Tracking the Trucks: 2011 NextEra Energy Resources 250 at Daytona
Michael Waltrip took the checkers 0.061 seconds ahead of Elliott Sadler to win the NextEra Energy Resources 250 Friday night at Daytona International Speedway.
Michael Waltrip took the checkers 0.061 seconds ahead of Elliott Sadler to win the NextEra Energy Resources 250 Friday night at Daytona International Speedway.
Before the green flag flies over the Truck Series field, it’s time to meet the 2011 rookie class.
As we prepare for the excitement that is the 16th year of the Camping World Truck Series, there are a few offseason changes to keep in mind.
*Rule Changes*
Perhaps the biggest change is the way points are awarded each race. In a system that will take over across the top three tiers of NASCAR, the race winner will now be awarded 46 points–43 points for the win plus a three point bonus–for taking the checkers first. Additionally drivers will be awarded one point each for leading a lap and leading the most laps, bringing the total possible points per race to 48.
Though it wasn’t the first time he visited victory lane in 2010, two weeks at Charlotte in May stand out as the shining moment for Kurt Busch’s season.
Kyle Busch took the checkered flag 0.577 seconds ahead of Ron Hornaday Jr. to win the Ford 200 at Homestead-Miami Speedway Friday night.
Clint Bowyer took the checkered flag 1.038 seconds ahead of Kyle Busch to win the Lucas Oil 150 at Phoenix International Raceway Friday night.
After two consecutive years of a Truck Series championship decided prior to the season finale, it’s time to take a look at a Chase again.
Kyle Busch took the checkered flag 0.386 seconds ahead of Johnny Sauter to take the win in the WinStar World Casino 350K at Texas Friday night.
While Kyle Busch and Todd Bodine prepare to battle for owner points, Parker Kligerman will make his Truck Series debut with Brad Keselowski Racing.
Kyle Busch took the checkered flag 0.002 of a second ahead of Aric Almirola to win the Mountain Dew 250 Saturday afternoon at Talladega Superspeedway.