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Megan Englehart
05/12/2008 - 03:32 PM
Charlotte, N.C.
Matt Crafton, Colin Braun, Chad McCumbee, and Mike Skinner battle for position at Kansas Speedway. (Ronda Greer/NASCAR Photo) ยป More Photos
While Friday’s NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race (8 p.m. ET on SPEED; NCTS Setup at 7:30 p.m. ET) may not mathematically mark the midpoint of the season, Lowe’s Motor Speedway historically has been the point where teams pause to take stock of their season and focus with renewed vigor on the challenges that lie ahead.
The 2008 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series season has been one full of surprises, disappointments, shocking performances and an overdue, emotional win.
Hands down, Chad McCumbee appears to be the unanimous vote for biggest surprise of the season.
“Many people believe Chad McCumbee is a very talented driver, including Petty Enterprises, but the results have not been there,” said Ray Dunlap, veteran SPEED reporter. “Now after five events, he has posted three top 10s and looked very impressive on the mile-and-a-half tracks. It seems certain a win is very near.”
NCTS Setup host Krista Voda throws Matt Crafton into that mix.
“Seeing McCumbee and Matt Crafton do well is not a huge
On the not-so-favorable end of the surprise spectrum, the biggest disappointments have come as quite a shock to some in the garage area.
“Is it really possible Mike Skinner is not in the top 10 in points?” Dunlap questioned. “It is very strange to walk into the garage and not see the team parked right beside Ron Hornaday. It is a long season but Bill Davis’ crew had better start reeling off some victories fast to get back in the hunt.”
“With a little racing luck, Mike Skinner would be at the top of the standings,” said Adam Alexander, SPEED reporter. “However, 11th in points after five races is no doubt a disappointment to them. They were so dominant a year ago. I feel like they have definitely had to work harder for their success this season.”
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