Matt Crafton

Matt Crafton enters his 13th full season in the Camping World Truck series in 2013. He will return to ThorSport Racing and drive the No. 88 Menards Toyota. Matt hopes to capture the championship that has eluded him for the past 12 years. He finished a career high, second, in the championship standings in 2009 and has finished inside the top-10 eight of the last nine years. Matt has two career wins coming at Charlotte and Iowa.

Kimmel maintains slim point lead headed to Elko

run full-season Truck Series schedules annually beginning in 1998, in 2013 will run the No. 88 Menards Toyota Tundra driven by Matt Crafton, the No. 98 Carolina Nut Co./Curb Records Toyota Tundra driven by Johnny Sauter and the No. 13 SealMaster Toyota Tundra

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Thompson Speedway a rainout for Sunday May 19th

race on the pole but did not lead a lap. He did however end the race as the Rookie of the Race for his 13th place finish. Matt Crafton leads Burton by 22 points in the season standings after five races this season. Matt Kenseth Snatches Victory from the Jaws

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Rowdy’s Winning Numbers 1, 5, 31 And 113

chief for Fugle. Gaughan finished 0.468 seconds behind Busch in the runner-up position and Max Gresham finished third. Matt Crafton and Ty Dillon rounded out the top-five finishers in the fifth race of the season. KBM drivers Darrell Wallace Jr. and Joey Coulter

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CONCORD, NC - MAY 17: Matt Crafton, driver of the #88 Fisher Nuts/Menards Toyota, stands next to his truck in the garage area during practice for the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series North Carolina Education Lottery 200 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 17, 2013 in Concord, North Carolina.

CHARLOTTE, NC - MAY 16: Johnny Sauter (L), driver of the #98 Carolina Nut Company/Curb Records Toyota, and teammate Matt Crafton, driver of the #88 Fisher Nuts/Menards Chevrolet, look on in the garage area during practice for the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series North Carolina Education Lottery 200 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 16, 2013 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

KANSAS CITY, KS - APRIL 20: The #88 Ideal Door/Menards Toyota of Matt Crafton sits inVictory Lane after he won the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series SFP 250 at Kansas Speedway on April 20, 2013 in Kansas City, Kansas.

KANSAS CITY, KS - APRIL 20: Matt Crafton, driver of the #88 Ideal Door/Menards Toyota, celebrates with the trophy in Victory Lane after winning the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series SFP 250 at Kansas Speedway on April 20, 2013 in Kansas City, Kansas.

KANSAS CITY, KS - APRIL 20: Matt Crafton, driver of the #88 Ideal Door/Menards Toyota, crosses the finish line ahead of Joey Coulter, driver of the #18 Darrell Gwynn Foundation Toyota, to win the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series SFP 250 at Kansas Speedway on April 20, 2013 in Kansas City, Kansas.

KANSAS CITY, KS - APRIL 20: Matt Crafton, driver of the #88 Ideal Door/Menards Toyota, Kyle Busch, driver of the #51 Toyota Care Toyota, and Ty Dillon, driver of the #3 Bass Pro Shops/Tracker Boats Chevrolet, race during the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series SFP 250 at Kansas Speedway on April 20, 2013 in Kansas City, Kansas.

ROCKINGHAM, NC - APRIL 14: Ryan Blaney, driver of the #29 Cooper Standard Performance Ford, races against Matt Crafton, driver of the #88 IdealDoor/Menards Toyota, during the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Carolina 200 at Rockingham Speedway on April 14, 2013 in Rockingham, North Carolina.

RIDGEWAY, VA - APRIL 06: Matt Crafton, driver of the #88 Rip It Energy Fuel/Menards Toyota, races during the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Kroger 250 on April 6, 2013 at Martinsville Speedway in Ridgeway, Virginia.

RIDGEWAY, VA - APRIL 06: Johnny Sauter, driver of the #98 Carolina Nut Co./Curb Records Toyota, celebrates winning the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Kroger 250 in Victory Lane with Matt Crafton, driver of the #88 Rip It Energy Fuel/Menards Toyota, on April 6, 2013 at Martinsville Speedway in Ridgeway, Virginia.

RIDGEWAY, VA - APRIL 06: James Buescher, driver of the #31 Rheem Chevrolet, Darrell Wallace Jr., driver of the #54 Toyota Care Toyota, and Matt Crafton, driver of the #88 Rip It Energy Fuel/Menards Toyota, race during the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Kroger 250 on April 6, 2013 at Martinsville Speedway in Ridgeway, Virginia.

RIDGEWAY, VA - APRIL 05: Matt Crafton, driver of the #88 Rip It Energy Fuel/Menards Toyota, stands in the garage area during practice for the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Kroger 250 on April 5, 2013 at Martinsville Speedway in Ridgeway, Virginia.

DAYTONA BEACH, FL - FEBRUARY 21: Matt Crafton, driver of the #88 Slim Jim/Menards Toyota, stands in the garage area during practice for the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Next Era Energy Resources 250 at Daytona International Speedway on February 21, 2013 in Daytona Beach, Florida.

HOMESTEAD, FL - NOVEMBER 16: Parker Kligerman, driver of the #7 Toyota Toyota, leads Matt Crafton, driver of the #88 Menards/Ideal Door Toyota, during the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Ford EcoBoost 200 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 16, 2012 in Homestead, Florida.

HOMESTEAD, FL - NOVEMBER 16: Matt Crafton, driver of the #88 Menards/Ideal Door Toyota, leads Ty Dillon, driver of the #3 Bass Pro Shops/Tracker Boats Chevrolet, during the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Ford EcoBoost 200 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 16, 2012 in Homestead, Florida.

AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 09: Nelson Piquet Jr., driver of the #30 Qualcomm/Autotrac Chevrolet, Parker Kligerman, driver of the #7 Toyota/Red Horse Racing Toyota, and Matt Crafton, driver of the #88 Fisher Nuts/Menards Toyota, make contact during the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Lucas Oil 150 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 9, 2012 in Avondale, Arizona.

FORT WORTH, TX - NOVEMBER 02: Matt Crafton, driver of the #88 Menards/Touch Built Toyota, leads Johnny Sauter, driver of the #13 SealMaster/Curb Records Toyota, James Buescher, driver of the #31 Great Clips Chevrolet, and Parker Kligerman, driver of the #7 Camp Horsin' Around/Toyota Toyota, during the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series WinStar World Casino 350k at Texas Motor Speedway on November 2, 2012 in Fort Worth, Texas.

FORT WORTH, TX - NOVEMBER 02: Nelson Piquet Jr., driver of the #30 TAG Heuer Avant-Garde Eyewear Chevrolet, James Buescher, driver of the #31 Great Clips Chevrolet, Joey Coulter, driver of the #22 OneMain Financial Chevrolet, and Matt Crafton, driver of the #88 Menards/Touch Built Toyota, race 4 wide down the back stretch during the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series WinStar World Casino 350k at Texas Motor Speedway on November 2, 2012 in Fort Worth, Texas.

FORT WORTH, TX - NOVEMBER 02: David Mayhew, driver of the #19 MMI/Steak & Grape RAM, races Matt Crafton, driver of the #88 Menards/Touch Built Toyota, during the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series WinStar World Casino 350k at Texas Motor Speedway on November 2, 2012 in Fort Worth, Texas.

FORT WORTH, TX - NOVEMBER 02: Matt Crafton, driver of the #88 Menards/Touch Built Toyota, waves to the fans during driver introductions prior to the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series WinStar World Casino 350k at Texas Motor Speedway on November 2, 2012 in Fort Worth, Texas.

FORT WORTH, TX - NOVEMBER 01: Matt Crafton drives the #88 Menards/Touch Built Toyota during practice for the Camping World Truck Series WinStar World Casino 350 at Texas Motor Speedway on November 1, 2012 in Fort Worth, Texas.

RIDGEWAY, VA - OCTOBER 27: Matt Crafton, driver of the #88 Zecol/Menards Toyota, races Denny Hamlin, driver of the #51 Toyota Toyota, during the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Kroger 200 at Martinsville Speedway on October 27, 2012 in Ridgeway, Virginia.

RIDGEWAY, VA - OCTOBER 27: Kevin Harvick, driver of the #2 Tide Pods Chevrolet, leads Matt Crafton, driver of the #88 Zecol/Menards Toyota, during the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Kroger 200 at Martinsville Speedway on October 27, 2012 in Ridgeway, Virginia.

RIDGEWAY, VA - OCTOBER 27: Timothy Peters, driver of the #17 Toyota/Strutmasters.com Toyota, leads Kevin Harvick, driver of the #2 Tide Pods Chevrolet, Brian Scott, driver of the #18 Shore Lodge Toyota, and Matt Crafton, driver of the #88 Zecol/Menards Toyota, during the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Kroger 200 at Martinsville Speedway on October 27, 2012 in Ridgeway, Virginia.

TALLADEGA, AL - OCTOBER 05: Matt Crafton, driver of the #88 Goof Off/Menards Toyota, walks in the garage during practice for the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series fred's 250 Powered By Coca-Cola at Talladega Superspeedway on October 5, 2012 in Talladega, Alabama.

LAS VEGAS, NV - SEPTEMBER 29: Matt Crafton, driver of the #88 Menards Toyota, leads the field during the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Smith's 350 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on September 29, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

LAS VEGAS, NV - SEPTEMBER 29: Joey Coulter, driver of the #22 RCR/Darrell Gwynn Foundation Chevrolet, leads Matt Crafton, driver of the #88 Menards Toyota, and Brendan Gaughan, driver of the #2 South Point Hotel & Casino Chevrolet, during the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Smith's 350 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on September 29, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

LAS VEGAS, NV - SEPTEMBER 28: Matt Crafton, driver of the #88 Menards Toyota, stands on the grid during qualifying for the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Smith's 350 race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on September 28, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

HAMPTON, GA - AUGUST 31: Matt Crafton, driver of the #88 Roto-Rooter/Menards Toyota, stands in the garage during practice for the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Jeff Foxworthy's Grit Chips 200 at Atlanta Motor Speedway on August 31, 2012 in Hampton, Georgia.

BRISTOL, TN - AUGUST 22: Ryan Blaney, driver of the #19 Cooper Standard Ram, races Johnny Sauter, driver of the #13 Hot Honeys/Curb Records Toyota, and Matt Crafton, driver of the #88 Menards/Great Lakes Toyota, during the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series UNOH 200 at Bristol Motor Speedway on August 22, 2012 in Bristol, Tennessee.

BRISTOL, TN - AUGUST 22: Matt Crafton, driver of the #88 Menards/Great Lakes Toyota, leads a pack of trucks during the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series UNOH 200 at Bristol Motor Speedway on August 22, 2012 in Bristol, Tennessee.

BROOKLYN, MI - AUGUST 18: Matt Crafton, driver of the #88 Ideal Door/Menards Toyota, leads Jason White, driver of the #23 GunBroker.com Ford, during the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series VFW 200 at Michigan International Speedway on August 18, 2012 in Brooklyn, Michigan.

BROOKLYN, MI - AUGUST 18: Tim George Jr., driver of the #2 Applebee's Chevrolet, races with Matt Crafton, driver of the #88 Ideal Door/Menards Toyota, and Brennan Newberry, driver of the #14 NTS/IronClad Performance Chevrolet, during the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series VFW 200 at Michigan International Speedway on August 18, 2012 in Brooklyn, Michigan.

BROOKLYN, MI - AUGUST 17: Matt Crafton, driver of the #88 Menards Toyota, walks through the garage area during practice for the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series VFW 200 at Michigan International Speedway on August 17, 2012 in Brooklyn, Michigan.

LONG POND, PA - AUGUST 04: Matt Crafton drives the #88 Jeld Wen/Menards Toyota during the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Pocono Mountains 125 at Pocono Raceway on August 4, 2012 in Long Pond, Pennsylvania.

JOLIET, IL - JULY 21: Matt Crafton, driver of the #88 Schrock Cabinetry/Menards Toyota, stands on the grid during qualifying for the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series American Ethanol 225 at Chicagoland Speedway on July 21, 2012 in Joliet, Illinois.

NEWTON, IA - JULY 14: Matt Crafton driver of the #88 Menards Toyota races in the American Ethanol 200 at the Iowa Speedway on July 14, 2012 in Newton, Iowa.

SPARTA, KY - JUNE 28: James Buescher, driver of the #31 Exide Batteries Chevrolet, and Matt Crafton, driver of the #88 Menards/Great Lakes Wood Floors Toyota, lead a group of trucks during the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series UNOH 225 at Kentucky Speedway on June 28, 2012 in Sparta, Kentucky.

SPARTA, KY - JUNE 28: Matt Crafton, driver of the #88 Menards/Great Lakes Wood Floors Toyota, leads Johnny Sauter, driver of the #13 Hot Honeys/Curb Records Toyota, during the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series UNOH 225 at Kentucky Speedway on June 28, 2012 in Sparta, Kentucky.

SPARTA, KY - JUNE 28: Matt Crafton, driver of the #88 Menards/Great Lakes Wood Floors Toyota, and Nelson Piquet Jr., driver of the #30 Magic Brasil Chevrolet, lead the field on the first lap of the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series UNOH 225 at Kentucky Speedway on June 28, 2012 in Sparta, Kentucky.

SPARTA, KY - JUNE 28: Matt Crafton, driver of the #88 Menards/Great Lakes Wood Floors Toyota, leads the field past the green flag to start the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series UNOH 225 at Kentucky Speedway on June 28, 2012 in Sparta, Kentucky.

SPARTA, KY - JUNE 28: Matt Crafton, driver of the #88 Menards/Great Lakes Wood Floors Toyota, celebrates with the Keystone Light Pole Award after qualifying for pole position for the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series UNOH 225 at Kentucky Speedway on June 28, 2012 in Sparta, Kentucky.

SPARTA, KY - JUNE 28: Matt Crafton, driver of the #88 Menards/Great Lakes Wood Floors Toyota, stands on the grid during qualifying for the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series UNOH 225 at Kentucky Speedway on June 28, 2012 in Sparta, Kentucky.

FORT WORTH, TX - JUNE 08: Johnny Sauter, driver of the #13 Hot Honeys/Curb Records Toyota, leads Matt Crafton, driver of the #88 Menards Toyota, in the final laps of the NASCAR Camping World Series WinStar World Casino 400 at Texas Motor Speedway on June 8, 2012 in Fort Worth, Texas.

FORT WORTH, TX - JUNE 07: Matt Crafton, driver of the #88 Menards Toyota, stands in the garage area prior to practice for the NASCAR Camping World Series WinStar World Casino 400 at Texas Motor Speedway on June 7, 2012 in Fort Worth, Texas.

CONCORD, NC - MAY 24: Travis Pastrana (R), driver of the #99 Boost Mobile Toyota, talks with driver Matt Crafton in the garage area prior to practice for the NASCAR Nationwide Series History 300 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 24, 2012 in Concord, North Carolina.

CHARLOTTE, NC - MAY 18: Ryan Sieg, driver of the #39 Pull-A-Part Used Auto Parts Chevrolet, leads Matt Crafton, driver of the #88 Menards / Fisher Nuts Toyota, and Jason Leffler, driver of the #18 Dollar General Toyota, during the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series N.C. Education Lottery 200 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 18, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

CHARLOTTE, NC - MAY 18: Ty Dillon, driver of the #3 Bass Pro Shops/Allstate Chevrolet, leads Matt Crafton, driver of the #88 Menards / Fisher Nuts Toyota, Jason Leffler, driver of the #18 Dollar General Toyota, and Parker Kligerman, driver of the #29 Draw-Tite / MOPAR RAM Ram, during the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series N.C. Education Lottery 200 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 18, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

CHARLOTTE, NC - MAY 18: Matt Crafton, (L) driver of the #88 Menards / Fisher Nuts Toyota, talks with Justin Lofton, (R) driver of the #6 CollegeComplete.com Chevrolet, during qualifying for the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series N.C. Education Lottery 200 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 18, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

RICHMOND, VA - APRIL 27: Crew members for the #99 Boost Mobile Toyota, driven by Travis Pastrana (not pictured), and Matt Crafton (center) watch the track during practice for the NASCAR Nationwide Series Virginia 529 College Savings 250 at Richmond International Raceway on April 27, 2012 in Richmond, Virginia.

RICHMOND, VA - APRIL 26: (L-R) Travis Pastrana, driver of the #99 iRacing Toyota, talks with Matt Crafton during practice for the NASCAR K&N Pro Series East Blue Ox 100 at Richmond International Raceway on April 26, 2012 in Richmond, Virginia.

RICHMOND, VA - APRIL 26: (L-R) Matt Crafton, Travis Pastrana, driver of the #99 iRacing Toyota, and crew chief Mike Greci talk in the garage during practice for the NASCAR K&N Pro Series East Blue Ox 100 at Richmond International Raceway on April 26, 2012 in Richmond, Virginia.

KANSAS CITY, KS - APRIL 21: Matt Crafton, driver of the #88 Jeld-Wen/Menards Toyota, leads Chris Cockrum, driver of the #93 Advanced Comm. Group Chevrolet, during the NASCAR Camping World Series SFP 250 at Kansas Speedway on April 21, 2012 in Kansas City, Kansas.

KANSAS CITY, KS - APRIL 21: Matt Crafton, driver of the #88 Jeld-Wen/Menards Toyota, during qualifying for NASCAR Camping World Truck Series SFP 250 at Kansas Speedway on April 21, 2012 in Kansas City, Kansas.

ROCKINGHAM, NC - APRIL 15: Matt Crafton, driver of the #88 Menards Toyota, races during the Good Sam Roadside Assistance 200 at Rockingham Speedway on April 15, 2012 in Rockingham, North Carolina.

MARTINSVILLE, VA - MARCH 31: Matt Crafton, driver of the #88 Ideal Door/Menards Toyota, pits during the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Kroger 250 at Martinsville Speedway on March 31, 2012 in Martinsville, Virginia.

MARTINSVILLE, VA - MARCH 31: James Buescher, driver of the #31 AccuDoc Solutions Chevrolet, Jeb Burton, driver of the #27 State Water Heaters Chevrolet, and Matt Crafton, driver of the #88 Ideal Door/Menards Toyota, race during the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Kroger 250 at Martinsville Speedway on March 31, 2012 in Martinsville, Virginia.

DAYTONA BEACH, FL - FEBRUARY 23: Matt Crafton, driver of the #88 Ideal Door/Menards Toyota, looks on in the garage during practice for the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series NextEra Energy Resources 250 at Daytona International Speedway on February 23, 2012 in Daytona Beach, Florida.

FORT WORTH, TX - NOVEMBER 03: Matt Crafton, driver of the #88 Fisher Nuts/Menards Chevrolet, looks on in the garage area during practice for the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series WinStar World Casino 350 at Texas Motor Speedway on November 3, 2011 in Fort Worth, Texas.

MARTINSVILLE, VA - OCTOBER 29: Matt Crafton, driver of the #88 Roto-Rooter/Menards Chevrolet, stands on the grid prior to the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Kroger 200 at Martinsville Speedway on October 29, 2011 in Martinsville, Virginia.

MARTINSVILLE, VA - OCTOBER 29: Matt Crafton, driver of the #88 Roto-Rooter/Menards Chevrolet, spins out as Max Papis drives the #9 GEICO Toyota ahead of Todd Bodine, driver of the #5 NTB/Service Central Toyota, during the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Kroger 200 at Martinsville Speedway on October 29, 2011 in Martinsville, Virginia.

MARTINSVILLE, VA - OCTOBER 29: Matt Crafton, driver of the #88 Roto-Rooter/Menards Chevrolet, leads Ron Hornaday Jr., driver of the #33 Steak-umm Steaks/Chastity Baker Chevrolet, and Johnny Sauter, driver of the #13 SafeAuto Insurance Co./Curb Records Chevrolet, during the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Kroger 200 at Martinsville Speedway on October 29, 2011 in Martinsville, Virginia.

MARTINSVILLE, VA - OCTOBER 29: Matt Crafton, driver of the #88 Roto-Rooter/Menards Chevrolet, poses after qualifying for the pole position in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Kroger 200 at Martinsville Speedway on October 29, 2011 in Martinsville, Virginia.

TALLADEGA, AL - OCTOBER 22: Matt Crafton, driver of the #88 CertainTeed/Menards Chevrolet, drives on track after crashing during the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Coca-Cola 250 powered by fred's at Talladega Superspeedway on October 22, 2011 in Talladega, Alabama.

LAS VEGAS - OCTOBER 15: Matt Crafton pits his #88 Menards Chevrolet during the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Smith's 350 on October 15, 2011 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway in Las Vegas, Nevada.

SPARTA, KY - OCTOBER 1: Matt Crafton, driver of the #88 Menards Chevrolet, walks on the grid during qualifying for the Kentucky 225 at Kentucky Speedway on October 1, 2011 in Sparta, Kentucky.

LOUDON, NH - SEPTEMBER 24: Matt Crafton, driver of the #88 Menards/Great Lakes Flooring by Mullican Chevrolet, stands on the grid during the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series F.W. Webb 175 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway on September 24, 2011 in Loudon, New Hampshire.

LOUDON, NH - SEPTEMBER 24: Matt Crafton, driver of the #88 Menards/Great Lakes Flooring by Mullican Chevrolet and Blake Feese, driver of the #32 AccuDoc Solutions Chevrolet, race side by each during the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series F.W. Webb 175 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway on September 24, 2011 in Loudon, New Hampshire.

JOLIET, IL - SEPTEMBER 16: Steve Arpin, driver of the #32 Mike's Hard Lemonade Chevrolet, leads Austin Dillon, driver of the #3 Bass Pro Shops/Tracker Chevrolet, and Matt Crafton, driver of the #88 Fisher Nuts/Menards Chevrolet, during the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Fast Five 225 at Chicagoland Speedway on September 16, 2011 in Joliet, Illinois.

JOLIET, IL - SEPTEMBER 16: Matt Crafton, driver of the #88 Fisher Nuts/Menards Chevrolet, sits in his car during practice for the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Fast Five 225 at Chicagoland Speedway on September 16, 2011 in Joliet, Illinois.

HAMPTON, GA - SEPTEMBER 02: Matt Crafton, driver of the #88 Zecol/Menards Chevrolet, leads a pack of cars during the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Good Sam Club 200 at Atlanta Motor Speedway on September 2, 2011 in Hampton, Georgia.

BRISTOL, TN - AUGUST 24: Matt Crafton, driver of the #88 Goof Off/Menards Chevrolet, prepares to drive during qualifying for the O'Reilly Auto Parts 200 at Bristol Motor Speedway on August 24, 2011 in Bristol, Tennessee.

BROOKLYN, MI - AUGUST 20: Matt Crafton, driver of the #88 Schrock Cabinetry/Menards Chevrolet, and Mark Martin, driver of the #32 Exide Batteries Chevrolet, lead the field to a restart during the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series VFW 200 at Michigan International Speedway on August 20, 2011 in Brooklyn, Michigan.

BROOKLYN, MI - AUGUST 20: Matt Crafton, driver of the #88 Schrock Cabinetry/Menards Chevrolet, and Todd Bodine, driver of the #5 International Trucks/Monaco RV Toyota, lead the field to the green flag to start the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series VFW 200 at Michigan International Speedway on August 20, 2011 in Brooklyn, Michigan.

BROOKLYN, MI - AUGUST 20: Matt Crafton, driver of the #88 Schrock Cabinetry/Menards Chevrolet, will start on the pole for the running of the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series VFW 200 at Michigan International Speedway on August 20, 2011 in Brooklyn, Michigan.

BROOKLYN, MI - AUGUST 19: Matt Crafton drives the #88 Schrock Cabinetry/Menards Chevrolet during practice for the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series VFW 200 at Michigan International Speedway on August 19, 2011 in Brooklyn, Michigan.

LONG POND, PA - AUGUST 06: Matt Crafton, driver of the #88 Ideal Door/Menards Chevrolet, and Johnny Sauter, driver of the #13 SafeAuto Insurance Co./Curb Records/Carrier Chevrolet, talk prior to the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Good Sam RV Emergency Road Service 125 at Pocono Raceway on August 6, 2011 in Long Pond, Pennsylvania.

LONG POND, PA - AUGUST 06: Matt Crafton, driver of the #88 Ideal Door/Menards Chevrolet, stands prior to the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Good Sam RV Emergency Road Service 125 at Pocono Raceway on August 6, 2011 in Long Pond, Pennsylvania.

INDIANAPOLIS - JULY 29: Matt Crafton, driver of the #88 Menards/Deal Door Chevrolet, leans on his truck on the grid prior to the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series AAA Insurance 200 at Lucas Oil Raceway on July 29, 2011 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

INDIANAPOLIS - JULY 29: Matt Crafton, driver of the #88 Menards Chevrolet, climbs from his truck during qualifying for the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series AAA Insurance 200 at Lucas Oil Raceway on July 29, 2011 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

LEBANON, TN - JULY 22: Matt Crafton, driver of the #88 Menards Chevrolet stands on the grid, during qualifying for the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Lucas Deep Clean 200 at Nashville Superspeedway on July 22, 2011 in Lebanon, Tennessee.

LEBANON, TN - JULY 22: Johnny Sauter (L) driver of the #13 Safe Auto/Curb Records Chevrolet, speaks with Matt Crafton (R), driver of the #88 Menards Chevrolet, in the garage area during practice for the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Lucas Deep Clean 200 at Nashville Superspeedway on July 22, 2011 in Lebanon, Tennessee.

NEWTON, IA - JULY 16: Matt Crafton, driver of the #88 Menards/Ideal Door Chevrolet, races Jamie Dick, driver of the #02 VivaAutoGroup.com Chevrolet, and Caleb Roark, driver of the #07 Wear your Gear Chevrolet, during the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Coca Cola 200 presented by Hy-Vee at Iowa Speedway on July 16, 2011 in Newton, Iowa.

NEWTON, IA - JULY 16: Matt Crafton, driver of the #88 Menards/Ideal Door Chevrolet, races Austin Dillon, driver of the #3 Bass Pro Shops Chevrolet, during the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Coca Cola 200 presented by Hy-Vee at Iowa Speedway on July 16, 2011 in Newton, Iowa.

NEWTON, IA - JULY 16: Crew members celebrate on the pit road after Matt Crafton, driver of the #88 Menards/Ideal Door Chevrolet, won the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Coca Cola 200 presented by Hy-Vee at Iowa Speedway on July 16, 2011 in Newton, Iowa.

NEWTON, IA - JULY 16: Matt Crafton, driver of the #88 Menards/Ideal Door Chevrolet, celebrates by performing a burnout after winning the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Coca Cola 200 presented by Hy-Vee at Iowa Speedway on July 16, 2011 in Newton, Iowa.

SPARTA, KY - JULY 07: Matt Crafton, driver of the #88 Tarkett/Menards Chevrolet, stands on the grid prior to the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series UNOH 225 at Kentucky Speedway on July 7, 2011 in Sparta, Kentucky.

FORT WORTH, TX - JUNE 10: Matt Crafton, driver of the #88 CertainTeed/Menards Chevrolet, reacts after crashing with Austin Dillon, driver of the #3 Bass Pro Shops/Remington Arms/Tracker Chevrolet, during the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series WinStar World Casino 400 at Texas Motor Speedway on June 10, 2011 in Fort Worth, Texas.

FORT WORTH, TX - JUNE 09: Matt Crafton, driver of the #88 Menards Chevrolet, sits in his truck during practice for the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series WinStar World Casino 400k at Texas Motor Speedway on June 9, 2011 in Fort Worth, Texas.

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It's awesome to be able to come down here, especially where I got my first win, and to get it in everybody else's backyard ... There's nothing like going into someone else's home field and getting the win. ... Duke (Thorson) really, really prides himself in having his shop in Ohio and not having to do it like all these team owners think you have to do it in North Carolina.

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