NASCAR Camping World Truck Series

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Camping World Truck Series Kroger 250 Notes

Fast FactsM'villeTesting is always part of team preparation and for several Camping World Truck Series teams, they are taking advantage of testing at Martinsville Speedway this week.

Timothy Peters and his Red Horse Racing team are one of several teams testing at Martinsville Speedway this week, March 18 and 19, in preparation for the Kroger 250. Peters has one win at the track in 16 starts with his lone victory coming in 2009 – his first season for owner Tom DeLoach. Peters also has one career pole at the .526-mile track in October 2012. While this might be just another race for several drivers, competing at one of NASCAR’s oldest tracks has special meaning for drivers like Peters. Continue reading →

Camping World Truck Series Martinsville Speedway Notes

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Custer Set To Make Series Debut At Martinsville  

NASCAR K&N Pro Series East regular Cole Custer is attempting to make his first start in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series in the Kroger 250 at Martinsville Speedway on Saturday, Mar. 29.

He is arriving in Martinsville on a hot streak after winning the NASCAR K&N Pro Series West event at Phoenix International Raceway on Feb. 27. In Phoenix, Custer edged truck series regular Brennan Newberry for his third series victory. Continue reading →

NASCAR Modifies National Series Qualifying

Kevin Harvick, driver of the #4 Jimmy John's Chevrolet, prepares to drive during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Kobalt 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on March 7, 2014  Photo - Sean Gardner/Getty Images
Kevin Harvick, driver of the #4 Jimmy John’s Chevrolet, prepares to drive during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Kobalt 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on March 7, 2014
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NASCAR Makes Modifications To National Series Qualifying. 

Enhancements Made To Help Make An Exciting Format Even Better 

NASCAR notified its teams this afternoon that effective immediately the following modifications apply to all elements of its national series qualifying including the breaks:

  • One cool down unit connected through either the left side or right side hood flap/cowl flap is allowed to cool the engine
  • The hood must continue to remain closed
  • Plugging in the generator will not be allowed
  • Two crew members will be allowed over the wall to support the car and driver
  • No cool down laps will be permitted Continue reading →

Crew Chief Eric Phillip’s Prolific Wins Nearing a NASCAR Milestone

Eric Phillips is the No. 51 Crew Chief for Kyle Busch Motorsports Photo - KBM
Eric Phillips is the No. 51 Crew Chief for Kyle Busch Motorsports
Photo – KBM

After a Daytona Win, Eric Phillips Looks To Break Record At Martinsville  

Eric Phillips stands on the verge of history. One more victory, and he’ll be the all-time winningest crew chief in the 20-year history of the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series. Continue reading →