Fourth season of third-tier NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series
The 1998 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series was the fourth season of the
Craftsman Truck Series, the third highest
stock car racing series sanctioned by
NASCAR in the United States.
Ron Hornaday Jr. of
Dale Earnhardt, Inc. won the championship.
Teams & Drivers
List of full-time teams at the start of 1998.
Schedule
No.
|
Race Title
|
Track
|
Date
|
1
|
Chevy Trucks Challenge
|
Walt Disney World Speedway,
Bay Lake
|
January 18
|
2
|
Florida Dodge Dealers 400
|
Homestead-Miami Speedway,
Homestead
|
April 4
|
3
|
Chevy Trucks 150
|
Phoenix International Raceway,
Phoenix
|
April 19
|
4
|
Craftsman 200 by NAPA
|
Portland Speedway,
Portland
|
April 25
|
5
|
NAPACARD 200
|
Evergreen Speedway,
Monroe
|
May 9
|
6
|
Yellow Freight 200
|
I-70 Speedway,
Odessa
|
May 23
|
7
|
Parts America 150
|
Watkins Glen International,
Watkins Glen
|
May 30
|
8
|
Pronto Auto Parts 400K
|
Texas Motor Speedway,
Fort Worth
|
June 5
|
9
|
Loadhandler 200
|
Bristol Motor Speedway,
Bristol
|
June 20
|
10
|
DieHard 200
|
The Milwaukee Mile,
West Allis
|
July 4
|
11
|
NAPA Autocare 200
|
Nazareth Speedway,
Nazareth
|
July 11
|
12
|
The No Fear Challenge
|
California Speedway,
Fontana
|
July 18
|
13
|
Tempus Resorts 300K
|
Pikes Peak International Raceway,
Fountain
|
July 25
|
14
|
Cummins 200 by Dodge
|
Indianapolis Raceway Park,
Brownsburg
|
July 30
|
15
|
Pennzoil/VIP Discount Tripleheader
|
New Hampshire International Speedway,
Loudon
|
August 2
|
16
|
Stevens Beil/Genuine Car Parts 200
|
Flemington Speedway,
Flemington
|
August 8
|
17
|
Federated Auto Parts 250
|
Nashville Speedway USA,
Lebanon
|
August 15
|
18
|
Lund Look 275K
|
Heartland Park Topeka,
Topeka
|
August 23
|
19
|
Kroger 225
|
Louisville Motor Speedway,
Louisville
|
August 29
|
20
|
Virginia Is For Lovers 200
|
Richmond International Raceway,
Richmond
|
September 10
|
21
|
Memphis 200
|
Memphis Motorsports Park,
Millington
|
September 13
|
22
|
Ram Tough 200
|
Gateway International Raceway,
Madison
|
September 19
|
23
|
NAPA 250
|
Martinsville Speedway,
Ridgeway
|
September 26
|
24
|
Kragen/Exide 151
|
Sears Point Raceway,
Sonoma
|
October 11
|
25
|
Dodge California Truck Stop 300
|
Mesa Marin Raceway,
Bakersfield
|
October 19
|
26
|
GM Goodwrench Service/AC Delco 300
|
Phoenix International Raceway,
Phoenix
|
October 24
|
27
|
Sam's Town 250
|
Las Vegas Motor Speedway,
Las Vegas
|
November 8
|
Races
Chevy Trucks Challenge
The
Chevy Trucks Challenge was held January 18 at
Walt Disney World Speedway.
Chuck Bown won the pole.
Top ten results
- 16-
Ron Hornaday Jr.
- 50-
Joe Ruttman
- 6-
Rick Carelli
- 24-
Jack Sprague
- 80-
Greg Biffle
- 87-
Joe Nemechek
- 3-
Jay Sauter
- 29-
Bob Keselowski
- 18-
Butch Miller
- 78-
Rich Bickle
Failed to qualify:
Lance Norick (#90),
Curtis Markham (#32),
David Starr (#9),
Dennis Setzer (#04),
Freddie Query (#20),
Ken Bouchard (#77),
Andy Michner (#46),
Rick McCray (#42),
Billy Bigley (#26),
Kirk Shelmerdine (#03),
Joe Bush (#67),
Dave Goulet (#70),
Dave Stacy (#12),
Jimmy Davis (#13),
Ricky Johnson (#63),
Randy Nelson (#82),
Kelly Denton (#30),
Monty Klein (#47),
Rob Morgan (#46),
Billy Pauch (#06),
Michael Dokken (#64),
Jay Stewart (#33),
Danny Bagwell (#28)
Florida Dodge Dealers 400
The
Florida Dodge Dealers 400 was held April 4 at
Homestead-Miami Speedway.
Jack Sprague won the pole.
Top ten results
- 14-
Rick Crawford
- 24-
Jack Sprague
- 3-
Jay Sauter
- 50-
Greg Biffle
- 35-
Ron Barfield Jr.
- 86-
Stacy Compton
- 29-
Bob Keselowski
- 16-
Ron Hornaday Jr.
- 55-
Dave Rezendes
- 37-
Scot Walters
Failed to qualify:
Carl Long (#91),
Dennis Setzer (#04),
Michael Dokken (#64),
Mike Garvey (#68),
Jamie Skinner (#5),
Ken Bouchard (#77),
B. A. Wilson (#85),
Rick McCray (#42),
Tommy Archer (#4),
Scott Lagasse (#81),
Dominic Dobson (#78),
Tim Bolton (#97),
Joe Madore (#93),
Rob Morgan (#46),
Jason Roche (#21),
Bobby Myers (#63)
Chevy Trucks 150
The
Chevy Trucks 150 was held April 19 at
Phoenix International Raceway.
Stacy Compton won the pole.
Top ten results
- 16-
Ron Hornaday Jr.
- 24-
Jack Sprague
- 86-
Stacy Compton
- 60-
Andy Houston
- 14-
Rick Crawford
- 3-
Jay Sauter
- 99-
Joe Ruttman
- 66-
Bryan Reffner
- 19-
Tony Raines
- 61-
Randy Tolsma
Failed to qualify:
Milan Garrett (#85) and
Randy Nelson (#82)
Craftsman 200 by NAPA
The
Craftsman 200 by NAPA was held April 25 at
Portland Speedway.
Greg Biffle won the pole.
Top ten results
- 86-
Stacy Compton
- 61-
Randy Tolsma
- 6-
Rick Carelli
- 24-
Jack Sprague
- 19-
Tony Raines
- 16-
Ron Hornaday Jr.
- 66-
Bryan Reffner
- 3-
Jay Sauter
- 99-
Joe Ruttman
- 31-
Tony Roper
Failed to qualify:
Jason Roche (#21)
NAPACARD 200
The
NAPACARD 200 was held May 9 at
Evergreen Speedway.
Joe Ruttman won the pole.
Top ten results
- 24-
Jack Sprague
- 16-
Ron Hornaday Jr.
- 61-
Randy Tolsma
- 86-
Stacy Compton
- 52-
Mike Wallace
- 31-
Tony Roper
- 6-
Rick Carelli
- 66-
Bryan Reffner
- 35-
Ron Barfield Jr.
- 18-
Butch Miller
Failed to qualify: none
Yellow Freight 200
The
Yellow Freight 200 was held May 23 at
I-70 Speedway.
Tony Raines won the pole.
Top ten results
- 19-
Tony Raines
- 99-
Joe Ruttman
- 2-
Mike Bliss
- 66-
Bryan Reffner
- 24-
Jack Sprague
- 16-
Ron Hornaday Jr.
- 52-
Mike Wallace
- 31-
Tony Roper
- 84-
Wayne Anderson
- 60-
Andy Houston
Failed to qualify:
Richard Hinds (#81),
Rick McCray (#42),
Joe Bush (#67),
Joe Madore (#93),
Randy Nelson (#82),
Doug George (#26),
Ryan McGlynn (#00)
Parts America 150
The
Parts America 150 was held May 30 at
Watkins Glen International.
Ron Fellows won the pole. Race leader
Ron Hornaday Jr. was penalized in the closing laps for jumping a restart and pulled into victory lane regardless to protest NASCAR's call.
Top ten results
- 99-
Joe Ruttman
- 3-
Jay Sauter
- 44-
Boris Said
- 16-
Ron Hornaday Jr.
- 24-
Jack Sprague
- 28-
Mark Simo
- 2-
Mike Bliss
- 98-
Rob Rizzo
- 61-
Randy Tolsma
- 52-
Mike Wallace
Failed to qualify:
Randy Nelson (#82),
Doug George (#26),
Mike Ewanitsko (#40),
Lonnie Rush Jr. (#10),
Mike Hope (#13),
Ryan McGlynn (#00)
Pronto Auto Parts 400
The
Pronto Auto Parts 400K was held June 5 at
Texas Motor Speedway.
Jack Sprague won the pole.
Mike Bliss suffered a broken scapula in a multi-car crash on the third lap.
Top ten results
- 19-
Tony Raines
- 60-
Andy Houston
- 99-
Joe Ruttman
- 75-
Kevin Harvick
- 86-
Stacy Compton
- 24-
Jack Sprague
- 48-
Ron Fellows
- 5-
Dave Rezendes
- 6-
Rick Carelli
- 88-
Terry Cook
Failed to qualify:
Rob Rizzo (#98),
Doug George (#93),
Joe Gaita (#83),
Chris Horn (#58),
Jay Stewart (#33)
Driver Change:
Kenny Allen replaced
Randy Nelson in the #82 for the race after Nelson fell ill following qualifying.
Loadhandler 200
The
Loadhandler 200 was held June 20 at
Bristol Motor Speedway.
Ron Hornaday Jr. won the pole.
Top ten results
- 16-
Ron Hornaday Jr.
- 24-
Jack Sprague
- 99-
Joe Ruttman
- 52-
Mike Wallace
- 61-
Randy Tolsma
- 19-
Tony Raines
- 35-
Ron Barfield Jr.
- 31-
Kevin Cywinski
- 43-
Jimmy Hensley
- 66-
Bryan Reffner
Failed to qualify:
Danny Bagwell (#28),
Tim Bolton (#97),
Ed Berrier (#92),
Ryan McGlynn (#00),
Joe Gaita (#83),
Rob Morgan (#57)
DieHard 200
The
DieHard 200 was held July 4 at
The Milwaukee Mile.
Jack Sprague won the pole.
Top ten results
- 2-
Mike Bliss
- 43-
Jimmy Hensley
- 24-
Jack Sprague
- 16-
Ron Hornaday Jr.
- 50-
Greg Biffle
- 99-
Joe Ruttman
- 52-
Mike Wallace
- 35-
Ron Barfield Jr.
- 18-
Butch Miller
Failed to qualify:
Tammy Jo Kirk (#51),
Ken Bouchard (#11),
B. A. Wilson (#85),
Rob Rizzo (#98), Terry Fisher (#41),
Barry Bodine (#7),
Joe Bush (#67),
Jerry Glanville (#81),
Danny Bagwell (#28),
Chris Horn (#58),
Tim Bolton (#97),
Randy Nelson (#82)
NAPA Autocare 200
The
NAPA Autocare 200 was held July 11 at
Nazareth Speedway.
Mike Bliss won the pole.
Top ten results
- 16-
Ron Hornaday Jr.
- 86-
Stacy Compton
- 3-
Jay Sauter
- 18-
Butch Miller
- 99-
Joe Ruttman
- 43-
Jimmy Hensley
- 19-
Tony Raines
- 66-
Bryan Reffner
- 6-
Rick Carelli
- 24-
Jack Sprague
Failed to qualify: none
The No Fear Challenge
The No Fear Challenge was held July 18 at
California Speedway.
Andy Houston won the pole.
Top ten results
- 24-
Jack Sprague
- 28-
Ernie Irvan
- 16-
Ron Hornaday Jr.
- 60-
Andy Houston
- 5-
Mike Skinner
- 61-
Randy Tolsma
- 50-
Greg Biffle
- 44-
Boris Said
- 2-
Mike Bliss
- 18-
Butch Miller
Failed to qualify:
Rick McCray (#42),
Randy Nelson (#82),
Milan Garrett (#85)
Tempus Resorts 300K
The inaugural
Tempus Resorts 300K was held July 25 at
Pikes Peak International Raceway.
Mike Bliss won the pole.
Top ten results
- 16-
Ron Hornaday Jr.
- 19-
Tony Raines
- 99-
Joe Ruttman
- 6-
Rick Carelli
- 43-
Jimmy Hensley
- 2-
Mike Bliss
- 86-
Stacy Compton
- 29-
Dennis Setzer
- 61-
Randy Tolsma
- 55-
Tony Roper
Failed to qualify: none
Cummins 200 by Dodge
The
Cummins 200 by Dodge was held July 30 at
Indianapolis Raceway Park.
Randy Tolsma won the pole.
Top ten results
- 24-
Jack Sprague
- 55-
Tony Roper
- 99-
Joe Ruttman
- 19-
Tony Raines
- 10-
Lonnie Rush Jr.
- 61-
Randy Tolsma
- 50-
Greg Biffle
- 29-
Dennis Setzer
- 35-
Ron Barfield Jr.
- 3-
Jay Sauter
- This race is mostly known for the infamous white glove incident that involved race winner Sprague and
Ron Hornaday Jr. as they head into turn 1 and Hornaday was shoved into the wall.
Failed to qualify:
Shayne Lockhart (#33),
David Starr (#49),
Robbie Pyle (#56)
The
Pennzoil/VIP Discount Tripleheader was held August 2 at
New Hampshire International Speedway.
Mike Wallace won the pole.
Top ten results
- 60-
Andy Houston
- 50-
Greg Biffle
- 99-
Joe Ruttman
- 35-
Ron Barfield Jr.
- 19-
Tony Raines
- 43-
Jimmy Hensley
- 75-
Kevin Harvick
- 24-
Jack Sprague
- 86-
Stacy Compton
- 16-
Ron Hornaday Jr.
Failed to qualify: none
Stevens Beil/Genuine Car Parts 200
The
Stevens Beil/Genuine Car Parts 200 was held August 8 at
Flemington Speedway.
Stacy Compton won the pole.
Top ten results
- 88-
Terry Cook
- 16-
Ron Hornaday Jr.
- 66-
Bryan Reffner
- 99-
Joe Ruttman
- 43-
Jimmy Hensley
- 06-
Billy Pauch*
- 35-
Ron Barfield Jr.
- 09-
Randy MacDonald
- 75-
Kevin Harvick
- 52-
Mike Wallace
Failed to qualify:
John Blewett III (#05),
George Brunnhoelzl (#40),
Lance Norick (#90),
Randy Renfrow (#78),
Ryan McGlynn (#00)
- John Blewett III drove Pauch's truck for the remainder of the race when Pauch had heat exhaustion.
Federated Auto Parts 250
The
Federated Auto Parts 250 was held August 15 at
Nashville Speedway USA.
Mike Bliss won the pole.
Top ten results
- 43-
Jimmy Hensley
- 19-
Tony Raines
- 14-
Rick Crawford
- 50-
Greg Biffle
- 52-
Mike Wallace
- 61-
Randy Tolsma
- 16-
Ron Hornaday Jr.
- 37-
Scot Walters
- 86-
Stacy Compton
- 35-
Ron Barfield Jr.
Failed to qualify:
Brandon Butler (#22),
Tom Hubert (#77),
Cindy Peterson (#36),
Ryan McGlynn (#00),
Jerry Glanville (#81)
Lund Look 275K
The
Lund Look 275K was held August 23 at
Heartland Park Topeka.
Boris Said won the pole.
Top ten results
- 86-
Stacy Compton
- 88-
Terry Cook
- 43-
Jimmy Hensley
- 24-
Jack Sprague
- 75-
Kevin Harvick
- 18-
Butch Miller
- 3-
Jay Sauter
- 16-
Ron Hornaday Jr.
- 99-
Joe Ruttman
- 29-
Bob Keselowski
Failed to qualify: none
Kroger 225
The
Kroger 225 was held August 29 at
Louisville Motor Speedway.
Terry Cook won the pole.
Top ten results
- 19-
Tony Raines
- 2-
Mike Bliss
- 60-
Andy Houston
- 86-
Stacy Compton
- 88-
Terry Cook
- 55-
Tony Roper
- 43-
Jimmy Hensley
- 50-
Greg Biffle
- 24-
Jack Sprague
- 52-
Mike Wallace
Failed to qualify: none
Virginia Is For Lovers 200
The
Virginia Is For Lovers 200 was held September 10 at
Richmond International Raceway.
Joe Ruttman won the pole.
Top ten results
- 24-
Jack Sprague
- 28-
Ernie Irvan
- 50-
Greg Biffle
- 99-
Joe Ruttman
- 18-
Butch Miller
- 15-
Rich Bickle
- 61-
Randy Tolsma
- 6-
Rick Carelli
- 88-
Terry Cook
- 52-
Mike Wallace
Failed to qualify:
Carl Long (#91),
Joe Gaita (#83),
Tammy Jo Kirk (#51),
Shayne Lockhart (#33),
Blake Bainbridge (#9),
Billy Pauch (#06),
Rick Wilson (#04), Terry Fisher (#41),
Mike Ewanitsko (#42),
Brian Sockwell (#30),
Tom Baldwin (#48)
Memphis 200
The
Memphis 200 was held September 13 at
Memphis Motorsports Park.
Greg Biffle won the pole.
Top ten results
- 16-
Ron Hornaday Jr.
- 3-
Jay Sauter
- 43-
Jimmy Hensley
- 99-
Joe Ruttman
- 14-
Rick Crawford
- 35-
Ron Barfield Jr.
- 52-
Mike Wallace
- 88-
Terry Cook
- 24-
Jack Sprague
- 84-
Wayne Anderson
Failed to qualify:
Ryan McGlynn (#00)
Ram Tough 200
The
Ram Tough 200 was held September 19 at
Gateway International Raceway.
Greg Biffle won the pole.
Top ten results
- 6-
Rick Carelli
- 14-
Ron Hornaday Jr.
- 3-
Jay Sauter
- 24-
Jack Sprague
- 66-
Tom Hubert
- 43-
Jimmy Hensley
- 14-
Rick Crawford
- 52-
Mike Wallace
- 37-
Scot Walters
- 84-
Bryan Reffner
Failed to qualify: none
NAPA 250
The
NAPA 250 was held September 26 at
Martinsville Speedway.
Greg Biffle won the pole.
Top ten results
- 3-
Jay Sauter
- 43-
Jimmy Hensley
- 16-
Ron Hornaday Jr.
- 86-
Stacy Compton
- 15-
Rich Bickle
- 29-
Dennis Setzer
- 19-
Tony Raines
- 50-
Greg Biffle
- 61-
Randy Renfrow
- 24-
Jack Sprague
Failed to qualify:
Greg Marlowe (#30),
Carl Long (#91),
Nipper Alsup (#92),
Mike Olsen (#62),
Donny Ling Jr. (#68),
Ronnie Newman (#11),
Jeff Spraker (#69),
Ryan McGlynn (#00)
Kragen/Exide 151
The
Kragen/Exide 151 was held October 11 at
Sears Point Raceway.
Tom Hubert won the pole.
Top ten results
- 44-
Boris Said
- 2-
Mike Bliss
- 19-
Tony Raines
- 99-
Joe Ruttman
- 43-
Jimmy Hensley
- 60-
Andy Houston
- 90-
Lance Norick
- 3-
Jay Sauter
- 24-
Jack Sprague
- 84-
Doug George
Failed to qualify: none
Dodge California Truck Stop 300
The
Dodge California Truck Stop 300 was held October 18 at
Mesa Marin Raceway.
Ron Hornaday Jr. won the pole.
Top ten results
- 29-
Dennis Setzer
- 24-
Jack Sprague
- 86-
Stacy Compton
- 16-
Ron Hornaday Jr.
- 75-
Kevin Harvick
- 6-
Rick Carelli
- 18-
Butch Miller
- 3-
Jay Sauter
- 60-
Andy Houston
- 19-
Tony Raines
Failed to qualify: none
GM Goodwrench Service/AC Delco 300
The
GM Goodwrench Service/AC Delco 300 was held October 24 at
Phoenix International Raceway.
Mike Bliss won the pole.
Top ten results
- 2-
Mike Bliss
- 50-
Greg Biffle
- 16-
Ron Hornaday Jr.
- 99-
Joe Ruttman
- 60-
Andy Houston
- 29-
Dennis Setzer
- 44-
Boris Said
- 86-
Stacy Compton
- 43-
Jimmy Hensley
- 19-
Tony Raines
Failed to qualify:
Bill Sedgwick (#4),
Brandon Sperling (#42),
Mike Clark (#38)
Sam's Town 250
The
Sam's Town 250 was held November 8 at
Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
Jack Sprague won the pole.
Top ten results
- 24-
Jack Sprague
- 16-
Ron Hornaday Jr.
- 43-
Jimmy Hensley
- 3-
Jay Sauter
- 50-
Greg Biffle
- 2-
Mike Bliss
- 99-
Joe Ruttman
- 66-
Mike Stefanik
- 35-
Ron Barfield Jr.
- 18-
Butch Miller
Failed to qualify:
Rob Morgan (#46),
Danny Bagwell (#28),
Chris Horn (#58),
Austin Cameron (#4),
David Starr (#9),
Jerry Robertson (#12),
Ricky Logan (#36),
Mike Clark (#38),
Richard Hinds (#81),
Milan Garrett (#85)
Final points standings
-
Ron Hornaday Jr. – 4072
-
Jack Sprague – 4069
-
Joe Ruttman – 3874
-
Jay Sauter – 3672
-
Tony Raines – 3596
-
Jimmy Hensley – 3570
-
Stacy Compton – 3542
-
Greg Biffle – 3276
-
Ron Barfield Jr. – 3227
-
Mike Bliss – 3216
-
Rick Carelli – 3195
-
Andy Houston – 3188
-
Mike Wallace – 3152
-
Randy Tolsma – 3121
-
Butch Miller – 3034
-
Tony Roper – 3016
-
Kevin Harvick – 3004
-
Rick Crawford – 2956
-
Scot Walters – 2859
-
Terry Cook – 2845
-
Boris Said – 2813
-
Bryan Reffner – 2770
-
Lance Norick – 2539
-
Lonnie Rush Jr. – 2333
-
Wayne Anderson – 2070
-
Bob Keselowski – 1731
-
Dennis Setzer – 1728
-
Kevin Cywinski – 1726
-
Tammy Jo Kirk – 1296
-
Randy Renfrow – 1074
-
Barry Bodine – 1017
-
Randy MacDonald – 964
-
Chuck Bown – 927
-
Doug George – 924
-
Dominic Dobson – 842
-
B. A. Wilson – 820
-
Rob Morgan – 711
-
Rick McCray – 710
-
Dave Rezendes – 662
-
Tom Hubert – 653
-
Randy Nelson – 634
-
David Starr – 566
-
Rich Bickle – 551
-
Ryan McGlynn – 471
-
Ron Fellows – 408
-
Curtis Markham 404
-
Chris Horn – 375
-
Ken Bouchard – 350
-
Milan Garrett – 348
-
Ernie Irvan – 340
Rookie of the Year
In his first year of NASCAR competition,
Greg Biffle won four poles and had twelve top-tens, earning him Rookie of the Year honors over
Andy Houston, who had one win and a twelfth-place points finish.
Scot Walters, driving for
Brewco Motorsports's truck team, was the last contender to run a full schedule, posting three top-tens.
Wayne Anderson was released during the season from his ride
Liberty Racing, while
Kevin Cywinski and
Dominic Dobson were late entrants.
Billy Pauch,
Mike Cope,
Joe Bush and
Tommy Archer did not run enough races to qualify for the honor.
See also
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