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Derek Kraus Holds Off Chandler Smith for Bristol Truck Pole

Derek Kraus at Bristol Motor Speedway, September 2022. Photo: NKP

(Photo: Nigel Kinrade Photography)

Derek Kraus will start from the pole in Thursday night’s (Sept. 11) Camping World Truck Series UNOH 200 at Bristol Motor Speedway after posting a qualifying lap of 15.276 seconds. Kraus’s 125.609 mph lap was good enough to top Chandler Smith, who will join him on the front row after laying down a lap time …

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Friday Faceoff: Should Ryan Blaney Be Concerned About Possibly Missing Cup Playoffs?

Sonoma Raceway, Ryan Blaney

Photo credit: Danny Peters

As more unique drivers win a race this season, Ryan Blaney’s need for a victory may become more and more dire.

Derek Kraus on Truck Pole at Knoxville for 2nd Straight Year

Derek Kraus truck NKP

(Photo: Nigel Kinrade Photography)

Derek Kraus is on the pole for the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race at Knoxville Raceway. The McAnally-Hilgemann Racing driver earned his third career pole and second straight at this track after he scored 15 passing points in his qualifying heat. Carson Hocevar will line up alongside Kraus on the front row after winning …

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