1. Johnny Sauter- Sauter was consistent this year with 12 top 5's, 19 top 10's, 130 laps led, and three wins. To cap it off, he won two races in the chase, and his first truck series championship.
2. William Byron- If it weren't for the blown engine at Phoenix, we might've saw a different champion tonight. Byron ended a dominant year with seven wins. Just two shy from Greg Biffle's record with nine. He also was able to get the owner's championship for Kyle Busch Motorsports. Not bad for a rookie. It'll be interesting to watch him compete for JR Motorsports in the Xfinity Series next year.
3. Kyle Larson- Larson had a solid night by finishing fourth. This may sound as a disappointment for Larson, as he was up front for most of the race. He led the most laps with 76.
4. Daniel Suarez- Saurez finish sixth tonight after his win last week at Phoenix. This could be valuable track time as he competes for the championship tomorrow.
5. Tyler Reddick- A good night for Reddick. Came home in the second position, but lost the lead with 10 to go.
Honorable Mention: Matt Crafton- Crafton maintained the championship lead until late in the going. He started to slip away, and saw Sauter pass by for the championship lead with 16 to go. And that was all she wrote.
Friday, November 18, 2016
William Byron Wins Ford EcoBoost 200 While Johnny Sauter Wins His First Championship
The NASCAR Camping World Truck Series came to play at Homestead Miami Speedway tonight, to decide the 2016 series champion. Four drivers Johnny Sauter, Matt Crafton, Timothy Peters, and Christopher Bell were looking to become champion at the end of the night.
William Byron and Cole Custer led the field to green. Byron was able to get the advantage right away in turn 1. While Custer had to settle in for second, but kept close behind Byron. Then came Kyle Larson, which made it a three wide battle for the lead. The first caution came out early, though, as Stewart Friesen spun off turn two on lap 13. The leaders hit pit road, while Byron won the race off pit road.
Byron and Matt Crafton took the restart on lap 19. Crafton was able to pull away from Byron, but Larson started to challenge for the lead. Just four laps later, Larson took the lead down the backstretch. He was able to hold the lead until the second caution on lap 41. Patrick Staropoli spun once again off turn two.
Restart lap 47, Reddick and Crafton battled for the lead in to turn one. This time, Crafton was able to take the lead. But as seen earlier, Larson regained the lead a few laps later on lap 54. The race went clean and green until the third caution on lap 82. Staropoli brought out the caution once more. Leaders hit pit road for four tires, fuel, and adjustments. Larson maintained the lead after the pit stops.
With 48 to go for the restart, the action started to heat up. Larson and Crafton battled hard for the lead down the backstretch. After Larson pulled away, Johnny Sauter started to battle Crafton for the championship lead with 39 to go. But a caution came out with 25 to go, as Staropoli smacked the wall. The leaders hit pit road once more, with drivers playing strategy, Reddick won the race off pit road by taking two tires.
The race went back green with 20 to go, Reddick and Crafton were on the front row. Larson with a strong truck, passed both of them for the lead. Larson maintained the lead, while Sauter and Crafton battled hard for the truck series championship. Action started to heat up with 18 to go. Byron made a thrilling move down the backstretch for second place. Crafton saw his championship hopes start to slip away, as Sauter passed him for the point lead with 16 to go.
William Byron took the lead away from Reddick, with 10 to go. He was able to hold off Reddick to win his seventh race of the season. While that happened, Johnny Sauter fended off Matt Crafton to win his first truck series championship.
This was Byron's 7th win of the season.
Byron claimed Rookie Of The Year Honors, as well as, the owners championship for Kyle Busch Motorsports.
Byron led 6 times for 31 laps.
There were 5 leaders among 15 lead changes.
There were 4 cautions for 18 laps.
Final Four Championship Results
(3rd) Johnny Sauter
(7th) Matt Crafton
(8th) Christopher Bell
(9th) Timothy Peters
Next Race: NextEra Energy Resources 250 at Daytona International Speedway on February 24th, 2017.
William Byron and Cole Custer led the field to green. Byron was able to get the advantage right away in turn 1. While Custer had to settle in for second, but kept close behind Byron. Then came Kyle Larson, which made it a three wide battle for the lead. The first caution came out early, though, as Stewart Friesen spun off turn two on lap 13. The leaders hit pit road, while Byron won the race off pit road.
Byron and Matt Crafton took the restart on lap 19. Crafton was able to pull away from Byron, but Larson started to challenge for the lead. Just four laps later, Larson took the lead down the backstretch. He was able to hold the lead until the second caution on lap 41. Patrick Staropoli spun once again off turn two.
Restart lap 47, Reddick and Crafton battled for the lead in to turn one. This time, Crafton was able to take the lead. But as seen earlier, Larson regained the lead a few laps later on lap 54. The race went clean and green until the third caution on lap 82. Staropoli brought out the caution once more. Leaders hit pit road for four tires, fuel, and adjustments. Larson maintained the lead after the pit stops.
With 48 to go for the restart, the action started to heat up. Larson and Crafton battled hard for the lead down the backstretch. After Larson pulled away, Johnny Sauter started to battle Crafton for the championship lead with 39 to go. But a caution came out with 25 to go, as Staropoli smacked the wall. The leaders hit pit road once more, with drivers playing strategy, Reddick won the race off pit road by taking two tires.
The race went back green with 20 to go, Reddick and Crafton were on the front row. Larson with a strong truck, passed both of them for the lead. Larson maintained the lead, while Sauter and Crafton battled hard for the truck series championship. Action started to heat up with 18 to go. Byron made a thrilling move down the backstretch for second place. Crafton saw his championship hopes start to slip away, as Sauter passed him for the point lead with 16 to go.
William Byron took the lead away from Reddick, with 10 to go. He was able to hold off Reddick to win his seventh race of the season. While that happened, Johnny Sauter fended off Matt Crafton to win his first truck series championship.
This was Byron's 7th win of the season.
Byron claimed Rookie Of The Year Honors, as well as, the owners championship for Kyle Busch Motorsports.
Byron led 6 times for 31 laps.
There were 5 leaders among 15 lead changes.
There were 4 cautions for 18 laps.
Final Four Championship Results
(3rd) Johnny Sauter
(7th) Matt Crafton
(8th) Christopher Bell
(9th) Timothy Peters
Next Race: NextEra Energy Resources 250 at Daytona International Speedway on February 24th, 2017.
Friday, November 11, 2016
Briar's Top 5 From The Truck Race At Phoenix
1. William Byron- Didn't win the race, but led 3 times for 12 laps, only to have his championship hopes to go up in flames with 10 to go. Byron suffered a blown motor on the frontstretch to end his shot at the title.
2. Daniel Suarez- Suarez softened the Kyle Busch Motorsports team blow, by scoring his first career truck series win at Phoenix. He ran in the top 5 for most of the night, and was there, when it counted the most.
3. Johnny Sauter- Sauter continued his dominance in the round of 6 to finish second tonight at Phoenix.
4. Matt Crafton- Crafton had a solid night by finishing in the top 5. With this finish, Crafton will have a shot at his third truck series title next weekend at Homstead.
5. Cameron Hayley- Hayley had a decent finish tonight at Phoenix, after his rust up with Christopher Bell last week at Texas. Hayley came home with a solid fourth place finish.
Honorable Mention- Timothy Peters- Peters as well didn't have the best truck, but circumstances allowed him to compete in the final four next weekend at Homestead.
2. Daniel Suarez- Suarez softened the Kyle Busch Motorsports team blow, by scoring his first career truck series win at Phoenix. He ran in the top 5 for most of the night, and was there, when it counted the most.
3. Johnny Sauter- Sauter continued his dominance in the round of 6 to finish second tonight at Phoenix.
4. Matt Crafton- Crafton had a solid night by finishing in the top 5. With this finish, Crafton will have a shot at his third truck series title next weekend at Homstead.
5. Cameron Hayley- Hayley had a decent finish tonight at Phoenix, after his rust up with Christopher Bell last week at Texas. Hayley came home with a solid fourth place finish.
Honorable Mention- Timothy Peters- Peters as well didn't have the best truck, but circumstances allowed him to compete in the final four next weekend at Homestead.
Daniel Suarez Scores First Truck Series Win At Phoenix
The NASCAR Camping World Truck Series came to Phoenix International Raceway tonight, for the annual running of the Lucas Oil 150. This also held the final conclusion for the round of 6, with the championship four next weekend at Homestead Miami Speedway.
William Byron was on the pole alongside with teammate Daniel Suarez. The Lucas Oil 150 shortly got underway, with Byron taking the lead in turn 1. But a caution came out on the first lap in turn 1 for Myatt Snider, who ended spinning out in the turn. He was able to save his truck and make no contact with anyone.
Restart lap 4, Byron and Suarez took the green flag once again. The race went green for seven laps until the second caution came out, for Spencer Gallagher who hit the wall hard in turn 1. The replays show that, Gallagher got loose in the turn, and spun the truck around.
The field took the restart on lap 21, but just like the last restart, another caution came out for a two truck spin in turns 3 and 4. This time it was for Noah Gragson, and Austin Cindric after Matt Tifft made it three wide in the corner. After four laps of cleanup, the race went back to green on lap 25. Although, more trouble broke out, as Tommy Joe Martins wrecked in turn 1 after Austin Wayne Self, and Dominque Van Wierigen made contact with each other.
Restart lap 31, Daniel Suarez led the field into turn 1, and took the advantage with the lead. He was able to lead for 17 laps until William Byron regained the lead. The race went green for a full 32 laps, but Jordan Anderson's motor blew up to bring out another caution on lap 63. The leaders hit pit road as most of them take four tires, as Tyler Reddick took two, and won the race off pit road.
Tyler Reddick and William Byron led the field into turn 1 on lap 72. Just four laps later, Rico Abreu and Kaz Grala make contact to bring out the sixth caution. Grala had to retire from the race as he had significant damage to his truck.
Lap 84, Byron and Reddick led the field to the green, but Byron was able to get the advantage down the backstretch. The race went green for at least 14 laps, but the caution came out for debris on the frontstretch.
The Lucas Oil 150 went back green with 45 to go. Byron with a strong truck, easily jumps out with a big advantage. On the same lap, Austin Cindric spun out to bring out another caution. He managed to escape without any damage done to the vehicle.
The action started to heat up as the green flag flew with 40 to go. Byron looked liked he was out on a Sunday afternoon drive, until he reported problems with his truck, when the race came to the 20 to go mark. 10 laps later, Byron's truck blew up, thus his chances of a championship came to an end.
This ended up to be a four lap dash to the finish. Suarez was able to hold off Johnny Sauter for his first career truck series win at Phoenix International Raceway.
This was Daniel Suarez's first truck series win of his career.
Suarez led 2 times for 34 laps.
There were 9 cautions for 49 laps, with 3 leaders among 5 lead changes.
Chaser Results
(2nd) Johnny Sauter
(3rd) Matt Crafton
(5th) Timothy Peters
(7th) Christopher Bell
(9th) Ben Kennedy
(27th) William Byron
Advancing to the championship race at Homestead.
Johnny Sauter
Christopher Bell
Matt Crafton
Timothy Peters
Eliminated from the Round of 6
William Byron
Ben Kennedy
The 2016 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series season comes to a close next weekend at Homestead Miami Speedway for the season ending race.
William Byron was on the pole alongside with teammate Daniel Suarez. The Lucas Oil 150 shortly got underway, with Byron taking the lead in turn 1. But a caution came out on the first lap in turn 1 for Myatt Snider, who ended spinning out in the turn. He was able to save his truck and make no contact with anyone.
Restart lap 4, Byron and Suarez took the green flag once again. The race went green for seven laps until the second caution came out, for Spencer Gallagher who hit the wall hard in turn 1. The replays show that, Gallagher got loose in the turn, and spun the truck around.
The field took the restart on lap 21, but just like the last restart, another caution came out for a two truck spin in turns 3 and 4. This time it was for Noah Gragson, and Austin Cindric after Matt Tifft made it three wide in the corner. After four laps of cleanup, the race went back to green on lap 25. Although, more trouble broke out, as Tommy Joe Martins wrecked in turn 1 after Austin Wayne Self, and Dominque Van Wierigen made contact with each other.
Restart lap 31, Daniel Suarez led the field into turn 1, and took the advantage with the lead. He was able to lead for 17 laps until William Byron regained the lead. The race went green for a full 32 laps, but Jordan Anderson's motor blew up to bring out another caution on lap 63. The leaders hit pit road as most of them take four tires, as Tyler Reddick took two, and won the race off pit road.
Tyler Reddick and William Byron led the field into turn 1 on lap 72. Just four laps later, Rico Abreu and Kaz Grala make contact to bring out the sixth caution. Grala had to retire from the race as he had significant damage to his truck.
Lap 84, Byron and Reddick led the field to the green, but Byron was able to get the advantage down the backstretch. The race went green for at least 14 laps, but the caution came out for debris on the frontstretch.
The Lucas Oil 150 went back green with 45 to go. Byron with a strong truck, easily jumps out with a big advantage. On the same lap, Austin Cindric spun out to bring out another caution. He managed to escape without any damage done to the vehicle.
The action started to heat up as the green flag flew with 40 to go. Byron looked liked he was out on a Sunday afternoon drive, until he reported problems with his truck, when the race came to the 20 to go mark. 10 laps later, Byron's truck blew up, thus his chances of a championship came to an end.
This ended up to be a four lap dash to the finish. Suarez was able to hold off Johnny Sauter for his first career truck series win at Phoenix International Raceway.
This was Daniel Suarez's first truck series win of his career.
Suarez led 2 times for 34 laps.
There were 9 cautions for 49 laps, with 3 leaders among 5 lead changes.
Chaser Results
(2nd) Johnny Sauter
(3rd) Matt Crafton
(5th) Timothy Peters
(7th) Christopher Bell
(9th) Ben Kennedy
(27th) William Byron
Advancing to the championship race at Homestead.
Johnny Sauter
Christopher Bell
Matt Crafton
Timothy Peters
Eliminated from the Round of 6
William Byron
Ben Kennedy
The 2016 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series season comes to a close next weekend at Homestead Miami Speedway for the season ending race.
Friday, November 4, 2016
Briar's Top 5 From The Truck Race At Texas
1. Spencer Gallagher- Might've not won the race, but did lead 6 times for 88 laps. Had it not been for the slow pit stop late in the going, then he could've won the race.
2. Johnny Sauter- Sauter continues his dominance in the round of 6 by winning two races in a row. Didn't necessarily had the fastest truck, but was right there at the end to win. Sauter basically, stole this win away from Gallagher.
3. Matt Crafton- Like Sauter, Crafton was quiet most of the race, and had his issues as well. With a fast pit stop on the final caution, Crafton won the race off pit road. Crafton took the lead on the restart with 18 to go. Held onto the lead, until Sauter passed him in the remaining two laps.
4. Daniel Hemric- Hemric had a strong night by finishing third. He also challenged for the lead, and led twice for 38 laps.
5. Daniel Suarez- Suarez wasn't talked about much during the race. Although, he came home to finish solidly in the top 5.
Honorable Mention- William Byron- Not the best night for the rookie. Up front a few times, but faded at the end to finish sixth. Still a solid points night.
2. Johnny Sauter- Sauter continues his dominance in the round of 6 by winning two races in a row. Didn't necessarily had the fastest truck, but was right there at the end to win. Sauter basically, stole this win away from Gallagher.
3. Matt Crafton- Like Sauter, Crafton was quiet most of the race, and had his issues as well. With a fast pit stop on the final caution, Crafton won the race off pit road. Crafton took the lead on the restart with 18 to go. Held onto the lead, until Sauter passed him in the remaining two laps.
4. Daniel Hemric- Hemric had a strong night by finishing third. He also challenged for the lead, and led twice for 38 laps.
5. Daniel Suarez- Suarez wasn't talked about much during the race. Although, he came home to finish solidly in the top 5.
Honorable Mention- William Byron- Not the best night for the rookie. Up front a few times, but faded at the end to finish sixth. Still a solid points night.
Johnny Sauter Scores Back To Back Wins In 2016
The Round of 6 continued tonight at Texas Motor Speedway for the Striping Technology 350. Last week's winner Johnny Sauter, was looking to go win two races in a row, while teammate Spencer Gallagher was on the pole looking for his first career win. William Byron who won the June race, was looking for consecutive race wins as well. Cody Coughlin replaced John Wes Townley who was injured prior to the race.
The race shortly got underway, with Spencer Gallagher and Daniel Hemric leading the field to the green flag. There were troubles early, as Hemric spun his tires, and Gallagher was able to get out front. Ryan Truex also had troubles too, he brushed the wall, and caused a tire to rub on the fender. Truex's night continued to get worse, by receiving a pit road penalty, thus putting him three laps down. After action early on, the race went clean and green until Tommy Joe Martins brushed the wall on lap 32, there would be no caution. The caution clock expired on lap 38, bringing out the first caution of the night. Leaders hit pit road and Hemric won the race off pit road.
During the first round of pit stops, Ben Kennedy was penalized for over the wall too soon, and Timothy Peters, too fast entering.
Restart lap 43, Hemric jumped out to the lead, with William Byron following close behind. A couple of laps later, Christopher Bell takes second, and Gallagher takes third. This saw, Byron slipping back to the fifth position. Gallagher was up to second on lap 57. Gallagher finally regained the lead on lap 76 from Hemric. On lap 81, the caution clock once again expired. All the leaders made their pit stops, and Hemric won the race off pit road, with Gallagher, Bell, Matt Crafton, and Johnny Sauter rounding out the top 5.
The next restart came with 61 to go, Hemric got the advantage as Gallagher spun his tires. Gallagher was able to rebound and take the lead away. Bell started to reel in Gallagher with 55 to go, he tried to make a pass for the lead, but got loose underneath the leader. Bell was able to save his truck from contact with the wall, but slipped back to third in the process.
With 41 to go, Johnny Sauter took third from Hemric, and then second from Bell. He was able to lead until the caution clock expired with 23 to go. Sauter won the race off pit road, since Gallagher lost several positions due to having a slow pit stop. There was also a long list of pit road penalties. The list included, Rico Abreu, John Hunter Nemechek, Jennifer Jo Cobb, Jesse Little, and Matt Tifft.
Crafton, looking for a spot in the final four, took the lead on the restart with 18 to go. Sauter, though, rallied back by running the high line. The moment of the race came with two to go, as Sauter passed Crafton for the lead. Sauter was able to hold off Crafton for back to back wins in 2016.
There were three cautions for 12 laps
7 lead changes among 4 drivers.
Sauter led two times for 6 laps.
This was Sauter's third career win in 2016 and his third career win at Texas Motor Speedway.
With this win, GMS Racing has now scored three consecutive wins. (Talladega, Martinsville, and Forth Worth, TX)
Chaser Results
(1st) Johnny Sauter
(2nd) Matt Crafton
(6th) William Byron
(11th) Christopher Bell
(13th) Ben Kennedy
(14th) Timothy Peters
Chase Grid
(1st) Johnny Sauter
(2nd) William Byron
(3rd) Christopher Bell
(4th) Matt Crafton
(5th) Timothy Peters
(6th) Ben Kennedy
The NASCAR Camping World Truck Series heads to Phoenix International Raceway next Friday night, for the final race in the Round of 6. This race will also see two drivers be eliminated from title contention.
The race shortly got underway, with Spencer Gallagher and Daniel Hemric leading the field to the green flag. There were troubles early, as Hemric spun his tires, and Gallagher was able to get out front. Ryan Truex also had troubles too, he brushed the wall, and caused a tire to rub on the fender. Truex's night continued to get worse, by receiving a pit road penalty, thus putting him three laps down. After action early on, the race went clean and green until Tommy Joe Martins brushed the wall on lap 32, there would be no caution. The caution clock expired on lap 38, bringing out the first caution of the night. Leaders hit pit road and Hemric won the race off pit road.
During the first round of pit stops, Ben Kennedy was penalized for over the wall too soon, and Timothy Peters, too fast entering.
Restart lap 43, Hemric jumped out to the lead, with William Byron following close behind. A couple of laps later, Christopher Bell takes second, and Gallagher takes third. This saw, Byron slipping back to the fifth position. Gallagher was up to second on lap 57. Gallagher finally regained the lead on lap 76 from Hemric. On lap 81, the caution clock once again expired. All the leaders made their pit stops, and Hemric won the race off pit road, with Gallagher, Bell, Matt Crafton, and Johnny Sauter rounding out the top 5.
The next restart came with 61 to go, Hemric got the advantage as Gallagher spun his tires. Gallagher was able to rebound and take the lead away. Bell started to reel in Gallagher with 55 to go, he tried to make a pass for the lead, but got loose underneath the leader. Bell was able to save his truck from contact with the wall, but slipped back to third in the process.
With 41 to go, Johnny Sauter took third from Hemric, and then second from Bell. He was able to lead until the caution clock expired with 23 to go. Sauter won the race off pit road, since Gallagher lost several positions due to having a slow pit stop. There was also a long list of pit road penalties. The list included, Rico Abreu, John Hunter Nemechek, Jennifer Jo Cobb, Jesse Little, and Matt Tifft.
Crafton, looking for a spot in the final four, took the lead on the restart with 18 to go. Sauter, though, rallied back by running the high line. The moment of the race came with two to go, as Sauter passed Crafton for the lead. Sauter was able to hold off Crafton for back to back wins in 2016.
There were three cautions for 12 laps
7 lead changes among 4 drivers.
Sauter led two times for 6 laps.
This was Sauter's third career win in 2016 and his third career win at Texas Motor Speedway.
With this win, GMS Racing has now scored three consecutive wins. (Talladega, Martinsville, and Forth Worth, TX)
Chaser Results
(1st) Johnny Sauter
(2nd) Matt Crafton
(6th) William Byron
(11th) Christopher Bell
(13th) Ben Kennedy
(14th) Timothy Peters
Chase Grid
(1st) Johnny Sauter
(2nd) William Byron
(3rd) Christopher Bell
(4th) Matt Crafton
(5th) Timothy Peters
(6th) Ben Kennedy
The NASCAR Camping World Truck Series heads to Phoenix International Raceway next Friday night, for the final race in the Round of 6. This race will also see two drivers be eliminated from title contention.
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