Several media outlets are reporting this afternoon that Turner Scott Motorsports is shuttering their Camping World Truck Series operations as of 3 pm this afternoon. While there are confirmations that some Turner Scott Motorsports employees were temporarily laid off as of 3 pm Wednesday afternoon. There is reason to believe it is not the entire Camping World Truck series operation that is shuttering, but possibly one team. Continue reading
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Three NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Teams Penalized
For Rules Violations At Bristol Motor Speedway
Three teams that compete in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series – the No. 00, 19, and 30 – have been penalized for post-race infractions committed following the Aug. 21 race at Bristol Motor Speedway.
The infraction for all three teams is a P2 level penalty as outlined in Section 12-4.1 of the rule book and violates sections:
- 12-1: Actions detrimental to stock car racing;
- 20B-12.8.1 Truck failed to meet post-race height requirements
As a result of this violation, crew chiefs Joel Shear (No. 00); Doug Randolph (No. 19); and Doug George (No. 30) have each been fined $5,000. Each team has also been penalized with the loss of 10 championship driver and 10 championship owner points. This includes drivers Cole Custer (No. 00) and Ron Hornaday Jr. (No. 30) along with owners Gene Haas (No. 00), Brad Keselowski (No. 19), and Steve Turner (No. 30).
Extra! Extra! Pocono Adds Mileage
Pocono Raceway is extending the show this year as the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race is now for 150 miles instead of its previous 125. The extra mileage won’t be too much of an added burden to the drivers’ stamina; three of the last four races have ended with a green/white checkered finish in 2010, 2011 and 2013. Continue reading
Kyle Busch Goes After Personal Record At Kentucky
It is well-known throughout NASCAR circles that Kyle Busch will drive anything at any time and often wins – anywhere. . Although he is a full-time competitor in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, the Las Vegas native frequently competes in both the NASCAR Nationwide and NASCAR Camping World Truck Series.