Matt Crafton makes his 200th career Camping World Truck Series start in the American Commercial Lines 200 at Atlanta Motor Speedway on Saturday, and hopes to make it an afternoon to remember. “It’s awesome to think about making my 200th start in this series, and to be doing it for ThorSport Racing and owners Duke and Rhonda Thorson,” Crafton said. “Duke and Rhonda have always believed in me, have stuck with me thru thick and thin over the years, and I’m grateful for that. We’ve been together a long time, and we’ve focused on finding ways to make this team better each year, and we’ve done it. I expect us to put ourselves in position for a special win on Saturday.” Crafton made his first start for ThorSport in the final race of the 2000 season, and drove to a top-10 finish. With the exception of the ’04 season, he has started every race since for ThorSport. As he approaches his 200th Truck Series start, Crafton thrives on the ultra-competitive nature of the NCWTS.(Thorsport Racing PR)(3-4-2009)
