Nemechek Embracing Championship Opportunity after Uncertain Season

John Hunter Nemechek shares a laugh with the media during the 2017 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Playoffs Media Day on September 20, 2017, in Charlotte, North Carolina. Photo – Bob Leverone/Getty Images

Nothing comes easily for John Hunter Nemechek.

Nemechek doesn’t feel fortunate just to be one of eight drivers in this season’s NASCAR Camping World Truck Series playoffs, which start Saturday at New Hampshire Motor Speedway (1 p.m. ET on FS1). He’s glad he’s racing at all. Continue reading

Rookies Make their Presence Felt in NASCAR Camping World Truck Series

Chase Briscoe talks with a reporter following the 2017 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Playoffs Media Day on September 20, 2017, in Charlotte, North Carolina. Photo – Bob Leverone/Getty Images

The NASCAR Camping World Truck Series is known as a place where young drivers can develop. That’s been the case this season, with three rookies advancing to the playoffs. Two others — Ben Rhodes and top-seeded Christopher Bell — are in their second seasons on the circuit. Continue reading

Crafton, Sauter Bring the Experience to Playoffs

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Three of the past four NASCAR Camping World Truck Series championships have been won by two drivers in this season’s playoffs — Johnny Sauter (2016) and Matt Crafton (2013 and ’14). Erik Jones, now a Monster Cup Series driver, won the title in 2015. Continue reading

Title Favorite Christopher Bell Feels No Pressure Entering NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Playoffs

Christopher Bell goes into the chase as the leader and answers questions from the media at the 2017 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Playoffs Media Day on September 20, 2017, in Charlotte, North Carolina. Photo – Bob Leverone/Getty Images

Christopher Bell rolled through the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series regular season showing he’s capable of winning races and that he’s championship-worthy.

Now it’s time for Bell to do all of that again in the playoffs – and to prove that he can win the title. Continue reading

Regular Season Cup Series Champion, Truex Tries to Open Playoffs with a Win

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Martin Truex Jr. won the regular season championship.

Now, he’s focused on taking home the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series title by winning the playoffs. Continue reading