Truck Series

MARTINSVILLE, Va. -- Two weeks ago at Talladega Superspeedway, John Hunter Nemechek rallied from a wreck he was caught up in to finish sixth and advance into the Round of 6. Today in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Texas Roadhouse 200 at Martinsville Speedway, there was no such rally.

Noah Gragson ended up in victory lane by beating Matt Crafton after a late race restart with less than ten laps to go. This was Gragson's first ever career NASCAR Camping World Truck Series win in his 22nd career start.

MARTINSVILLE, Va. -- While celebrating victory in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Texas Roadhouse 200 at Martinsville Speedway, Noah Gragson did a throwback to Tony Stewart and Helio Castroneves, climbing the catchfence, and something uniquely his own, doing pull-ups.

Chris Windom is set to make his debut at the legendary Martinsville Speedway.  Windom will be behind the wheel of the #63 Baldwin Brothers / Central Abrasives Chevy Silverado. The Texas Roadhouse 200 presented by Alpha Energy Solutions will mark Windom’s second NASCAR Camping World Series start of the season.

Harrison Burton, No. 51 DEX Imaging Toyota Tundra, Kyle Busch Motorsports - Talk about racing your cousin, Jeb Burton, for the first time here at Martinsville “Yeah, we spent a lot of times as kids here watching both of our dads race. It’s kind of weird coming full circle and having my cousin race. This is the first time that I’ve gotten to race against him, so should be a lot of fun. I’m really looking forward to it. I’m sure there’s going to be a little cousin rivalry going on. Should be a lot of fun to watch and fun – will be really fun to be a part of.”

Even though Christmas is still less than two months away, Jeb Burton (@JebBurtonRacing) will receive an early Holiday gift when the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series (NCWTS) fires their engines for Saturday afternoon’s Texas Roadhouse 200 presented by Alpha Energy Solutions at Martinsville (Va.) Speedway.

John Hunter Nemechek's road to NASCAR has been an interesting one. The Mooresville, North Carolina driver is the son of two-time NASCAR XFINITY Series champion, Joe Nemechek.

The Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series and the Camping World Truck Series head to Martinsville Speedway this weekend as the Playoffs continue with the Round of 8 in each series. The Truck Series Texas Roadhouse 200 will air on FS1 Saturday afternoon and the Cup Series First Data 500 will be broadcast on NBCSN Sunday at 3 p.m.

Driver Quote: “I really enjoyed making my first NASCAR Camping World Truck Series (NCWTS) start earlier this season at Eldora, and I’m excited to get behind the wheel again,” said Abbey.  “Martinsville definitely has a reputation for being a tough track, but I’m looking forward to the challenge.”

MDM Motorsports and Rheem®, the global leader and only manufacturer to produce a full suite of heating, cooling, water heating, pool/spa heating and commercial refrigeration products, today announced the sponsorship of the No. 99 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series entry this weekend with driver Cale Gale.  Gale, who has 35 career Truck Series starts that includes a thrilling last-lap victory at Homestead-Miami Speedway in 2012 by edging Kyle Busch, will mark his return to series action behind the wheel of the No. 99 Rheem Chevrolet Silverado in Saturday's Texas Roadhouse 200 at Martinsville Speedway.