Joey Clanton News

News & Notes – Martinsville Part I:

News & Notes – Martinsville Part I:

March 19, 2007
A year ago, Mike Skinner (#5 Toyota Tundra Toyota) was the picture of frustration. The 1995 Craftsman Truck Series champion won the most Budweiser Poles and led the second highest number of laps but won just a single race before squeaking into 10th place in final standings

Raybestos Rookie Notes following Atlanta:

Raybestos Rookie Notes following Atlanta:

March 17, 2007
Joey Clanton [#09 Zaxby's Ford) was the Raybestos Rookie of the Race at AMS. Clanton finished ninth; his second top-10 in four career Craftsman Truck Series starts. Kelly Bires finished ninth, his best effort in four career starts.(Raybestos PR)(3-17-2007)

Raybestos Rookie Notes following Atlanta:

Raybestos Rookie Notes following Atlanta:

March 17, 2007
Joey Clanton [#09 Zaxby's Ford) was the Raybestos Rookie of the Race at AMS. Clanton finished ninth; his second top-10 in four career Craftsman Truck Series starts. Kelly Bires finished ninth, his best effort in four career starts.(Raybestos PR)(3-17-2007)

News & Notes – Part I:

News & Notes – Part I:

March 6, 2007
It's dj vu all over again for the Craftsman Truck Series' "original" champions. Jack Sprague (#60 Con-way Freight Toyota), Mike Skinner (#5 Toyota Tundra Toyota) and Ron Hornaday Jr. (#33 AES HR Solutions Chevy) occupy three of the top four positions in the standings

News & Notes Part I:

News & Notes Part I:

February 26, 2007
For Bill Lester, knowledge and science work together. What works the best setting up a truck for the race to the checkered flag - a computer or old-fashioned, seat-of-the-pants feel? Bill Lester (#15 Bowen Family Homes Chevy), one of NASCAR's few national series drivers

Raybestos Rookie News & Notes – California:

Raybestos Rookie News & Notes – California:

February 22, 2007
Joey Clanton was the Raybestos Rookie of the Race in the February 16 Chevy Silverado 250 at Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway. Clanton finished sixth and took Raybestos Rookie of the Race honors in the first race of the 2007 season. Clanton has a six-point over

ESPN signs Compton as lead analyst:

ESPN signs Compton as lead analyst:

January 27, 2007
Stacy Compton has agreed to terms on a contract that will make him ESPN's "lead analyst," the driver confirmed Thursday. He said the contract is for one year with a two-year option for 2008 and 09. ESPN will make a formal announcement of Compton's hiring next Tuesday

ESPN signs Compton as lead analyst:

ESPN signs Compton as lead analyst:

January 27, 2007
Stacy Compton has agreed to terms on a contract that will make him ESPN's "lead analyst," the driver confirmed Thursday. He said the contract is for one year with a two-year option for 2008 and 09. ESPN will make a formal announcement of Compton's hiring next Tuesday

ESPN signs Compton as lead analyst:

ESPN signs Compton as lead analyst:

January 27, 2007
Stacy Compton has agreed to terms on a contract that will make him ESPN's "lead analyst," the driver confirmed Thursday. He said the contract is for one year with a two-year option for 2008 and 09. ESPN will make a formal announcement of Compton's hiring next Tuesday

Zaxby’s Franchise potential sponsor in 2007 UPDATE 2: Sponsorship for both drivers:

Zaxby’s Franchise potential sponsor in 2007 UPDATE 2: Sponsorship for both drivers:

January 17, 2007
When Joey Clanton says he bought into the Zaxby's franchise, he means it. The 33-year-old Tyrone resident owns two franchises, and starting in February, he's planning to drive a Zaxby's-sponsored truck in the Craftsman Truck Series. As part of its fall licensee conference

Veterans, rookies to split Wood Brothers/JTG trucks:

Veterans, rookies to split Wood Brothers/JTG trucks:

January 12, 2007
Veterans and rookies will split rides for Wood Brothers/JTG Racing in the Craftsman Truck Series this year. And the team is still looking for sponsorship to get one of its veterans more seat time. Kelly Bires (19 races) and Mark Martin (6 races) will split time in

Jackson Hewitt Preseason Thunder Notes:

Jackson Hewitt Preseason Thunder Notes:

January 12, 2007
Roush Racing Dominates on Second Test Day It was a case of same song, different verse as Roush Racing drivers topped Saturday morning's NASCAR Jackson Hewitt Preseason Thunder single-truck speed chart just as the team did the day before. Kvapil is now three-for-three

Zaxby’s Franchise potential sponsor in 2007 UPDATE:

Zaxby’s Franchise potential sponsor in 2007 UPDATE:

December 6, 2006
When Joey Clanton says he bought into the Zaxby's franchise, he means it. The 33-year-old Tyrone resident owns two franchises, and starting in February, he's planning to drive a Zaxby's-sponsored truck in the Craftsman Truck Series. As part of its fall licensee conference

Zaxby’s Franchise potential sponsor in 2007:

Zaxby’s Franchise potential sponsor in 2007:

October 4, 2006
When Joey Clanton says he bought into the Zaxby's franchise, he means it. The 33-year-old Tyrone resident owns two franchises, and starting in February, he's planning to drive a Zaxby's-sponsored truck in the Craftsman Truck Series. As part of its fall licensee conference

#40 Team Closing up? UPDATE 2 an assoc sponsors:

#40 Team Closing up? UPDATE 2 an assoc sponsors:

April 15, 2004
hearing the #40 Key Motorsports team and driver Joey Clanton has parted way and the team may be suspending operations? The will not be at Martinsville, after that.....??(4-12-2004) UPDATE: the Key Motorsports, Craftsman Truck Series team, is restructuring its team