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Christian Eckes In, Carson Hocevar Out After Kansas Hail Mary Comes Up Short

September 9, 2022September 9, 2022 by Michael Massie
2022 Trucks Kansas II Carson Hocevar, No. 42 Niece Motorsports Chevrolet, post-race (Credit: Chris Graythen/Getty Images via NASCAR Media)

Carson Hocevar and crew chief Phil Gould swung for the fence and came up one lap short — and Christian Eckes was the big benefactor. 

Categories Featured Content, Michael Massie, Truck Series News

Friday Faceoff: Should Ryan Blaney Be Concerned About Possibly Missing Cup Playoffs?

July 7, 2022July 7, 2022 by Frontstretch Staff
Sonoma Raceway, Ryan Blaney

As more unique drivers win a race this season, Ryan Blaney’s need for a victory may become more and more dire.

Categories Andrew Stoddard, Cup Series, Featured Content, Friday Faceoff, Jared Haas, Josh Roller, Joy Tomlinson, Mike Neff, Stephen Stumpf, Truck Series

Charles Denike Named New Crew Chief for Derek Kraus

July 2, 2022 by Mark Kristl
Derek Kraus, driver of the #19 Shockwave Chevrolet, drives during practice for the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series NextEra Energy 250 at Daytona International Speedway on February 17, 2022 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)

Charles Denike becomes Derek Kraus’ fourth different crew chief over the past two seasons.

Categories Mark Kristl, Truck Series News

Tracking the Trucks: Ryan Preece Goes Back-to-Back at Nashville

June 25, 2022June 25, 2022 by Anthony Damcott
2022 Trucks Nashville Ryan Preece, No. 17 David Gilliland Racing Ford, burnout (Credit: NKP)

What are some of the key storylines from the NASCAR Truck race at Nashville, won by Ryan Preece?

Categories Anthony Damcott, Featured Content, Tracking The Trucks Race Report

Ryan Preece Wins First Truck Pole at Nashville

June 24, 2022June 24, 2022 by Stephen Stumpf
Ryan Preece No. 17 Hunt Brothers Pizza green truck at Nashville 2022 NASCAR Truck Series race, NKP

Ford drivers Ryan Preece and Zane Smith make up the starting front row for tonight’s Truck Series race.

Categories Stephen Stumpf, Truck Series News

4 Burning Questions: Chicago Street Course or Chicagoland?

June 24, 2022June 23, 2022 by Stephen Stumpf
NASCAR action at Chicagoland Speedway, 2019. Photo: NKP

Also, which drivers below the cutline will score a victory to make the playoffs?

Categories 4 Burning Questions, Cup Series, Featured Content, Stephen Stumpf, Truck Series, Xfinity

Derek Kraus on Truck Pole at Knoxville for 2nd Straight Year

June 18, 2022 by Joy Tomlinson
Derek Kraus truck NKP

Derek Kraus is on the pole for the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race at Knoxville Raceway. The McAnally-Hilgemann Racing driver earned his third career …

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Categories Featured Content, Joy Tomlinson, Truck Series News

Best Seat at the Track: Phil Allaway Joins from Gateway

June 4, 2022 by Jared Haas

The NASCAR Cup Series makes its first ever stop to the Gateway to the West, World Wide Technology Raceway. Phil Allaway, who is live at …

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Categories Best Seat at the Track, Cup Series, Featured Content, Jared Haas, Phil Allaway, Truck Series

Frontstretch Podcast with Bryan Nolen: Davey Segal Co-Hosts and Derek Kraus Talks with Michael Massie

May 26, 2022 by Bryan Nolen
Derek Kraus joins the podcast with Bryan Nolen, graphic from Jared Haas

Derek Kraus on his Truck Series season; Davey Segal joins Bryan to discuss the All-Star Race and preview this upcoming weekend.

Categories Bryan Nolen, Cup Series, Davey Segal, Featured Content, Frontstretch Podcast Network, Michael Massie

Tracking The Trucks: NASCAR Championship Battle Narrows After Kansas

May 15, 2022May 14, 2022 by Ryan O'Hara
Zane Smith takes the checkered flag at Kansas Speedway after winning a 2022 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series event. (Photo: NKP)

The third time was the charm for Zane Smith. The 22-year-old upstart picked up his third win of the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series season Saturday night (May 14) at Kansas Speedway.

Categories Featured Content, Ryan O'Hara, Tracking The Trucks Race Report, Truck Series
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