Camping World Truck Series Kroger 250 at Martinsville Preview

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Darrell Wallace Jr returns to Martinsville Speedway after making history last October by becoming the second African-American to win a NASCAR national series event – and the first in 50 years. And now, the 21-year-old looks to make more history at the .526-mile track.

After his win in October, Wallace celebrated with family members of the Wendell Scott family, who live in nearby Danville. Scott was the first African-American driver to win a national series event, in 1963. Wallace also comes to Martinsville looking to improve his place in the standings after getting collected in a mid-race accident at Daytona.  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

Camping World Truck Series Noteworthy Headlines from Daytona

Kyle Busch, driver of the #51 ToyotaCare Toyota, leads Timothy Peters, driver of the #17 Valvoline Toyota, to the checkered flag to win the Camping World Truck Series NextEra Energy Resources 250 at Daytona International Speedway on February 21, 2014   Photo - Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images

Kyle Busch, driver of the #51 ToyotaCare Toyota, leads Timothy Peters, driver of the #17 Valvoline Toyota, to the checkered flag to win the Camping World Truck Series NextEra Energy Resources 250 at Daytona International Speedway on February 21, 2014
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After a thrilling Camping World Truck Series finish at Daytona, teams are taking a break until their next race the Kroeger 250 at Martinsville Speedway on Saturday, March 29th. Fox Sports 1 begins their coverage at 1 pm ET with the green flag waving around 1:30 pm ET. Race coverage is also available on MRN, Sirius XM Radio, channel 90 for all 131.5 laps covering 250 miles.

Here are a few noteworthy headlines from the series’ season-opener NextEra Energy Resources 250 at Daytona International Speedway. Continue reading

Camping World Truck Series NextEra Energy Resources 250 Preview

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Daytona International Speedway – The World Center of Racing – is giving two 2013 champions a chance to make history.

 

For one driver the outcome of his chance will be known by the end of the NextEra Energy Resources 250 on Friday night at Daytona International Speedway. For the other, it’s just the beginning of his journey and a chance to get started with a strong finish in the first race of the season. Continue reading

Jeb Burton’s 2014 Season is Looking Brighter with ThorSport Racing

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Photo – Ronald Martinez/Getty Images

Jeb Burton, one of the most promising young drivers on the NASCAR horizon, has signed with ThorSport Racing to open the 2014 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series and ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards seasons.  Continue reading