NorCal Driver Highlights in NASCAR for the week ending March 18th

Here are the race results for Northern California Drivers competing in the NASCAR Sprint Cup, Nationwide, Camping World Truck, and the K&N Pro Series during the past week.

Kyle Larson from Elk Grove, CA at Bristol
Kyle Larson from Elk Grove, CA finished 9th in his first race in the NASCAR K&N Pro Series.

Camping World Truck Series logo

NASCAR Camping World Truck Series

Last Weekend’s Race: No racing this past weekend.
Upcoming Race: Saturday, March 31st, the Kroger 250 at Martinsville Speedway.

Matt Crafton from Tulare is currently in 21st place in the points standings.

Mike Skinner from Susanville is 30th in the points standings.

NASCAR K&N Pro Series Logo

NASCAR K&N Pro Series East

Last Weekend’s Race: Saturday, March 17th, Widow Wax 125 at Bristol Motor Speedway.
Upcoming Race: Saturday, March 31st, Kevin Whitaker Chevrolet 150 at Greenville-Pickens Speedway.

Kyle Larson, the 19 year-old USAC Champion from Elk Grove, finished in 9th place after qualifying 6th in his first start in the series.

 

NASCAR K&N Pro Series West

Last Weekend’s Race: No racing this past weekend.
Upcoming Race: Saturday, April 14th, the Toyota/NAPA 150 at Havasu 95 Speedway.

Derek Thorn from Lakeport, is in 5th place in the 2012 points standings.

Eric Holmes from Escalon, the 3-time Champion, is in the 8th spot in the points.

Ryan Philpott from Tracy, is in the 16th position in the points standings.

Brady Flaherty from Wilton, is in 21st place in the points to start the year.

Dylan Hutchison from Fair Oaks: The 17 year-old rookie is currently in 23rd in the 2012 standings.

Trevor Cristiani from Ukiah: Another 17 year-old rookie, is in 25th place after the first race.

Justin Funkhouser from Paradise: Justin starts the year in 28th place in the points.

Jack Sellers from Sacramento:The 67 year-old veteran racer and team owner struggled in the first race of the year and is in the 29th spot in the standings.

NASCAR Nationwide Series logo

NASCAR Nationwide Series

Last Weekend’s Race: Saturday, March 17th, the Ford EcoBoost 300 at Bristol Motor Speedway.
Upcoming Race: Saturday, March 24th, the Royal Purple 300 at Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, CA.

T.J. Bell from Sparks, NV started 33rd and raced to a 34th place finish after being involved in a wreck. T.J. is still 21st in the Nationwide points standings.


Scott Speed
from Manteca: Scott qualified in the 22nd position and finished 41st after a vibration caused him to drop out after just 6 laps.

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NASCAR Sprint Cup Series

Last Weekend’s Race: Sunday, March 18th, the Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway.
Upcoming Race: Sunday, March 25th, the Auto Club 400 at Auto Club Speedway in Fontana.

A.J. Allmendinger from Los Gatos qualified in the 2nd spot and finished in 17th place, after leading 54 laps. A.J. moved up 4 spots, and is now in 26th place in the points standings.

Jeff Gordon from Vallejo started 4th, finished 35th and lead one lap. Jeff dropped 6 spots to 23rd in the points standings.

 
Note: Please let us know if there are other drivers from Northern California who compete in NASCAR either by leaving a comment or emailing us at tnewey@norcalcarculture.com.

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