Matt Crafton
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ThorSport departs Chevy, will race Toyota in '12
Craftsman Truck Series News on Official Nascar Site &bull Nov 29, 2011
SANDUSKY, Ohio -- ThorSport Racing announced Tuesday its 2012 expansion plans, which include a partnership with TRD, U.S.A. (Toyota Racing Development). After a successful 2011 season in the Camping World Truck Series, with three wins and four poles between two… Full Story »
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ThorSport Racing switching to Tundras
Lee Spencer Nascar Column on Fox Sports &bull Nov 29, 2011
Lee Spencer is the senior NASCAR writer for FOXSports.com. She has provided award-winning coverage of auto racing over the last 15 years. The Sandusky, Ohio-based operation has competed full time since 1998. The company currently field trucks for Johnny Sauter,… Full Story »
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Handling Results In Dreary Finish for Matt Crafton in Rainy Season Finale
Catch Fence &bull Nov 20, 2011
No. 88 Menards / Tarkett Chevrolet SilveradoHOMESTEAD, Fla. (November 19, 2011) - Matt Crafton fought handling and the elements in the season finale at Homestead-Miami Speedway. The No. 88 Menards/Tarkett machine was extremely loose for the majority of the Ford 200, and although the team fought hard to improve the truck, there was not enough time before the race was shortened for rain, resulting… Full Story »
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Dillon trying to keep championship nerves at bay by staying busy
Nascar News on Sporting News &bull Nov 16, 2011
Following the truck series' most recent race held two weeks ago at Texas Motor Speedway, Dillon stayed in the Lone Star State a few extra days to explore one of his favorite pastimes: Deer hunting. This past Sunday, the 21-year-old… Full Story »
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Kimmel, ThorSport Team For ARCA Bid
Sirius Speedway &bull Nov 12, 2011
The NMPA Award Winning Online Home of "Sirius Speedway;" heard weekdays from 3-7 p.m. Eastern Time on Sirius/XM NASCAR Radio, Channel 90. Views expressed do not necessarily represent those of Sirius/XM Radio. ThorSport Racing will broaden its horizons in 2012,… Full Story »
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Tracking the Trucks: WinStar World Casino 350K [8]
Frontstretch Nascar Blog &bull Nov 5, 2011
In a Nutshell: Kevin Harvick took the checkered flag 0.294 seconds ahead of points leader Austin Dillon to win the WinStar World Casino 350K Friday night at Texas Motor Speedway. In a race that was slowed by just six cautions-four… Full Story »
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Texas a great spot for Bodine to notch elusive first win of season
Nascar News on Sporting News &bull Nov 2, 2011
With just two races left on the 25-race schedule, it's quite plausible that the two-time truck series champion will fail to reach victory lane just one season after collecting four wins in a runaway march to the title. Hampered by… Full Story »
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Crafton on Pole at Martinsville
The Hot Lap &bull Oct 29, 2011
Pos Trk Driver Team Time Speed Row 1: 1 88 Matt Crafton Roto-Rooter / Menards Chevrolet 19.653 96.352 2 33 Ron Hornaday Jr. Steak-Umm Steaks / Chastity Baker Chevrolet 19.679 96.224 Row 2: 3 18 Denny Hamlin(i) Toyota / Traxxas… Full Story »
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Live Blogging Truck Series From Martinsville - (SPEED - 1:30PM)
The Daly Planet &bull Oct 29, 2011
It's cold, but the rain has stopped and some rubber has been put down on the track. It's time for the Saturday truck series race at Martinsville Speedway. Krista Voda kicks things off with the Set-Up pre-race show. Rick Allen,… Full Story »
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After some tough luck, White hoping to finish season strong
Nascar News on Sporting News &bull Oct 28, 2011
If you believe in luck, Camping World Truck Series team owner Joe Denette no doubt experienced more of it back in May 2009 than the Average Joe ever will. Denette, a longtime NASCAR fan who had been laid off from… Full Story »
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Matt Crafton Hopes to Continue 100% Streak, Thorsport Racing Honors Dan Wheldon
Catch Fence &bull Oct 18, 2011
No. 88 Menards / Certainteed Chevrolet Silverado100-PERCENT: Matt Crafton and the No. 88 Menards / CertainTeed team head to NASCAR's biggest track, Talladega Superspeedway, with a few perfect stats. Crafton has competed in all of the five of the previous… Full Story »
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Unofficial Race Results from Vegas-Hornaday Wins!
The Hot Lap &bull Oct 16, 2011
Fin Str Trk Driver Team Laps Pts Bns Driver Rating Winnings Status Tms Laps 1 1 2 Ron Hornaday Champion Chevrolet 146 48 5 150.0 $38,375 Running 4 107 2 5 88 Matt Crafton Ideal Door / Menards Chevrolet 146… Full Story »
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NCWTS Recap: Hornaday Wins At Las Vegas For Second Straight Truck Victory
Rubbing Racing &bull Oct 16, 2011Polesitter Ron Hornaday Jr. held off a late challenge by Matt Crafton on Saturday to earn his 51st Camping World Truck Series victory in the Smiths 350 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Full Story »
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Hornaday Wins at Las Vegas For Second Straight Truck Victory
Final Lap Radio &bull Oct 16, 2011
LAS VEGAS, Nev.-Polesitter Ron Hornaday Jr. held off a late challenge by Matt Crafton on Saturday to earn his 51st Camping World Truck Series victory in the Smith's 350 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Hornaday, 53, led 107 of the… Full Story »
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Hornaday Jr. posts second straight Trucks win
Nascar News on ESPN &bull Oct 16, 2011
LAS VEGAS -- The afternoon heat and high speeds at Las Vegas Motor Speedway had trucks slipping and sliding all over -- into the wall, into each other, eventually into the pits. For a veteran driver like Ron HornadayJr., this was a perfect setup to… Full Story »
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Vegas Slugfest Puts Hornaday Back In The Hunt
Sirius Speedway &bull Oct 16, 2011
The NMPA Award Winning Online Home of "Sirius Speedway;" heard weekdays from 3-7 p.m. Eastern Time on Sirius/XM NASCAR Radio, Channel 90. Views expressed do not necessarily represent those of Sirius/XM Radio. Three drivers with the best opportunity to win… Full Story »
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Ron Hornaday Jr. wins at Las Vegas for 2nd straight truck victory
Cup Scene &bull Oct 16, 2011
LAS VEGAS, Nev.-Polesitter Ron Hornaday Jr. held off a late challenge by Matt Crafton on Saturday to earn his 51st Camping World Truck Series victory in the Smith's 350 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Hornaday, 53, led 107 of the 146… Full Story »
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Hornaday Captures Las Vegas Truck Series Win
Hardcore Race Fans &bull Oct 15, 2011
Ron Hornaday Jr. won Saturday's caution filled Smith's 350 Nascar Camping World Truck Series race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway after holding off Matt Crafton on a late restart. It is Hornaday's fourh victory in 2011 and his 51st victory… Full Story »
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Ron Hornaday wins at Las Vegas for second straight truck victory
Scene Daily &bull Oct 15, 2011LAS VEGAS, Nev. - Polesitter Ron Hornaday Jr. held off a late challenge by Matt Crafton Saturday to earn his 51st Camping World Truck Series victory in the Smith's 350 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Hornaday, 53, led 107 of… Full Story »
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Hornaday goes back-to-back at Las Vegas
Craftsman Truck Series News on Official Nascar Site &bull Oct 15, 2011
LAS VEGAS, Nev. -- Pole-sitter Ron Hornaday held off a late challenge by Matt Crafton on Saturday to earn his 51st Camping World Truck Series victory in the Smith's 350 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Hornaday, 53, led 107 of the 146 laps and notched… Full Story »
