After 17 races this season, the ASRS Craftsman Truck Series has seen many highs and lows, but the Camping World 100 at Gateway International Raceway was a high. After a long drought, Andy Warren returned to the Winner's Circle for the first time since Atlanta in October of 2006, bringing a Toyota Tundra with him. It was only the 2nd time a Toyota had reached Victory Lane, and the first since Josh Berry took his #91 Toyota to victory at Auto Club Speedway California in February 2007. Toyota also won the pole and occupied the front row for the 60 lap event.In fact it was an interesting route Warren took this season, after leaving the ASRS in May, Warren returned to action at Bristol Motor Speedway. Warren was running 2nd with a handful of laps remaining at Bristol when he lost control of his #6 Toyota, and losing several positions.
While the championship "chasers" did not have a very good showing as a whole, Eric Bannenberg was the shining star of that group with his 2nd place finish. Chasers Jim Foose, EJ McDonell, Wes Johnston and Dave Soja all had issues that prevented a solid showing at Gateway.
Only one Chevrolet team finished among the top 5, Corey Gordon, who made his first ASRS Craftsman Truck Series start. One Toyota, two Dodges and one Ford made up the Top 5.
JF2-Red Bull Racing played a little trick on the competition with a double take as Jim Foose and Wes Johnston both drove Red Bull Energy Drink backed Silverados. Johnathon Caddell debuted a brand new black and gree Tahoe Smokeless Tobacco Dodge, while Caleb Hindes showed off his Vitamin Water Toyota.
Many elements came together to create a great race at Gateway International Raceway, as the Craftsman Truck Series heads to New England for the 100 lap event at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, Round #3 of the Chase for the Championship and Round #18 on the 25 race 2008 schedule.
