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NextGen Motorsports Making Part-Time Leap to Truck & XFINITY Series

2017 NASCAR Xfinity Series, Homestead

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Frontstretch’s Truck Series content is presented by American Trucks Last season, NextGen Motorsports took its turn in NASCAR, putting together a K&N Pro Series East program. Less than one year later, the family-owned operation is heading to the Camping World Truck and XFINITY Series on a part-time schedule. Teddy Brown, competition director at NextGen Motorsports …

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ThorSport Racing Switches to Ford for 2018

2017 Loudon CWTS Matt Crafton Truck Phil Allaway

(Photo: Phil Allaway)

Frontstretch’s Truck Series content is presented by American Trucks On Monday morning, ThorSport Racing announced that the team will field Ford F-150s full-time in the Camping World Truck Series in 2018.  The move comes on the heels of ThorSport leaving Toyota last week after six seasons. The move allows Ford to maintain a proper presence …

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Newly Formed DGR-CROSLEY Acquires Assets of Red Horse Racing

2017 Charotte I CWTS Timothy Peters truck Nigel Kinrade NKP

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Frontstretch’s Truck Series content is presented by American Trucks David Gilliland announced that his late model team, David Gilliland Racing (DGR) has merged with the CROSLEY Racing Group.  The resulting entity, DGR-CROSLEY, has acquired the assets of former Camping World Truck Series team Red Horse Racing. The team will operate from Red Horse Racing’s former …

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Todd Gilliland to Run For Camping World Truck Series Rookie of the Year With KBM

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Frontstretch’s Truck Series content is presented by American Trucks Todd Gilliland is set to compete for Rookie of the Year honors in the Camping World Truck Series in 2018, fresh off back-to-back NASCAR K&N Pro Series West championships. The 17-year-old will run the No. 4 truck for Kyle Busch Motorsports in 19 events, skipping four …

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ThorSport Racing Splits From Toyota

2017 Homestead CWTS Matt Crafton Truck Phil Allaway

(Photo: Phil Allaway)

Frontstretch’s Truck Series content is presented by American Trucks Camping World Truck Series powerhouse ThorSport Racing will not run Toyota Tundras in the 2018 season, the team announced Tuesday, Jan. 16. The team’s press release indicates that the move is a mutual split. No new manufacturer was announced. The partnership with Toyota lasted for six …

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Cody Coughlin Moves to GMS Racing Full-Time in 2018

2017 Loudon CWTS Cody Coughlin Truck Phil Allaway

(Photo: Phil Allaway)

Frontstretch’s Truck Series content is presented by American Trucks On Monday (Jan. 16), GMS Racing announced that Cody Coughlin will join the organization for the 2018 season.  Coughlin will drive the No. 2 Chevrolet with sponsorship from JEGS. Jerry Baxter, who was the crew chief for Kaz Grala‘s No. 33 in 2017, will fill that …

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Justin Haley Returns to GMS Racing Full-Time in 2018

2017 Iowa CWTS Justin Haley truck Brett Moist NKP

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Frontstretch’s Truck Series content is presented by American Trucks On Monday, GMS Racing announced that Justin Haley will return to the team for his second Camping World Truck Series season in the team’s No. 24 Chevrolet in 2018.  Sponsorship will be provided by the Fraternal Order of Eagles.  Kevin Bellicourt will remain as Haley’s crew …

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Dalton Sargeant Moves to GMS Racing In NASCAR Truck Series For 2018

2017 Homestead CWTS Dalton Sargeant Barry Cantrell NKP

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Frontstretch’s Truck Series content is presented by American Trucks Friday morning, GMS Racing announced the signing of Dalton Sargeant to race for Rookie of the Year in NASCAR’s Camping World Truck Series in 2018.  The 19-year-old will drive the team’s No. 25 Chevrolet.  In addition, GMS Racing announced the signing of Doug Randolph to serve …

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Parker Kligerman Returning to Henderson Motorsports in 2018

2017 Charlotte I CWTs Parker Kligerman Nigel Kinrade NKP

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Frontstretch’s Truck Series content is presented by American Trucks Parker Kligerman wears multiple hats these days. Not only is he a racecar driver, but he also frequently plays the role of analyst for NASCAR on NBC. Kligerman is still hanging onto his original hat, though. The two-time NASCAR Camping World Truck Series winner will be …

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Martins Motorsports Closes Down Truck Series Team

Tommy Joe Martins Daytona Pushing Car

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Frontstretch’s Truck Series content is presented by American Trucks Martins Motorsports has ceased operations for its NASCAR Camping World Truck Series team, owner and driver Tommy Joe Martins has revealed. As recently as last week, Martins had anticipated the organization fielding trucks for multiple drivers over the course of the 2018 season. However, the deals …

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Justin Fontaine Joins Niece Motorsports for 2018 CWTS Season

2017 Chicago CWTS Justin Fontaine Truck Barry Cantrell NKP

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Frontstretch’s Truck Series content is presented by American Trucks Another full-time entry for the 2018 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series season has been confirmed, as Niece Motorsports announced Tuesday that Justin Fontaine will drive the full schedule in their No. 45 Chevrolet Silverado. Fontaine, 20, was originally supposed to run the full ARCA Racing Series …

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NASCAR Standardizes Team Rosters for 2018

Homestead Cup Racing

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Frontstretch’s Truck Series content is presented by American Trucks On Wednesday morning, NASCAR announced new cuts in the number of team personnel that can be brought to the track on a weekly basis in 2018.  The most notable change to race fans will a cut in crewmembers that can go over the wall on pit …

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