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The 1998 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series was the fourth season of the Craftsman Truck Series, the third highest
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series sanctioned by NASCAR in the United States. Ron Hornaday Jr. of
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won the championship.


Teams & Drivers

List of full-time teams at the start of 1998.


Races


Chevy Trucks Challenge

The Chevy Trucks Challenge was held January 18 at Walt Disney World Speedway. Chuck Bown won the pole. Top ten results #16- Ron Hornaday Jr. #50- Joe Ruttman #6- Rick Carelli #24- Jack Sprague #80-
Greg Biffle Gregory Jack Biffle (born December 23, 1969) is an American semi-retired professional stock car racing driver. He last competed part-time in the NASCAR Cup Series, driving the No. 44 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 for NY Racing Team and full-time in the ...
#87- Joe Nemechek #3- Jay Sauter #29- Bob Keselowski #18- Butch Miller #78- Rich Bickle Failed to qualify:
Lance Norick Lance Norick (born September 20, 1968) is an American stock car and sprint car racing driver, and a professional remote control car racer. A former competitor in the NASCAR Busch Series and Craftsman Truck Series, he is the son of former Oklahoma ...
(#90), Curtis Markham (#32), David Starr (#9), Dennis Setzer (#04), Freddie Query (#20), Ken Bouchard (#77),
Andy Michner Andy Michner (born October 27, 1968, Ann Arbor, Michigan), is a former driver in the Indy Racing League IndyCar Series, NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series and NASCAR Busch Series. He is the current record holder of the world's fastest Sprint Car race a ...
(#46), Rick McCray (#42),
Billy Bigley __NOTOC__ Billy Bigley Jr. (born June 9, 1962) is an American racing driver who resides in Naples, Florida and competed in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series. Bigley competed in the entire 2001 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series schedule for Spears Mo ...
(#26), Kirk Shelmerdine (#03), Joe Bush (#67), Dave Goulet (#70), Dave Stacy (#12), Jimmy Davis (#13),
Ricky Johnson Richard Bernard "Ricky" Johnson Jr. (born July 6, 1964) is an American former professional motocross, off-road truck and stock car racer. He competed in AMA motocross and Supercross during the 1980s and, won seven AMA national championships. ...
(#63), Randy Nelson (#82), Kelly Denton (#30),
Monty Klein Monty is a masculine given name, often a short form of Montgomery, Montague and other similar names. It is also a surname. Notable people with the name or nickname include: First name Nickname *Bernard Montgomery (1887–1976), British Second ...
(#47), Rob Morgan (#46), Billy Pauch (#06), Michael Dokken (#64), Jay Stewart (#33),
Danny Bagwell Danny is a masculine given name. It is related to the male name Daniel. It may refer to: People * Danny Altmann, British immunologist *Danny Antonucci, Canadian animator, director, producer, and writer *Danny Baker (born 1957), English journal ...
(#28)


Florida Dodge Dealers 400

The Florida Dodge Dealers 400 was held April 4 at Homestead-Miami Speedway. Jack Sprague won the pole. Top ten results #14- Rick Crawford #24- Jack Sprague #3- Jay Sauter #50-
Greg Biffle Gregory Jack Biffle (born December 23, 1969) is an American semi-retired professional stock car racing driver. He last competed part-time in the NASCAR Cup Series, driving the No. 44 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 for NY Racing Team and full-time in the ...
#35- Ron Barfield Jr. #86- Stacy Compton #29- Bob Keselowski #16- Ron Hornaday Jr. #55- Dave Rezendes #37-
Scot Walters Scot Walters (born November 18, 1967) is an American stock car racing driver from Cornelius, North Carolina. He competed in NASCAR from 1997 to 1999 in the Craftsman Truck Series, as well as one Busch Series race in 1998. NASCAR career Walters, ...
Failed to qualify: Carl Long (#91), Dennis Setzer (#04), Michael Dokken (#64),
Mike Garvey Michael Garvey (born September 13, 1962) is an American professional stock car racing driver who currently works as a crew chief in the NASCAR Xfinity Series for DGM Racing's No. 90 Chevrolet Camaro. As a driver, he competed in NASCAR and the Ame ...
(#68), Jamie Skinner (#5), Ken Bouchard (#77),
B. A. Wilson B. A. Wilson (born January 6, 1971) is an American former stock car racing driver. He competed in the Craftsman Truck Series from 1997–2000. 1997 Wilson made his debut in 1997, when he drove a personally-owned vehicle into the show at Richmond ...
(#85), Rick McCray (#42), Tommy Archer (#4), Scott Lagasse (#81), Dominic Dobson (#78), Tim Bolton (#97),
Joe Madore Joe or JOE may refer to: Arts Film and television * ''Joe'' (1970 film), starring Peter Boyle * ''Joe'' (2013 film), starring Nicolas Cage * ''Joe'' (TV series), a British TV series airing from 1966 to 1971 * ''Joe'', a 2002 Canadian animated ...
(#93), Rob Morgan (#46),
Jason Roche Jason ( ; ) was an ancient Greece, ancient Greek Greek mythology, mythological hero and leader of the Argonauts, whose quest for the Golden Fleece featured in Greek literature. He was the son of Aeson, the rightful king of Iolcos. He was marri ...
(#21), Bobby Myers (#63)


Chevy Trucks 150

The Chevy Trucks 150 was held April 19 at
Phoenix International Raceway Phoenix Raceway is a 1-mile, low-banked tri-oval race track located in Avondale, Arizona, near Phoenix. The motorsport track opened in 1964 and currently hosts two NASCAR race weekends annually including the final championship race since 2020. P ...
. Stacy Compton won the pole. Top ten results # Ron Hornaday Jr. # Jack Sprague # Stacy Compton # Andy Houston # Rick Crawford # Jay Sauter # Joe Ruttman #
Bryan Reffner Bryan Reffner is a former NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series driver. He was also a champion in the American Speed Association. Career prior to NASCAR Reffner began racing at age 16. Reffner became a regular competitor in the late model division at Ma ...
# Tony Raines # Randy Tolsma Failed to qualify: Milan Garrett (#85) and Randy Nelson (#82)


Craftsman 200 by NAPA

The Craftsman 200 by NAPA was held April 25 at Portland Speedway.
Greg Biffle Gregory Jack Biffle (born December 23, 1969) is an American semi-retired professional stock car racing driver. He last competed part-time in the NASCAR Cup Series, driving the No. 44 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 for NY Racing Team and full-time in the ...
won the pole. Top ten results # Stacy Compton # Randy Tolsma # Rick Carelli # Jack Sprague # Tony Raines # Ron Hornaday Jr. #
Bryan Reffner Bryan Reffner is a former NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series driver. He was also a champion in the American Speed Association. Career prior to NASCAR Reffner began racing at age 16. Reffner became a regular competitor in the late model division at Ma ...
# Jay Sauter # Joe Ruttman # Tony Roper Failed to qualify:
Jason Roche Jason ( ; ) was an ancient Greece, ancient Greek Greek mythology, mythological hero and leader of the Argonauts, whose quest for the Golden Fleece featured in Greek literature. He was the son of Aeson, the rightful king of Iolcos. He was marri ...
(#21)


NAPACARD 200

The NAPACARD 200 was held May 8 at Evergreen Speedway. Joe Ruttman won the pole. Top ten results # Jack Sprague # Ron Hornaday Jr. # Randy Tolsma # Stacy Compton # Mike Wallace # Tony Roper # Rick Carelli #
Bryan Reffner Bryan Reffner is a former NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series driver. He was also a champion in the American Speed Association. Career prior to NASCAR Reffner began racing at age 16. Reffner became a regular competitor in the late model division at Ma ...
# Ron Barfield Jr. # Butch Miller Failed to qualify: none


Yellow Freight 200

The
Yellow Freight 200 Yellow is the color between green and orange on the spectrum of light. It is evoked by light with a dominant wavelength of roughly 575585 nm. It is a primary color in subtractive color systems, used in painting or color printing. In t ...
was held May 23 at I-70 Speedway. Tony Raines won the pole. Top ten results # Tony Raines # Joe Ruttman # Mike Bliss #
Bryan Reffner Bryan Reffner is a former NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series driver. He was also a champion in the American Speed Association. Career prior to NASCAR Reffner began racing at age 16. Reffner became a regular competitor in the late model division at Ma ...
# Jack Sprague # Ron Hornaday Jr. # Mike Wallace # Tony Roper # Wayne Anderson # Andy Houston Failed to qualify:
Richard Hinds Richard Paul Hinds (born 22 August 1980 in Sheffield, South Yorkshire) is an English footballer who most recently played as a defender for Llandudno in the Welsh Premier League. He is now a primary school teacher. Playing career Hinds starte ...
(#81), Rick McCray (#42), Joe Bush (#67),
Joe Madore Joe or JOE may refer to: Arts Film and television * ''Joe'' (1970 film), starring Peter Boyle * ''Joe'' (2013 film), starring Nicolas Cage * ''Joe'' (TV series), a British TV series airing from 1966 to 1971 * ''Joe'', a 2002 Canadian animated ...
(#93), Randy Nelson (#82), Doug George (#26), Ryan McGlynn (#00)


Parts America 150

The Parts America 150 was held May 30 at Watkins Glen International. Ron Fellows won the pole. Race leader Ron Hornaday Jr. was penalized in the closing laps for jumping a restart and pulled into victory lane regardless to protest NASCAR's call. Top ten results # Joe Ruttman # Jay Sauter # Boris Said # Ron Hornaday Jr. # Jack Sprague # Mark Simo # Mike Bliss # Rob Rizzo # Randy Tolsma # Mike Wallace Failed to qualify: Randy Nelson (#82), Doug George (#26),
Mike Ewanitsko Mike may refer to: Animals * Mike (cat), cat and guardian of the British Museum * Mike the Headless Chicken, chicken that lived for 18 months after his head had been cut off * Mike (chimpanzee), a chimpanzee featured in several books and documen ...
(#40), Lonnie Rush Jr. (#10), Mike Hope (#13), Ryan McGlynn (#00)


Pronto Auto Parts 400

The Pronto Auto Parts 400 was held June 5 at Texas Motor Speedway. Jack Sprague won the pole. Top ten results # Tony Raines # Andy Houston # Joe Ruttman # Kevin Harvick # Stacy Compton # Jack Sprague # Ron Fellows # Dave Rezendes # Rick Carelli # Terry Cook Failed to qualify: Rob Rizzo (#98), Doug George (#93),
Joe Gaita Joe or JOE may refer to: Arts Film and television * ''Joe'' (1970 film), starring Peter Boyle * ''Joe'' (2013 film), starring Nicolas Cage * ''Joe'' (TV series), a British TV series airing from 1966 to 1971 * ''Joe'', a 2002 Canadian animated ...
(#83),
Chris Horn Chris Horn may refer to: * Chris Horn (American football) * Chris Horn (computer scientist) * Chris Horn (racing driver) {{hndis, Horn, Chris ...
(#58), Jay Stewart (#33) Driver Change: Randy Nelson of the #82 qualified for the race but fell ill and Kenny Allen replaced him in the race.


Loadhandler 200

The Loadhandler 200 was held June 20 at Bristol Motor Speedway. Ron Hornaday Jr. won the pole. Top ten results # Ron Hornaday Jr. # Jack Sprague # Joe Ruttman # Mike Wallace # Randy Tolsma # Tony Raines # Ron Barfield Jr. # Kevin Cywinski # Jimmy Hensley #
Bryan Reffner Bryan Reffner is a former NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series driver. He was also a champion in the American Speed Association. Career prior to NASCAR Reffner began racing at age 16. Reffner became a regular competitor in the late model division at Ma ...
Failed to qualify:
Danny Bagwell Danny is a masculine given name. It is related to the male name Daniel. It may refer to: People * Danny Altmann, British immunologist *Danny Antonucci, Canadian animator, director, producer, and writer *Danny Baker (born 1957), English journal ...
(#28), Tim Bolton (#97), Ed Berrier (#92), Ryan McGlynn (#00),
Joe Gaita Joe or JOE may refer to: Arts Film and television * ''Joe'' (1970 film), starring Peter Boyle * ''Joe'' (2013 film), starring Nicolas Cage * ''Joe'' (TV series), a British TV series airing from 1966 to 1971 * ''Joe'', a 2002 Canadian animated ...
(#83), Rob Morgan (#57)


DieHard 200

The DieHard 200 was held July 4 at The Milwaukee Mile. Jack Sprague won the pole. Top ten results # Mike Bliss # Jimmy Hensley # Jack Sprague # Ron Hornaday Jr. #
Greg Biffle Gregory Jack Biffle (born December 23, 1969) is an American semi-retired professional stock car racing driver. He last competed part-time in the NASCAR Cup Series, driving the No. 44 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 for NY Racing Team and full-time in the ...
# Joe Ruttman # Mike Wallace # Ron Barfield Jr. # Butch Miller Failed to qualify: Tammy Jo Kirk (#51), Ken Bouchard (#11),
B. A. Wilson B. A. Wilson (born January 6, 1971) is an American former stock car racing driver. He competed in the Craftsman Truck Series from 1997–2000. 1997 Wilson made his debut in 1997, when he drove a personally-owned vehicle into the show at Richmond ...
(#85), Rob Rizzo (#98), Terry Fisher (#41), Barry Bodine (#7), Joe Bush (#67), Jerry Glanville (#81),
Danny Bagwell Danny is a masculine given name. It is related to the male name Daniel. It may refer to: People * Danny Altmann, British immunologist *Danny Antonucci, Canadian animator, director, producer, and writer *Danny Baker (born 1957), English journal ...
(#28),
Chris Horn Chris Horn may refer to: * Chris Horn (American football) * Chris Horn (computer scientist) * Chris Horn (racing driver) {{hndis, Horn, Chris ...
(#58), Tim Bolton (#97), Randy Nelson (#82)


NAPA Autocare 200

The NAPA Autocare 200 was held July 11 at Nazareth Speedway. Mike Bliss won the pole. Top ten results # Ron Hornaday Jr. # Stacy Compton # Jay Sauter # Butch Miller # Joe Ruttman # Jimmy Hensley # Tony Raines #
Bryan Reffner Bryan Reffner is a former NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series driver. He was also a champion in the American Speed Association. Career prior to NASCAR Reffner began racing at age 16. Reffner became a regular competitor in the late model division at Ma ...
# Rick Carelli # Jack Sprague Failed to qualify: none


The No Fear Challenge

The No Fear Challenge was held July 18 at California Speedway. Andy Houston won the pole. Top ten results # Jack Sprague # Ernie Irvan # Ron Hornaday Jr. # Andy Houston # Mike Skinner # Randy Tolsma #
Greg Biffle Gregory Jack Biffle (born December 23, 1969) is an American semi-retired professional stock car racing driver. He last competed part-time in the NASCAR Cup Series, driving the No. 44 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 for NY Racing Team and full-time in the ...
# Boris Said # Mike Bliss # Butch Miller Failed to qualify: Rick McCray (#42), Randy Nelson (#82), Milan Garrett (#85)


Tempus Resorts 300K

The inaugural
Tempus Resorts 300K Tempus is a Latin word meaning time and a Finnish, Swedish and German word meaning grammatical tense. It may also refer to: Arts, entertainment, and media Television *"Tempus, Anyone?", 1996 episode of ''Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Supe ...
was held July 25 at Pikes Peak International Raceway. Mike Bliss won the pole. Top ten results # Ron Hornaday Jr. # Tony Raines # Joe Ruttman # Rick Carelli # Jimmy Hensley # Mike Bliss # Stacy Compton # Dennis Setzer # Randy Tolsma # Tony Roper Failed to qualify: none


Cummins 200 by Dodge

The Cummins 200 by Dodge was held July 30 at Indianapolis Raceway Park. Randy Tolsma won the pole. Top ten results # Jack Sprague # Tony Roper # Joe Ruttman # Tony Raines # Lonnie Rush Jr. # Randy Tolsma #
Greg Biffle Gregory Jack Biffle (born December 23, 1969) is an American semi-retired professional stock car racing driver. He last competed part-time in the NASCAR Cup Series, driving the No. 44 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 for NY Racing Team and full-time in the ...
# Dennis Setzer # Ron Barfield Jr. # Jay Sauter *This race is mostly known for the infamous white glove incident that involved race winner Sprague and Ron Hornaday Jr. as they head into turn 1 and Hornaday was shoved into the wall. Failed to qualify: Shayne Lockhart (#33), David Starr (#49),
Robbie Pyle Robbie or Robby is a surname. It is usually encountered as a nickname or a shortened form of Robert, Rob (given name), Rob or Robin (name), Robin. The name experienced a significant rise in popularity in Northern Ireland in 2003. People Given nam ...
(#56)


Pennzoil/VIP Discount Tripleheader

The Pennzoil/VIP Discount Tripleheader was held August 2 at New Hampshire International Speedway. Mike Wallace won the pole. Top ten results # Andy Houston #
Greg Biffle Gregory Jack Biffle (born December 23, 1969) is an American semi-retired professional stock car racing driver. He last competed part-time in the NASCAR Cup Series, driving the No. 44 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 for NY Racing Team and full-time in the ...
# Joe Ruttman # Ron Barfield Jr. # Tony Raines # Jimmy Hensley # Kevin Harvick # Jack Sprague # Stacy Compton # Ron Hornaday Jr. Failed to qualify: none


Stevens Beil/Genuine Car Parts 200

The Stevens Beil/Genuine Car Parts 200 was held August 8 at Flemington Speedway. Stacy Compton won the pole. Top ten results # Terry Cook # Ron Hornaday Jr. #
Bryan Reffner Bryan Reffner is a former NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series driver. He was also a champion in the American Speed Association. Career prior to NASCAR Reffner began racing at age 16. Reffner became a regular competitor in the late model division at Ma ...
# Joe Ruttman # Jimmy Hensley # Billy Pauch* # Ron Barfield Jr. # Randy MacDonald # Kevin Harvick # Mike Wallace Failed to qualify:
John Blewett III John Richard Blewett III (October 25, 1973 – August 16, 2007) was a NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour driver. Career Blewett started racing go karts at the age of 10. In 1996, at age 22, he won the coveted NASCAR's Northeast Regional Championship, f ...
(#05),
George Brunnhoelzl George may refer to: People * George (given name) * George (surname) * George (singer), American-Canadian singer George Nozuka, known by the mononym George * George Washington, First President of the United States * George W. Bush, 43rd Presiden ...
(#40),
Lance Norick Lance Norick (born September 20, 1968) is an American stock car and sprint car racing driver, and a professional remote control car racer. A former competitor in the NASCAR Busch Series and Craftsman Truck Series, he is the son of former Oklahoma ...
(#90), Randy Renfrow (#78), Ryan McGlynn (#00) * John Blewett III drove Pauch's truck for the remainder of the race when Pauch had heat exhaustion.


Federated Auto Parts 250

The Federated Auto Parts 250 was held August 15 at
Nashville Speedway USA Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway is a motorsport racetrack located at the Nashville Fairgrounds near downtown Nashville, Tennessee. The track is the second-oldest continually operating track in the United States. The track held NASCAR Grand Natio ...
. Mike Bliss won the pole. Top ten results # Jimmy Hensley # Tony Raines # Rick Crawford #
Greg Biffle Gregory Jack Biffle (born December 23, 1969) is an American semi-retired professional stock car racing driver. He last competed part-time in the NASCAR Cup Series, driving the No. 44 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 for NY Racing Team and full-time in the ...
# Mike Wallace # Randy Tolsma # Ron Hornaday Jr. #
Scot Walters Scot Walters (born November 18, 1967) is an American stock car racing driver from Cornelius, North Carolina. He competed in NASCAR from 1997 to 1999 in the Craftsman Truck Series, as well as one Busch Series race in 1998. NASCAR career Walters, ...
# Stacy Compton # Ron Barfield Jr. Failed to qualify: Brandon Butler (#22), Tom Hubert (#77), Cindy Peterson (#36), Ryan McGlynn (#00), Jerry Glanville (#81)


Lund Look 275K

The
Lund Look 275K The O'Reilly Auto Parts 275 was a NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race held at the Heartland Park Topeka road course, in Topeka, Kansas. It was first held during the inaugural season for the Craftsman Truck Series in 1995, and remained a part of the ...
was held August 23 at Heartland Park Topeka. Boris Said won the pole. Top ten results # Stacy Compton # Terry Cook # Jimmy Hensley # Jack Sprague # Kevin Harvick # Butch Miller # Jay Sauter # Ron Hornaday Jr. # Joe Ruttman # Bob Keselowski Failed to qualify: none


Kroger 225

The
Kroger 225 The Kroger 225 was a NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series held at Louisville Motor Speedway in Louisville, Kentucky. The race was run from 1995 to 1999 File:1999 Events Collage.png, From left, clockwise: The funeral procession of King Hussein of ...
was held August 29 at Louisville Motor Speedway. Terry Cook won the pole. Top ten results # Tony Raines # Mike Bliss # Andy Houston # Stacy Compton # Terry Cook # Tony Roper # Jimmy Hensley #
Greg Biffle Gregory Jack Biffle (born December 23, 1969) is an American semi-retired professional stock car racing driver. He last competed part-time in the NASCAR Cup Series, driving the No. 44 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 for NY Racing Team and full-time in the ...
# Jack Sprague # Mike Wallace Failed to qualify: none


Virginia Is For Lovers 200

The
Virginia Is For Lovers 200 The Worldwide Express 250 for Carrier Appreciation is a NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race at Richmond Raceway. The race was initially held from 1995 to 2005 before being removed from the schedule in 2006. The race returned to the Truck Ser ...
was held September 10 at Richmond International Raceway. Joe Ruttman won the pole. Top ten results # Jack Sprague # Ernie Irvan #
Greg Biffle Gregory Jack Biffle (born December 23, 1969) is an American semi-retired professional stock car racing driver. He last competed part-time in the NASCAR Cup Series, driving the No. 44 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 for NY Racing Team and full-time in the ...
# Joe Ruttman # Butch Miller # Rich Bickle # Randy Tolsma # Rick Carelli # Terry Cook # Mike Wallace Failed to qualify: Carl Long (#91),
Joe Gaita Joe or JOE may refer to: Arts Film and television * ''Joe'' (1970 film), starring Peter Boyle * ''Joe'' (2013 film), starring Nicolas Cage * ''Joe'' (TV series), a British TV series airing from 1966 to 1971 * ''Joe'', a 2002 Canadian animated ...
(#83), Tammy Jo Kirk (#51), Shayne Lockhart (#33), Blake Bainbridge (#9), Billy Pauch (#06), Rick Wilson (#04), Terry Fisher (#41),
Mike Ewanitsko Mike may refer to: Animals * Mike (cat), cat and guardian of the British Museum * Mike the Headless Chicken, chicken that lived for 18 months after his head had been cut off * Mike (chimpanzee), a chimpanzee featured in several books and documen ...
(#42), Brian Sockwell (#30), Tom Baldwin (#48)


Memphis 200

The Memphis 200 was held September 13 at Memphis Motorsports Park.
Greg Biffle Gregory Jack Biffle (born December 23, 1969) is an American semi-retired professional stock car racing driver. He last competed part-time in the NASCAR Cup Series, driving the No. 44 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 for NY Racing Team and full-time in the ...
won the pole. Top ten results # Ron Hornaday Jr. # Jay Sauter # Jimmy Hensley # Joe Ruttman # Rick Crawford # Ron Barfield Jr. # Mike Wallace # Terry Cook # Jack Sprague # Wayne Anderson Failed to qualify: Ryan McGlynn (#00)


Ram Tough 200

The Ram Tough 200 was held September 19 at Gateway International Raceway.
Greg Biffle Gregory Jack Biffle (born December 23, 1969) is an American semi-retired professional stock car racing driver. He last competed part-time in the NASCAR Cup Series, driving the No. 44 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 for NY Racing Team and full-time in the ...
won the pole. Top ten results # Rick Carelli # Ron Hornaday Jr. # Jay Sauter # Jack Sprague # Tom Hubert # Jimmy Hensley # Rick Crawford # Mike Wallace #
Scot Walters Scot Walters (born November 18, 1967) is an American stock car racing driver from Cornelius, North Carolina. He competed in NASCAR from 1997 to 1999 in the Craftsman Truck Series, as well as one Busch Series race in 1998. NASCAR career Walters, ...
#
Bryan Reffner Bryan Reffner is a former NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series driver. He was also a champion in the American Speed Association. Career prior to NASCAR Reffner began racing at age 16. Reffner became a regular competitor in the late model division at Ma ...
Failed to qualify: none


NAPA 250

The NAPA 250 was held September 26 at Martinsville Speedway.
Greg Biffle Gregory Jack Biffle (born December 23, 1969) is an American semi-retired professional stock car racing driver. He last competed part-time in the NASCAR Cup Series, driving the No. 44 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 for NY Racing Team and full-time in the ...
won the pole. Top ten results # Jay Sauter # Jimmy Hensley # Ron Hornaday Jr. # Stacy Compton # Rich Bickle # Dennis Setzer # Tony Raines #
Greg Biffle Gregory Jack Biffle (born December 23, 1969) is an American semi-retired professional stock car racing driver. He last competed part-time in the NASCAR Cup Series, driving the No. 44 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 for NY Racing Team and full-time in the ...
# Randy Renfrow # Jack Sprague Failed to qualify:
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(#30), Carl Long (#91),
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(#92),
Mike Olsen Mike Olsen (born February 8, 1968) is an American stock car racing driver. He is a two-time champion of the NASCAR K&N Pro Series East. He has also competed in all three NASCAR national touring series. Personal life Olsen was born February 8, 19 ...
(#62),
Donny Ling Jr. Donnie or Donny is a familiar form (hypocorism) of the masculine given name Donald, Donal, Don, or Donovan. It may refer to: People Arts and entertainment * Donny Baldwin, American drummer best known as a member of Jefferson Starship and Star ...
(#68),
Ronnie Newman Ronnie may refer to: *Ronnie (name), a unisex pet name and given name *Ronnie (Four Seasons song), "Ronnie" (Four Seasons song), a song by Bob Gaudio and Bob Crewe *"Ronnie," a song from the Metallica album ''Load (album), Load'' *Ronnie Brunswijk ...
(#11), Jeff Spraker (#69), Ryan McGlynn (#00)


Kragen/Exide 151

The Kragen/Exide 151 was held October 11 at
Sears Point Raceway Sonoma Raceway (originally known as Sears Point Raceway from 1967 to 1980 and 1982 to 2002, Golden State International Raceway in 1981 and Infineon Raceway from 2002 to 2012) is a road course and dragstrip located at Sears Point in the southe ...
. Tom Hubert won the pole. Top ten results # Boris Said # Mike Bliss # Tony Raines # Joe Ruttman # Jimmy Hensley # Andy Houston #
Lance Norick Lance Norick (born September 20, 1968) is an American stock car and sprint car racing driver, and a professional remote control car racer. A former competitor in the NASCAR Busch Series and Craftsman Truck Series, he is the son of former Oklahoma ...
# Jay Sauter # Jack Sprague # Doug George Failed to qualify: none


Dodge California Truck Stop 300

The Dodge California Truck Stop 300 was held October 18 at Mesa Marin Raceway. Ron Hornaday Jr. won the pole. Top ten results # Dennis Setzer # Jack Sprague # Stacy Compton # Ron Hornaday Jr. # Kevin Harvick # Rick Carelli # Butch Miller # Jay Sauter # Andy Houston # Tony Raines Failed to qualify: none


GM Goodwrench Service/AC Delco 300

The GM Goodwrench Service/AC Delco 300 was held October 24 at
Phoenix International Raceway Phoenix Raceway is a 1-mile, low-banked tri-oval race track located in Avondale, Arizona, near Phoenix. The motorsport track opened in 1964 and currently hosts two NASCAR race weekends annually including the final championship race since 2020. P ...
. Mike Bliss won the pole. Top ten results # Mike Bliss #
Greg Biffle Gregory Jack Biffle (born December 23, 1969) is an American semi-retired professional stock car racing driver. He last competed part-time in the NASCAR Cup Series, driving the No. 44 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 for NY Racing Team and full-time in the ...
# Ron Hornaday Jr. # Joe Ruttman # Andy Houston # Dennis Setzer # Boris Said # Stacy Compton # Jimmy Hensley # Tony Raines Failed to qualify:
Bill Sedgwick Bill Sedgwick (born March 19, 1955) is a former NASCAR driver who was successful particularly prominent in the late 1980s and early 1990s. In 2004, Sedgwick was inducted into the West Coast Stock Car Hall of Fame. Motorsports career results NAS ...
(#4),
Brandon Sperling Brandon may refer to: Names and people * Brandon (given name), a male given name *Brandon (surname), a surname with several different origins Places Australia *Brandon, a farm and 19th century homestead in Seaham, New South Wales * Brandon, ...
(#42), Mike Clark (#38)


Sam's Town 250

The Sam's Town 250 was held November 8 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Jack Sprague won the pole. Top ten results # Jack Sprague # Ron Hornaday Jr. # Jimmy Hensley # Jay Sauter #
Greg Biffle Gregory Jack Biffle (born December 23, 1969) is an American semi-retired professional stock car racing driver. He last competed part-time in the NASCAR Cup Series, driving the No. 44 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 for NY Racing Team and full-time in the ...
# Mike Bliss # Joe Ruttman # Mike Stefanik # Ron Barfield Jr. # Butch Miller Failed to qualify: Rob Morgan (#46),
Danny Bagwell Danny is a masculine given name. It is related to the male name Daniel. It may refer to: People * Danny Altmann, British immunologist *Danny Antonucci, Canadian animator, director, producer, and writer *Danny Baker (born 1957), English journal ...
(#28),
Chris Horn Chris Horn may refer to: * Chris Horn (American football) * Chris Horn (computer scientist) * Chris Horn (racing driver) {{hndis, Horn, Chris ...
(#58),
Austin Cameron Austin Cameron (born January 24, 1977) is an American stock car racing driver. He competes mainly in the NASCAR K&N Pro Series West, formerly the Winston West Series, twice finishing second in series points. Racing career Born in El Cajon, Calif ...
(#4), David Starr (#9), Jerry Robertson (#12), Ricky Logan (#36), Mike Clark (#38),
Richard Hinds Richard Paul Hinds (born 22 August 1980 in Sheffield, South Yorkshire) is an English footballer who most recently played as a defender for Llandudno in the Welsh Premier League. He is now a primary school teacher. Playing career Hinds starte ...
(#81), Milan Garrett (#85)


Final points standings

# Ron Hornaday Jr. – 4072 # Jack Sprague – 4069 # Joe Ruttman – 3874 # Jay Sauter – 3672 # Tony Raines – 3596 # Jimmy Hensley – 3570 # Stacy Compton – 3542 #
Greg Biffle Gregory Jack Biffle (born December 23, 1969) is an American semi-retired professional stock car racing driver. He last competed part-time in the NASCAR Cup Series, driving the No. 44 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 for NY Racing Team and full-time in the ...
– 3276 # Ron Barfield Jr. – 3227 # Mike Bliss – 3216 # Rick Carelli – 3195 # Andy Houston – 3188 # Mike Wallace – 3152 # Randy Tolsma – 3121 # Butch Miller – 3034 # Tony Roper – 3016 # Kevin Harvick – 3004 # Rick Crawford – 2956 #
Scot Walters Scot Walters (born November 18, 1967) is an American stock car racing driver from Cornelius, North Carolina. He competed in NASCAR from 1997 to 1999 in the Craftsman Truck Series, as well as one Busch Series race in 1998. NASCAR career Walters, ...
– 2859 # Terry Cook – 2845 # Boris Said – 2813 #
Bryan Reffner Bryan Reffner is a former NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series driver. He was also a champion in the American Speed Association. Career prior to NASCAR Reffner began racing at age 16. Reffner became a regular competitor in the late model division at Ma ...
– 2770 #
Lance Norick Lance Norick (born September 20, 1968) is an American stock car and sprint car racing driver, and a professional remote control car racer. A former competitor in the NASCAR Busch Series and Craftsman Truck Series, he is the son of former Oklahoma ...
– 2539 # Lonnie Rush Jr. – 2333 # Wayne Anderson – 2070 # Bob Keselowski – 1731 # Dennis Setzer – 1728 # Kevin Cywinski – 1726 # Tammy Jo Kirk – 1296 # Randy Renfrow – 1074 # Barry Bodine – 1017 # Randy MacDonald – 964 # Chuck Bown – 927 # Doug George – 924 # Dominic Dobson – 842 #
B. A. Wilson B. A. Wilson (born January 6, 1971) is an American former stock car racing driver. He competed in the Craftsman Truck Series from 1997–2000. 1997 Wilson made his debut in 1997, when he drove a personally-owned vehicle into the show at Richmond ...
– 820 # Rob Morgan – 711 # Rick McCray – 710 # Dave Rezendes – 662 # Tom Hubert – 653 # Randy Nelson – 634 # David Starr – 566 # Rich Bickle – 551 # Ryan McGlynn – 471 # Ron Fellows – 408 # Curtis Markham 404 #
Chris Horn Chris Horn may refer to: * Chris Horn (American football) * Chris Horn (computer scientist) * Chris Horn (racing driver) {{hndis, Horn, Chris ...
– 375 # Ken Bouchard – 350 # Milan Garrett – 348 # Ernie Irvan – 340


Rookie of the Year

In his first year of NASCAR competition,
Greg Biffle Gregory Jack Biffle (born December 23, 1969) is an American semi-retired professional stock car racing driver. He last competed part-time in the NASCAR Cup Series, driving the No. 44 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 for NY Racing Team and full-time in the ...
won four poles and had twelve top-tens, earning him Rookie of the Year honors over Andy Houston, who had one win and a twelfth-place points finish.
Scot Walters Scot Walters (born November 18, 1967) is an American stock car racing driver from Cornelius, North Carolina. He competed in NASCAR from 1997 to 1999 in the Craftsman Truck Series, as well as one Busch Series race in 1998. NASCAR career Walters, ...
, driving for
Brewco Motorsports Brewco Motorsports was a racing team that competed in the NASCAR Busch Series (now the Xfinity Series). The team was owned from 1995 until 2007 by Clarence Brewer Jr., his wife Tammy, and Todd Wilkerson. The team won 10 races over 13 seasons in th ...
's truck team, was the last contender to run a full schedule, posting three top-tens. Wayne Anderson was released during the season from his ride Liberty Racing, while Kevin Cywinski and Dominic Dobson were late entrants. Billy Pauch, Mike Cope, Joe Bush and Tommy Archer did not run enough races to qualify for the honor.


See also

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1998 NASCAR Winston Cup Series The 1998 NASCAR Winston Cup Series was the 50th season of professional stock car racing in the United States and the 27th modern-era cup series. The season included 33 races and three exhibition races, beginning with the Daytona 500 at Dayto ...
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1998 NASCAR Busch Series The 1998 NASCAR Busch Series began on Saturday, February 14 and ended on Sunday, November 15. Dale Earnhardt Jr. of Dale Earnhardt, Inc. was crowned champion at season's end. Teams and drivers List of full-time teams at the start of 1998. ...


External links


Craftsman Truck Series Standings and Statistics for 1998 - Racing-Reference.info
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