Author: Tim Newey

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.

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 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

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.

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.

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.

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 East

Last Weekend’s Race: No racing this past weekend.
Upcoming Race: Saturday, March 17th, at Bristol Motor Speedway.
 

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

Last Weekend’s Race: Saturday, March 10th, the Sam’s Town 300 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
Upcoming Race: Saturday, March 17th, the Ford EcoBoost 300 at Bristol Motor Speedway.

T.J. Bell from Sparks, NV started 38th and raced to a 31st place finish after having engine issues. T.J. dropped 3 spots and is now 20th in the Nationwide points standings.

Scott Speed from Manteca: Scott qualified in the 26th position and finished 42nd for the 2nd week in a row.

NASCAR Sprint Cup Series

Last Weekend’s Race: Sunday, March 11th, the Kobalt Tools 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
Upcoming Race: Sunday, March 18th, the Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway.

A.J. Allmendinger from Los Gatos qualified 14th and finished in the 37th spot, after running in the front most of the day. A.J. dropped 5 spots, and is now in 30th in the points.

Jeff Gordon from Vallejo started 16th and raced to a 12th place finish. Jeff moved up 5 spots to 17th 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.

Our NorCal Driver of the Week in NASCAR is Derek Thorn from Lakeport, CA. Derek earned his 5th Top 5 in 6 starts in the K&N Pro Series West.

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.

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 East

Last Weekend’s Race: No racing this past weekend.
Upcoming Race: Saturday, March 17th, at Bristol Motor Speedway.
 

NASCAR K&N Pro Series West

Last Weekend’s Race: Saturday, March 3rd, the Talking Stick Resort 50 at Phoenix International Raceway.
Upcoming Race: Saturday, April 14th, the Toyota/NAPA 150 at Havasu 95 Speedway.

Derek Thorn from Lakeport, qualified 10th and finished in 5th place.

Eric Holmes from Escalon, the 3-time Champion, qualified 7th but had to start in the back in a backup car and still finished in the 8th spot.

Ryan Philpott from Tracy, started 18th and finished in the 16th position.

Brady Flaherty from Wilton, qualified 24th and came home in 21st.

Dylan Hutchison from Fair Oaks: The 17 year-old rookie qualified 24th but had to start in the back after missing the driver’s meeting. Dylan raced to a 24th place finish in only his 2nd race in the series.

Trevor Cristiani from Ukiah: Another 17 year-old rookie, qualified 25th and finished 25th in his first race in the series.

Justin Funkhouser from Paradise: Justin qualified 29th and struggled to a 28th place finish.

Jack Sellers from Sacramento:The 67 year-old veteran racer and team owner struggled to finish in 29th place.

NASCAR Nationwide Series

Last Weekend’s Race: Saturday, March 3rd, the Bashas’ Supermarkets 200 at Phoenix International Raceway.
Upcoming Race: Saturday, March 10th, the Sam’s Town 300 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.

T.J. Bell from Sparks, NV started 41st and raced to a 29th place finish. T.J. is now 17th in the Nationwide points standings.

Scott Speed from Manteca: Scott qualified in the 20th position and finished 42nd after having electrical problems.

NASCAR Sprint Cup Series

Last Weekend’s Race: Sunday, March 4th, the Subway Fresh Fit 500 at Phoenix International Raceway.
Upcoming Race: Sunday, March 11th, the Kobalt Tools 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.

A.J. Allmendinger from Los Gatos qualified 15th and finished in the 18th spot, the first car a lap down. A.J. moved up 6 spots, and is now in 25th in the points.

Jeff Gordon from Vallejo started 30th and raced to an 8th place finish. Jeff moved up 13 spots to 22nd 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.