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HANS is a 25-year evolution in driver protection

One of the most important safety advances in the history of racing is manufactured in a nondescript, one-story brick building on the same street as a ceramics shop, a company that creates stained glass and a pet mortuary.

Skinner to drive Eddie Sharp Racing truck at Daytona

Eddie Sharp Racing announced Mike Skinner will drive the No. 45 Cushman Toyota Tundra at Daytona International Speedway in the Camping World Truck Series event on February 18.

Waltrip adds Truck race to already busy weekend

With 25 plus years in the sport, it isn't often Michael Waltrip experiences something new in NASCAR. But next week at Daytona International Speedway, the two-time Daytona 500 champion enters his first Camping World Truck Series race on the 2.5-mile track.

Whitt to run full time for Turn One Racing in ’11

Fresh off his first season in stock cars, Red Bull Racing Team development driver Cole Whitt is taking the next step in his NASCAR career. The 19-year-old will drive Turn One Racing's No. 60 full time this season in the Camping World Truck Series.

Almirola returns to No. 51 for opener at Daytona

Vision Aviation Racing announced Wednesday that Aric Almirola will drive the No. 51 Toyota Tundra in the Camping World Truck Series race at Daytona International Speedway on Feb. 18.

Cook quits driving, not ready to quit winning

Terry Cook won six career Truck Series races and was an integral part of building what's currently the series' most effective full-time multi-truck team, ThorSport Racing.

Coulter ready for chance of a lifetime in Truck Series

Sometimes you don't know when the opportunity will present itself. Joey Coulter is a perfect example.

Denette puts lottery winnings to work with team

Fueled by his passion for motorsports, NASCAR enthusiast and Mega Millions lottery winner Joe Denette formed Joe Denette Motorsports to compete in Camping World Truck Series. JDM will make its debut in the season opener at Daytona International Speedway and plans to run a full season in 2011.

Kvapil joins RMM hoping to win second Truck title

Travis Kvapil will join Randy Moss Motorsports to race for his second Camping World Truck Series championship during the 2011 season. The Janesville, Wis., native will drive the No. 5 Toyota Tundra with veteran crew chief Rick Viers leading the team.

Starr back with SS Green Light in Truck Series

David Starr will return to SS Green Light as driver of the No. 81 Toyota Tundra in the Camping World Truck Series. Starr joined the team for the final 10 races of 2010, finishing with three top-10s and placing ninth in the final driver standings.

Changes to scoring system not only element that left fans wondering

In the wake of Wednesday's announcement of sweeping changes in the way NASCAR intends to do business on race weekends, fans have expressed a need to have some facts clarified.

Changes for 2011 include emphasis on winning, simpler points

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- NASCAR on Wednesday announced that it has added a wild-card element to setting the Chase for the Sprint Cup field and it has simplified its points system for 2011, making it easier for fans, competitors and the industry to understand.

RBR Motorsports to team with Rogers for 2011

RBR Motorsports announced Wednesday they will compete in a limited schedule in the Camping World Truck Series with driver Clay Rogers behind the wheel. Rogers will drive the No. 92 Chevrolet at Daytona International Speedway to kick off the 2011 season.

Owens set to make NASCAR debut in Truck Series

Alli Owens intends to make her NASCAR debut in the Camping World Truck Series at her home track, Daytona International Speedway. To do so, Owens needed some financial help and received it through fans, a few local businesses and a new Web site.

Nadeau hired as rookie Earnhardt’s driver coach

Former Cup Series driver Jerry Nadeau has been hired as the driving coach for Jeffrey Earnhardt's rookie season in the Camping World Truck Series.

Red Horse hopes changes lead to big things in ’11

Red Horse Racing has had some success since owners Tom DeLoach and Jeff Hammond entered the Camping World Truck Series in 2005, but with a pair of almost fully sponsored Toyotas in a completely reorganized stable for 2011, the best might be right around the corner.

Bodine to run three races at Daytona for first time

For the first time in his 24-year national series racing career, two-time and defending Camping World Truck Series champion Todd Bodine will compete in all three NASCAR divisions in next month's Speedweeks at Daytona International Speedway.

Marks returns to the Truck Series with Turn One

Turn One Racing announced Tuesday that Justin Marks will drive the No. 66 Chevrolet full-time in the Camping World Truck Series, starting with the season-opener at Daytona International Speedway on Feb. 18. The team has also signed a new major primary sponsor with the details to be announced at a later date.

Lofton joins Germain Racing lineup for 2011

Justin Lofton will join Germain Racing for his sophomore effort in 2011, racing a Germain-entered No. 77 Toyota Tundra full time in the Camping World Truck Series.