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News & Notes Part I: May 1, 2007

News & Notes Part I: May 1, 2007

May 1, 2007
Erik Darnell proves 'Can't Miss' pronouncements accurate: Three-time Craftsman Truck Series champion Jack Sprague (#60 Con-way Freight Toyota) predicted we'd hear a lot from 2006 Raybestos Rookie of the Year Erik Darnell (#99 Northern Tool + Equipment Ford). Sprague

Skinner breaking records:

Skinner breaking records:

April 23, 2007
After winning three in a row in Martinsville, Mike Skinner [#5-Toyota Tundra Toyota] became the first series driver in history to win three in a row twice matching his 1996 performance. This weekend at Kansas, he will attempt to win four straight races. If he succeeds

Mike Skinner delivers Daytona ride-along experience:

Mike Skinner delivers Daytona ride-along experience:

April 17, 2007
A crew from CBS News Sunday Morning and national correspondent Tracy Smith visited DIS on Monday with Craftsman Truck Series driver Mike Skinner and his wife Angie. Smith's visit was highlighted by a ride-along in a Richard Petty Driving Experience race car with Skinner

News & Notes Part I – April 16, 2007

News & Notes Part I – April 16, 2007

April 16, 2007
Joe Ruttman (#18 Fastenal Dodge) feels the shoe is on the other foot when it comes to proving his ability to compete. "That's for the other guys to do," said Ruttman, 62, who'll rejoin the series April 28 at Kansas Speedway after an absence of nearly five years. "I

Bodine, Skinner among drivers for Toyota Pro/Celebrity Race: UPDATE 2: Skinner wins Pro Category:

Bodine, Skinner among drivers for Toyota Pro/Celebrity Race: UPDATE 2: Skinner wins Pro Category:

April 15, 2007
An unprecedented number of female stars of film, television and sports will be donning their helmets and strapping their seatbelts in race-ready Toyota Scion tCs for this year's Toyota/Pro Celebrity Race on Saturday, April 14, as part of the 33rd Annual Toyota Grand

Series to celebrate 300th race at Dover – free autograph session:

Series to celebrate 300th race at Dover – free autograph session:

April 12, 2007
Six active Craftsman Truck Series champions will sign autographs for fans during a free autograph session at Dover International Speedway on race weekend. The event will be held on Friday, June 1, 2007, from 11 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. at the Craftsman display in the Fan

News & Notes Part I – April 9, 2007

News & Notes Part I – April 9, 2007

April 9, 2007
Bodine, Skinner to rub shoulders with TV, Film, Sports stars: Todd Bodine (#30 Lumber Liquidators Toyota) enjoyed last year's trip to the Toyota Long Beach Grand Prix's Pro /Celebrity Race so much he asked for a return engagement. And he's taking Mike Skinner (#5 Toyota

Bill Davis Racing strong in Series:

Bill Davis Racing strong in Series:

April 2, 2007
When Mike Skinner[#5 Toyota] brought home his third victory of the 2007 campaign last Saturday at the Martinsville Speedway Bill Davis Racing captured its 12th win in three years. Skinner all but seven laps in the 250-lap event. In 2007, Bill Davis Racing has lead

News & Notes Part I – April 2, 2007:

News & Notes Part I – April 2, 2007:

April 2, 2007
Mike Skinner (#5 Toyota Tundra Toyota) downplayed his status as favorite in the 2007 championship chase following last month's victory in Atlanta. Now, there's no hiding the fact that Skinner has established himself as the driver to beat as teams head into a four-week

Skinner wins Wix Filters Lap Leader Award:

Skinner wins Wix Filters Lap Leader Award:

March 31, 2007
Mike Skinner [#5] led twice for 246 laps to earn WIX Filters Lap Leader of the Race honors in the Kroger 250. Skinner took the honor for the third consecutive race. Skinner has led 13 times in four races this season for a total of 365 laps. Skinner won today's race

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

Triple Double in Cup-Busch-Trucks:

Triple Double in Cup-Busch-Trucks:

March 19, 2007
While there were 3 weeks between Craftsman Truck Series races, this marks the first-time ever that all 3 national NASCAR series (Cup, Busch, & Truck) had back-to-back winners at the same time. Jimmie Johnson has won back-to-back Cup races (Atlanta & Las Vegas), Jeff

Skinner wins WIX Filters Lap Leader Award:

Skinner wins WIX Filters Lap Leader Award:

March 17, 2007
Mike Skinner led five times for 67 laps to earn WIX Filters Lap Leader of the Race honors in the American Commercial Lines 200. Skinner took the honor for the second time in 2007. Skinner has led 11 times in three races this season for a total of 119 laps. Skinner

Skinner wins WIX Filters Lap Leader Award:

Skinner wins WIX Filters Lap Leader Award:

March 17, 2007
Mike Skinner led five times for 67 laps to earn WIX Filters Lap Leader of the Race honors in the American Commercial Lines 200. Skinner took the honor for the second time in 2007. Skinner has led 11 times in three races this season for a total of 119 laps. Skinner

Bodine, Skinner among drivers for Toyota Pro/Celebrity Race:

Bodine, Skinner among drivers for Toyota Pro/Celebrity Race:

March 6, 2007
An unprecedented number of female stars of film, television and sports will be donning their helmets and strapping their seatbelts in race-ready Toyota Scion tCs for this year's Toyota/Pro Celebrity Race on Saturday, April 14, as part of the 33rd Annual Toyota Grand