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Truckin’ Thursdays: Previewing the 2022 Truck Series Season

NASCAR Truck Series Daytona

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More than three months since the conclusion of the 2021 season, the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series is just over a week away from embarking on its 2022 venture. Look ahead of the season here.

Kaz Grala Adds Truck Schedule With Young’s

#16: Kaz Grala, Kaulig Racing, Chevrolet Camaro Hyperice

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Kaz Grala will run in all three NASCAR national series in 2022, as he announced a schedule with Young’s Motorsports in the NASCAR Cup Series Feb. 3. Grala will drive the No. 02 in 11 races, beginning at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. He competed for the team in three races in 2021, scoring a runner-up …

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Christian Eckes Returning Full Time for ThorSport

2021 Trucks Las Vegas Christian Eckes Checkered Flag (Credit: NKP)

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After running a part-time schedule with ThorSport Racing in 2021, Christian Eckes will move to full time for the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series team in 2022, ThorSport announced Feb. 3. Eckes will pilot the No. 98, which he drove in 10 races in 2021, splitting the ride with Grant Enfinger. He scored one win, …

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Matt Jaskol Running Full Truck Schedule for Glory 2 God, Johnny Sauter Joins Team

2021 Road America NXS Matt Jaskol car NKP

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Matt Jaskol will run the full NASCAR Camping World Truck Series season for Glory 2 God Racing in 2022, G2G announced Feb. 3. The Tim Viens-owned team, which had already announced its entry into the series in 2022, will field two full-time trucks, with Jaskol in the No. 46. “I can’t fully express how grateful …

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Gateway, Nashville & Mid-Ohio Make Up 2022 Triple Truck Challenge

2021 NASCAR Trucks at World Wide Technology (WWT) Raceway at Gateway, Sheldon Creed pack racing, NKP

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The Triple Truck Challenge returns for 2022 in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series, NASCAR announced Jan. 31. The three-race series will take place at World Wide Technology Raceway at Gateway June 4, followed by Nashville Superspeedway on June 24 and Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course on July 9. As with previous seasons, the Triple Truck …

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Zane Smith Adds Michael Roberts Construction Sponsorship

Zane Smith Martinsville Trucks NKP

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Michael Roberts Construction will sponsor Zane Smith in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series, Front Row Motorsports announced Jan. 28. The company will be on board the No. 38 Ford in six events, including Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Martinsville Speedway, Charlotte Motor Speedway, Sonoma Raceway, Kansas Speedway and the championship race at Phoenix Raceway. “I …

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Danny Bohn Joins Young’s for Daytona

2021 Nashville Trucks Danny Bohn NKP

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Danny Bohn will compete in the season-opening race at Daytona International Speedway for Young’s Motorsports, Young’s announced Jan. 25. Bohn is entered in the No. 20 and will be sponsored by North American Motor Car. “I am very excited about joining Young’s Motorsports for Daytona,” Bohn said in a team release. “Time and time again …

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