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The NASCAR Truck Series – Craftsman Truck Series Racing
If you’re visiting Las Vegas, Nevada and looking for something exciting to do, then consider attending a live NASCAR race event at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Take it from me and as a huge race fan, you simply can’t beat the excitement of …
NASCAR Truck Series Racing
The truck series races are exciting and provide great entertainment for the entire family. These are excellent races to attend and also are light on the pocket book as well, helping to keep within your holiday budget.
I’ve been a NASCAR racing fan for years, and particularly enjoy the NASCAR Truck Series races. We’ve been fans since their first official series began, back in 1995. Below is a short video I have put together way back in 2011.
It shows the sights and sounds of a NASCAR Truck Series Event my wife and I attended held at …
Las Vegas Motor Speedway
My video goes back a few years, kind of old and cheesy, but it offers a look at the speedway and the excitement of racing at this beautiful facility in Vegas.
Don’t forget to turn your speakers on!
NASCAR Truck Race – YouTube Video
As you can see from the video, the crowds are huge, the engines roar and the race is exciting, to say the least! This was seasons ago, and this series has even more popular with race fans over the years.
A Brief History Of NASCAR Truck Series Racing
The truck series began officially in 1995 and sanctioned by the …
National Association of Stock Car Auto Racing
It became the 3rd National Division of NASCAR’s top series premier leagues upon inception, and quickly became popular among fans, as well as with the drivers and team owners.
One of the main reasons, is that the division was created to make it more affordable, for both fans to watch, and drivers and owners to become involved in. Without the enormous expense, like that of the other 2 Premier leagues.
The Truck Series was initially sponsored by Craftsman, with Camping World taking over a few years later. In 2019, the series was proud to announce a new major sponsor, known as; GANDER Outdoors.
Update
The original sponsor; Craftsman, has returned to the truck series as the primary sponsor.
Today, the 3 Premier series in NASCAR are known as:
The NASCAR Cup Series
The NASCAR Xfinity Series
The NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series
As you can see, by looking at the major sponsors involved in the; Top 3 Premier Leagues, NASCAR racing has become extremely popular in North America today.
It’s not uncommon to see 200,000 fans attending a typical {Cup Level Series} race event.
These NASCAR Trucks Are Actually Real Race Cars
You may be thinking that the truck series really doesn’t compare to the race cars you see on television, or anywhere else in the world.
Well, don’t be fooled by what you see, these are high powered race cars, but with fiberglass pickup truck style shells.
I think and so do thousands of other fans, that they are … very very cool!
With up to 700 horsepower, these trucks haul the mail around all the race tracks, they perform at throughout the United States, during the regular season. As like the cars in the other NASCAR series events, these trucks can get close to 200 mph, on race tracks as;
Daytona Speedway and Talladega Super Speedway!
The thrill and excitement of watching 36 trucks side by side and inches apart from one another, is like no other you will ever experience live in person!
Veteran And Rookie Drivers Compete In The Truck Series
What makes this league so entertaining is the mixture of race car drivers in the series, which make for some incredibly exciting races.
Well-seasoned veterans from other premier racing leagues and divisions, join in the fun and race side by side, with younger upcoming race drivers and the future stars of racing.
Put them all together in a big pack and you’ve got some thrilling stock car racing!
Some of the best NASCAR stock car drivers in the world, are now team owners in the NASCAR truck series.
Many times throughout the season, you may even find them behind the wheel, racing in these Truck Series events, held at various race tracks across the U. S. of A.
At many truck series events, you can see some of the Biggest NASCAR Stars, driving these trucks around some of the greatest tracks in the country. Premier NASCAR Series stars such as …
Kyle Busch … Kyle Larson … Denny Hamlin
and others, have and enjoy competing in this exciting series as well.
Pretty exciting stuff to watch and for very reasonable prices as well!
Trucks Compete At Great Race Tracks In The USA
This series means business and has become more popular year after year. The Truck Series Races are held at some beautiful race facilities across the United States. Such great tracks as:
Daytona International Speedway … (Daytona Beach, Florida)
Las Vegas Motor Speedway … (Las Vegas, Nevada)
Texas Motor Speedway … (Fort Worth, Texas)
Phoenix Raceway … (Phoenix, Arizona)
Kentucky Speedway … (Sparta, Kentucky)
These are just 5 of the 18 tracks the truck series races at during the regular season running from;
February to November each year.
For a complete track list and schedule of race dates, be sure to check out; NASCAR’s official website I’ve listed below.
Nascar.com (schedule of events)
Enjoying an afternoon practice session at Las Vegas Motor Speedway and walking in the Driver’s Garage Area.
Truck Series Racing – Affordable For Everyone
One of the great things about the Truck Series Division, is NASCAR and affiliated race tracks, have made the events affordable, for most everyone to attend.
For Fans and team owners a like, it is a Family Friendly exciting sporting event to attend.
With a little planning ahead, you can turn a Truck series event, into a wonderful family weekend get-a-way. One that’s easily affordable, even for those on the tightest of budgets.
Nascar Racing at Las Vegas Motor Speedway
Over the years, we’ve enjoyed camping holidays combined with attending these truck series events, making for some great vacations.
At many tracks, you can arrange camping right at the race track and with excellent facilities, set up for your convenience.
We’ve always liked attending { NASCAR Premium Race Events} and camping right at the track at …
Phoenix International Raceway
The facilities the track sets up for campers is outstanding. There’s a large grocery outlet on site, hot shower trailers, toilets and much more for guests.
If you may be worried about attending a race event and not being a true race fan, well don’t!
This is something the entire family will enjoy, whether you’re a race fan or not. Like any sport or other form of entertainment, attending a major sports event in person is always exciting. Nothing compares to that of attending an event live in person, compared to that of watching on television.
I attended a NFL National Football League game with family members for the very first time, a few seasons ago.
I am one who never watches a football game, but found that attending the live event, was extremely exciting!
When you experience a live NASCAR truck series race for the first time, you will be amazed. The sites and sounds of 36 race trucks roaring by you for the first time is – Awesome!
The excitement of the fans, the smell of the concession food cooking and so much more, make for an unforgettable day with your family.
There’s track side entertainment galore, both before and after the races, to keep you busy.:)
Live entertainment, television broadcasts, games, displays, souvenir trailers,
making for a great day at the track!
Take it from me, I know you and your family will enjoy a NASCAR truck series event. This is and always has a favorite race series to watch, since its inception in 1995.
Update
The 2025 Craftsman Truck Series Season kicked off their season opener in February at …
Daytona International Speedway
What an exciting race it was, right to the checkered flag!
The Las Vegas NASCAR Truck Series Race was held on March 14, 2025. Another exciting event with driver of the #11 Truck Corey Heim winning the race.
See you at the track!
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