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Outspoken Insider Shockingly Blames Outlawed “Tandem Racing” Behind Drivers Truck Series Undying Aggression
NASCAR insider points out the possible behind the increase in the number of wrecks in Truck and ARCA series.
Misery Stricken NASCAR Team Owner’s $100,000 Bill Highlights Truck Series Drivers’ Blatant Lack of Respect
The NASCAR Truck Series race at Daytona was utterly chaotic and as a result, teams have earned heavy losses after cars got entangled in wreck
“Dumped”””That’s All Toni Breidinger Has to Say to Her Greedy NASCAR Teammate
Double dose of drama! Toni Breidinger blames teammate Gus Dean for ARCA exit, echoing Finch's Frustration. Is Venturini Imploding?
Richard Childress’ Demoted Grandson Blasts Off After Becoming Victim of Inexperienced Truck Series, Demands NASCAR’s Indulgence
Ty Dillon, in a post-race interview for the Truck Series opener at Daytona, shared his experience racing with a bunch of rookie drivers.
Rajah Caruth’s Rare Glory at Cost of Entire Truck Grid Has NASCAR Community Extremely Riled Up
2nd Place finish in Truck Series opener sparks fan speculations for rookie Rajah Caruth! Did he wreck the race or make a daring move?
NASCAR Inability to Control Truck Series Drivers Could Have Cost Taylor Gray His Life After Shameful Daytona Carnage
Truck Series driver, Taylor Gray was involved in a freak accident during the Friday night race at Daytona International Speedway.
Rajah Caruth Comes Clean on Bubba Wallace Confrontation Moment After Endangering Truck Series Star at Daytona
Following his career-best finish at the Nexerta Energy 250 at Daytona, Rajah Caruth explains his post-race meeting with Bubba Wallace.
Infuriated Toni Breidinger Puts Venturini Motorsports Teammate on Blast as She Dissects “His Lack of Respect”
After her disappointing Arca season opener, Toni Breidinger opened up about the early mishap where she felt betrayed by her teammate.
Emotional Gus Dean Snubs Toni Breidinger as He Dedicates ARCA Daytona Win to His Late Grandfather
Gus Dean talked about the importance of teamwork but didn't discuss the Lap 4 incident, where he was accused by Toni Breidinger of betraying her.
Corey LaJoie Shockingly Acquits “Pretty Smart” Rajah Caruth for Truck Series Daytona Debacle
Corey LaJoie comes out to rescue his Spire Motorsports teammate Rajah Caruth after the incident that pushed him back.
“What a S-H-*-T show!” Corey Heim Goes Ballistic on Truck Series Disastrous Daytona Finish Amidst Miraculous Escape
Following the wild ending to the Truck Series season opener at Daytona, Toyota driver Corey Heim gets livid, and calls out the race track.
“I’m Sorry” ”“ Apologetic Ben Rhodes Acquits Goodyear as He Blames Himself for Truck Series’ Daytona Debacle
Ben Rhodes after finishing top-5 in Stage 2, had to succumb to P30 due to a wreck. Talking about the same, he cleared Goodyear taking the blame on himself.
About NASCAR Truck Series
NASCAR Truck Series Standings, Schedule, Championship 2021, Results
History
The NASCAR truck series or NASCAR Camping Truck Series is a pickup truck racing arrangement. It is the main arrangement in all of NASCAR to race pickup trucks. The arrangement, which kicked off in 1995, is one of three public divisions of NASCAR.
It is positioned at the third level, behind the second level NASCAR Xfinity Series and the top-level NASCAR Cup Series.
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Oct 25, 2020; Fort Worth, TX, USA; NASCAR Gander RV and Outdoors Truck Series driver Sheldon Creed (2) races down the front stretch during the SpeedyCash.com 400 at Texas Motor Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Raymond Carlin III-USA TODAY Sports
Sponsors
The arrangement was called the NASCAR SuperTruck Series in 1995. After the first year, it was renamed as the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series from 1996 through 2008.
From 2009 through 2018, it was called the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series and the NASCAR Gander Outdoors Truck Series in 2019. From this season, it is be called the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series.
Top Drivers
- Kyle Busch - Kyle has participated in 155 Truck Series Races in 18 seasons. He has won 59 Truck Series Races.
- Ron Hornaday Jr. - Ron is a Truck Series veteran. He has won 4 Truck Series Championships and has won 51 races.
- Jack Sprague - Jack has won 3 Truck Series Championships. He has won 28 Truck Races.
Best Truck Series Moments
Trucks used in NASCAR
Presently, the Truck Series utilizes the Chevrolet Silverado, Ford F-150, and Toyota Tundra.
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Oct 3, 2020; Lincoln, Alabama, USA; NASCAR Gander RV and Outdoors Truck Series driver Raphael Lessard (4) celebrates after winning at Talladega Superspeedway. Mandatory Credit: Marvin Gentry-USA TODAY Sports
The vehicles are fueled by 6.0-liter, V8 engines, with carburetors. Engines are 650-700bhp powered and can reach speeds up to 180mph.
Points System
Eight drivers qualify for the postseason races. Success in the initial 16 races is the prerequisite to qualify for the postseason format. However, only full-time drivers are eligible for a playoff berth. After the sixteenth race of the season, the eight-driver field is set for the playoffs, any and all remaining spots are filled by drivers with the highest number of points without a win.
Playoffs
The playoffs consist of seven races and are divided into three parts - Round of 8, Round of 6, and Championship 4.
Round of 8 and Round of 6 are elimination rounds where 2 drivers are eliminated and four drivers fight for the championship in the final race.
2020 Season
The regular season finished with the ToyotaCare 250 at Richmond Raceway on September 10. The playoffs finished with the Lucas Oil 150 at Phoenix Raceway on November 6, where Sheldon Creed won the title, and his partners Zane Smith and Brett Moffitt finished in second and third position for GMS Racing in the standings.
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Nov 6, 2020; Avondale, AZ, USA; NASCAR Truck Series driver Sheldon Creed celebrates with champagne next to the championship trophy after winning the Lucas Oil 150 and the 2020 Truck Series championship at Phoenix Raceway. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Austin Hill won the regular-season title and was the points leader for the vast majority of the period, however, failed to progress to Championship 4 and completed sixth in the standings.
2021 Season
The 2021 season is the 27th season of the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series. The season will start at Daytona International Speedway with the NextEra Energy 250 on February 12 and will end with the Lucas Oil 150 at Phoenix Raceway on November 5.
| Category | Stock Cars, Pickup Truck Racing |
| Country | United States of America |
| Inaugural season | 1995 |
| Last 5 years winners | · 2020- Sheldon Creed · 2019- Matt Crafton · 2018- Brett Moffitt · 2017- Christopher Bell · 2016- Johnny Sauter |
| Current leader | NA |
| Where to watch | NBCSN, Fox Sports, RDS, Sportitalia, Sport TV |
| Top Venues | Daytona, Charlotte, Bristol, Talladega |
