Chris McGrath/Getty Images
Jack Sprague will make his 250th start in a Craftsman Truck Series race on Friday.By the Numbers: Atlanta
type size: + -
After a two-week hiatus, the Truck Series returns to action Friday with the American Commercial Lines 200 at Atlanta Motor Speedway (8:30 p.m. ET, SPEED) and two drivers will celebrate a momentous milestone.
Three-time Truck Series champion Jack Sprague and Rick Crawford will both run their 250th race in the Craftsman Truck Series.
Sprague began his Truck Series career at Phoenix in 1995 and finished fifth in points in his first season. Along the way he would go on to win 28 races including the '07 season opener at Daytona. His 28 wins puts him one shy of the all time wins mark in the Truck Series held by Ron Hornaday. Sprague has three series championships, claiming the title in '97, '99 and 2001. Sprague has never finished outside the top 10 in points when running a full Truck Series schedule.
Crawford started his Truck Series career in Orlando back in 1997 and he finished 12th in points his rookie year. Crawford won his first race in 1998 at Homestead and has won five Truck Series races in his career. His best season came in 2002, when he was runner up to Truck Series champion Mike Bliss.
Only two other drivers have made more than 200 starts in the 13 seasons of the Truck Series, Terry Cook with 242 and Dennis Setzer with 219.
Interesting Fact
0.582There have been two close finishes so far in 2007 and if history is any indication, there should be a third. The largest margin of victory in a Truck Series race at Atlanta is 0.582 seconds. Kyle Busch took the checkered flag by that margin in October 2005.
Fun Fact
0Three weeks ago, California native Mike Skinner was the first from the Golden State to win a Truck Series race in his home state. No Georgian has won a Truck race at Atlanta. Could we see a native win at his home track in two consecutive events? If so, then either Chase Miller or Joey Clanton -- both Peach State natives -- will get their first Truck Series win on Friday night.
All the Facts
0Number of times a Ford truck has visited Victory Lane at Atlanta.
2Nextel Cup drivers to run in the NCTS race at Atlanta: Clint Bowyer and Ken Schrader.
2Drivers who have finished in the top five in both events so far this season: Jack Sprague and Mike Skinner.
2Drivers that have won the spring race in Atlanta and gone on to win the championship the same year: Bobby Hamilton in 2004 and Todd Bodine in 2006.
3Times the race winner at Atlanta has started outside the top 10.
4Fewest cautions in a Truck Series race at Atlanta. It happened in last year's spring race.
5Different drivers have won the five Truck Series races at Atlanta: Bobby Hamilton, Ron Hornaday, Kyle Busch, Todd Bodine and Mike Bliss.
11.7Percent of laps Todd Bodine had the fastest Truck on the track at Atlanta over the last four races, tops among active drivers.
20.97Percent of passes made on the frontstretch at Atlanta over the last four races, the most of any part on the racetrack.
21Number of leaders in last year's fall race at Atlanta, the most in a Truck Series event at the track.
98.9Percent of laps Erik Darnell has been in the top 15 in Atlanta over the last two races, tops among active drivers.
121.42007 Driver Rating of Mike Skinner, tops among all drivers after two races.
123.200Average speed of 2006 fall race winner Mike Bliss, the slowest for any race winner at Atlanta.
196Number of green flag passes for Matt Crafton over the last four races, tops among all drivers.
Also
Inside the Numbers
NCTS Winners at Atlanta
| Year | Driver | Make | Speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Bobby Hamilton | Dodge | 123.675 |
| 2005 | Ron Hornaday | Chevrolet | 142.424 |
| Kyle Busch | Chevrolet | 132.999 | |
| 2006 | Todd Bodine | Toyota | 133.388 |
| Mike Bliss | Chevrolet | 123.200 |
Craftsman Truck Series
Official Point Standings
| Pos. | Driver | Points | Behind |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Jack Sprague | 355 | Leader |
| 2. | Mike Skinner | 355 | Leader |
| 3. | Johnny Benson | 330 | -25 |
| 4. | Ron Hornaday | 321 | -34 |
| 5. | Todd Bodine | 306 | -49 |
| 6. | Ted Musgrave | 298 | -57 |
| 7. | Travis Kvapil | 290 | -65 |
| 8. | Rick Crawford | 277 | -78 |
| 9. | Matt Crafton | 272 | -83 |
| 10. | Erik Darnell | 256 | -99 |
• Complete Standings click here
Truck Series News
- Truck Series sets mark for ratings at .81 on SPEED
- Milwaukee win propelled Hornaday to fourth title
- Balance what keeps No. 33 at championship form
- Harvick wins the race, celebrates owners' title
- Almirola hoping to shine at Homestead-Miami finale
- Hornaday clinches fourth title; Harvick claims the win
Remember To Check Out
|
All External sites will open in a new browser window. NASCAR.COM does not endorse external sites. |
|
© 2001-2009 NASCAR | Turner Sports Interactive, Inc. All Rights Reserved. |
|
Turner Entertainment Digital Network NASCAR.COM is part of the Turner Sports and Entertainment Digital Network. |
