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[/media-credit]In his third full season in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series, James Buescher has taken the series and NASCAR by storm.
After going winless in his first two seasons in the series, James has broke out in a BIG way in 2012, posting a series high three wins to go along with five top fives and six top 10’s in 10 races this season.
James’ success isn’t limited to the Camping World Truck Series in 2012. As you may recall, James won the season opening Drive4COPD 300 after a multi-car wreck coming off turn four on the last lap opened the door for him to take the victory. Had Buescher decided to run a full Nationwide Series season in 2012, he would be without a question in the top10 in points as he has posted one win, two top fives, and seven top 10’s in 14 starts.
Regardless of what the outcome of the 2012 NCWTS championship is, you can be rest assured there will be several teams gunning for the 22-year-old Plano, Texas native. The question is will Buescher stay in the truck series next season in the No. 31 for Turner Motorsports or will he move up to the Nationwide Series full time in 2013 for Turner Motorsports?
One thing is for certain – he has a definite career in the Sprint Cup Series in the very near future. I have been listening to race fans nationwide this season and a lot of them are comparing Buescher to two multi-time Cup Series champions, namely Jimmie Johnson and Jeff Gordon. Awfully high praise for anyone to live up to especially a 22-year-old who is unquestionably having the best season of his career.
With the future of the sport rapidly changing in the very near future and with all the new young talent making their way eventually up to the Sprint Cup level, my money is on this 22-year-old from Deep in the Heart of Texas to make the biggest impact of them all. NASCAR fans take notice – James Buescher is here and is here for a very long time.
I’m not sure if James is the next BIG thing, being compared to Jimmie Johnson or Jeff Gordon sounds a little much. If he thinks he is ready to take the leap to the next level and his manager / owner think he is go for it.
Great article Justin
Great job, Justin! Nice article, but think James Buescher should take things slow and work his way up the ranks. I don’t think he wants to be another Joey Logano!