Marty Houston News

Think Sponsors Don’t Care about drivers actions?

Think Sponsors Don’t Care about drivers actions?

June 20, 2004
Brendan Gaughan barely had been in the Jasper Engines and Transmissions office in Atlanta for a minute, hardly had pulled back his hand from the firm shake with a sponsor that could give him his first full-time ride in Nextel Cup. The inevitable question came quickly

Three CTS back top their roots:

Three CTS back top their roots:

April 30, 2004
Craftsman Motorsports and The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company will bring three NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series drivers back to their old stomping grounds at Hickory Motor Speedway on Saturday, May 8. Former Hickory track champions and current NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series

Gaughan Apology; Reffner injured?

Gaughan Apology; Reffner injured?

November 18, 2003
from Brendan Gaughan [a PR]:" I would first like to say that my prayers are with Bryan Reffner and his family. Thank you for trying to miss! Second, congratulations to Travis and his entire team on a great and exciting season. Finally, I would like to apologize to

Hamilton wins race at Homestead; Kvapil wins the Championship:

Hamilton wins race at Homestead; Kvapil wins the Championship:

November 14, 2003
#16-Travis Kvapil claimed his first NASCAR Truck series championship and the second consecutive for IWX Racing and its #16 Chevrolets with his sixth place finish in Friday's Ford 200 season finale at Homestead-Miami Speedway. Pole-winner #4-Bobby Hamilton won the race

Since it is the last race of the year, figured I’d post the Entry List [44 entries for 36 spots]:

Since it is the last race of the year, figured I’d post the Entry List [44 entries for 36 spots]:

November 12, 2003
#01 Lance Hooper

Homestead Truck Series Stuff:

Homestead Truck Series Stuff:

November 12, 2003
Tenth place, spot on banquet stage up for grabs #18-Chad Chaffin and #98-Matt Crafton are separated by 43 points in the fight for the 10th and final spot on-stage at the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series awards banquet, being held Saturday, Nov. 15 at the Sheraton Bal

Two Houston’s with Ultra at Homestead:

Two Houston’s with Ultra at Homestead:

November 10, 2003
Ultra Motorsports and Team ASE/CARQUESTare using in this weekend's NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series finale at Homestead-Miami Speedway to run the Houston brothers. Andy Houston will make his sixth start of the year in the #2 Dodge and brother Marty Houston will make his

Tina Gordon looking at options for 2004 UPDATE to the #88?

Tina Gordon looking at options for 2004 UPDATE to the #88?

October 17, 2003
Tina Gordon is no longer affiliated with #31 Brevak Racing. "I appreciate the chance Bob and Shelly Brevak gave me to run in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series this year and I wish them the best of luck in the future," said Gordon. Tina Gordon is currently looking at

#200 For Spears:

#200 For Spears:

July 3, 2003
The O'Reilly 250 at Kansas Speedway will mark the 200th NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race for Spears Motorsports. In the nine-year history of the series, the team has missed only two races. The Mooresville-based team is owned by Wayne and Connie Spears and is sponsored

Houston and #11 Split:

Houston and #11 Split:

August 9, 2001
Houston and #11 Split:Marty Houston has parted ways with Highline Performance Group. Any times you have a situation like this its unfortunate for everyone involved, but right now I have to look at whats best for me as a driver trying to build a career in one of NASCARs

Harvick and Hornaday Double Duty:

Harvick and Hornaday Double Duty:

July 6, 2001
Harvick and Hornaday Double Duty: Ron Hornaday will join Kevin Harvick in double duty this weekend. Hornaday will drive the #11 Chevy, usually driven by rookie Marty Houston, for the second consecutive week in the BGN. Hornaday will ride on the same plane as Harvick

Wrecks at Kentucky

Wrecks at Kentucky

June 15, 2001
it was reported on FSN's Cup Qualifying coverage that Geoffrey Bodine wrecked two #66 Phillips 66 and #87-Jeff Fuller wrecked during practice at Kentucky. They said the #87 team packed up and went home, no word on Bodine's plans, but since he is part of a three car

Graves Helps Houston

Graves Helps Houston

May 25, 2001
Veteran crew chief Fred Graves, who most recently worked with A.J. Foyt Racing and Ron Hornaday, has moved over to the Busch Series to work as a consultant with rookie Marty Houston(Gaston Gazette)(5-25-2001)

Lowes Testing:

Lowes Testing:

May 9, 2001
Lowes Testing: #02-Ryan Newman was the fastest in the 2nd day of testing at Lowes Motor Speedway in preparation for the Coca Cola 600 with a speed of 181.208mph. #4-Kevin Lepage was second fastest on the unofficial stopwatches at 181.147 mph, #40-Sterling Marlin was

Sauter Hurt:

Sauter Hurt:

March 11, 2001
On Lap 104, Marty Houston slid across the track and was hit by Tim Sauter. As Sauter came to a stop, he was slammed by Elton Sawyer. Kevin Grubb also slid into the accident. Sauter was knocked unconscious and cracked his helmet. Sawyer said his restraint system kept