243%20Million%20%E2%80%93%20%246%20Million.">internet sources</a>, he has a net worth of $3 to $6 million as estimated in the 2021 season.

[caption id="attachment_455757" align="alignnone" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-455757" src="https://www.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-1284625593.jpg" alt="Matt DiBenedetto in action in NASCAR Cup Series" width="1920" height="1278" /> AVONDALE, ARIZONA - NOVEMBER 08: Matt DiBenedetto, driver of the #21 Motorcraft/Quick Lane Ford, drives during the NASCAR Cup Series Season Finale 500 at Phoenix Raceway on November 08, 2020 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)[/caption]
<h2>Matt DiBenedetto: Foundations and Charity</h2>
Apart from his racing career, Matt has been active in the field of philanthropy. According to Fox Sports, Matt DiBenedetto has been into charity and funds promoting energetically. He ardently supports the foundation, 'Hope For The Warriors.'

The foundation helps the wounded and injured service members. It also supports and helps the family of the ones who died in the field of action.
<h2>Matt DiBenedetto: Sponsors</h2>
The 29-year-old racer has been not out of sponsors in his tenure so far. Procore, the company is at the lead for contributing and sourcing for the cloud-based applications for constructions.

The Barstool Sports sponsored the Grass Valley, California native for two Cup Races too.
<h2>Matt DiBenedetto: Career Highlights</h2>
The NASCAR racer earned the 2007 UARA-Stars Rookie of the Year Award. In 2008, he became the youngest driver to triumph at the Bristol Motor Speedway.

In 2009, he bagged two wins, three poles, earned two track records. He further claimed the most laps in the series, having only competed in seven of the 12 series races in the Camping World Series East Series for Joe Gibbs Racing.

In 2010, the racer claimed the ninth and 10th positions for Iowa Speedway and Nashville Speedway.

Then, in 2011, Matt earned the seven top fives and nine top 10s in a total of 12 races at the Bowman Gray Stadium.

In his entire six years of tenure in the NASCAR Cup Series, he grabbed the 13th position in the 2020 season, amidst the pandemic situation. He placed his position for 22 top 10s.

[caption id="attachment_455751" align="alignnone" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-455751" src="https://www.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-1282746779.jpg" alt="Wood Brothers Racing driver Matt DiBenedetto in the race at Texas" width="1920" height="1280" /> FORT WORTH, TEXAS - OCTOBER 28: Matt DiBenedetto, driver of the #21 Menards/Richmond Ford, drives during the NASCAR Cup Series Autotrader EchoPark Automotive 500 at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)[/caption]

In his six years time period at the NASCAR Xfinity Series, he pulled himself to the 100th rank in 2019. However, he achieved his best finish in 2014 ranking 21st. In addition, he scored two top 10s and witnessed no luck in the arena of trophies.
<h2>Matt DiBenedetto: Family</h2>
Matt DiBenedetto, aka DiBurrito, was born to Sandy and Tony DiBenedetto on July 27, 1991.

He grew up with his siblings Austin, Katie, and Kelley in Grass Valley, California.

In 2015, Matt tied the knot with his childhood friend, Taylor Carswell. She later took his last name after getting married.
<h2>How to Contact Matt DiBenedetto</h2>
DiBenedetto is highly active on social media. He keeps his followers updated through his <a href="https://twitter.com/mattdracing?s=08" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://instagram.com/mattdracing?igshid=1pz905ipf7zdb" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a> especially. He has his mail address provided too for reaching him, mattdracing@yahoo.com

Matt also has his official <a href="https://www.facebook.com/MattDiBenedettoRacing/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Facebook</a> page and <a href="https://www.mattdracing.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">website</a> set up.
<h2>Matt DiBenedetto: Quick Facts</h2>
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<td width="160">Age</td>
<td width="123">29</td>
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<td width="160">Height</td>
<td width="123">5?9??</td>
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<td width="160">Marital Status</td>
<td width="123">Married</td>
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<td width="160">Spouse</td>
<td width="123">Taylor Carswell</td>
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<td width="160">Net Worth</td>
<td width="123">$3-$6 million</td>
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<td width="160">Nationality</td>
<td width="123">American</td>
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<td width="160">Religion</td>
<td width="123">Christianity</td>
</tr>
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<td width="160">Favorite Pastime</td>
<td width="123">Golf</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
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Matt DiBenedetto

DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA &#8211; FEBRUARY 09: Matt DiBenedetto, driver of the #21 Motorcraft/Quick Lane Ford, stands on the grid during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series 62nd Annual Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on February 09, 2020 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) Matt DiBenedetto: 2021 Net Worth, Salary, and Endorsement Matthew Guido DiBenedetto is a renowned racer in NASCAR. At present, he is competing for the Wood Brothers Racing, cockpit No. 21, Ford Mustang. He replaced Paul Menard, who was racing for thirteen years in the team. Matt DiBenedetto: Stats and Championship Matt DiBenedetto began his hustling profession in NASCAR through Xfinity Series in 2009. His maiden race was the 2009 Kroger On Track for the Cure 250 (Memphis). However, his best finish was recorded in 2019 CTECH Manufacturing 180 (Road America). Apparently, he accomplished his best finish in 2014, ranking 21st. In addition,?the racer stood 100th in 2019. In the tenure of six years, Matt clutched the gear for 69 races. However, he bagged no victories and poles in the period. Nonetheless, he climbed the ladder for two top 10s. In NASCAR Cup Series, Matt began racing in 2015 and competed for BK Racing for a year (2015-2016). Following this, he jumped ship to Go Fas Racing, where he competed for one year too. In 2019, he joined the Leavine Family Racing before finally leaping into Wood Brothers Racing in 2020. Besides ranking 13th in the 2020 season, he also acquired his best finish as 13th. He accomplished no triumphs and pole position. However, he conquered 22 top 10s in his career history so far. Matt DiBenedetto: 2021 Net Worth Matt DiBenedetto has several accolades tucked under his belt in twelve years. However, according to internet sources, he has a net worth of $3 to $6 million as estimated in the 2021 season. AVONDALE, ARIZONA &#8211; NOVEMBER 08: Matt DiBenedetto, driver of the #21 Motorcraft/Quick Lane Ford, drives during the NASCAR Cup Series Season Finale 500 at Phoenix Raceway on November 08, 2020 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) Matt DiBenedetto: Foundations and Charity Apart from his racing career, Matt has been active in the field of philanthropy. According to Fox Sports, Matt DiBenedetto has been into charity and funds promoting energetically. He ardently supports the foundation, &#8216;Hope For The Warriors.&#8217; The foundation helps the wounded and injured service members. It also supports and helps the family of the ones who died in the field of action. Matt DiBenedetto: Sponsors The 29-year-old racer has been not out of sponsors in his tenure so far. Procore, the company is at the lead for contributing and sourcing for the cloud-based applications for constructions. The Barstool Sports sponsored the Grass Valley, California native for two Cup Races too. Matt DiBenedetto: Career Highlights The NASCAR racer earned the 2007 UARA-Stars Rookie of the Year Award. In 2008, he became the youngest driver to triumph at the Bristol Motor Speedway. In 2009, he bagged two wins, three poles, earned two track records. He further claimed the most laps in the series, having only competed in seven of the 12 series races in the Camping World Series East Series for Joe Gibbs Racing. In 2010, the racer claimed the ninth and 10th positions for Iowa Speedway and Nashville Speedway. Then, in 2011, Matt earned the seven top fives and nine top 10s in a total of 12 races at the Bowman Gray Stadium. In his entire six years of tenure in the NASCAR Cup Series, he grabbed the 13th position in the 2020 season, amidst the pandemic situation. He placed his position for 22 top 10s. FORT WORTH, TEXAS &#8211; OCTOBER 28: Matt DiBenedetto, driver of the #21 Menards/Richmond Ford, drives during the NASCAR Cup Series Autotrader EchoPark Automotive 500 at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) In his six years time period at the NASCAR Xfinity Series, he pulled himself to the 100th rank in 2019. However, he achieved his best finish in 2014 ranking 21st. In addition, he scored two top 10s and witnessed no luck in the arena of trophies. Matt DiBenedetto: Family Matt DiBenedetto, aka DiBurrito, was born to Sandy and Tony DiBenedetto on July 27, 1991. He grew up with his siblings Austin, Katie, and Kelley in Grass Valley, California. In 2015, Matt tied the knot with his childhood friend, Taylor Carswell. She later took his last name after getting married. How to Contact Matt DiBenedetto DiBenedetto is highly active on social media. He keeps his followers updated through his Twitter and Instagram especially. He has his mail address provided too for reaching him, mattdracing@yahoo.com Matt also has his official Facebook page and website set up. Matt DiBenedetto: Quick Facts  Age 29  Height 5?9??  Marital Status Married  Spouse Taylor Carswell  Net Worth $3-$6 million  Nationality American  Religion Christianity  Favorite Pastime Golf

Matt DiBenedetto Provides Unfortunate Update Regarding His 2024 Hopes

Matthew DiBenedetto comes up with disheartening news ahead of the 2024 NASCAR Truck Series season