TALLADEGA, ALABAMA – OCTOBER 12: Spencer Boyd, driver of the #20 Alabama Roofing Professionals Chevrolet, crosses the finish line to win the NASCAR Gander Outdoors Truck Series Sugarland Shine 250 at Talladega Superspeedway on October 12, 2019, in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)
TALLADEGA, Ala. – As many anticipated it would be, the NASCAR Gander Outdoors Truck Series’ Sugarland Shine 250 at Talladega (Ala.) Superspeedway Saturday afternoon was full of drama, excitement and this weekend, a big impact on the 2019 championship outlook.
BROOKLYN, MICHIGAN – AUGUST 10: Tyler Ankrum, driver of the #17 May’s Hawaii Toyota, poses with the playoff trophy after the NASCAR Gander Outdoors Truck Series Corrigan Oil 200 at Michigan International Speedway on August 10, 2019, in Brooklyn, Michigan. Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images
Tyler Ankrum locked up the NASCAR Gander Outdoors Truck Series Sunoco Rookie of the Year award this weekend at Michigan International Speedway. The 18-year-old DGR-Crosley driver was the only rookie contender to make the 2019 Playoff field; therefore, he was able to clinch the award before seasons end.
LONG POND, PENNSYLVANIA – JULY 27: Ross Chastain, driver of the #45 Niece/Acurlite Chevrolet, celebrates in Victory Lane after winning the NASCAR Gander Outdoors Truck Series Gander RV 150 at Pocono Raceway on July 27, 2019, in Long Pond, Pennsylvania. Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images
Ross Chastain made it look easy on Saturday at Pocono Raceway, but the battle for playoff spots intensified dramatically in the Gander RV 150 at the 2.5-mile triangular track.
SPARTA, KENTUCKY – JULY 11: Tyler Ankrum, driver of the #17 Academy Sports Outdoors/RAILBLAZA Toyota, celebrates in Victory Lane after winning the NASCAR Gander Outdoors Truck Series Buckle Up In Your Truck 225 at Kentucky Speedway on July 11, 2019, in Sparta, Kentucky. (Photo by Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images)
In a week that started with Justin Haley’s remarkable upset win at Daytona on Sunday, 18-year-old, Tyler Ankrum added another on Thursday night at Kentucky Speedway—and simultaneously threw a wrench into the NASCAR Gander Outdoors Truck Series Playoff standings.
ARCA Menards Series driver with Venturini Motorsports after earning his third victory of the season at Michigan and leading the series point standings.
NASCAR Gander Outdoors Series driver with DGR Crosley Racing after earning a career-high third-place finish at Texas Motor Speedway and receiving his high school diploma from track president Eddie Gossage.
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NASCAR Whelen All-American Series driver with PP1 Racing after winning at Irwindale Speedway this past weekend.
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