2007 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series

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Ron Hornaday Jr., the 2007 Craftsman Truck Series champion. Ron Hornaday.jpg
Ron Hornaday Jr., the 2007 Craftsman Truck Series champion.
Mike Skinner finished second behind Hornaday. Mike Skinner 2011.jpg
Mike Skinner finished second behind Hornaday.
Johnny Benson finished third in the championship. Johnny Benson Cheerios.jpg
Johnny Benson finished third in the championship.
Toyota won their second consecutive manufacturers' championship with 13 wins. ToyotaTundrasJohnnyBensonJackSprague.jpg
Toyota won their second consecutive manufacturers' championship with 13 wins.

The 2007 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series season was the thirteenth season of the third highest stock car racing series in North America. Sanctioned by NASCAR, the season began on February 16, 2007, at Daytona International Speedway with the Chevy Silverado HD 250, and ended on November 16, 2007, with the Ford 200 at Homestead-Miami Speedway. Ron Hornaday Jr. of Kevin Harvick, Inc. was crowned champion.

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Schedule

The season schedule consisted of 25 races held at tracks across the United States. [7]

No.Race title Track DateTV
1 Chevy Silverado HD 250 Daytona International Speedway, Daytona Beach February 16 Speed
2 San Bernardino County 200 California Speedway, Fontana February 23 Speed
3 American Commercial Lines 200 Atlanta Motor Speedway, Hampton March 16 Speed
4 Kroger 250 Martinsville Speedway, Martinsville March 31 Fox
5 O'Reilly Auto Parts 250 Kansas Speedway, Kansas City April 28 Speed
6 Quaker Steak & Lube 200 Lowe's Motor Speedway, Concord May 18 Speed
7 City of Mansfield 250 Mansfield Motorsports Park, Mansfield May 26 Fox
8 AAA Insurance 200 Dover International Speedway, Dover June 1 Speed
9 Sam's Town 400 Texas Motor Speedway, Fort Worth June 8 Speed
10 Michigan 200 Michigan International Speedway, Brooklyn June 16 Speed
11 Toyota Tundra Milwaukee 200 Milwaukee Mile, West Allis June 22 Speed
12 O'Reilly 200 Memphis Motorsports Park, Millington June 30 Speed
13 Built Ford Tough 225 Kentucky Speedway, Sparta July 14 Speed
14 Power Stroke Diesel 200 O'Reilly Raceway Park, Brownsburg July 27 Speed
15 Toyota Tundra 200 Nashville Superspeedway, Lebanon August 11 Speed
16 O'Reilly Auto Parts 200 Bristol Motor Speedway, Bristol August 22 Speed
17 Missouri/Illinois Dodge Dealers Ram Tough 200 Gateway International Raceway, Madison September 1 Speed
18 New Hampshire 200 New Hampshire International Speedway, Loudon September 15 Speed
19 Smith's Las Vegas 350 Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Las Vegas September 22 Speed
20 Mountain Dew 250 Talladega Superspeedway, Talladega October 6 Speed
21 Kroger 200 Martinsville Speedway, Martinsville October 20 Speed
22 EasyCare Vehicle Service Contracts 200 Atlanta Motor Speedway, Hampton October 27 Speed
23 Silverado 350K Texas Motor Speedway, Fort Worth November 2 Speed
24 Phoenix 150 Phoenix International Raceway, Avondale November 9 Speed
25 Ford 200 Homestead-Miami Speedway, Homestead November 16 Speed

Television coverage

Fox-owned Speed again covered the entire 2007 Truck Series season, except for two races on Fox.

Teams and drivers

Complete schedule

ManufacturerTeamNo.Driver(s)Crew chief
Chevrolet Billy Ballew Motorsports 15 Bill Lester 15Richie Wauters 22
Doug George 3
Nate Monteith 1
J. R. Norris 2
Shane Sieg 3
Buddy Lazier 1
Denny Hamlin 1
Andrew Myers 2
Green Light Racing 07 Tim Sauter (R) Jim Sauter 4
Doug Howe 21
08 Chad McCumbee 14Dan Glauz 18
Bobby Dotter 7
Eric Norris 1
Shane Sieg 1
Boris Jurkovic 1
Dennis Setzer 1
Johnny Chapman 1
Marc Mitchell 1
Chris Jones 3
Travis Kittleson 2
Kevin Harvick, Inc. 33 Ron Hornaday Jr. Rick Ren
Key Motorsports 40 Mike Bliss 4 Barry Dodson 6
Tommy Morgan 2
Gary Showalter 17
Clay Rogers 4
Shane Huffman 3
Stacy Compton 1
Brandon Miller 5
Chad Chaffin 8
Morgan-Dollar Motorsports 47 Kraig Kinser 13Rodney McGehee 9
Chris Showalter 9
Eric Phillips 7
Regan Smith 10
Aric Almirola 2
MRD Motorsports 8 Blake Bjorklund (R)15Dan Glauz 5
Steve Genenbacher 20
Chad McCumbee 8
Travis Dassow 2
Spears Motorsports 75 Dennis Setzer 17Dave McCarty 2
Tom Ackerman 23
Clay Rogers 8
ThorSport Racing 13 Willie Allen (R) Lance Hooper 14
Danny Gill 11
88 Matt Crafton Bud Haefele
Dodge Bobby Hamilton Racing 4 Chase Miller 5Marcus Richmond
Kevin Hamlin (R)4
Mike Bliss 13
Joe Ruttman 1
Bobby Labonte 1
Ryan Mathews (R)1
18 Ken Schrader 17Jeff White
Joe Ruttman 1
Dennis Setzer 7
South Point Racing 77 Brendan Gaughan Bryan Berry
Ford Circle Bar Racing 10 David Starr Dennis Conner
14 Rick Crawford Kevin Starland
Roush Fenway Racing 6 Travis Kvapil Mike Beam
50 Carl Edwards 2 Matt Puccia 20
John Quinn 5
T. J. Bell 16
Peter Shepherd III (R)4
Danny O'Quinn Jr. 2
Colin Braun 1
99 Erik Darnell John Quinn 20
Matt Puccia 5
Wood Brothers/JTG Racing 09 Joey Clanton (R)16Dennis Conner 16
Gary Cogswell 9
Stacy Compton 9
21 Kelly Bires (R)6Jon Monsam
Mark Martin 6
Stacy Compton 1
Keven Wood 1
Jon Wood 11
Toyota Bill Davis Racing 5 Mike Skinner Jeff Hensley
23 Johnny Benson Trip Bruce 14
Billy Hagerthy 11
27 1 Tyler Walker (R)6Doug Wolcott
Ryan Mathews (R)12
Jacques Villeneuve 7
Darrell Waltrip Motorsports 00 A. J. Allmendinger 9 Jason Overstreet 19
Randy Goss 6
Josh Wise 9
Ken Butler III 2
Justin Labonte 2
TRG Motorsports Andy Lally 3
Germain Racing 9 Ted Musgrave 24Rick Gay 21
Mike Hillman 1
Mike Abner 3
Brad Keselowski 1
30 Todd Bodine Mike Hillman Jr.
HT Motorsports 59 Terry Cook 24Danny Rollins
Donny Lia 1
Red Horse Racing 1 Aaron Fike (R)12Jamie Jones
David Green 7
Jason Leffler 5
Brandon Whitt 1
Wyler Racing 60 Jack Sprague Tony Furr 21
Rick Gay 4
Chevrolet 12
Dodge 13
Pennington Motorsports 7 Derrike Cope 1Gary Showalter 18
Barry Dodson 3
Steve Kuykendall 4
Casey Kingsland (R)1
Brad Keselowski 2
Jason White (R)21
Ford 23
Chevrolet 2
Xpress Motorsports 16 Stacy Compton 3Dave Fuge
Kelly Bires (R)1
Kenny Hendrick 4
Mike Bliss 1
Chris Fontaine 2
Scott Lagasse Jr. 1
Derrike Cope 4
Boston Reid 1
Benny Gordon 1
Brian Scott 7

Limited Schedule

ManufacturerTeamNo.Driver(s)Crew ChiefRounds
Chevrolet Andy Belmont Racing 12 Patrick Sheltra Andy Belmont 1
Wayne Edwards 1
Billy Ballew Motorsports 51 Paul Menard Richie Wauters1
Kelly Sutton 4
Kyle Busch 11
Aric Almirola 1
Kenny Wallace 1
Coffman Motorsports 58 John Coffman 1
Green Light Racing 0 Brandon Knupp Paul Rice1
Wayne Edwards 1
06 Morgan Shepherd Bobby Dotter 5
Josh Cummings 3
1
Blake Mallory 1
Randy MacDonald 1
Bobby Dotter [N 1] 2
Wayne Edwards 2
Brandon Knupp 1
Casey Kingsland (R) [N 1] 1
Davin Scites Mike Davis1
78 Johnny Chapman Bobby Dotter 1
Jeff Milburn Racing 76 Chris Wimmer Jeff Milburn 2
Peyton Sellers 1
Jim Rosenblum Racing 28 Brandon Knupp Dick Rahilly2
Shane Sieg 1
Kevin Harvick, Inc. 2 Cale Gale Charlie Wilson5
Kevin Harvick 6
Clint Bowyer 4
Daniel Pope 1
Key Motorsports 44 Larry Foyt Tony Lambert1
Morgan Shepherd 2
Frank Kreyer 2
LCS Motorsports 87 Chris Jones Greg Tester1
Morgan-Dollar Motorsports 46 Mike Wallace Eric Phillips 4
Rodney McGehee 1
Kurt Binkley 1
1
Timothy Peters 2
Travis Kittleson 2
Scott Wimmer 1
Prime Development Group Racing 64 Jimmy Simpson Robert McVay1
Stellar-Quest Racing 91 J. C. Stout Steve Mollnow5
Team Racing 86 Clay Rogers Phil Bonifield 4
Steve Mollnow 4
1
Dana White 4
Kevin Lepage 3
Dodge Blankenbaker Motorsports 53 Bradley Riethmeyer Dan Patrick2
Joe Ruttman 1
Bobby Hamilton Racing 04Bob Bissinger2
Cunningham Motorsports 41 Dario Franchitti Brian Pattie1
Reary Racing 54 Brian Sockwell (R)Steven Barfield2
Thompson Motorsports 61 Brett Thompson Lonnie Rush3
Trotter Racing 49 Bradley Riethmeyer Gary Huffman4
Windward Racing 29 Scott Lynch Larry Pryor5
63Mike Mittler1
Ford Collum Motorsports 32 Cory Collum 1
Cowen Racing 42 Tim Cowen 3
MB Motorsports 63 Jason White (R)Mike Mittler 9
Tim Weiss 1
1
Scott Lynch 6
Jack Smith 3
68Mike Mittler1
Upshaw Racing 95 Wayne Edwards Robert Ulery3
Xpress Motorsports 19 Travis Kittleson Kenny Hendrick 1
Toyota Bill Davis Racing 22 Dave Blaney Doug Wolcott1
36 Donny Lia Tommy Baldwin Jr. 1
Darrell Waltrip Motorsports 17 Michael McDowell Patrick Donahue1
Germain Racing 03 Justin Hobgood 1
Sean Caisse 1
Mike Wallace 1
Justin Marks Jason Overstreet 4
HT Motorsports 92 Terry Cook Jason Miller1
Dodge 3
Chevrolet 1
Brevak Racing 31 Brad Mueller Tony Ave 1
Tim Schendel Tony Mitchell3
Chevrolet 10
Ford 1
Fast Track Racing 71 Bryan Silas Rodney Jackisch 4
Tony Blanchard 7
7
Pierre Bourque 1
Wayne Edwards 2
Hermie Sadler 1

Notes

  1. 1 2 Casey Kingsland made the field at Las Vegas (Race 19) but he was replaced in the race by Bobby Dotter.

Driver changes

Also, beginning this season, the trucks will be identical from the windshield to the rear of the truck. However, the noses will continue to be branded as the Chevrolet Silverado, Dodge Ram, Ford F-150, and Toyota Tundra.

Races

Chevrolet Silverado HD 250

This race was held February 16 at Daytona International Speedway. Jack Sprague won the pole and would win the race from the pole. On the final lap, Travis Kvapil, only a few yards short of taking the second consecutive victory at Daytona for the 6 truck, was passed by the Toyota Tundras of Sprague on the high side and Johnny Benson, who had given Sprague a bump, near (but not on) the apron in a three-wide finish reminiscent of the 2003 Daytona race which ironically Kvapil also lost.

Top ten results: [8]

Pos.No.DriverTruckTeam
1.60 Jack Sprague Toyota Wyler Racing
2.23 Johnny Benson Toyota Bill Davis Racing
3.6 Travis Kvapil Ford Roush Fenway Racing
4.5 Mike Skinner ToyotaBill Davis Racing
5.30 Todd Bodine Toyota Germain Racing
6.09 Joey Clanton Ford Wood Brothers/JTG Racing
7.33 Ron Hornaday Jr. Chevrolet Kevin Harvick, Inc.
8.88 Matt Crafton Chevrolet ThorSport Racing
9.9 Ted Musgrave ToyotaGermain Racing
10.14 Rick Crawford Ford Circle Bar Racing

Failed to qualify: Wayne Edwards (No. 95)

San Bernardino County 200

This race was held February 23 at California Speedway. Carl Edwards won the pole in the Roush Fenway Racing No. 50 truck. On one of the 2nd from the final restart No. 33 Ron Hornaday Jr. spun out No. 21 Mark Martin due to a slow restart, the caution flag was soon waved but not until after No. 5 Mike Skinner made the pass for the lead. NASCAR did not issue any penalties to the No. 33 team and Mark Martin after the spin ended up finishing 23rd. On the final restart, Skinner held off No. 33 Ron Hornaday to get his first truck series win since last year at Las Vegas.

Top ten results: [9]

Pos.No.DriverTruckTeam
1.5 Mike Skinner Toyota Bill Davis Racing
2.33 Ron Hornaday Jr. Chevrolet Kevin Harvick, Inc.
3.60 Jack Sprague Toyota Wyler Racing
4.50 Carl Edwards Ford Roush Fenway Racing
5.9 Ted Musgrave Toyota Germain Racing
6.23 Johnny Benson ToyotaBill Davis Racing
7.30 Todd Bodine ToyotaGermain Racing
8.2 Kevin Harvick ChevroletKevin Harvick, Inc.
9.14 Rick Crawford Ford Circle Bar Racing
10.40 Mike Bliss Chevrolet Key Motorsports

Failed to qualify: None (34 entries)

American Commercial Lines 200

The American Commercial Lines 200 was held March 16 at Atlanta Motor Speedway. Mike Skinner won the pole. In another exciting race for the NCTS, Nextel Cup Series regular Clint Bowyer held the lead on a restart with seven laps to go. While he tried to bunch up the field on a restart, California winner Mike Skinner bumped Bowyer out of the way and went on to win his second consecutive race. Despite the bump and run, Bowyer finished 5th.

Top ten results: [10]

Pos.No.DriverTruckTeam
1.5 Mike Skinner Toyota Bill Davis Racing
2.30 Todd Bodine Toyota Germain Racing
3.88 Matt Crafton Chevrolet ThorSport Racing
4.10 Rick Crawford Ford Circle Bar Racing
5.2 Clint Bowyer Chevrolet Kevin Harvick, Inc.
6.77 Brendan Gaughan Chevrolet South Point Racing
7.75 Dennis Setzer Chevrolet Spears Motorsports
8.9 Ted Musgrave ToyotaGermain Racing
9.09 Joey Clanton Ford Wood Brothers/JTG Racing
10.21 Kelly Bires Ford Wood Brothers/JTG Racing

Failed to qualify: None (35 entries)

Kroger 250

The Kroger 250 was held on April 1 at Martinsville Speedway. Mike Skinner won the pole. Skinner would win his third consecutive race and second in a row from pole. Skinner dominated the Martinsville short track, leading 246 laps, easily breaking Rich Bickle's old record of leading 204 laps en route to victory in 1997.

Top ten results: [11]

Pos.No.DriverTruckTeam
1.5 Mike Skinner Toyota Bill Davis Racing
2.30 Todd Bodine Toyota Germain Racing
3.14 Rick Crawford Ford Circle Bar Racing
4.2 Kevin Harvick Chevrolet Kevin Harvick, Inc.
5.9 Ted Musgrave ToyotaGermain Racing
6.33 Ron Hornaday Jr. ChevroletKevin Harvick, Inc.
7.1 Aaron Fike Toyota Red Horse Racing
8.36 Tyler Walker ToyotaBill Davis Racing
9.46 Timothy Peters Chevrolet Morgan-Dollar Motorsports
10.23 Johnny Benson ToyotaBill Davis Racing

Failed to qualify: Bradley Riethmeyer (No. 49), Brian Sockwell (No. 54), Shane Sieg (No. 28), Chris Jones (No. 87), Tim Cowen (No. 42)

O'Reilly Auto Parts 250

The O'Reilly Auto Parts 250 was held on April 28 at Kansas Speedway. This race was moved from its traditional July weekend to late April in hopes of cooler temperatures. It was also held in conjunction with the IndyCar Series' event, the Kansas Indy 300. The race was dominated by 2006 Raybestos Rookie of the Year Erik Darnell, who would lead 91 of 166 laps en route to his first career NCTS victory. Darnell's win ended the win streak of Mike Skinner, who started from the pole but had trouble in the pits.

Top ten results: [12]

Pos.No.DriverTruckTeam
1.99 Erik Darnell Ford Roush Fenway Racing
2.14 Rick Crawford Ford Circle Bar Racing
3.60 Jack Sprague Toyota Wyler Racing
4.23 Johnny Benson Toyota Bill Davis Racing
5.5 Mike Skinner ToyotaBill Davis Racing
6.33 Ron Hornaday Jr. Chevrolet Kevin Harvick, Inc.
7.30 Todd Bodine Toyota Germain Racing
8.1 Aaron Fike Toyota Red Horse Racing
9.59 Terry Cook Toyota HT Motorsports
10.88 Matt Crafton Chevrolet ThorSport Racing

Failed to qualify: None (36 entries)

Quaker Steak & Lube 200

The Quaker Steak & Lube 200 was held on May 18 at Lowe's Motor Speedway. Mike Skinner won the pole. The race saw a classic showdown between truck series veteran Ron Hornaday Jr. and Nextel Cup Series rookie A. J. Allmendinger. However, the veteran stole the show by passing Allmendinger with 36 laps to go. It looked like Hornaday might coast to victory, but Johnny Benson, who had already been in controversy during the week, cut a tire with 11 laps to go. However, Hornaday held off Allmendinger and Todd Bodine to take his first truck victory of the season. The win also gave Chevrolet its first truck win since Texas last year.

Top ten results: [13]

Pos.No.DriverTruckTeam
1.33 Ron Hornaday Jr. Chevrolet Kevin Harvick, Inc.
2.00 A. J. Allmendinger Toyota Darrell Waltrip Motorsports
3.30 Todd Bodine Toyota Germain Racing
4.21 Mark Martin Ford Wood Brothers/JTG Racing
5.9 Ted Musgrave ToyotaGermain Racing
6.16 Mike Bliss Ford Xpress Motorsports
7.88 Matt Crafton Chevrolet ThorSport Racing
8.5 Mike Skinner Toyota Bill Davis Racing
9.50 T. J. Bell Ford Roush Fenway Racing
10.14 Rick Crawford Ford Circle Bar Racing

Failed to qualify: Jason White (No. 7)

Johnny Benson allowed a non-licensed NASCAR driver to test his truck, and was assessed a 50-point penalty.

NCTS Ohio 250

The NCTS Ohio 250 was held on May 26 at Mansfield Motorsports Park. Mike Skinner won the pole. In a race that featured much attrition and varying strategies, it seemed as though Matt Crafton would be able to end his 154 race winless drought by going on an unbelievable no-stop strategy. However, two six-hour rain delays held up his goal. Although Crafton had the lead after the delay, he soon lost the top spot to Rick Crawford and would eventually blow out a tire. Crawford, meanwhile, dominated the race, leading the most laps, as his only contenders were rookie Aaron Fike and "Short Track Slayer" Dennis Setzer. When it seemed as though Crawford would sail to an easy win, he cut down a tire with 11 laps to go, handing the lead to Setzer. For Setzer, it had been almost 2 years since he last won a race, and for his Spears Racing team, they had not won since Phoenix in 2004. The crafty veteran outlasted the competition on a shocking no stop strategy to win. Second-place finisher Jack Sprague said that it was unbelievable that Setzer won without pitting.

Top ten results: [14]

Pos.No.DriverTruckTeam
1.75 Dennis Setzer Chevrolet Spears Motorsports
2.60 Jack Sprague Toyota Wyler Racing
3.18 Ken Schrader Dodge Bobby Hamilton Racing
4.5 Mike Skinner Toyota Bill Davis Racing
5.23 Johnny Benson ToyotaBill Davis Racing
6.33 Ron Hornaday Jr. Chevrolet Kevin Harvick, Inc.
7.6 Travis Kvapil Ford Roush Fenway Racing
8.9 Ted Musgrave Toyota Germain Racing
9.77 Brendan Gaughan Chevrolet South Point Racing
10.4 Kevin Hamlin DodgeBobby Hamilton Racing

Failed to qualify: Kelly Sutton (No. 51)

AAA Insurance 200

The AAA Insurance 200 was held June 1 at Dover International Speedway. Mike Skinner won his sixth consecutive pole. This race was a historic milestone for the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, as it was the series' 300th race. The race featured early attrition, including a six-truck pileup on the first lap involving Cup drivers Clint Bowyer and Ken Schrader, along with truck drivers Brendan Gaughan, Bill Lester, Erik Darnell, and Jack Sprague. From the outset, it appeared as though Kyle Busch would walk away with another victory at Dover. However, Ron Hornaday Jr. began to catch up to Busch, who was having handling problems. Hornaday would eventually win by 7 seconds over Stacy Compton.

Top ten results: [15]

Pos.No.DriverTruckTeam
1.33 Ron Hornaday Jr. Chevrolet Kevin Harvick, Inc.
2.09 Stacy Compton Ford Wood Brothers/JTG Racing
3.6 Travis Kvapil Ford Roush Fenway Racing
4.23 Johnny Benson Toyota Bill Davis Racing
5.4 Mike Bliss Dodge Bobby Hamilton Racing
6.21 Mark Martin Ford Wood Brothers/JTG Racing
7.5 Mike Skinner ToyotaBill Davis Racing
8.59 Terry Cook Toyota HT Motorsports
9.00 A. J. Allmendinger Toyota Darrell Waltrip Motorsports
10.1 Aaron Fike Toyota Red Horse Racing

Failed to qualify: None (36 entries)

Sam's Town 400

The Sam's Town 400 was held June 8 at Texas Motor Speedway. Todd Bodine won the pole, breaking Mike Skinner's six pole streak. The race was action-packed, and fuel mileage and strategy became a factor late in the race. With only a few laps to go, Travis Kvapil, looking for his first NCTS victory since 2004, was leading on a restart when he was bumped by Todd Bodine. Points leader Mike Skinner chased Bodine down but did not have enough for the eventual winner.

Top ten results: [16]

Pos.No.DriverTruckTeam
1.30 Todd Bodine Toyota Germain Racing
2.5 Mike Skinner Toyota Bill Davis Racing
3.14 Rick Crawford Ford Circle Bar Racing
4.33 Ron Hornaday Jr. Chevrolet Kevin Harvick, Inc.
5.10 David Starr FordCircle Bar Racing
6.6 Travis Kvapil Ford Roush Fenway Racing
7.88 Matt Crafton Chevrolet ThorSport Racing
8.18 Ken Schrader Dodge Bobby Hamilton Racing
9.9 Ted Musgrave ToyotaGermain Racing
10.21 Stacy Compton Ford Wood Brothers/JTG Racing

Failed to qualify: None (35 entries)

Michigan 200

The Michigan 200 was held on June 16 at Michigan International Speedway. Travis Kvapil won the pole. The race was dominated by part-time Nextel Cup Series driver Mark Martin, who led for 35 laps before retiring with a blown engine. After Martin's exit, the race lead was handed over to another Cup driver, Kyle Busch, who appeared to have another truck win in sight but was battling an extremely loose truck. Eventually, after 99 laps of hard racing, polesitter Travis Kvapil took advantage of Busch's problems and passed him coming to the white flag. Kvapil would hold on to win his first race since 2004.

Top ten results: [17]

Pos.No.DriverTruckTeam
1.6 Travis Kvapil Ford Roush Fenway Racing
2.51 Kyle Busch Chevrolet Billy Ballew Motorsports
3.77 Brendan Gaughan Chevrolet South Point Racing
4.5 Mike Skinner Toyota Bill Davis Racing
5.9 Ted Musgrave Toyota Germain Racing
6.14 Rick Crawford Ford Circle Bar Racing
7.30 Todd Bodine ToyotaGermain Racing
8.2 Kevin Harvick Chevrolet Kevin Harvick, Inc.
9.23 Johnny Benson ToyotaBill Davis Racing
10.33 Ron Hornaday Jr. ChevroletKevin Harvick, Inc.

Failed to qualify: Bryan Silas (No. 71)

Toyota Tundra Milwaukee 200

The Toyota Tundra Milwaukee 200 took place June 22 at the Milwaukee Mile. Mike Skinner won the pole. Like most races of the 2007 NCTS season, Mike Skinner dominated the first half of the race, leading 103 laps. However, defending winner Johnny Benson was looking to jumpstart his season. Benson Jr. would eventually pass Skinner just past the halfway mark and would not look back, leading 96 laps en route to his first victory of the season. Ted Musgrave suffered a 50-point penalty after intentionally wrecking another truck while under caution.

Top ten results: [18]

Pos.No.DriverTruckTeam
1.23 Johnny Benson Toyota Bill Davis Racing
2.33 Ron Hornaday Jr. Chevrolet Kevin Harvick, Inc.
3.30 Todd Bodine Toyota Germain Racing
4.5 Mike Skinner ToyotaBill Davis Racing
5.14 Rick Crawford Ford Circle Bar Racing
6.99 Erik Darnell Ford Roush Fenway Racing
7.4 Mike Bliss Dodge Bobby Hamilton Racing
8.6 Travis Kvapil FordRoush Fenway Racing
9.88 Matt Crafton Chevrolet ThorSport Racing
10.10 David Starr FordCircle Bar Racing

Failed to qualify: None (36 entries)

O'Reilly 200

The O'Reilly 200 was held June 30 at Memphis Motorsports Park. Brad Keselowski won his first career pole. Subbing for a suspended Ted Musgrave, Keselowski had, as race analyst Phil Parsons called it, "the biggest night of his career". Keselowski was recommended by NASCAR veterans such as Mark Martin and Todd Bodine. He led the first 20 laps from pole before being passed by veteran Ron Hornaday Jr. However, as Ron's truck faded, Keselowski's got better and had the truck to beat, with his only competitor being 2002 Memphis winner Travis Kvapil. Brad was leading with 9 laps to go until Kvapil took advantage of Keselowski's loose truck and unintentionally spun him off at turn 4. Keselowski would end the bittersweet night in 16th. With the polesitter out of contention, the race was in the hands of Kvapil, who held off a hard charging Jack Sprague to win.

Top ten results: [19]

Pos.No.DriverTruckTeam
1.6 Travis Kvapil Ford Roush Fenway Racing
2.60 Jack Sprague Toyota Wyler Racing
3.33 Ron Hornaday Jr. Chevrolet Kevin Harvick, Inc.
4.5 Mike Skinner Toyota Bill Davis Racing
5.1 Aaron Fike Toyota Red Horse Racing
6.36 Ryan Mathews ToyotaBill Davis Racing
7.23 Johnny Benson ToyotaBill Davis Racing
8.30 Todd Bodine Toyota Germain Racing
9.99 Erik Darnell FordRoush Fenway Racing
10.88 Matt Crafton Chevrolet ThorSport Racing

Failed to qualify: None (36 entries)

Built Ford Tough 225 presented by Greater Cincinnati Ford Dealers

The Built Ford Tough 225 took place on July 14 at Kentucky Speedway. Ryan Mathews won his first career pole. However, it was African American driver Bill Lester to lead the first lap as Mathews struggled on restarts all night. As a testament to the competitive nature at Kentucky Speedway, there were four lead changes in the first eight laps of the race. The race, like many others, would end up being dominated by Mike Skinner, who led the field for 135 of 150 laps en route to cruising to his fourth win of the season. Travis Kvapil suffered a 25-point penalty for an illegal part found in his truck during post race inspection.

Top ten results: [20]

Pos.No.DriverTruckTeam
1.5 Mike Skinner Toyota Bill Davis Racing
2.6 Travis Kvapil Ford Roush Fenway Racing
3.9 Ted Musgrave Toyota Germain Racing
4.22 Ryan Mathews ToyotaBill Davis Racing
5.1 David Green Toyota Red Horse Racing
6.21 Jon Wood Ford Wood Brothers/JTG Racing
7.09 Joey Clanton Ford Wood Brothers/JTG Racing
8.15 Bill Lester Chevrolet Billy Ballew Motorsports
9.4 Mike Bliss Dodge Bobby Hamilton Racing
10.33 Ron Hornaday Jr. Chevrolet Kevin Harvick, Inc.

Failed to qualify: None (36 entries)

Power Stroke Diesel 200

The Power Stroke Diesel 200 took place July 27 at O'Reilly Raceway Park. Mike Skinner won the pole as qualifying was rained out and set by owners points.

Top ten results: [21]

Pos.No.DriverTruckTeam
1.33 Ron Hornaday Jr. Chevrolet Kevin Harvick, Inc.
2.23 Johnny Benson Toyota Bill Davis Racing
3.6 Travis Kvapil Ford Roush Fenway Racing
4.14 Rick Crawford FordCircle Bar Racing
5.18 Ken Schrader Dodge Bobby Hamilton Racing
6.30 Todd Bodine Toyota Germain Racing
7.99 Erik Darnell FordRoush Fenway Racing
8.47 Regan Smith Chevrolet Morgan-Dollar Motorsports
9.60 Jack Sprague Toyota Wyler Racing
10.77 Brendan Gaughan ChevroletSouth Point Racing

Failed to qualify: Bradley Riethmeyer (No. 53)

Toyota Tundra 200

The Toyota Tundra 200 took place August 11 at Nashville Superspeedway. Mike Skinner won the pole. Skinner dominated the race, leading the first 102 laps. However, multiple encounters with lap traffic hampered his chances for victory, and 2003 NCTS champ Travis Kvapil took the lead from him on a green flag run. During the final 50 lap stretch, Kvapil held off restart master Ron Hornaday Jr. to take his first win at Nashville. Kvapil later dedicated the race to Bobby Hamilton who won the race in 2004 en route to his championship.

Top ten results: [22]

Pos.No.DriverTruckTeam
1.6 Travis Kvapil Ford Roush Fenway Racing
2.33 Ron Hornaday Jr. Chevrolet Kevin Harvick, Inc.
3.5 Mike Skinner Toyota Bill Davis Racing
4.10 David Starr Ford Circle Bar Racing
5.30 Todd Bodine Toyota Germain Racing
6.14 Rick Crawford FordCircle Bar Racing
7.21 Jon Wood Ford Wood Brothers/JTG Racing
8.9 Ted Musgrave ToyotaGermain Racing
9.99 Erik Darnell FordRoush Fenway Racing
10.09 Joey Clanton Ford Wood Brothers/JTG Racing

Failed to qualify: None (36 entries)

O'Reilly Auto Parts 200 presented by Valvoline Maxlife

The O'Reilly 200 presented by Valvoline Maxlife was held August 22 at the newly repaved Bristol Motor Speedway. Travis Kvapil won the pole. The resurfacing of BMS would present exciting racing in the 200-lap race. With the old concrete, there was much more single file racing on the bottom groove, but the new progressively banked surface allowed for the use of the outside lane, which had not been used in years. From the start, it seemed as though Kvapil would walk away with another victory. However, crew chief for the No. 23 Toyota, Trip Bruce, had other ideas. Calling his driver, Johnny Benson, onto pit road on lap 40 with other trucks having pitted on a previous caution, race analyst Michael Waltrip criticized his plan, writing them out of contention. With 30 to go, however, the entire race would change. Nextel Cup Series regular Kyle Busch and Kvapil battled for the lead, but Busch's loose truck caused him to slide into Kvapil, sending them both spinning. This incident handed the lead to a charging Benson Jr.. Not even a red flag for a spin by Todd Bodine could stop "JB" who held off Brendan Gaughan and defending winner Mark Martin for his second victory in 2007.

Top ten results: [23]

Pos.No.DriverTruckTeam
1.23 Johnny Benson Toyota Bill Davis Racing
2.77 Brendan Gaughan Chevrolet South Point Racing
3.21 Mark Martin Ford Wood Brothers/JTG Racing
4.5 Mike Skinner ToyotaBill Davis Racing
5.14 Rick Crawford Ford Circle Bar Racing
6.33 Ron Hornaday Jr. Chevrolet Kevin Harvick, Inc.
7.4 Mike Bliss Dodge Bobby Hamilton Racing
8.60 Jack Sprague Toyota Wyler Racing
9.2 Cale Gale ChevroletKevin Harvick, Inc.
10.50 Danny O'Quinn Jr. Ford Roush Fenway Racing

Failed to qualify: Brian Sockwell (No. 54)

Missouri/Illinois Dodge Dealers Ram Tough 200

The Missouri/Illinois Dodge Dealers Ram Tough 200 was held September 1 at Gateway International Raceway. Mike Skinner won the pole. Although Skinner would lead the first 19 laps, his chances of victory would end with a cut right front tire, sending him hard into the wall. Skinner, with his crew, would repair the truck and later return to the race. With Skinner in the garage, the race lead would turn to his championship rival, Ron Hornaday Jr., who dominated the race. However, fellow contender Johnny Benson took advantage of Hornaday's loose truck, passing him with 13 laps to go and holding of the "Restart Master" for his second consecutive win, albeit under caution, as Ryan Mathews crashed on the final lap.

Top ten results: [24]

Pos.No.DriverTruckTeam
1.23 Johnny Benson Toyota Bill Davis Racing
2.33 Ron Hornaday Jr. Chevrolet Kevin Harvick, Inc.
3.9 Ted Musgrave Toyota Germain Racing
4.30 Todd Bodine ToyotaGermain Racing
5.47 Regan Smith Chevrolet Morgan-Dollar Motorsports
6.6 Travis Kvapil Ford Roush Fenway Racing
7.99 Erik Darnell FordRoush Fenway Racing
8.00 Josh Wise Toyota Michael Waltrip Racing
9.88 Matt Crafton Chevrolet ThorSport Racing
10.77 Brendan Gaughan Chevrolet South Point Racing

Failed to qualify: None (36 entries)

New Hampshire 200

The New Hampshire 200 was held September 15 at New Hampshire International Speedway. As qualifying was rained out, Ron Hornaday Jr. won the pole based on owners points. From pole, Hornaday crushed the field, leading 174 of 200 laps en route to his second win of the season. Hornaday also became the first repeat NCTS winner at Loudon and extended his points lead over Mike Skinner by 29 points.

Top ten results: [25]

Pos.No.DriverTruckTeam
1.33 Ron Hornaday Jr. Chevrolet Kevin Harvick, Inc.
2.99 Erik Darnell Ford Roush Fenway Racing
3.5 Mike Skinner Toyota Bill Davis Racing
4.30 Todd Bodine Toyota Germain Racing
5.4 Mike Bliss Dodge Bobby Hamilton Racing
6.14 Rick Crawford Ford Circle Bar Racing
7.9 Ted Musgrave ToyotaGermain Racing
8.23 Johnny Benson ToyotaBill Davis Racing
9.21 Jon Wood Ford Wood Brothers/JTG Racing
10.15 Shane Sieg Chevrolet Billy Ballew Motorsports

Failed to qualify: Sean Caisse (No. 03)

Smith's Las Vegas 350

The Smith's Las Vegas 350 was held September 22 at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Travis Kvapil won the pole. This race marked the historic debut of two open wheel drivers, 1995 Indianapolis 500 winner Jacques Villeneuve and 1996 Indianapolis 500 winner Buddy Lazier. This race also highlighted the tight points championship between two former champions in Ron Hornaday Jr. and Mike Skinner, with Skinner trailing by 29 points. With the new repaved surface, exciting 2 and 3 wide racing was expected. In his debut, Villeneuve impressed many by starting 7th. However, he was involved in an altercation with the No. 16 of Brian Scott and would finish 21st. Lazier would also struggle, going down a lap early and finishing 24th. The early run had the typical affair of Todd Bodine, Travis Kvapil, Ron Hornaday Jr., and even Chad McCumbee running up front. However, trucks such as those of Jon Wood and Stacy Compton would later reach the front. Wood, who was running part-time in the trucks after an illness, took command of the race, holding off championship contenders such as Johnny Benson and Kvapil. With Skinner struggling with his truck, it looked like Hornaday would extend his points lead heading into Talladega. However, a blown tire with 11 to go not only erased Hornaday's point lead, but gave Mike Skinner a 3-point advantage. Within the race, the win would come down to the trucks of Jon Wood, Travis Kvapil, and Johnny Benson. Wood exhausted the truck throughout the run and would have nothing left for Kvapil and Benson Jr., settling for 3rd. Benson Jr., going for his fourth win of the season, charged Kvapil from the low line, but Kvapil had enough momentum to hold off Benson Jr. for his fourth win of 2007.

Top ten results: [26]

Pos.No.DriverTruckTeam
1.6 Travis Kvapil Ford Roush Fenway Racing
2.23 Johnny Benson Toyota Bill Davis Racing
3.21 Jon Wood Ford Wood Brothers/JTG Racing
4.59 Terry Cook Toyota HT Motorsports
5.99 Erik Darnell FordRoush Fenway Racing
6.00 Josh Wise Toyota Michael Waltrip Racing
7.18 Dennis Setzer Dodge Bobby Hamilton Racing
8.09 Stacy Compton Ford Wood Brothers/JTG Racing
9.14 Rick Crawford Ford Circle Bar Racing
10.8 Chad McCumbee Chevrolet MRD Motorsports

Failed to qualify: None (36 entries)

NOTE: Bobby Dotter replaced Casey Kingsland in the No. 06 in the race.

Mountain Dew 250

The Mountain Dew 250 was held on October 6 at Talladega Superspeedway. Todd Bodine won the pole. Of note, 1997 Formula One world champion Jacques Villeneuve made another strong statement in qualifying 10th for the race. Tight packs of 2, 3, and even 4 wide racing was anticipated, based on the excitement of the inaugural race in 2006. The championship race between Mike Skinner, Ron Hornaday Jr., Travis Kvapil, and defending champion Todd Bodine continued to tighten. The pivotal point in the race came on lap 73 as Jack Sprague, who is in the midst of a difficult year, cut a tire down while leading. Johnny Benson, who ironically pushed Sprague to the win at Daytona, got into the back of his slowing car, triggering "The Big One". The crash collected contenders Hornaday and Kvapil, although the former was able to rally to a top 10 finish. After the crash, points leader Skinner had problems in the form of a loosened hood pin. The pin eventually broke off and his hood began to flap wildly, prompting NASCAR to black flag him. However, as soon as Skinner was about to pit under green, the truck of Mike Wallace spun, allowing Skinner to remain on the lead lap. With only two laps to go, the racing became tighter than ever, as Rick Crawford and Benson Jr. would use the draft to go three wide with Bodine in the tri-oval, but Crawford would come up short by only 0.014 seconds.

Top ten results: [27]

Pos.No.DriverTruckTeam
1.30 Todd Bodine Toyota Germain Racing
2.14 Rick Crawford Ford Circle Bar Racing
3.23 Johnny Benson Toyota Bill Davis Racing
4.1 Jason Leffler Toyota Red Horse Racing
5.18 Dennis Setzer Dodge Bobby Hamilton Racing
6.13 Willie Allen Chevrolet ThorSport Racing
7.33 Ron Hornaday Jr. Chevrolet Kevin Harvick, Inc.
8.40 Chad Chaffin Chevrolet Key Motorsports
9.47 Regan Smith Chevrolet Dale Earnhardt, Inc.
10.21 Jon Wood Ford Wood Brothers/JTG Racing

Failed to qualify: None (36 entries)

Kroger 200

The Kroger 200 was held October 20 at Martinsville Speedway. Defending winner Jack Sprague won the pole. This race marked the NASCAR debut of 2007 Indianapolis 500 winner and 2007 IndyCar Series champion Dario Franchitti. The race would be dominated by Terry Cook, using a no stop strategy similar to the one Dennis Setzer used to win earlier in the year at Mansfield Motorsports Speedway. With huge accidents taking out both Franchitti and Jacques Villeneuve, and a scary crash involving Tim Sauter, the race would be decided by a bump. Exiting the second turn with two to go, Sprague tried to pull a bump and run on Cook. It was successful, but it allowed former points leader Mike Skinner to slip past both drivers and sweep both races at Martinsville.

Top ten results: [28]

Pos.No.DriverTruckTeam
1.5 Mike Skinner Toyota Bill Davis Racing
2.60 Jack Sprague Toyota Wyler Racing
3.33 Ron Hornaday Jr. Chevrolet Kevin Harvick, Inc.
4.10 David Starr Ford Circle Bar Racing
5.14 Rick Crawford FordCircle Bar Racing
6.4 Mike Bliss Dodge Bobby Hamilton Racing
7.40 Chad Chaffin Chevrolet Key Motorsports
8.9 Ted Musgrave Toyota Germain Racing
9.23 Johnny Benson ToyotaBill Davis Racing
10.18 Dennis Setzer DodgeBobby Hamilton Racing

Failed to qualify: Jason White (No. 7), Tim Cowen (No. 42), Davin Scites (No. 06), Cory Collum (No. 32), Joe Ruttman (No. 53), John Coffman (No. 58)

EasyCare Vehicle Service Contracts 200

The EasyCare Vehicle Service Contracts 200 was held October 27 at Atlanta Motor Speedway. Ron Hornaday Jr. won the pole. As the epic points battle between Hornaday and Mike Skinner continued, the battle would seem to run in favor of Hornaday, who led 51 laps. However, lurking would be the No. 51 truck of Kyle Busch, who led the race high of 65 laps. However, before sailing to his second consecutive Atlanta victory, Kyle would have a major problem. For most of the latter half of the race, Busch put on a stellar performance, not only running up front but holding up his window net up with his left hand. In the end, it would be of no use, as NASCAR officials eventually black flagged Busch. Right before he pitted, Busch got a break in the form of a caution. This allowed him to rectify the window net problem and stay in contention. Busch would later pull off the pass of "King of Restarts" Hornaday with 7 laps to go, ironically on a restart. Busch would hold on to become the first Nextel Cup Series driver to win a Truck Series race in 2007.

Top ten results: [29]

Pos.No.DriverManu.Team
1.51 Kyle Busch Chevrolet Billy Ballew Motorsports
2.33 Ron Hornaday Jr. Chevrolet Kevin Harvick, Inc.
3.23 Johnny Benson Toyota Bill Davis Racing
4.21 Mark Martin Ford Wood Brothers/JTG Racing
5.5 Mike Skinner ToyotaBill Davis Racing
6.09 Joey Clanton Ford Wood Brothers/JTG Racing
7.88 Matt Crafton Chevrolet ThorSport Racing
8.77 Brendan Gaughan Chevrolet South Point Racing
9.9 Ted Musgrave Toyota Germain Racing
10.59 Terry Cook Toyota HT Motorsports

Failed to qualify: None (36 entries)

Silverado 350K

The Silverado 350K was held November 2 at Texas Motor Speedway. Mike Skinner won the pole. Although the early part of the race would be dominated by Ted Musgrave, the overall race would primarily be dominated by championship contenders Skinner and Ron Hornaday Jr., with Skinner leading the most laps at 40. This race also saw the championship hopes of Travis Kvapil and Todd Bodine end. As with most Friday night truck races under the lights, the final few laps created a fast and crazy finish. On a restart with 8 to go, Skinner would challenge the Hornaday for the lead on the outside heading onto the backstretch. However, Chad McCumbee made a bold move on both championship contenders, making it three wide heading into turn 3. As McCumbee took the lead, Hornaday sailed up the racetrack and into Skinner, causing a pileup involving Musgrave, Matt Crafton, and Erik Darnell. After the red flag was lifted, McCumbee spun his tires on the green-white-checkered restart. With two-time Texas winner Jack Sprague right behind him, McCumbee attempted to block Sprague, who subsequently hooked his quarter panel, sending them both into the wall. McCumbee would take 13th place while Sprague got 6th. Avoiding the carnage, Musgrave would take the checkered flag for the first time in 66 races. After the first wreck, polesitter Skinner would amazingly rally to finish third and extend his points lead.

Top ten results: [30]

Pos.No.DriverManu.Team
19 Ted Musgrave Toyota Germain Racing
277 Brendan Gaughan Chevrolet South Point Racing
35 Mike Skinner Toyota Bill Davis Racing
44 Mike Bliss Dodge Bobby Hamilton Racing
514 Rick Crawford Ford Circle Bar Racing
660 Jack Sprague Toyota Wyler Racing
788 Matt Crafton Chevrolet ThorSport Racing
821 Jon Wood Ford Wood Brothers/JTG Racing
91 Jason Leffler Toyota Red Horse Racing
1007 Tim Sauter Chevrolet Green Light Racing

Failed to qualify: Wayne Edwards (No. 12)

Casino Arizona 150

The Casino Arizona 150 was held November 9 at Phoenix International Raceway. Mike Skinner won his record-breaking eleventh pole. The Skinner vs. Hornaday title fight would continue here, as controversy was throughout the race. First, Hornaday's teammate/owner, Kevin Harvick, drove through Skinner's pit stall to get to his pit. Although this is legal, it caused Skinner's entire crew to lose their timing, dropping him out of the top 10. The biggest crash of the night came with only 13 laps left. Jacques Villeneuve made contact with Stacy Compton, turning him into the frontstretch wall. Grand-Am driver Andy Lally was struck by Compton's truck, forcing him hard into the inside barrier, which broke apart. After the subsequent red flag to fix the wall, Kyle Busch would come into the picture, holding off Hornaday and Mike Bliss for the win. More controversy would occur outside of the top 5, as Johnny Benson, Skinner's teammate, passed him late in the race despite the looming championship.

Top ten results: [31]

Pos.No.DriverManu.Team
151 Kyle Busch Chevrolet Billy Ballew Motorsports
233 Ron Hornaday Jr. Chevrolet Kevin Harvick, Inc.
34 Mike Bliss Dodge Bobby Hamilton Racing
41 Jason Leffler Toyota Red Horse Racing
52 Kevin Harvick ChevroletKevin Harvick, Inc.
630 Todd Bodine Toyota Germain Racing
723 Johnny Benson Toyota Bill Davis Racing
85 Mike Skinner ToyotaBill Davis Racing
918 Dennis Setzer DodgeBobby Hamilton Racing
1060 Jack Sprague Toyota Wyler Racing

Failed to qualify: Tim Schendel (No. 31), Jason White (No. 7)

Ford 200

The Ford 200 was held November 16 at Homestead-Miami Speedway. The championship battle between Mike Skinner and Ron Hornaday Jr. concluded here. This also kicked off the first of the three days known as "Ford Championship Weekend". The three-way fight for Rookie of the Year concluded here, the contestants being Busch Series veteran Tim Sauter, and short track racers Willie Allen and Joey Clanton. Jon Wood won the pole, setting a new track record with a time of 31.180 at a speed of 173.188 mph. Open wheel export Jacques Villeneuve continued to show his qualifying expertise, starting third. Championship contenders Skinner and Hornaday started fourth and eighth, respectively.

Skinner would prove to have a difficult race, first having to pit for a flat right side tire and then having a left rear tire come completely off the truck. Due to these problems Skinner would finish 35th, while Hornaday would finish 7th and take the championship. Johnny Benson would pass Kyle Busch at the white flag to take his fourth win of '07. Hornaday's championship would tie future teammate Jack Sprague for most NCTS championships with 3.

Top ten results: [32]

Pos.No.DriverManu.Team
123 Johnny Benson Toyota Bill Davis Racing
251 Kyle Busch Chevrolet Billy Ballew Motorsports
314 Rick Crawford Ford Circle Bar Racing
42 Kevin Harvick Chevrolet Kevin Harvick, Inc.
51 Jason Leffler Toyota Red Horse Racing
610 David Starr Ford Circle Bar Racing
733 Ron Hornaday Jr. ChevroletKevin Harvick, Inc.
803 Justin Marks Toyota Germain Racing
947 Regan Smith Chevrolet Dale Earnhardt, Inc.
1022 Dave Blaney ToyotaBill Davis Racing

Failed to qualify: Scott Lynch (No. 63), Kevin Lepage (No. 86), Tim Schendel (No. 31), Jason White (No. 7), Bryan Silas (No. 71)

Full Drivers' Championship

(key) Bold – Pole position awarded by time. Italics – Pole position set by owner's points. * – Most laps led.

PosDriver DAY CAL ATL MAR KAN CLT MFD DOV TEX MCH MIL MEM KEN IRP NSH BRI GTW NHA LVS TAL MAR ATL TEX PHO HOM Points
1 Ron Hornaday Jr. 7211661*61*4*1023101262*1*2273218273982
2 Mike Skinner 411*1*584724441*203428313131*53*8353928
3 Johnny Benson 262810427542991*7142301*18239327713557
4 Todd Bodine 5722733111173811652444281*2024166143525
5 Rick Crawford 1094321023*2336528304651169251251233523
6 Travis Kvapil 3*1615141313736181*23*111*61512613112623213511
7 Ted Musgrave 9585125820953431282737152589111183183
8 Matt Crafton 8113171073526734910161411129112618187714123060
9 Jack Sprague 132316334228262911213915832243227225610163001
10 David Starr 20282211152319255131013121741722141411415193662921
11 Brendan Gaughan 212162511359362432822221012210253016118213192876
12 Erik Darnell 121324181*3015183226692979137252925261435242875
13 Dennis Setzer 1919713262211916241919181326261930751013159292851
14 Terry Cook 273017159161281211132931261832301842829*101221202568
15 Willie Allen (R)29221322182128142822312315292919122823614201117282524
16 Tim Sauter (R)282621293017201714231611261821283123202127211024112497
17 Mike Bliss 2310253565791124725534643*322186
18 Chad McCumbee 132718242718141319232620343235152610242713222172
19 Ken Schrader 34151412123338301818175221817171913
20 Joey Clanton (R)69313111173071023341928632261670
21 Stacy Compton 171216211421012122422228321632
22 T. J. Bell 26232291330232024163131301715171569
23 Bill Lester 112030361619213518152412816201550
24 Ryan Mathews 1815211614642516311813181494
25 Aaron Fike (R)1618127814241011172151487
26 Kyle Busch 11122*153314311*29121466
27 Jon Wood 628714931016820131432
28 Jason White (R)3528DNQ2622222726312332273423272735DNQ3134DNQDNQ1404
29 Blake Bjorklund (R)2531201934203216192127253330131355
30 Clay Rogers 213316252512111526343316271237
31 Kraig Kinser 301729302429333115141714281186
32 Regan Smith 81451293618303491119
33 Josh Wise 1713292119862335962
34 A. J. Allmendinger 1525272729322134916
35 Scott Lynch 2027333126311924332828DNQ893
36 Kevin Harvick 8428854848
37 David Green 5151416201918832
38 Mark Martin 23*463334808
39 Chad Chaffin 36168736242230774
40 Brian Scott 21291519211815727
41 Jason Leffler 423945707
42 Jacques Villeneuve 21303214251936615
43 Tyler Walker (R)31243182315585
44 Kelly Bires (R)26291034312535572
45 Cale Gale 143224922514
46 Brandon Miller 1923252227467
47 Chase Miller 2214343219452
48 Shane Sieg DNQ25102017437
49 Kevin Hamlin (R)25102117434
50 Justin Marks 2223258421
51 Derrike Cope 3331292912413
52 J. C. Stout 2631243129392
53 Clint Bowyer 5343517391
54 Bryan Silas 2932DNQ253032DNQ371
55 Peter Shepherd III (R)32153221352
56 Bradley Riethmeyer DNQ2232DNQ2026352
57 Brad Keselowski 192016329
58 Kenny Hendrick 35341934286
59 Shane Huffman 242422279
60 Aric Almirola 172332273
61 Travis Kittleson 3628362836268
62 Chris Jones DNQ212731252
63 Jack Smith 27252736252
64 Carl Edwards 244251
65 Danny O'Quinn Jr. 1710246
66 Kelly Sutton 33DNQ3320231
67 Andy Lally 223123231
68 Wayne Edwards DNQ33323635283629DNQ222
69 J. R. Norris 1620218
70 Brett Thompson 332533216
71 Chris Fontaine 1720215
72 Justin Labonte 2712209
73 Morgan Shepherd 343329201
74 Timothy Peters 936193
75 Donny Lia 2025191
76 Travis Dassow 2229173
77 Joe Ruttman 25273335DNQ170
78 Mike Wallace 3617167
79 Frank Kreyer 2834140
80 Dave Blaney 10139
81 Andrew Myers 3034134
82 Dana White 32343333131
83 Kenny Wallace 13124
84 Ken Butler III 3633119
85 Benny Gordon 15118
86 Brandon Knupp 18343635109
87 Bobby Labonte 18109
88 Denny Hamlin 19106
89 Eric Norris 20103
90 Scott Lagasse Jr. 21100
91 Boris Jurkovic 21100
92 Brandon Whitt 2394
93 Buddy Lazier 2491
94 Jimmy Simpson 2685
95 Keven Wood 2782
96 Daniel Pope 2976
97 Tim Cowen DNQ30DNQ73
98 Chris Wimmer 303673
99 Brad Mueller 3073
100 Peyton Sellers 3170
101 Larry Foyt 3267
102 Casey Kingsland (R)32QL67
103 Patrick Sheltra 3267
104 Paul Menard 3364
105 Nate Monteith 3364
106 Marc Mitchell 3364
107 Dario Franchitti 3364
108 Johnny Chapman 353461
109 Colin Braun 3461
110 Boston Reid 3558
111 Tim Schendel 35DNQDNQ58
112 Hermie Sadler 3558
113 Kevin Lepage 3635DNQ55
114 Justin Hobgood 3655
115 Pierre Bourque 36
116 Scott Wimmer 23
117 Michael McDowell 30
118 Bobby Dotter 3535
119 Blake Mallory 35
120 Randy MacDonald 36
121 Brian Sockwell (R)DNQDNQ
122 Sean Caisse DNQ
123 Davin Scites DNQ
124 Cory Collum DNQ
125 John Coffman DNQ
PosDriver DAY CAL ATL MAR KAN CLT MFD DOV TEX MCH MIL MEM KEN IRP NSH BRI GTW NHA LVS TAL MAR ATL TEX PHO HOM Points

Rookies

As noted above, the two main contenders for ROTY, Aaron Fike and Tyler Walker, were both suspended by NASCAR for violating its drug abuse policy. The two main contenders for the title would then be ex-Busch Series driver Tim Sauter and sprint car driver Willie Allen. The fight would come down to the final race, where Allen would prevail by nine points over Sauter. Although Joey Clanton was in contention for the rookie title, he was running only a partial season in the No. 09. Other contenders, such as Jason White, Ryan Mathews, and Blake Bjorklund also ran partial seasons.

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