Trucks at Pocono? at Talladega? UPDATE: Apparently, a handful of representatives from NASCAR’ Craftsman Truck Series will test within the next few days at Pocono Raceway, the obvious intent being at least one race in that series here in 2003. One of the reasons for the absence of Busch Grand National and truck races here in the past has been the presence of Nazareth Speedway about 30 miles away, but Nazareth no longer holds a truck race.(Gaston Gazette) AND rumors have NASCAR considering a CTS race at Talladega for 2003.(7-29-2002) UPDATE: Bobby Hamilton, who owns three entries in the CTS, tested a truck Monday at Pocono. Hamilton owns Dodges for Robert Pressley, who won at Michigan Saturday, Brian Rose and Bill Lester. He also competes in the series from time to time. “He’s simply testing some aero stuff, just trying to get Bobby Hamilton Racing a little bit better,” said David Pepper, public relations representative for Hamilton. “It’s a good track to test several different things. To our knowledge we [the CTS] won’t be racing there next year or in the near future.” Track officials confirmed Hamilton’s test, but said it was a one-time deal and that there are no current plans to have the Truck Series compete at Pocono. Trying to make room for the Truck Series at Pocono would be difficult. According to track owner Dr. Joseph Mattioli, every weekend during the season is full because of racing schools and other racing events.(Scranton Times)(7-30-2002)
