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

Stars of Tomorrow on Track at PittLite 125 at Bristol Motor Speedway

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pittlite125_thumbThe NASCAR K&N East and West Pro Series are designed as high-level developmental opportunities for drivers to hone their skills while working their way up the racing ladder.

They also provide platforms to get noticed. And where better to do that than one of the biggest stages in racing? Continue reading

Thorn Celebrates First K&N Pro Series West Championship

Gaulding Grabs Record-Setting Phoenix Victory

Gray Gaulding won the Casino Arizona 50 on Saturday night at Phoenix International Raceway, while Derek Thorn was celebrating the series championship.

Derek Thorn celebrates his first NASCAR K&N Pro Series West championship on Saturday night at Phoenix International Raceway   Photo - Getty Images

Derek Thorn celebrates his first NASCAR K&N Pro Series West championship on Saturday night at Phoenix International Raceway
Photo – Getty Images

From Lakeport, CA, Thorn earned his first NASCAR K&N Pro Series West Championship with a 15th-place finish – enough to hold off a trio of strong contenders. Cameron Hayley snagged second place by a mere six points, with 2011 series champion Greg Pursley in third (-16) and Michael Self taking fourth (-24).  Anyone watching the series knows there has been a hot contest in the west with these four contenders exchanging the lead throughout the season.  Continue reading