Bobby Hamilton News

Kearns named fourth quarter NMPA/Pocono Spirit winner:

Kearns named fourth quarter NMPA/Pocono Spirit winner:

December 23, 2006
Owen Kearns, manager of communications for the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, has been named the fourth quarter recipient of the National Motorsports Press Association Pocono Spirit Award. Kearns, who began his racing career as a journalist, joined NASCAR in 1983 to

Hamilton provides update on his battle with cancer:

Hamilton provides update on his battle with cancer:

December 20, 2006
Bobby Hamilton continues to undergo chemotherapy treatments for cancer discovered earlier this year, according to a press release from Bobby Hamilton Racing. The Craftsman Truck Series champion and his doctors were optimistic in August after extensive chemotherapy

Hamilton Sr.’s status for ’07 in doubt:

Hamilton Sr.’s status for ’07 in doubt:

December 9, 2006
Veteran racer Ken Schrader will drive for Bobby Hamilton Racing next season in the Truck Series, and Hamilton's wife said she did not know if her husband, one of the area's most popular and successful racers, will race next year. Asked Friday if Hamilton intends to

Hamilton to make announcement this weekend UPDATE: Schrader in:

Hamilton to make announcement this weekend UPDATE: Schrader in:

December 7, 2006
Bobby Hamilton Racing [#04, #4,#8,#18] is expected to make a "major" announcement this weekend, and according to reports, it will be that veteran driver Ken Schrader is joining the Mt. Juliet-based team. The name of Bill Elliott, a semi-retired racing great, also has

Hamilton Sr. not returning to the #18 in 2007: UPDATE 2: Setzer?

Hamilton Sr. not returning to the #18 in 2007: UPDATE 2: Setzer?

November 15, 2006
It was reported during SPEED/TV pre-race activities that Bobby Hamilton Sr. will not be returning to the #18 Fastenol Dodge next season. It was also reported that Ken Schrader was at the top of the list of possible candidates for the ride.(Speed/TV)(11-10-2006) UPDATE

Truck Series News & Notes – Homestead:

Truck Series News & Notes – Homestead:

November 13, 2006
The Championship comes down to the final race - again. There are no guarantees in Craftsman Truck Series competition but the odds are in Todd Bodine's (#30 Lumber Liquidators Toyota) favor as the battle for the championship goes down to the final race for the 11th

Starting lineup for the Casino Arizona 150 at Phoenix:

Starting lineup for the Casino Arizona 150 at Phoenix:

November 10, 2006
(Top ten) 1) #23-Johnny Benson, 132.660 2) #5-Mike Skinner, 130.809 3) #30-Todd Bodine, 130.752 4) #16-Mike Bliss, 130.662 5) #88-Matt Crafton, 130.572 6) #18-Bobby Hamilton Jr., 130.421 7) #20-Marcos Ambrose*, 130.411 8) #46-Kraig Kinser*, 130.246 9) #6-Mark Martin

First practice results for the Casino Arizona 150 at Phoenix:

First practice results for the Casino Arizona 150 at Phoenix:

November 9, 2006
(Top ten) 1) #6-Mark Martin, 128.173 2) #9-Ted Musgrave, 128.155 3) #23-Johnny Benson, 128.082 4) #16-Mike Bliss, 128.068 5) #15-Kyle Busch, 128.018 6) #10-Terry Cook, 127.805 7) #88-Matt Crafton, 127.800 8) #5-Mike Skinner, 127.664 9) #18-Bobby Hamilton Jr., 127.646

Silverado 350 Results:

Silverado 350 Results:

November 6, 2006
(Top ten) 1) #46-Clint Bower, Jack Daniels Chevy 2) #15-Kyle Busch, kylebusch.com Chevy 3) #5- Mike Skinner, Toyota Tundra Toyota 4) #60-Jack Sprague, Con-Way Freight Toyota 5) #33-Ron Hornaday Jr., RoadLoans.com Chevy 6) #6-David Ragan, Scotts Ford 7) #17-David Reutimann

Results from Atlanta Motor Speedway:

Results from Atlanta Motor Speedway:

October 30, 2006
1) #15-Mike Bliss, Xpress Motorsports/Strutmasters Chevy 2) #10-Terry Cook, Ford Power Stroke Diesel by Int'l Ford 3) #99-Erik Darnell, Northern Tool & Equipment Ford 4) #17-David Reutimann, Team Tundra Toyota 5) #14-Rick Crawford, Circle Bar Truck Corral Ford 6) #

Final Practice results for the Easy Care Vehicle Services Contracts 200 at Atlanta:

Final Practice results for the Easy Care Vehicle Services Contracts 200 at Atlanta:

October 28, 2006
(top ten) 1) #5-Mike Skinner, 182.970 2) #17-David Reutimann, 182.278 3) #6-Mark Martin, 182.003 4) #9-Ted Musgrave, 181.550 5) #4-Chase Miller, 181.307 6) #18-Bobby Hamilton Jr., 181.171 7) #30-Todd Bodine, 180.987 8) #14-Rick Crawford 180.751 9) #16-Mike Bliss, 180

News & Notes – Atlanta Motor Speedway:

News & Notes – Atlanta Motor Speedway:

October 23, 2006
A solid finish coupled with the championship leader's bad luck has put Johnny Benson (#23 NAPA Auto Parts Toyota) closer to Todd Bodine (#30 Lumber Liquidators Toyota) than any challenger since June 1. Just 79 points separate the pair heading into Saturday's EasyCare

Final practice results for the Kroger 200 at Martinsville:

Final practice results for the Kroger 200 at Martinsville:

October 20, 2006
(Top ten) 1) #60-Jack Sprague, 95.845 2) #88-Matt Crafton, 95.496 3) #17-David Reutimann, 95.391 4) #46-Denny Hamlin, 95.362 5) #18-Bobby Hamilton Jr., 95.290 6) #23-Johnny Benson, 94.979 7) #4-Chase Miller, 94.955 8) #33-Ron Hornaday Jr., 94.951 9) #16-Mike Bliss,

1st practice results for the Kroger 200 at Martinsville:

1st practice results for the Kroger 200 at Martinsville:

October 20, 2006
(Top ten) 1) #17-David Reutimann, 94.500 2) #14-Rick Crawford, 94.181 3) #18-Bobby Hamilton Jr., 94.171 4) #23-Johnny Benson, 94.115 5) #88-Matt Crafton, 94.003 6) #16-Mike Bliss, 93.891 7) #85-Dennis Setzer, 93.789 8) #11-David Starr, 93.775 9) #75-Aric Almirola,

This Week’s Craftsman Truck Series leaders:

This Week’s Craftsman Truck Series leaders:

October 16, 2006
(through 20 races of the 25-race season) Points leader - Todd Bodine (3,076) Winnings - Todd Bodine ($546,650) Laps led - Mark Martin (522) Miles led - Mike Skinner (758.168) Victories - Mark Martin (5) Budweiser Poles - Mike Skinner (6) Top-five finishes - Johnny