(Talladega, AL) For the third time, the ASRS Craftsman Truck Series headed to Talladega Superspeedway for the Mountain Dew 125. The level of excitement and action was higher than ever as the top 4 in points were separated by just 63 points.
EJ McDonell got the event started off in the right direction by winning the Speedway Action Pole Award. McDonell was joined by Johnathon Caddell on the front row. McDonell would lead the first lap, but by the time the pack of trucks completed lap 2 it was points leader, Jim Foose leading the field. The first caution flew on lap 9 for a multi truck crash involving 2nd place in points Eric Bannenberg, and fellow EB Racing teammates Steve Buhala and Caddell after contact between Buhala and Kevin Chance triggered the crash. Bannenberg continued on but limped to the finish, Buhala was eliminated completely and Caddell continued on with minimal damage. Eric Bannenberg limped around to lead a lap before handing the lead over to Jake Morris, who assumed the lead on the round of pit stops that occurred under the caution flag. The race took on a clean and green look for the next 15 laps before the competition caution flew to allow all drivers to finish the race without having to make another stop for fuel. Following the restart, Jake Morris once again led after remaining on the track under the competition caution. The JF2 Racing teammates of Wes Johnston and EJ McDonell made their way to the front, while Jim Foose, Johnathon Caddell and Kevin Chance battled behind the leaders for several laps. The first driver to make a move at the lead was Chance, followed by Foose, who with the help of Johnston passed Jake Morris for the lead. EJ McDonell had a mechanical failure and dropped out of the event on lap 30. Chance, Johnston and the Morris brothers made a move to pass Foose for the lead and sent Foose back to 4th, but Foose and Caddell once again hooked up and drafted by and back into the lead. With a handful of laps remaining Jordan Morris made contact with Jake Morris, sending Jake through the grass to avoid an incident. Kevin Chance bumped the #26 of Caddell on lap 44 and sent Caddell to the apron, Caddell continued but made contact with Chance as he regained control of his Dodge and sent Chance flying into the inside wall, ending Chance’s night. No caution flew and it was smooth sailing as the top 2 drivers, Foose and Jordan Morris pulled away from the remaining trucks. Morris would try high and low, but never could get around Foose for the lead as Jim Foose cruised to his fourth victory of 2008 by just .050 seconds and extended his points lead from 21 to 65 points over Eric Bannenberg. Jordan Morris was a close 2nd followed by Johnston, Caddell and Jake Morris in 5th.
(Talladega, AL) For the third time, the ASRS Craftsman Truck Series headed to Talladega Superspeedway for the Mountain Dew 125. The level of excitement and action was higher than ever as the top 4 in points were separated by just 63 points.
EJ McDonell got the event started off in the right direction by winning the Speedway Action Pole Award. McDonell was joined by Johnathon Caddell on the front row. McDonell would lead the first lap, but by the time the pack of trucks completed lap 2 it was points leader, Jim Foose leading the field. The first caution flew on lap 9 for a multi truck crash involving 2nd place in points Eric Bannenberg, and fellow EB Racing teammates Steve Buhala and Caddell after contact between Buhala and Kevin Chance triggered the crash. Bannenberg continued on but limped to the finish, Buhala was eliminated completely and Caddell continued on with minimal damage. Eric Bannenberg limped around to lead a lap before handing the lead over to Jake Morris, who assumed the lead on the round of pit stops that occurred under the caution flag. The race took on a clean and green look for the next 15 laps before the competition caution flew to allow all drivers to finish the race without having to make another stop for fuel. Following the restart, Jake Morris once again led after remaining on the track under the competition caution. The JF2 Racing teammates of Wes Johnston and EJ McDonell made their way to the front, while Jim Foose, Johnathon Caddell and Kevin Chance battled behind the leaders for several laps. The first driver to make a move at the lead was Chance, followed by Foose, who with the help of Johnston passed Jake Morris for the lead. EJ McDonell had a mechanical failure and dropped out of the event on lap 30. Chance, Johnston and the Morris brothers made a move to pass Foose for the lead and sent Foose back to 4th, but Foose and Caddell once again hooked up and drafted by and back into the lead. With a handful of laps remaining Jordan Morris made contact with Jake Morris, sending Jake through the grass to avoid an incident. Kevin Chance bumped the #26 of Caddell on lap 44 and sent Caddell to the apron, Caddell continued but made contact with Chance as he regained control of his Dodge and sent Chance flying into the inside wall, ending Chance’s night. No caution flew and it was smooth sailing as the top 2 drivers, Foose and Jordan Morris pulled away from the remaining trucks. Morris would try high and low, but never could get around Foose for the lead as Jim Foose cruised to his fourth victory of 2008 by just .050 seconds and extended his points lead from 21 to 65 points over Eric Bannenberg. Jordan Morris was a close 2nd followed by Johnston, Caddell and Jake Morris in 5th.
