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Quaker Steak and Lube 200
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Fri., May 18, 2007

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NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series

 
Race #6 | Quaker Steak and Lube 200
Lowe's Motor Speedway
Charlotte, North Carolina
Friday, May 18, 2007


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Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Peter Pace Receives Special Motorsports Medallion Set 06-01-2007 11:29 am
When sports memorabilia company SportCoins heard that General Peter Pace, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, was going to be on hand at the Coca-Cola 600, the company offered a challenge... a challenge coin, that is.

Disappointing Outing for Starr at Charlotte 05-23-2007 10:52 pm
A fast truck in Kansas had the International MaxxForce Diesel team looking forward to another quick truck at Lowe’s Motor Speedway, hopefully with some better luck. The NASCAR Craftsman Truck series test the week before with a new tire compound was a disappointment for the MaxxForce Diesel team.

Penalty Issued for Unauthorized Duplication of a NASCAR Annual Credential 05-23-2007 6:25 pm
NASCAR announced today that Douglas Mercier has been fined $5,000 and suspended indefinitely from the sport for his unauthorized duplication of a NASCAR annual credential. The rule infraction occurred May 18 at Lowe’s Motor Speedway.

SPEED Sets Ratings Record with All-Star Coverage 05-22-2007 8:07 pm
SPEED Sets Ratings Record with All-Star Coverage SPEED scored its highest rating in network history, earning a Nielsen Media Research mark of 3.53 (2,480,000 Households) for its inaugural coverage of the NASCAR NEXTEL All-Star Challenge on Saturday. The event, in its first of eight seasons on SPEED, peaked at 4.37 (3,064,000 Households) and held a 4-plus rating for final 90 minutes of the telecast.

Crew Chief Fined, Suspended For Lowe's Infraction 05-22-2007 6:02 pm
NASCAR announced today that Lance Hooper, crew chief of the No. 13 Chevrolet, has been fined $1,000, suspended from NASCAR until June 6, 2007, and from the next two NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series races. He also was placed on NASCAR probation until Dec. 31, 2007.

Martin Finishes Fourth in Lowe's Truck Race 05-22-2007 2:26 pm
Martin Finishes Fourth in Lowe's Truck Race Few drivers in last Friday night's Quaker Steak and Lube 200 could have bounced a race truck off the wall at nearly 200 mph and still post a Top-Five finish. But few drivers in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race have the kind of racing pedigree as Mark Martin. Despite hitting the wall early in the race, Martin still finished fourth in the No. 21 Bubba Burger Ford F-150. (VPS Motorimages Photo)

Schrader Has Solid Run at Lowe's Motor Speedway 05-22-2007 1:34 pm
Fastenal Driver Ken Schrader made sure his other competitors knew he was a force to reckon with Friday night in the Quaker Steak and Lube 200. Schrader ticked off laps faster than the leaders much of race, running as high as fourth position in the final laps.

Hamlin Comes Home 25th at Lowe's Motor Speedway 05-22-2007 1:29 pm
Kevin Hamlin made his second start for Bobby Hamilton Racing this weekend at Lowe’s Motor Speedway for the sixth NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series event of the season. Hamlin qualified the No. 4 Open Joist Dodge in the 26th position on Friday afternoon; two spots a head of teammate Ken Schrader.

Solid Finish for Lester at Charlotte 05-22-2007 12:53 am
Bill Lester in the No. 15 Manheim Central Florida Auto Auction Chevrolet Silverado set his sights on a stellar finish in Friday’s Quaker Steak and Lube 250 at the Lowe’s Motor Speedway, but handling issues kept him from a top-10 finish.

Third Charlotte Win Proves Elusive for Busch and Ballew 05-22-2007 12:44 am
Third Charlotte Win Proves Elusive for Busch and Ballew Kyle Busch returned to the No. 51 Billy Ballew Motorsports, Richard Tocado Companies Chevrolet Silverado for the first time in the 2007 season in hopes of becoming the fourth driver to win three or more races in a row at the same track in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series. (VPS Motorimages Photo)

McCumbee Brings Home Solid Top-20 Finish at Charlotte 05-21-2007 4:32 pm
McCumbee Brings Home Solid Top-20 Finish at Charlotte Chad McCumbee and the No. 08 theGPSstore.com / Garmin Chevrolet headed to Lowe's Motor Speedway hoping to bring home a top-five finish in the most recent NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series event. Engine problems at the beginning of the weekend would instead force the team to have to settle for a solid 18th place finish. (VPS Motorimages Photo)

Engine Trouble Relegates No. 2 Camping World Team to 28th at Charlotte 05-21-2007 4:29 pm
Kevin Harvick started the Quaker Steak and Lube 200 in the 24th position, and immediately began making his way through the field. He was able to complete 110 of the 136 laps before retiring to the garage with engine trouble.

Fans Can Show Their Support by Texting Their Pledges for American Heroes 05-21-2007 4:22 pm
Fans Can Show Their Support by Texting Their Pledges for American Heroes Eight Nextel Cup drivers and two Busch drivers will lead all NASCAR fans in the American Heroes Memorial Day salute to the armed forces on Sunday, May 27th, at Lowe's Motor Speedway to kick off a nationwide effort to raise significant funds for military families in need. It is the largest military tribute in history by NASCAR drivers.

Quaker Steak & Lube 200 - Official Results 05-21-2007 2:52 pm
Hornaday Holds Off Allmendinger to Win at Charlotte Ron Hornaday has never been a big fan of Lowe's Motor Speedway. Prior to tonight, he'd never won at the track just outside of Charlotte, N.C., and he's always found the track's well-worn surface to be a challenge. All that changed after a smokey burnout into Victory Lane as Hornaday claimed his 30th career NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series win in the Quaker Steak and Lube 200. Hornaday, in his newly-sponsored No. 33 Camping Word Chevrolet out of the Kevin Harvick, Inc. shop, was the dominant driver on the night leading three times for a total of 98 laps on his way to his first win of the 2007 season. While Hornaday was the man up front all night long, he was forced to hold off a resurgent A.J. Allmendinger on a two-lap dash to the checkered following a crash involving the winner of the last series event at Kansas Erik Darnell. Allmendinger pressed the two-time series champion over the final three miles, but the Palmdale, California native crossed the line 0.244 seconds ahead of the former Champ Car World Series standout. (David M. Vaughn Photo)

Hornaday Sets New NASCAR Truck Series Record for Most Wins at 30 05-21-2007 1:15 pm
For his first race with new sponsor, Camping World, Ron Hornaday raced his way to the front of the field and never looked back. He started the race from the seventh position, and dominated the Quaker Steak and Lube 200 leading 98 of 136 laps before going to victory lane.

Sprague Has a Big Blow Out at Charlotte 05-21-2007 1:14 pm
Friday started out as such a promising day for Jack Sprague and the Wyler Racing team as they entered Lowe’s Motor Speedway for the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series running of the Quaker Steak and Lube 200 presented by Circle K.

Fike Claims 14th, Top-Rookie Honors at Lowe's Motor Speedway 05-21-2007 1:11 pm
Raybestos Rookie of the Year leader Aaron Fike drove the No. 1 RFMS/Red Horse Racing Toyota Tundra to a 14th place finish in the Quaker Steak and Lube 200 presented by Circle K on Friday night at Lowe’s Motor Speedway, grabbing the Raybestos Rookie of the Race honors for the third consecutive race of the year.

Walker, No. 36 Toyota Review: Charlotte 05-21-2007 1:09 pm
Rookie Tyler Walker has driven at Lowe’s Motor Speedway only once in his young career. He competed in a NASCAR Busch Series event in 2005, and he was eager to prove what he could do in a truck.

Skinner Earns Top 10 at Charlotte 05-21-2007 1:00 pm
Skinner Earns Top 10 at Charlotte Never having finished higher than 15th at Lowe's Motor Speedway made Mike Skinner determined to finish inside the top 10. He took a strong No. 5 Toyota Tundra team and the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Championship lead with him as he entered the Concord, N.C., track. (VPS Motorimages Photo)

NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Review: Charlotte 05-21-2007 11:59 am
NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Review: Charlotte Credit Allmendinger for keeping Hornaday honest and that says a lot for a driver whose four Champ Car victories can't really count as experience in this sort of racing. Allmendinger finished fifth in his third series start at Talladega Superspeedway last October and now owns the best finish by a driver with fewer than 10 starts since Clint Bowyer won last fall at Texas Motor Speedway. (VPS Motorimages Photo)

Blown Motor Leads to Early Exit for Gaughan at Charlotte 05-21-2007 11:57 am
Brendan Gaughan and his South Point Racing team couldn’t have been more prepared to take on Lowe’s Motor Speedway on Friday night. After two test days at the 1.5-mile track and a trip to the wind tunnel, Gaughan and his team were confident in their No. 77 Chevrolet Silverado.

Huffman Finishes 24th at Lowe's Motor Speedway 05-21-2007 11:04 am
Veteran Tommy Morgan stepped up from shop foreman to crew chief for the night Friday, helping driver Shane Huffman and his Key Motorsports contingent rally during the second half of the Quaker Steak & Lube 200 presented by Circle K NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race at the Lowe’s Motor Speedway. The end result was a better-than-expected, 24th place finish.

Musgrave Finishes 5th at Charlotte 05-21-2007 10:45 am
Musgrave Finishes 5th at Charlotte Ted Musgrave scored a fifth-place finish in Friday night's Quaker Steak and Lube 200 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race at Lowe's Motor Speedway. Musgrave experienced an unexpected handling issue in qualifying that forced the No. 9 Team ASE Toyota to come from 29th position on the grid, but the 2005 series champion quickly knifed his way through the field. (VPS Motorimages Photo)

Hornaday Red-Hot at Lowe's Motor Speedway 05-21-2007 10:21 am
Hornaday Red-Hot at Lowe's Motor Speedway Ron Hornaday Jr. held off AJ Allmendinger in a green-white-checkered finish to win the Quaker Steak and Lube 200 Craftsman Truck Series race Friday night at Lowe's Motor Speedway. The two-lap shootout resulted from a caution on lap 132 that pushed the race two laps beyond its posted distance of 134 laps. Strong on restarts throughout the race, Hornaday pulled away slightly on Lap 135 and crossed the finish line .244 seconds ahead of Allmendinger. Todd Bodine ran third, followed by Mark Martin and Ted Musgrave. Mike Bliss, Matt Crafton, Mike Skinner, T.J. Bell and Rick Crawford claimed positions six through 10. Johnny Benson was running second when he cut down a right-front tire and smacked the outside wall on Lap 123. Benson's accident brought out the sixth caution of the race and promoted Allmendinger to second in the running order. (VPS Motorimages Photo)

Cook Positive About 16th Place Finish at Charlotte 05-21-2007 9:54 am
Cook Positive About 16th Place Finish at Charlotte While some drivers might have been dejected after finishing 16th in Friday's Quaker Steak and Lube 200 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race at Lowes Motor Speedway, Terry Cook had plenty of good things to say about his No. 59 HT Motorsports Toyota Tundra and his team's effort. "I'm all about focusing on the positives," said Cook. (VPS Motorimages Photo)

Sauter Overcomes Engine Jinx at Charlotte 05-21-2007 9:38 am
Sauter Overcomes Engine Jinx at Charlotte Following last weeks test at the Lowes Motor Speedway the Green Light Racing team was poised for a strong run in one of the years most prestigious races. Running the Quaker Steak and Lube 200 right in the heart of NASCAR country in front of many team member families and friends is an annual highlight for the teams in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series. (Charles Krall/TruckSeries.com Photo)

Consistency Brings Bodine Home Third at Lowe's 05-21-2007 9:18 am
Consistency Brings Bodine Home Third at Lowe's Todd Bodine, is beginning to find some similarities in his team's performance this season to the effort that grabbed Germain Racing the series crown in 2006. Bodine drove the No. 30 Lumber Liquidators Toyota Tundra to a 19th place starting position for Friday night's Quaker Steak and Lube 200, then brought home a third-place finish. (VPS Motorimages Photo)

Benson, No. 23 Toyota Review: Charlotte 05-21-2007 12:58 am
After some dramatic off-weekends, Johnny Benson and his No. 23 Exide Batteries team were looking forward to returning to racing action under the lights at Lowe’s Motor Speedway in Concord, N.C., Friday night.

Bell Scores Top-10 Finish at Charlotte 05-21-2007 12:47 am
Bell Scores Top-10 Finish at Charlotte T.J. Bell, driver of the No. 50 Heathcliff's Cat Litter Ford F-150, was able to capture his best finish of the 2007 season, recording an ninth-place finish at Lowe's Motor Speedway. Bell's finish was the best of the three Roush Fenway Racing teams, but their finish did not come without some hard work by the driver and crew. (VPS Motorimages Photo)

Kvapil Starts Strong, Fades to 13th Place Finish at Charlotte 05-21-2007 12:44 am
Travis Kvapil continued his trend of strong qualifying efforts, posting his third consecutive top-five starting spot at Lowe's Motor Speedway, putting the No. 6 K&N Filters Ford second on the starting lineup for Friday night's race. Unfortunately, Kvapil also continued his streak of disappointing finishes, coming home 13th after having one of the strongest trucks in the early going of the event.

Chevy Race Notes: Charlotte 05-21-2007 12:10 am
With a dominating performance, Ron Hornaday, Jr., No. 33 Camping World Silverado, captured his 30th NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series (NCTS) victory in the Quaker Steak and Lube 200 at Lowe's Motor Speedway. With just one lap remaining, the caution flag flew for seventh time on the night, forcing the Kevin Harvick, Inc. driver to relinquish a sizable lead.

Quaker Steak & Lube 200 - Loop Scoring Reports 05-19-2007 2:20 pm

Engine Problems Stall Silas’s Lowes Motor Speedway Debut 05-19-2007 2:13 am
NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series (NCTS) rookie Bryan Silas finished 32nd after motor problems hampered the rookie’s debut at Lowes Motor Speedway Friday evening. Silas’s day started on the wrong note after the team lost their primary motor in the first practice forcing the Fast Track Racing team to thrash and install a backup motor in time for final practice session leading up to qualifying.

WIX Lap Leader: Charlotte 05-19-2007 2:09 am
Ron Hornaday Jr. led three times for 98 laps to earn WIX Filters Lap Leader of the Race honors in the Quaker Steak and Lube 200. Hornaday grabbed the honor for the first time this season. Hornaday won tonight’s race, crossing the finish line .244 seconds ahead of A.J. Allmendinger. Allmendinger is a Raybestos Rookie in the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series.

Toyota Race Notes: Charlotte 05-19-2007 12:44 am
Toyota Race Notes: Charlotte AJ Allmendinger earned his career-best NCTS finish tonight of second, driving the No. 00 Aaron's Lucky Dog Tundra for Darrell Waltrip Racing. Three Toyota Tundras finished in the top-five in tonight's race with Allmendinger (second), Todd Bodine (third), and Ted Musgrave (fifth). (VPS Motorimages Photo)

Raybestos Rookie Race Notes: Charlotte 05-19-2007 12:37 am
Raybestos Rookie Race Notes: Charlotte Aaron Fike in The No. 1 RFMS/Red Horse Racing Toyota was the Raybestos Rookie of the Race in tonight's race at Lowe's Motor Speedway. Unofficially Fike scored a 14th-place finish and took Raybestos Rookie of the Race honors for the third consecutive race. Fike has been the top rookie in four of the six Craftsman Truck Series races this season. (VPS Motorimages Photo)

Penalty Report: Quaker Steak and Lube 200 Presented by Circle K 05-19-2007 12:27 am
NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Quaker Steak and Lube 200 Presented by Circle K at Lowe's Motor Speedway Penalty Report.

Lap Summary: Quaker Steak and Lube 200 Presented by Circle K 05-19-2007 12:17 am
The lap summary report of the Quaker Steak and Lube 200 Presented by Circle K at Lowe's Motor Speedway, the sixth race of the 2007 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series season.

Unofficial Owner Points: Quaker Steak and Lube 200 Presented by Circle K 05-19-2007 12:08 am
The unofficial owner points following the Quaker Steak and Lube 200 Presented by Circle K at Lowe's Motor Speedway, the sixth race of the 2007 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series season.

Unofficial Driver Points: Quaker Steak and Lube 200 Presented by Circle K 05-19-2007 12:01 am
The unofficial driver points following the Quaker Steak and Lube 200 Presented by Circle K at Lowe's Motor Speedway, the sixth race of the 2007 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series season.

Unofficial Results: Quaker Steak and Lube 200 Presented by Circle K 05-18-2007 11:52 pm
The unofficial results of the Quaker Steak and Lube 200 Presented by Circle K at Lowe's Motor Speedway, the sixth race of the 2007 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series season.

Hornaday Holds Off Allmendinger to Win at Charlotte 05-18-2007 11:10 pm
Hornaday Holds Off Allmendinger to Win at Charlotte Ron Hornaday has never been a big fan of Lowe's Motor Speedway. Prior to tonight, he'd never won at the track just outside of Charlotte, N.C., and he's always found the track's well-worn surface to be a challenge. All that changed after a smokey burnout into Victory Lane as Hornaday claimed his 30th career NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series win in the Quaker Steak and Lube 200. Hornaday, in his newly-sponsored No. 33 Camping Word Chevrolet out of the Kevin Harvick, Inc. shop, was the dominant driver on the night leading three times for a total of 98 laps on his way to his first win of the 2007 season. While Hornaday was the man up front all night long, he was forced to hold off a resurgent A.J. Allmendinger on a two-lap dash to the checkered following a crash involving the winner of the last series event at Kansas Erik Darnell. Allmendinger pressed the two-time series champion over the final three miles, but the Palmdale, California native crossed the line 0.244 seconds ahead of the former Champ Car World Series standout. (David M. Vaughn Photo)

Starr, Crawford Host UYRS Students 05-18-2007 10:14 pm
Starr, Crawford Host UYRS Students For the 4th year Circle Bar Racing partnered with Craftsman to give students from the Urban Youth Racing School (UYRS) an opportunity to become a part of the NASCAR Racing experience. Lamott Ebron joined David Starr's International MaxxForce Diesel team while Jerry Trent became part of Rick Crawford's Circle Bar/Power Stroke by International team. (Team PR Photo)

Starting Lineup: Quaker Steak and Lube 200 Presented by Circle K 05-18-2007 6:36 pm
The official starting lineup of the Quaker Steak and Lube 200 Presented by Circle K at Lowe's Motor Speedway, the sixth race of the 2007 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series season.

Qualifying Times: Quaker Steak and Lube 200 Presented by Circle K 05-18-2007 6:19 pm
The official qualifying fastest lap times of the Quaker Steak and Lube 200 Presented by Circle K at Lowe's Motor Speedway, the sixth race of the 2007 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series season.

Surprise! Skinner Scores Charlotte Pole 05-18-2007 6:02 pm
Surprise! Skinner Scores Charlotte Pole It is quickly becoming routine in NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series qualifying: Mike Skinner takes the top spot and everyone else is running for second. For the fourth consecutive race, Skinner's No. 5 Toyota Tundra Toyota will start from the top spot as he took his 36th career Bud Pole in qualifying for tonight's Quaker Steak and Lube 200. In addition to his fourth consecutive pole of the season, it is also Skinner's third consecutive pole start at Lowe's Motor Speedway. With the track falling into shade and the temperature allowing quicker times as the session wore on, Skinner led a host of drivers making a run at the top spot late in the going. Skinner turned a lap at 29.922 seconds/180.469 miles per hour to give him his fifth front row start in six races so far in 2007. Skinner faced pressure late in qualifying by Travis Kvapil. Driving the No. 6 K&N Filters Ford, Kvapil turned a lap at 29.968 seconds/180.192 miles per hour, just 0.046 seconds off Skinner's pole pace. (David M. Vaughn Photo)

Silas Hoping to Learn at Lowes Motor Speedway 05-18-2007 4:45 pm
Bryan Silas is ready to return to NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series racing on Friday night at Lowes Motor Speedway (LMS). The Stuart, Florida native enters the Quaker Steak & Lube 200 on the heels of a successful open test at LMS last week.

Qualifying Order: Quaker Steak and Lube 200 Presented by Circle K 05-18-2007 1:04 pm
The official qualifying order of the Quaker Steak and Lube 200 Presented by Circle K at Lowe's Motor Speedway, the sixth race of the 2007 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series season.

Final Practice Times: Quaker Steak and Lube 200 Presented by Circle K 05-18-2007 1:02 pm
The official final practice fastest lap times of the Quaker Steak and Lube 200 Presented by Circle K at Lowe's Motor Speedway, the sixth race of the 2007 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series season.

Rookie Practice Times: Quaker Steak and Lube 200 Presented by Circle K 05-18-2007 12:05 am
The official rookie practice fastest lap times of the Quaker Steak and Lube 200 Presented by Circle K at Lowe's Motor Speedway, the sixth race of the 2007 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series season.

First Practice Times: Quaker Steak and Lube 200 Presented by Circle K 05-18-2007 12:04 am
The official first practice fastest lap times of the Quaker Steak and Lube 200 Presented by Circle K at Lowe's Motor Speedway, the sixth race of the 2007 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series season.

NASCAR: Back to the Future Moves on to Lowe's Motor Speedway 05-17-2007 11:35 pm
NASCAR’s stock car evolution exhibit, unveiled last week at Darlington Raceway, moves to Lowe’s Motor Speedway this week, giving fans a chance to see how the “Car of Tomorrow” is reminiscent of seasons past.

Goodyear Preview: Charlotte 05-17-2007 8:08 pm
Goodyear Tire Notes: Charlotte NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series teams will be running a slightly different tire setup at Charlotte than those in the NASCAR Nextel Cup and Busch Series. While teams in all three series will run the same right-side tire code (D-4022), Craftsman Truck teams will run a different left-side code (D-4074). The truck series' left-side code offers slightly more grip. (Charles Krall/TruckSeries.com Photo)

SPEED Explains the NASCAR Nextel All-Star Challenge with All-Star IQ Cartoon 05-17-2007 4:05 pm
SPEED Explains the NASCAR Nextel All-Star Challenge with All-Star IQ Cartoon SPEED is offering race fans a quick and fun explanation of the NASCAR Nextel All-Star Challenge format in cartoon format, as “All-Star IQ” is launched today on SPEEDtv.com. The three-minute animation was written and produced by SPEED and animated by Charlotte, NC-based Limerick Studios. Hot Sake, also based in Charlotte, provided sound effects.

Billy Ballew Motorsports Announces New Sponsor, Christian Debt Consolidation 05-17-2007 4:01 pm
Billy Ballew Motorsports announced today that Christian Debt Consolidation will be the Primary Sponsor on the No. 15 Chevrolet Silverado NASCAR Craftsman Truck piloted by Bill Lester at the Mansfield Motorsports Park and the Primary Associate Sponsor at this Friday’s event at the Lowe’s Motor Speedway.

Truck Series Race, Book Signing on Tap for Close at Charlotte 05-17-2007 1:07 pm
It will be a busy weekend for John Close and Close Finishes as NASCAR invades Charlotte and Lowes Motor Speedway. On Friday, Close will spot Terry Cook and the No. 59 HT Motorsports Toyota Tundra in the Quaker Steak and Lube 200. On Saturday, Close will turn his attention to his new book – NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series – Desert Dust To Superspeedways – with a book signing.

Bliss, Xpress Motorsports Reunite for Charlotte 05-17-2007 11:15 am
Xpress Motorsports reunites with NEXTEL Cup driver Mike Bliss for the Friday night shootout at Lowes Motor Speedway May 18th. Having made the transfer of manufacturers this season Dave Fuge, Owner/Crew Chief of the No. 16 IWX Motor Freight Ford F-150, looks for Bliss to bring the team a solid finish.

Kinser Ready for Strong Run at Lowe's 05-17-2007 11:10 am
After proudly displaying the patriotic red, white, and blue colors of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) in Kansas two weeks ago, Kraig Kinser is bringing back Ginn Resorts as the primary sponsor for the Quaker Steak & Lube 200 at the Lowe's Motor Speedway (LMS).

Toyota Race Preview: Charlotte 05-17-2007 10:50 am
Toyota Race Preview: Charlotte Toyota Tundras have made three starts at Lowe's Motor Speedway in NCTS events, but have yet to earn a win. Mike Skinner has earned two poles (2005 and 2006) and Tundra drivers have earned a total of three top-five finishes and six top-10 finishes at the speedway with two of the top-five finishes coming in last year's race. (Charles Krall/TruckSeries.com Photo)

Who to Watch: Charlotte 05-17-2007 9:00 am
Who to Watch: Charlotte The NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series heads to the Lowe's Motor Speedway just outside of Charlotte, N.C. for this Friday's Quaker Steak and Lube 200. For most teams it is a home game as the majority of the teams are located within a short drive of the 1.5-mile quad-oval. This year's race will be the second Truck Series contest on the still-new pavement, and the teams just wrapped up an extensive two-day test to continue familiarizing themselves with the new surface. Last year produced impressive speeds but some crumpled sheet metal as the teams struggled to get used to the new pavement, and by all appearances the number of rumpled fenders should go down now that the asphalt has aged another year. Here are our driver capsules for the Quaker Steak and Lube 200... (High Sierra Photo)

Musgrave Ready to Revisit Victory Lane at Lowe's 05-16-2007 6:27 pm
Musgrave Ready to Revisit Victory Lane at Lowe's Ted Musgrave, driver of the No. 9 Team ASE/Germain Toyota Tundra, will spend the better part of Friday making laps at a track where he's found victory lane. "We put in a lot of hours testing our Team ASE Tundra last week, and finally hit on a combination late Friday that we think will keep us in good shape during Friday night's Quaker Steak & Lube 200," said Musgrave. (David M. Vaughn Photo)

Sprague, No. 60 Toyota Preview: Charlotte 05-16-2007 5:35 pm
Sprague, No. 60 Toyota preview: Charlotte Jack Sprague may have his best shot at winning at Lowe's Motor Speedway when he returns with the No. 60 Con-way Freight Toyota Tundra this Friday night following a two-day test session at the 1.5-mile oval. In three previous NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series starts at LMS, Sprague has qualified in the top-13 each time but has fallen short of a desirable finish. (David M. Vaughn Photo)

Tums Track Tour Guide Offers Insider Advice for Dining at Charlotte 05-16-2007 4:17 pm
TUMS Racing is all about enjoying life on the racing circuit, from the fast action on the track to local cuisine in each race market. Each week, motorsports insiders scope out the favorite restaurants of the host city, from the best BBQ to the local diner to the greatest pizza.

Darnell To Make Appearance at Concord, NC Northern Tool + Equipment Store 05-16-2007 4:13 pm
Just over 12 hours after Erik Darnell finishes racing in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series event at Lowe's Motor Speedway, he will head to the Northern Tool + Equipment store in Concord, NC, where he will strap in to a customized go-kart.

Crafton Seeks to Keep Streak Intact at Charlotte 05-16-2007 4:07 pm
Matt Crafton enters the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Quaker Steak & Lube 200 at Lowe’s Motor Speedway on Friday looking to build on, and perhaps better, his successful record at the tradition-soaked track.

Martin Anxious To Get To Lowe's In Bush's Beans Truck 05-16-2007 3:34 pm
Martin Anxious To Get To Lowe's In Bush's Beans Truck Mark Martin wanted to slow down this year with a selective part-time schedule. While he has a few more open weekends, he's yet to slow down on the racetrack. Martin returns to one of his greatest loves this Friday night when he drives the No. 21 Bush's Baked Beans Ford at the Lowe's Motor Speedway. "Variety is the spice of life," Martin said. (Ronda Greer Photo)

Clanton Ready To Get Started Again at Charlotte 05-16-2007 3:31 pm
Joey Clanton hasn’t raced the No. 09 Zaxby’s Ford F-150 since March 31. But that doesn’t mean he’s slowed down. When Clanton’s not driving for Wood Brothers/JTG Racing in the NASCAR Craftsman, he’s working at one of his Zaxby’s stores or with his Late Model car in the American Speed Association.

Lester Looks for Luck at Lowe’s 05-16-2007 11:16 am
Bill Lester, driving the No. 15 Billy Ballew Motorsports Manheim Central Florida Auto Auction Chevrolet Silverado, heads to the Lowe’s Motor Speedway this Friday looking for a little luck after a disappointing appearance last season in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck event.

Homecoming at Lowe's Up Next for McCumbee 05-16-2007 11:06 am
Homecoming at Lowe's Up Next for McCumbee Homecomings are significant events in a person's life and Chad McCumbee is hoping that his 2007 Homecoming in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series is going to be a memorable event for him. This weekend, he'll return to his home state of North Carolina to race at Lowe's Motor Speedway. (VPS Motorimages Photo)

Bodine Has Turned Laps at Lowe's in Four Series 05-16-2007 10:30 am
Bodine Has Turned Laps at Lowe's in Four Series Todd Bodine may be the only driver on track this Friday night at Lowe's that's raced at the tricky Concord, N.C., track in four NASCAR series; Truck Series, Busch Series, NEXTEL Cup Series and Sportsman. "Lowe's has a lot of things that make it a challenging race track," said Bodine, who has two Winston Open wins at Lowe's. (VPS Motorimages Photo)

Hagerthey Will Assume Crew Chief Duties for Benson 05-15-2007 6:57 pm
Hagerthey Will Assume Crew Chief Duties for Benson Bill Davis Racing has released the following statement in regards to the penalties for their No. 23 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series team driven by Johnny Benson. "We agree with the penalties NASCAR has issued to the 23 team and we will deal with them accordingly," said Bill Davis. In Trip Bruce's absence, truck chief Billy Hagerthey will assume the role of crew chief. (Team PR Photo)

Drivers to Sign Autographs at Roush Fenway Museum 05-15-2007 6:13 pm
Drivers to Sign Autographs at Roush Fenway Museum Roush Fenway Racing's NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series drivers are scheduled to sign autographs at Roush Fenway Racing's museum in Concord, North Carolina this Thursday, May 17. 2003 series champion Travis Kvapil, driver of the No. 6 K&N Engineering Ford, will sign alongside the most recent series winner, driver of the No. 99 Northern Tool + Equipment Ford, Erik Darnell.

Darnell Feeling Great Heading to Charlotte 05-15-2007 6:10 pm
Erik Darnell will make his second career NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series start at Lowe’s Motor Speedway on Friday night in the No. 99 Northern Tool + Equipment Ford F-150. Darnell and team head into Charlotte as the most recent Craftsman Truck Series winners.  Darnell scored his first victory last week at Kansas.

Benson, No. 23 Truck Team Penalized for Test Session Infractions 05-15-2007 5:32 pm
Benson, No. 23 Truck Team Penalized for Test Session Infractions NASCAR announced today that the No. 23 Toyota team in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series has been penalized for rule violations committed last week during a test session at Lowe's Motor Speedway. Three penalties have been assessed to the No. 23 Toyota team. (David M. Vaughn Photo)

Wheeler Picks Johnson to Win NEXTEL All-Star Race 05-15-2007 2:48 pm
With assistance from world-renowned "mental illusionist" Lawrence Gregory, H.A. "Humpy" Wheeler revealed Jimmie Johnson as his selection to win Saturday night's NASCAR NEXTEL All-Star Challenge at Lowe's Motor Speedway.

Walker, No. 36 Toyota Preview: Charlotte 05-15-2007 1:08 pm
Walker, No. 36 Toyota Preview: Charlotte While Tyler Walker has never started a NASCAR Craftsman Truck S