Photos: Martinsville weekend Oct 19, 2008
Ron Hornaday Jr., driver of the #33 Camping World Chevrolet and Todd Bodine, driver of the #30 Lumberliquidators Toyota lead the field at the start of the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Kroger 200 at Martinsville Speedway on October 18, 2008 in Martinsville, Virginia. Chris Graythen - Getty Images. (Fox Sports)
Auto racing | Johnny Benson grabs fifth victory, Truck Series lead Oct 19, 2008
Johnny Benson passed Ron Hornaday Jr. with 46 laps to go and won the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race at Martinsville Speedway on Saturday ... Johnny Benson passed Ron Hornaday Jr. with 46 laps to go and won the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race at Martinsville Speedway on Saturday. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
NASCAR: Johnson's luck continues to hold (Today) Oct 19, 2008
Johnny Benson passed Ron Hornaday Jr. with 46 laps to go and won the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race at Martinsville Speedway. The victory, Benson's fifth of the season, allowed him to go from 39 points behind Hornaday for the series lead to 65 points ahead when Hornaday ran out of gas with three laps to go. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
On the air TV and radio Oct 18, 2008
Friday, October 17, 2008. Published: Oct 17, 2008 12:30 AM Modified: Oct 17, 2008 02:23 AM. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Weather may dash hopes Oct 10, 2008
HERMIE SADLER WILL DRIVE AT MARTINSVILLE: Hermie Sadler will temporarily work double duty as a TV commentator and a race car driver when he returns to racing in the Kroger 200 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series event Oct. 18 at Martinsville Speedway. Sadler, a University of North Carolina alum, is in has second year as a NASCAR analyst for the Speed Channel and for DirecTV, and he is a Total Nonstop Action Wrestling personality. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Townley impressive at Talladega Oct 6, 2008
- In a classic case of the results not reflecting the effort, Watkinsville native John Wes Townley was in position with six laps remaining to win Saturday's Mountain Dew 250 at Talladega Superspeedway in just his sixth career start in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series ... - In a classic case of the results not reflecting the effort, Watkinsville native John Wes Townley was in position with six laps remaining to win Saturday's Mountain Dew 250 at Talladega Superspeedway in just his sixth career... (Athens Banner-Herald)
NASCAR: Yates' Kvapil earns first pole position in his 100th start (Today) Oct 5, 2008
Todd Bodine took the lead on the final lap and held off Ron Hornaday Jr. and Kyle Busch yesterday in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race at Talladega. Bodine raced to his second victory of the season and won for the second year in a row in the 250-mile race on NASCAR's largest track. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Kyle Busch, Stremme highlight Sep 25, 2008
Busch has scored a record 18 victories in NASCAR's top three series so far this series, including eight Cup wins, seven Nationwide wins and three NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series wins. Busch also got a late model win with the ASA Midwest Series at the Milwaukee Mile on August 24. (Winchester News-Gazette, IN)
Sports Digest Sep 22, 2008
She said she plans to continue running in truck races next year and hopes to one day have a shot at the NASCAR Craftsman Truck series. "We'll just have to see what goes on, what happens," she said. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Italy's Rossi gets milestone victory at a timeless track Sep 18, 2008
David Starr: Fined $10,000 and put on probation for spinning out three opponents in last weekend's NASCAR Craftsman Trucks race, although two crewmen from rival Todd Bodine's team were suspended for one race for a post-race dust-up with Starr's crew. Ron Hornaday Jr.: Admits he used medicinal steroid cream two years ago while racing on NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series ... NASCAR Craftsman Trucks: Quik-Liner Las Vegas 350, Las Vegas Motor Speedway (146 laps, 1. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Price brothers make mark at Holland Sep 18, 2008
He ran 14 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series races earlier this decade. He has been in his current class at Holland for three years. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Big Brown vs. Curlin? Brown's owners want match-up Sep 14, 2008
Hornaday took the lead on a restart with 42 laps to go and was out front most of the way en route to a victory in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway in Loudon, N.H.. Hornaday, who has a record 38 career truck victories, told ESPN The Magazine last week that he used a testosterone cream during 2004 and 2005 to treat a medical issue. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
TEAM REPORTS: Sprint Cup news, notes Sep 13, 2008
Busch will get back in the No. 51 Toyota Tundra in the hope of adding another type of track to his 2008 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series win list. Busch has won on a short track (Bristol), a 1. (USA Today -- Sports)
Golfer misses chance at tour-record 59 Sep 13, 2008
Ron Hornaday, the defending champion in the third-tier NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, will be allowed to race after disclosing he used a testosterone cream because it wasn't intended as a performance enhancer, the racing league said. NASCAR's substance-abuse experts said Hornaday's use of the drug wouldn't enhance his performance or impair his judgment, Jim Hunter, the racing league's vice president of communications, said at a news conference in Concord, N.H.. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Lia gets ride with Moss Sep 12, 2008
Advertisements NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Rookie of the Year contender Donny Lia will take the wheel of the No. 81 Randy Moss Motorsports Chevrolet Silverado starting with the race at New Hamsphire Motor Speedway on Saturday, the team announced this week. The Long Island, N.Y., driver sits 17th in Craftsman Truck Series driver points and is second in the Rookie of the Year standings. (News & Observer -- Sports)
TV SportsWatch Sep 12, 2008
The Associated Press Published: September 12, 2008. SPEED Formula One, qualifying for Italian Grand Prix, at Monza, Italy. (International Herald Tribune -- Travel)
Newman makes modification, earns pole Sep 12, 2008
Donny Lia, the 2007 NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour champion from Jericho, N.Y., will pull double duty at NHMS tomorrow, driving the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race in the No. 81 Chevrolet Silverado fielded by Patriots receiver Randy Moss. Lia, who will have to qualify and race the Randy Moss Motorsports entry on the same day, will also make his second Modified appearance of the season in the No. 96 Troyer/Joe Gibbs Driven Chevrolet. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Sylvania 300 schedule Sep 10, 2008
FRIDAY8 a.m.: Gates open10:30 a.m.-11:50 a.m.: NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series practice12-1:30 p.m.: NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Practice1:45-3 p.m.: NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series final practice3:15 p.m.: NASCAR Sprint Cup Series qualifying - Sylvania 3005:10 p.m.: NASCAR Camping World Series East - Heluva Good ... SATURDAY7 a.m.: Gates open8:20-8:50 a.m.: NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour final practice9-9:50 a.m.: NASCAR Sprint Cup Series practice10:05 a.m.: NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series qualifying -... (Boston Globe)
This Week In Auto Racing September 12 - 14 Sep 10, 2008
After winning at the Gateway International Raceway in dominating fashion last Saturday, Ron Hornaday, Jr. built momentum towards his NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series title defense. Hornaday led 113 of 160 laps en route to his fourth victory of the season and his first at Gateway. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Hornaday Wins At Gateway, Gains Ground In Points Battle Sep 7, 2008
The No.33 Chevrolet driver for Kevin Harvick, Inc. led 113 of 160 laps and held off pole-sitter Dennis Setzer at the finish. Stay on top of breaking news. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Setzer Grabs Pole For Truck Race At Gateway Sep 7, 2008
The No.18 Toyota driver circled the 1. Stay on top of breaking news. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Another teenager makes debut for Gibbs this week Sep 6, 2008
Davis is in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series on Saturday at Gateway International Speedway, in a truck fielded by the new Randy Moss Motorsports team. Davis, who is black, was originally signed by Gibbs as part of the Joe Gibbs Racing/Reggie White diversity program. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Stewart, Logano off probation Sep 5, 2008
NEW DRIVER: Bill Davis Racing has hired Brian Scott, 82, as a full-time driver in the 2009 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series. The youngster from Boise, Idaho, has competed in 23 truck events the past two seasons. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Gordon crash spurs safety changes at Vegas Aug 28, 2008
The final panels of the new barrier were put in place last week, with NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series driver Brendan Gaughan on hand to see the changes firsthand. "This speedway has made tremendous improvements to enhance both the fan experience and driver safety over the past several years," Gaughan said. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Edwards takes pole at Bristol to keep momentum going Aug 23, 2008
Greg Fornelli, president and CEO of the company, estimates that between the NASCAR Craftsman Truck, Nationwide and Sprint Cup races at Bristol, more than two tons of sheet metal will be ruined and need replacing. . (USA Today -- Sports)
NASCAR team notes Aug 22, 2008
Johnson planned to use Wednesday night's NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race with team owner of the New England Patriots as a way to help prepare him for Saturday night's race. "That's really why we're running the truck race, so that I can get some more seat time on that track," Johnson said before the race. (USA Today -- Sports)
Kansas Speedway unveils 2009 schedule Aug 21, 2008
Kansas Speedway will kick off its 2009 season with the O'Reilly Auto Parts 250 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series on April 25. The event is paired with the previously announced IndyCar Series Road Runner Indy 300 on April 26. (Wichita Business Journal, KS)
Morning Leadoff Aug 20, 2008
Now 68 High 72 Low 67. LOADING Aug 20, 2008 - 04:06:44 CDT Trivia answer. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Radio and TV sports Aug 20, 2008
Rochester, MN's local news source. 8/20/2008 8:06:16 AM. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
NASCAR Nationwide Series sets 2009 Iowa Speedway date Aug 20, 2008
The NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series also has an Aug. 1, 2009, race in Nashville, Tenn. "NASCAR won't hold two major series events at the same time," Wallace said. (Dallas County News, IA)
Edwards doubles his pleasure at MIS Aug 19, 2008
"The victory also moved Edwards into second place in the Nationwide Series points, just 113 behind leader, Bowyer, who finished 10th.It was also the 19th victory for car-owner Jack Roush, including 10 in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, five in the Nationwide Series and four in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series.Mark Martin finished fourth, followed by Greg Biffle, Mike Bliss and young 18-year-old sensation Joey Logano. Logano was making his MIS debut.After the race, Edwards gave his trophy to Eric... (Dowagiac News, MI)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
Sports lineup Jul 19, 2008
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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)
Big NASCAR events lined up at Martinsville Jul 17, 2008
The Kroger 200 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race, the second Martinsville stop of the season for the trucks, is set for Saturday, Oct. 18. Carilion Clinic Pole Day is Friday, Oct. 17. (Suffolk News Herald, VA)
'Thunder on the Gulf' Partners With Talladega for Super Sweepstakes Jul 16, 2008
Racing action continues at Talladega Superspeedway where the lucky winner will get four tower tickets for the Mountain Dew 250 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series (October 4th) and four tower tickets for the AMP Energy 500 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race (October 5th) plus four pit passes and four garage passes for each race. To enter the Two Great Race Weekends sweepstakes, visit. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Gibbs team bows to the inevitable, sets Stewart free to rejoin Chevy Jul 13, 2008
NFL star Randy Moss will debut his new NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series entry July 19 at Kentucky Speedway. The truck will be driven by 2007 series Rookie of the Year Willie Allen. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Patriots' Moss hauls in a truck team Jul 4, 2008
- Accustomed to making long hauls on the football field, Randy Moss acknowledged he was operating far afield from his chosen area of expertise when it came to owning a NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series team. But the Patriots wide receiver, despite being new to the sport, said he was prepared to make a long-haul commitment after announcing yesterday at Daytona International Speedway he had purchased a 50 percent stake in David Dollar's Craftsman Truck Series team, Morgan-Dollar Motorsports. (Boston Globe)
Madonna, A-rod et al: Where TMZ meets OPS Jul 4, 2008
Moss said yesterday he has bought a 50 percent stake in a NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series team. Morgan-Dollar Motorsports will be renamed Randy Moss Motorsports, and the truck's number will be changed from 46 to Moss' 81. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Scores, standings, schedules, etc. Jul 1, 2008
NASCAR CRAFTSMAN TRUCK LEADERSThrough Saturday. Points. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Auto racing: Last-lap yellow flag makes for tight finish at Mansfield Motorsports Park Jun 30, 2008
During the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Ohio 250, Donny Lia bumped Starr out of the lead to set up a dramatic three-wide ending at the stripe. In the USAR Hooters Pro Cup Series Northern Division Greased Lightning 250, Agnew ran out of gas and was passed by an unsuspecting Derek Kale a quarter-mile from the finish. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
What's up (14) Jun 29, 2008
5 p.m. Auto racing: NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series O Reilly 200 qualifying (SV) ... 8 p.m Auto racing: NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series O Reilly 200 (SV). (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Third-generation local driver leads USAC Sprint Car standings Jun 26, 2008
In 2004, Cole Whitt, whose cousin Brandon went to the Elf School of Racing in France and later competed on the NASCAR Craftsman Truck tour, was the youngest finalist in the Red Bull Driver's Search ... NASCAR Craftsman Trucks: O'Reilly 200, Memphis, Tenn. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Crawford hopes to buy Montgomery Motor Speedway Jun 26, 2008
(AP) NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series driver Rick Crawford is hoping to bring racing back to the dormant Montgomery Motor Speedway. The Mobile native drives the No. 14 Ford Power Stroke Diesel for Circle Bar Racing. (AL.com)
AROUND THE TRACK: Busch's victory, Danica's feud, more Jun 24, 2008
After two straight weeks of competing in all three of NASCAR's divisions, including three races in three states in three days two weeks ago at Texas, Nashville and Pocono, Busch skipped the trip to Milwaukee for Friday night's NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race and Saturday night's Nationwide Series contest. Focusing on the Cup race instead of trying to be "Mr. Everything" allowed Busch to regain his form as the best driver in NASCAR.. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Benson takes truck series win Jun 21, 2008
Advertisements The Associated Press After weathering a brief delay for lightning, Johnny Benson bolted away to win the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series victory at the Milwaukee Mile on Friday night at West Allis, Wis. It was the third straight Craftsman Truck Series victory at the track for Benson, who held onto his lead in the points standings. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Father, son to face off in annual charity game Jun 21, 2008
After weathering a brief delay for lightning at West Allis, Wis, Johnny Benson won his third consectutive NASCAR Craftsman Truck series race. BASEBALL. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
TV SportsWatch Jun 20, 2008
Your browsers security settings are preventing some features from appearing. SPEED Formula One, practice for French Grand Prix, at Magny-Cours, France. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
