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 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series
Race #1
Florida Dodge Dealers 250
Daytona International Speedway
Friday February 13, 2004
Practice 3 Times: Florida Dodge Dealers 250
Practice 2 Times: Florida Dodge Dealers 250
Practice 1 Times: Florida Dodge Dealers 250
Starting Lineup: Florida Dodge Dealers 250
Happy Hour Times: Florida Dodge Dealers 250
Entry List: Florida Dodge Dealers 250
Official Results: Florida Dodge Dealers 250
Carl Edwards Wins At Daytona
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Carl Edwards overcame a pair of starts at the rear of the field, a wild slide down pit road and a spin to win Friday night's NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Florida Dodge Dealers 250 at Daytona International Speedway. Edwards, the 2003 Raybestos ROTY, led the final 21 laps, holding off a charging Travis Kvapil to win the season-opening event by .141 seconds. Edwards qualified sixth; but started at the rear of the field due to a pre-race engine change. Edwards quickly erased the handicap took the lead for the first time on the 68th of 100 laps; passed Frank Kimmel on the sixth of seven caution periods to take the lead for good.
SPEED Channel: By The Numbers
Twelve NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Crew Chiefs Fined for Rules Infractions at Daytona
Twelve NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series crew chiefs have been fined a total of $21,750 for various infractions prior to the Feb. 13 Florida Dodge Dealers 250 at Daytona International Speedway, NASCAR officials announced today.
Bang Racing and Travis Kvapil Set Daytona Ablaze With New Records
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What do you get when you take a 23-year-old NASCAR team owner and couple him with the hard-charging consistency of the defending Craftsman Truck Series Champion? History in the making. Although Toyota’s notable NASCAR entrance was the talk of Speedweeks, Bang Racing’s owner, Alex Meshkin, and driver Travis Kvapil enjoyed their own distinguished and record-breaking debut. Kvapil drove Bang Racing and the No. 24 LINE-X Tundra into the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series history books by breaking the highest finish for a new team at Daytona, previously held by Kenny Martin.
Darlington Raceway to Install SAFER Barriers
Darlington Raceway officials announced today that installation of SAFER barriers at the historic track is under way. A recent announcement by NASCAR stated that all facilities hosting NEXTEL Cup Series events would be equipped with the Steel and Foam Energy Reduction system by January 2005.
Brendan Gaughan Press Conference
WHAT CROSSES OVER FROM THE TRUCK TO THE CUP SERIES? “A lot of stuff crosses over. One of the great things about the Craftsman Truck Series right now is the competition....
Huffman, No. 12 Toyota Post Race Report
Robert Huffman was looking to win his first NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race at Daytona, after winning the previous three NASCAR Goody’s Dash Series races at the superspeedway. After a strong qualifying effort, Robert started his Innovative Motorsports #12 Toyota Tundra in the eighth position and had carefully maneuvered the truck into third place when the caution flag dropped at lap 25. After slowing down for the caution, as is required by NASCAR, Robert was hit from behind by a truck that did not slow down and, consequently, hit the outside wall crushing the front end of his Toyota Tundra and ending his hopes for a fourth consecutive victory at Daytona.
Parker, Jr., No. 21 Toyota Post Race Report
The word “perseverance” sums up Hank Parker, JR’s first race in a Toyota Tundra. The popular and talented driver attracted a one race primary sponsorship from the popular racing attraction “Daytona USA” and associate sponsorship from Whitehouse Apple Juice, Jenkins&Jenkins Law Firm, Daytona Toyota, and Daytona Harley-Davidson. Parker, Jr. was looking to put all of his sponsors into victory lane and to attract a full time primary sponsor.
Audio Extra: Rookie Shelby Howard on Racing at Daytona
Bill Davis Toyota driver Shelby Howard weighs in on night racing at Daytona, Racing with the Boss and being a rookie.
Setzer and Team Silverado Make Statement in Daytona
He didn’t reach victory lane in his brand new Chevrolet Silverado race truck, but Dennis Setzer and the Morgan-Dollar Motorsports race team served notice that they will be a force at ALL tracks this year – large and small.
David Starr Ready For a Strong Run at Daytona
Armed with a brand new, tough running Spears Motorsports Chevy truck, a highly skilled crew and a positive winning attitude, David Starr is ready to thunder his way to a top finish at Daytona International Speedway, Friday evening, February 13th.
Speedweeks Shows True Character of Circle Bar Racing
Rick Crawford returned to the Daytona International Speedway ready to defend his title as the 2003 winner of the Florida Dodge Dealers 250 and start his chase for the 2004 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series championship. However, this year’s Speedweeks proved to be a roller coaster ride for Crawford and his Circle Bar team.
Dickies Dodge Team Proves Teamwork, Clever Driving Crucial Elements to Truck Series Racing
“The truck felt good and worked with us,” Chaffin said of the Dickies Dodge. “It seemed it was responding to our needs before we ever asked it to.”
Hamilton Survives to Finish 11th at Daytona
The Square D Racing Team did not give up hope when driver Bobby Hamilton was a victim in two accidents during the Florida Dodge Dealers 250. The crew members worked overtime to keep Hamilton’s No. 4 Square D Dodge on the lead lap and finish the season opener in 11th position.
Daytona Wreckfest Claims Park, Orleans Racing
Friday the 13th played havoc on Steve Park and the Orleans Racing team, as they were involved in two accidents and limped to a 27th-place finish in the Florida Dodge Dealers 250 at Daytona International Speedway Feb. 13.
Hines Not Satisfied with Top-20 Finish at Daytona 250
Driving the Menards Chevrolet Silverado, Hines ran well within the top-20 in the early stages of the event while gaining experience in the draft preparing for a late-race charge to the front.
Kvapil's Second Place Finish Highlights Toyota's Debut
Toyota indicated it will be a contender in NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series right front the start as Travis Kvapil led seven Toyota Tundras with a second place in the Florida Dodge Dealers 250.
Kimmel Adapting to NCTS Week of Activities at Daytona
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Five-Time ARCA RE/MAX Series Champion, Frank Kimmel, has been adapting nicely to the necessary responsibilities of a NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series driver. Kimmel, who is piloting the No. 29 K Automotive Motorsports Ford F-150 for Friday night’s Florida Dodge Dealers 250, has enjoyed his diverse responsibilities as a truck driver. Kimmel started his NCTS week with a visit to the Halifax Medical Center Pediatrics unit, known as ‘Speediatrics.’
David Reutimann top Raybestos Rookie in Florida Dodge Dealers 250
David Reutimann In The #17 NTN Bearings Toyota was the Raybestos® Rookie Of The Race at Daytona. He finished ninth, the only first-year driver to score a Top-10 finish.
Kimmel Scores Best Career NCTS Finish
Frank Kimmel scored his best career finish in the NCTS during the Florida Dodge Dealers 250 at Daytona.
Post Race Interviews: Kvapil, Wallace & Reutimann
NASCAR Post Race Interviews with Travis Kvapil, Mike Wallace & David Reutimann
Post Race Interviews: Carl Edwards and Jack Roush
Carl Edwards, with owner Jack Roush, discuss their win tonight in the Florida Dodge Dealers 250
Dodge Ram Daytona Notes
Your favorite Dodge Ram drivers weigh on their performances in the Florida Dodge Dealers 250
Bodine Avoids Trouble and Races to Top-10 at Daytona
Geoffrey Bodine drove from deep in the pack and avoided all the chaos and carnage to finish tenth in the Florida Dodge Dealers 250 at the Daytona International Speedway on Friday.
Cook Earns Another Top-Five
Terry Cook survived another wild finish at Daytona International Speedway, finishing fifth in the ppc Racing No. 10 Power Stroke Diesel Ford F-150.
Cook Takes First Daytona Pole
Terry Cook, the most consistent NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series driver at Daytona International Speedway, won the Bud Pole for Friday's Florida Dodge Dealers 250 with a fast lap of 183.643 mph over the 2.5-mile high banked superspeedway. The pole was Cook's eighth but first since last August at Indianapolis Raceway Park, a short track. Cook's pole run on Wednesday evening in the No. 10 Power Stroke Ford, came in the series debut for ppc Racing.
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Early Night for Steve Park
"I was having fun. I had a fast truck. I was just trying to pick my way to the front."
Night Ends in Disappointment for Gordon
Tina Gordon did not get the result she had hoped for in her first outing with ThorSport Racing. Bad luck seemed to find Gordon all evening starting with a spin on lap 25.
Bodine to Come from 32nd in Florida Dodge Dealers 250 at Daytona
Geoff Bodine qualified the Team EJP Racing Chevrolet Silverado in the 32nd position for the Florida Dodge Dealers 250 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series event at Daytona International Speedway. Bodine's quickest lap was 50.336 seconds, which translates to 178.798 miles per hour on the 2.5-mile tri-oval. Terry Cook won the pole for the event with a 49.008 second/183.643 mile per hour lap.
High Sierra Photo Gallery
High Sierra Photo Gallery, featuring a special Happy Hour Practice Wreck-A-Thon
HSP 'New Paint' Gallery!
What new paint schemes will be unveiled at Daytona? Nate and Michelle Mecha of High Sierra Photo shows all the changes.
Hines Shoots from 21st in Daytona Debut
Tracy Hines qualified the Menards Chevrolet Silverado in the 21st position for Friday's Florida Dodge Dealers 250 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race at Daytona International Speedway on Thursday.
David Reutimann to Start 12th Friday at Daytona
"Obviously, you want to be on the pole at every track you go to," said Reutimann. "We have definitely have improved over testing. I think our realistic goal for this Darrell Waltrip Motorsports team was to have a Top-15 qualifying effort for the No. 17 NTN Bearings Toyota NASCAR Craftsman Truck.
Toyota Qualifies For First NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Race; Kvapil's Third Leads Seven Tundras In Top 20
Toyota began its new NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series program with seven Tundra race trucks qualifying in the top 20 on Wednesday night as the manufacturer prepares for its inaugural race at Daytona International Speedway, Friday, Feb. 13. Defending Craftsman Truck Series champion Travis Kvapil, driving the No. 24 Line-X Bedliners Toyota Tundra for Bang! Racing, lead the contingent by qualifying third overall.
Kimmel Ready to Back up Daytona Best in Florida Dodge Dealers 250 NCTS Event
Five-time ARCA RE/MAX Series Champion, Frank Kimmel, is anxious to get started this second week of Speedweeks at the Daytona International Speedway after earning his best career Daytona finish last Friday afternoon in the ARCA RE/MAX Series event. Kimmel qualified in the fourth position and led 25 laps of the event before finishing second. Kimmel will look to use his week of on-track experience to his advantage as he prepares to take the wheel of the No. 29 K Automotive Ford F-150 in this week’s Florida Dodge Dealers 250.
Chase Montgomery Top Raybestos Rookie Qualifier At Daytona
Chase Montgomery In The #8 Bobby Hamilton Racing Dodge Was The Top Raybestos Rookie Qualifier At Daytona. He Will Start Second In Friday's Race And Was The Last Truck To Make A Qualifying Run In Tonight's Session. He Won The 2003 Arca Race At Daytona.
Dodge Notes: NCTS Qualifying
Steve Park, Chase Montgomery, Andy Houston and the rest of the Dodge Ram drivers weigh in on Wednesdays qualifying at Daytona.
Daytona Spotlight Shines on Team Mopar's Ted Musgrave
The week leading up to the NCTS Dodge Dealers 250 at Daytona will be a busy one for series veteran Ted Musgrave.
Geoffrey Bodine Team EJP Silverado Daytona Notes
Team EJP Racing has entered the Florida Dodge Dealers 250 preparing to make the team's 24th appearance in NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series competition, and the team's first attempt at Daytona International Speedway. Geoffrey Bodine will be making his first attempt at the wheel of the No. 03 Team EJP Chevrolet Silverado. Overall, it will be Bodine's 17th career NCTS start.
NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series News and Notes – Daytona
» Inaugural champion Skinner looking forward to return in series
» Two female drivers in 2004 championship chase – a NASCAR first
2004 Raybestos Rookie Candidates Looking To Be Head Of The Class
The dawning of the 2004 NASCAR season brings a fresh crop of rookies, each with their eyes on making an impact in NASCAR’s “young gun” movement and, of course, winning the coveted Raybestos Rookie of the Year title.
David Starr Ready For a Strong Run at Daytona
Armed with a brand new, tough running Spears Motorsports Chevy truck, a highly skilled crew and a positive winning attitude, David Starr is ready to thunder his way to a top finish at Daytona International Speedway, Friday evening, February 13th.
Reutimann, No. 17 NTN Bearings Toyota Tundra Makes Debut At Daytona
Three-time NASCAR Kodak Southeast Series (formerly the Hills Bros All Pro Series) winner and NASCAR Busch Series competitor David Reutimann makes his NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series debut in the No. 17 NTN Bearings Toyota Tundra with crew chief Jason Overstreet and the Darrell Waltrip Motorsports team at the historic 2.5-mile Daytona International Speedway tri-oval, February 13.
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