Sullivan offers to buy NASCAR team Aug 17, 2008
Davis also has a highly-successful NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series operation ... " Sullivan admitted that when Caterpillar decided to leave Bill Davis Racing and sign with Richard Childress Racing for the 2009 season, it has an economic impact on the amount Sullivan's group is prepared to offer Davis for the team that includes drivers Dave Blaney in the Cup Series with Johnny Benson Jr. and Mike Skinner in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series. "I am always interested in the right deal but with CAT... (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Roush, Ford have thrived at Michigan Aug 16, 2008
" After living near Roush's headquarters in Livonia, Mich., for two years, Greg Biffle knows the importance of running well at MIS. He has delivered, too; he has four wins for Roush at Michigan -- two in the Cup Series and two in the Craftsman Truck Series. "I lived in Michigan for a couple of years when I first started racing the trucks for Roush in 1998 and 1999," Biffle said. "It's always great to win in Michigan because it's kind of the home track for Ford and Roush Industries. " Listening... (MSNBC -- Sports)
Biffle hoping to recapture the glory at Michigan Aug 14, 2008
He won at Michigan the first time he raced there in the Craftsman Truck Series, and has six top-10s there as a Sprint Cup driver. "The thing I love about Michigan is you can race as hard as you want,'' Biffle said. "You can go two-and-three wide on that downforce racetrack for the win and be able to do that in a cautious manner where you're going to get a good finish. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Results are evidence Speed is fast learner Aug 14, 2008
Scott Speed, celebrating his win in the Kentucky 150 Arca REMAX Series race in July, also won a Craftsman Truck Series race in May and plans to try his hand at NASCAR Sprint Cup by 2010 ... He got his fourth career ARCA Re/Max Series win last weekend in Nashville, and combined with a Craftsman Truck Series victory in May is living up to his name: He is fast. (USA Today -- Sports)
NASCAR team reports Aug 14, 2008
"My brother (Kurt) moved up to Michigan years ago to run in the Craftsman Truck series and he went to a Michigan game," Kyle recalled. "He bought me a Michigan sweatshirt and sent it home for me. I never really paid attention to college football until then, but I became a Michigan fan. Not too complicated of a story, but it's fun to be able to follow them when I have a Saturday afternoon off in the fall. I was lucky enough to be able to go to their practice last fall and get to know a few of the... (USA Today -- Sports)
SETTING THE FIELD SNAPSHOTS FROM THE LATEST IN AUTO RACING Aug 14, 2008
The asphalt track recently was acquired by NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series driver Rick Crawford of Mobile, but the deal fell through after residents who live near the track objected during a license hearing. The Knox family is involved in racing at Birmingham International Raceway through late model driver Chase Knox. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Waltrip hires Skinner to drive, evaluate team Aug 13, 2008
" Skinner, fifth in the Craftsman Truck Series this season, said he is happy to help out his old friend Waltrip and work with another young driver. "I know it's tough for drivers like Michael McDowell when they make the big jump to the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series from other divisions like the ARCA Series or the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, but Michael has done a really good job for MWR in a sport that's fiercely competitive," Skinner said. "I look forward to us working together. " Copyright 2008... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
NASCAR's Highest-Earning Drivers Aug 13, 2008
Kevin Harvick owns Nationwide and Craftsman Truck Series teams, though due to escalating costs, turning a profit in NASCAR's minor leagues has been difficult as of late. Tony Stewart recognized this challenge and ventured outside of NASCAR, investing in a lower-tier, open-wheel racing team that earned him an estimated $300,000 in the last year. (Forbes -- Technology)
NASCAR News and Notes Aug 13, 2008
NASCAR downplayed reports of failing interest in the Craftsman Truck Series, saying it would continue next year with a full 25-race schedule. The series will lose Craftsman as a sponsor at the end of the year, and last week, Kobalt Tools said it no longer was interested in taking over the spot. (Florida Times-Union)
'What slump?' Aug 12, 2008
Besides logging 13 top-fives in 21 Cup starts, Busch also has multiple wins in the Nationwide (six) and Craftsman Truck (two) series. But in consecutive races for the first time this year, Busch failed to start or finish in the top 10 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway and Pocono Raceway, and the whispers of weakness began. (USA Today -- Sports)
Bruce MartinINSIDE RACING Aug 12, 2008
Carroll said last week that if SMI had not offered to buy the speedway, he would have continued to operate the track with a prime IndyCar date as well as a NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series and Nationwide Series date ... NASCAR already runs very successful NASCAR Nationwide Series and NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series races at Kentucky Speedway. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Notebook: Ambrose shines again on big weekend Aug 11, 2008
Ambrose, who raced one year in the Craftsman Truck Series and is in the top 12 in the Nationwide Series, is slated to race full-time in Cup next year with JTG Daugherty Racing ... "Goodyear did an excellent job. I'm their biggest critic at times. They can do things right at times. You still got to see the race. You get to see guys who are a lot out of their element, and that's fun. It's fun to watch those drivers adapt.''Rain tires have not been an option for Sprint Cup Series teams on road... (MSNBC -- Sports)
RESULTS: Toyota Tundra 200 Aug 10, 2008
Results Saturday for the Toyota Tundra 200 race for NASCAR's Craftsman Truck Series at Nashville Superspeedway, listing starting position in parentheses, driver, truck, laps completed with reason out if not running at the finish, points earned, driver rating and money won. 1. (USA Today -- Sports)
What's up (88) Aug 10, 2008
6:30 p.m. Auto racing: NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Toyota Tundra 200 (SV). 7 p.m. Olympics: XXIX Summer Olympics (KWWL). (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Dixon overtakes Castroneves late Aug 10, 2008
"I said that view was pretty sweet.It was the seventh second-place finish of the season for the frustrated Castroneves.The finish was almost as frustrating for Andretti, also winless this season. The son of Andretti Green Racing co-owner Michael Andretti lost his shot at his second career victory and first since August 2006 when he had to make his final pit stop on Lap 189.ALSO SATURDAYTOYOTA TUNDRA 200: Johnny Benson became the fifth NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series driver to win three straight... (News & Observer -- Sports)
Others' fuel woes aid Nationwide winner Aug 10, 2008
Johnny Benson became the fifth NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series driver to win three straight races, passing Erik Darnell with three laps left and pulling away in the Toyota Tundra 200 in Gladeville, Tenn. Benson, the winner of four of the last five races, joined Mike Skinner (1996 and 2007), Ron Hornaday (1997), Greg Biffle (2000) and Todd Bodine (2005) as the only drivers to win three races in a row in the series 13-year history. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Column: Each day the race begins at 5 Aug 9, 2008
But like a young racer working his way up from late model stock car races to the NASCAR Craftsman Truck and NASCAR Nationwide Series before finally making it to the premier show, the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, Fred, sporting a sleeveless tank top now with a trendy iPod strapped to his nicely accentuated bicep, has transformed his schlep into a jaunty step. The only thing camo about him these days is his Dale Jr. cap. (Niles Star, MI)
Sports lineup Aug 9, 2008
NASCAR, Craftsman Truck Series, Toyota Tundra 200, SPEED, 7:30 p.m.. (T) NHRA, qualifying for Lucas Oil Nationals, ESPN2. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Aug 8, 2008
CRAFTSMAN TRUCK SERIES Saturday, 7:30 p.m. ET (Speed) Nashville Superspeedway Qualifying: Saturday, 2:45 p.m. ET (No TV). Standings. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
This Week In Auto Racing August 8 - 10 Aug 7, 2008
He does have four Nationwide victories and two Craftsman Truck wins ... " Terry Labonte was a four-time winner of this race, while Fellows took the checkered flag there three times. When Ernie Irvan won the 1992 Nationwide race, he did it from the 22nd starting spot, which is the furthest back a driver has started and won at The Glen. Craftsman Truck Series Toyota Tundra 200 - Nashville Superspeedway - Lebanon, TN Johnny Benson will have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity at the Nashville... (ABC 7 News, DC)
Auto racing: Rain won't stop Nationwide Series at The Glen Aug 7, 2008
They were used first during practice and qualifying for an exhibition Sprint Cup race in Japan in 1997, then again during practice for a Craftsman Truck Series event at the Glen in 1999. Before Montreal, the last time they were used was 2000, when a handful of Sprint Cup drivers used them at the Glen in a special wet practice session and again during final practice for the Global Crossing at the Glen. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Picking up speed Aug 7, 2008
NASCAR has three levels: the Craftsman Truck Series, the Nationwide Series, and the top-tier Sprint Cup, known formerly as the Winston Cup Series. NASCAR also owns and oversees local racing series, like the Camping World [Series], which is the equivalent of Double-A ball in the racing world. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Auto racing notebook: IndyCar announces plan to return to Glen in 2009 Aug 6, 2008
Villeneuve has been trying to make the transition to NASCAR. He's made seven Craftsman Truck Series starts and two Nextel Cup Series starts in less than two years. An attempt to run the Sprint Cup Series this year stalled when a sponsorship deal failed to materialize after his Daytona 500 qualifying attempt. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Racing Roundup: Fellows, Kovalainen, Wilkins all win Aug 5, 2008
Craftsman truck star Ron Hornaday was fourth, Boris Said was fifth and Sprint Cup star Carl Edwards was sixth. Another hometown hero, Jacques Villeneuve, wound up 16th although he raced among the leaders all day. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
NASCAR races in the rain in Montreal Aug 4, 2008
While it was the first time the tires had been used in a race, NASCAR also turned to them in practice and qualifying for a 1997 exhibition race in Japan and in practice for a 1999 Craftsman Truck Series event at Watkins Glen. It felt really slow and the car was slipping around, Ambrose said. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Tough to get foot in door Aug 3, 2008
Former Redskins coach Joe Gibbs on Randy Moss sponsoring a team in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series: "The first thing I told him was, 'Don't do it!' It's extremely hard, a big undertaking. But now that he's in it, we'll do anything we can to help him. My son [J.D.] has talked to him, and we'd love to see him do well.". Commanding ChiefChiefs tight end Tony Gonzalez is looking through a two-year window with his career. (Boston Globe)
Fellows wins rain-soaked Nationwide race Aug 3, 2008
Officials end race 26 laps early due to conditions. By JOHN NICHOLSONAssociated Press. (Lake City Reporter, FL)
Commentary: Playing the percentages (18) Aug 3, 2008
He s won 15 times this year in the Sprint Cup, Nationwide and Craftsman Truck series, with different owners. Sometimes it s with a Gibbs car and sometimes it s not. (Rockingham Daily Journal, NC)
From Mittler to Roush: Jamie McMurray Looks for Consistency Aug 1, 2008
McMurray raced 15 times for Mittler and his Foristell-based NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series team from 1999-2000. It didn't take long until he was picked up by a Busch Series team. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Johnny Benson answers some questions Aug 1, 2008
The points race in NASCAR's Craftsman Truck race is the antithesis in major North American racing. Johnny Benson leads defending and three-time champion Ron Hornaday by 15 points with 11 races to go. (Florida Today)
Australia goes 1-for-2 on IndyCar Series schedule Jul 31, 2008
Jimmie Johnson has signed on to drive the Craftsman Truck owned by NFL wide receiver Randy Moss on Aug. 20 at Bristol, Tenn. He will also drive in the Aug. 9 Nationwide race on the road course at Watkins Glen, N.Y., for the team owned by Dale Earnhardt Jr.. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Kittleson calm as qualifying nears Jul 30, 2008
All told, he now has five starts in NASCARs second-tier series and eight in the Craftsman Truck Series with an average finish of 24. 8 in Busch/Nationwide and 30. (Florida Today)
This Week In Auto Racing August 1 - August 3 Jul 30, 2008
Chad McCumbee, a full-time Craftsman Truck Series competitor, will drive the car at Pocono. Petty returns to the track next week at Watkins Glen, NY with Terry Labonte taking over driving duties in the August 17th event at Michigan. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
2008 NASCAR Craftsman Truck schedule and standings Jul 30, 2008
The Associated Press Published: July 30, 2008. Feb. 15 Chevy Silverado 250, Daytona Beach, Fla. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Villeneuve set for Nationwide debut Jul 30, 2008
Villeneuve made seven NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series starts and ran two Cup races last season. Today in Sports. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
For manufacturer, not a good year here Jul 28, 2008
Local Search Site Search. THIS STORY HAS BEEN FORMATTED FOR EASY PRINTING. (Boston Globe)
Racin' With Russ Jul 28, 2008
The Craftsman truck race at Kentucky found ex-Cupper Johnny Benson back in victory lane for his 11th career trophy after regaining the lead late in the show. The Toyota driver is now back atop the points by only a mere one point over Matt Crafton and five markers over Ron Hornaday Jr.. (Altivista Journal, VA)
Cruising with confidence Jul 27, 2008
"While Chevrolet swept the front row, the Dodges of Ryan Newman and Kasey Kahne swept the second row. Toyota, meanwhile, struggled to place a car among the top 10, with the No. 20 of Tony Stewart ranking as the fastest at 179.480 m.p.h.Kyle Busch, the Cup points leader who pulled triple duty this weekend, driving in Friday night's Craftsman Truck Series race and last night's Nationwide Series race at O'Reilly Raceway Park, will start 19th today after ranking as the third-fastest Toyota qualifier... (Boston Globe)
Stewart expects fine for USAC 'altercation' Jul 26, 2008
Johnny Benson survived a late flurry of cautions and held off Ron Hornaday Jr. in a two-lap shootout at the finish to win the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Power Stroke Diesel 200 in Clermont, Ind. TENNIS. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Benson wins truck race Jul 26, 2008
Advertisements The Associated Press Johnny Benson survived a late flurry of cautions and held off Ron Hornaday Jr. in a 2-lap shootout at the finish to win the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Power Stroke Diesel 200 on Friday night in Clermont, Ind. Benson, the truck series points leader, scored his second straight win and third in the past four races, even though Hornaday dominated the early going on the O'Reilly Raceway Park. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Wade leads U.S. rout of Canada in tuneup Jul 26, 2008
Johnny Benson survived a late flurry of cautions and held off Ron Hornaday Jr. in a 2-lap shootout at the finish to win the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Power Stroke Diesel 200 in Clermont. Benson, the truck series points leader, scored his second consecutive win and third in the past four races. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Busch, Kenseth popular; Schendel wins Newton race Jul 26, 2008
Busch, who raced Saturday night in a NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series at Kentucky Speedway, led much of the first 75-lap segment, while Kenseth, a former Sprint Cup champion, raced among the leaders. Shortly after the second segment of the race began, however, Busch was forced to the pits with mechanical problems. (Creston News Adertiser, IO)
Sports on TV Jul 25, 2008
NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, Power Stroke Diesel 200, pole qualifying, from Indianapolis, 4 p.m. and race, 7 p.m. (Speed Channel). Major League Baseball. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
NASCAR squeezes horsepower on Toyota Jul 24, 2008
The rest of the Toyota engines in that series and the Craftsman Truck Series come from Triad Racing Development, a Bill Davis-owned company that leases engines. White worried that NASCAR's tweak to the Toyota motors would stretch beyond immediate on-track performance. (MSNBC -- Sports)
NASCAR turns Toyota motors horsepower down Jul 24, 2008
" NASCAR recently sent 10 motors for testing, and found that David Reutimann's Toyota was the best with an estimated 3 percent horsepower advantage over the competition. JGR's No. 18 car -- which Busch drove to victory at Chicago right before the motors were tested -- was second. Roush Fenway Racing's Nos. 16 and 17 Fords were next, followed by JGR's No. 20 car, which has won nine races with four drivers this season. JGR builds its own motors for its two Nationwide Series cars. The rest of the... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Economic crunch hitting NASCAR Jul 23, 2008
I'd like to see the height of the front splitter on the Cup car raised closer to the height used in the Craftsman Truck Series to minimize contact with the asphalt. I'd like to see more travel in the front suspension. (MSNBC -- Sports)
AUTO RACING PACKAGE: Auto Racing Glance Jul 23, 2008
NASCAR CRAFTSMAN TRUCKS ... Busch was attempting to become the first driver to win in the NASCAR Nextel Cup Series, Nationwide Series and Craftsman Truck Series in successive starts. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
The private world of Randy Moss Jul 23, 2008
Randy Moss, businessman, hooked up with NASCAR to purchase 50 percent of a Craftsman Truck Series team. (Geoff burke/Getty Images). (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Duno eager to 'forget' spat with fellow driver Patrick Jul 22, 2008
Cup leader Kyle Busch was the only Cup driver to race in the Craftsman Truck Series at Kentucky Speedway on Saturday instead of the Nationwide race. He finished sixth. (USA Today -- Sports)
Tom BowlesINSIDE NASCAR Jul 22, 2008
"If he's going to race that way, that's pretty chicken. He doesn't deserve to be a racer. He's got a lot of talent, but that is flat stupid. If Billy Ballew needs the [owner's] championship that bad, then drive that way, because he's got the right driver. I don't knock any other driver, but I tell you what, that kid is just about done to me now." -- Hornaday after a crash with Busch in the Craftsman Truck Series, one that left Hornaday spun out and Busch chugging towards a Ttp 10-finish on the... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Hands down, Hamm ready for Beijing Jul 20, 2008
Busch was attempting to become the first to win in the Sprint Cup Series, Nationwide Series and Craftsman Truck Series in successive starts. Carl Edwards passed Jason Leffler with 48 laps remaining and cruised to victory at the Dodge Dealers 250 at Madison, Ill. (Boston Globe)
Edwards wins in front of local fans Jul 20, 2008
Benson top trucker: Johnny Benson held off Michael Annett to win the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Built Ford Tough 225 at Kentucky Speedway in Sparta, Ky. Benson grabbed the lead in the truck series points race by one over third-place finisher Matt Crafton. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Skinner Snares Pole Award Jul 20, 2008
Defending Built Ford Tough 225 Presented by the Greater Cincinnati Ford Dealers champion Mike Skinner became the ninth different NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series pole award winner at Kentucky Speedway this afternoon by tearing off a 171. 499-mph (31. (WKRC.com, OH)
Busch falls short of NASCAR history in trucks race Jul 20, 2008
Busch was attempting to become the first driver to win in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, Nationwide Series and Craftsman Truck Series in successive starts ... The race did boast a historical milestone for Roush Racing, which eclipsed Spears Motorsports to become the team with the most starts in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series. (MSNBC -- Sports)
RESULTS: Built Ford Tough 225 Jul 20, 2008
(AP) Results Saturday night for the Built Ford Tough 225 race for NASCAR's Craftsman Truck Series at Kentucky Speedway, listing starting position in parentheses, driver, car, laps completed with reason out if not running at the finish, points earned, driver rating and money won. 1. (USA Today -- Sports)
Benson Dominates In Kentucky Jul 20, 2008
(Sports Network) - Johnny Benson led 94 of 150 laps to capture Saturday night's Built Ford Tough 225 Craftsman Truck Series race at the Kentucky Speedway. The No.23 Toyota driver crossed the finish line ahead of Michael Annett. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Indycar: Busch denied a historic win Jul 20, 2008
Busch was attempting to become the first driver to win in the NASCAR Nextel Cup Series, Nationwide Series and Craftsman Truck Series in successive starts. He won the Nationwide Series' Dollar General 300 on July 11 and the Nextel Cup's 400 the following night. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Morning Leadoff Jul 20, 2008
SPEED NASCAR, Craftsman Truck Series, pole qualifying for Built Ford Tough 225, at Sparta, Ky ... SPEED NASCAR, Craftsman Truck Series, Built Ford Tough 225, at Sparta, Ky. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Benson claims truck win Jul 20, 2008
Advertisements The Associated Press Johnny Benson held off Michael Annett to win the Built Ford Tough 225 Craftsman Truck Race at Kentucky Speedway in Sparta, Ky. on Saturday night. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Johnson wins ESPY for Best Driver; show on Sunday Jul 19, 2008
Busch, NASCAR's dominant driver this season with seven Cup victories, five Nationwide Series wins and two in the Craftsman Truck Series, also was nominated in the Best Breakthrough Athlete category. Fans voted that award to Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson. (Niles Star, MI)
Villeneuve returns to tackle home track Jul 18, 2008
Randy Phillips, Canwest News Service Published:Thursday, July 17, 2008. Story tools presented by. (National Post)
Kyle Busch good at being hated bad guy Jul 18, 2008
He'll bring his NASCAR World Domination Tour to Kentucky Speedway for tomorrow night's NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Built Ford Tough 225 Presented by the Greater Cincinnati Ford Dealers. (Take a moment to catch your breath after reading that name. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Auto racing: Kyle Busch says his team is pretty good Jul 18, 2008
- He owns 14 wins across NASCAR's Cup, Nationwide and Craftsman Truck series - tying Kevin Harvick's 2006 record. - The driver of the No. 18 Mota is one of 17 drivers in Cup history to post seven wins in the first 19 races in a season. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Siemens PLM Software-Sponsored Joe Gibbs Racing Driver Kyle Busch Dominates First Half of NASCAR Season Jul 18, 2008
Source: Siemens PLM Software. Busch Brings Home 14 Victories Including Seven NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Races; Wins Back-to-Back Races to Remain Sprint Cup Series Points Leader. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Busch back in truck at Kentucky Jul 17, 2008
Kentucky Speedway With NASCARs Sprint Cup Series taking the week off, Kyle Busch will stay busy, getting back behind the wheel of the No. 51 Billy Ballew Motorsports Toyota for the Craftsman Truck Series race Saturday at Kentucky Speedway. Busch, who has two wins and six top-10 finishes in 10 starts for Ballew this season, was last behind the wheel of the No. 41 Tundra in June at Michigan, where he finished seventh. (WKRC.com, OH)
