Race Weekend Central

Truckin’ Thursdays: 4 Changes for the 2018 Season

2017 Charlotte I Cwts Brett Moffitt Racing Nigel Kinrade Nkp

(Photo: Nigel Kinrade / NKP)

Management Changes As the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series roars back to action at Daytona International Speedway this Friday night, a significant change the casual fan might not notice is the series’ new general manager. Late last month, NASCAR announced former Truck Series driver Ben Kennedy is the division’s new general manager. “Ben will draw …

Read more

Myatt Snider Joins ThorSport Racing for 2018

2017 Talladega Ii Cwts Myatt Snider Nigel Kinrade Nkp

(Photo: Nigel Kinrade / NKP)

Myatt Snider is set to run for 2018 Camping World Truck Series Rookie of the Year honors. ThorSport Racing announced the addition of the 23-year-old to its lineup on Wednesday, Feb. 7. Piloting the No. 13 Liberty Tax Ford, Snider joins two-time champion Matt Crafton, Ben Rhodes and Grant Enfinger to round out the organization’s …

Read more

Tracking the Trucks: Chase Briscoe Scores 1st Career Win at Homestead-Miami Speedway

Homestead - Trucks

(Photo: NASCAR via Getty Images)

In a Nutshell: Chase Briscoe put on a clinic at Homestead-Miami Speedway as he took the checkered flag ahead of Christopher Bell to score his first career win. Starting on the pole, the driver of the No. 29 Ford led a race-high 81 of 134 laps en route to Victory Lane. Johnny Sauter, Ryan Truex, …

Read more

Truckin’ Thursdays: 3 Non-Playoff Drivers That Need a Strong Run at Homestead

2017 Michigan Cwts John Hunter Nemechek Chase Broscoe Racing Nigel Kinrade Nkp

John Hunter Nemechek and Chase Briscoe (photo: Nigel Kinrade / NKP)

This weekend, all eyes will be on the championship battle at Homestead-Miami Speedway as Christopher Bell, Johnny Sauter, Matt Crafton and Austin Cindric will duke it out for the 2017 title in a single-race, winner-takes-all fight. While the majority of the focus will be on those four drivers, there are several others who would greatly benefit …

Read more

Tracking the Trucks: Johnny Sauter Goes Back-to-Back With Phoenix Win

Nascar Camping World Truck Series Lucas Oil 150

(Photo: NASCAR via Getty Images)

In a Nutshell: Johnny Sauter took his second straight win when he beat John Hunter Nemechek to the checkered flag in the Lucas Oil 150 Friday night at Phoenix Raceway. The driver of the No. 21 Chevrolet took advantage of a two-lap shootout after teammates Noah Gragson and Christopher Bell brought out the third red …

Read more

Truckin’ Thursdays: Matt Crafton’s Home in the Truck Series

2017 Eldora Cwts Matt Crafton Russell Labouty Nkp

(Photo: Russell LaBounty / NKP)

For 17 years, Matt Crafton has made his career in the Camping World Truck Series. And following a report from motorsport.com last week, he’ll continue sitting behind the wheel of the No. 88 Toyota through at least the 2018 season. “It’s been an honor to be with ThorSport Racing,” Crafton told motorsport.com. “I’ve always said …

Read more

Tracking the Trucks: Noah Gragson Scores 1st Career Victory at Martinsville

Nascar Camping World Truck Series Texas Roadhouse 200 Presented By Alpha Energy Solutions

(Photo: NASCAR via Getty Images)

In a Nutshell: Noah Gragson scored his first career victory at Martinsville Speedway Saturday afternoon when he beat Matt Crafton to the checkered flag by 1.486 seconds. The driver of the No. 18 Toyota executed a nearly perfect restart from the outside line with just 10 laps remaining to win the Texas Roadhouse 200. Johnny …

Read more

Truckin’ Thursdays: Cale Gale Returns to NASCAR Competition

2017 Michigan Cwts Darrell Wallace Jr Burnout Rusty Jarrett Nkp

(Photo: Rusty Jarrett / NKP)

After taking the Kansas weekend off, the Camping World Truck Series is back in action Saturday afternoon at Martinsville Speedway. While six drivers have their eye on making the Championship 4 over the next three races, another competitor will make his first series start since 2013. Cale Gale, who made just three starts during the …

Read more

Eyes on XFINITY: Christopher Bell’s Kansas Victory Showcases Why He’s Moving Up Next Year

2017 Kansas Ii Nxs Christopher Bell Woohoo John K Harrelson Nkp

(Photo: John K. Harrelson / NKP)

As the 2017 season inches ever closer to its conclusion, Christopher Bell is making a run for the Camping World Truck Series championship with Kyle Busch Motorsports in what turns out to be his final year in the series. Next season, he’ll join Joe Gibbs Racing to run full-time in the XFINITY Series. “Christopher has …

Read more

Ryan Blaney Finishes 3rd After Qualifying Time Disallowed in Kansas

2017 Cup Kansas Ryan Blaney Pit Road Credit Rick Lunkenheimer

(Photo: Rick Lunkenheimer)

Ryan Blaney entered Kansas Speedway with a nine-point cushion ahead of the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series playoff cut line and a fast car to help move him into the Round of 8 and keep the Wood Brothers’ championship hopes alive. He ran no worse than sixth in all three practice sessions through the weekend. …

Read more

Kurt Busch Rebounds From Early Vibration for Best Finish Since Daytona Win

2017 Cup Kansas Kurt Busch Pit Road Credit Rick Lunkenheimer

(Photo: Rick Lunkenheimer)

Kurt Busch started the season – and Stewart-Haas Racing’s tenure with Ford – with a bang and a victory in the Daytona 500, but since then, the season has been a bit of an up-and-down one for the No. 41 team. Fast forward to Kansas Speedway, and Busch came home with his best result since …

Read more