The NASCAR Mikel's Truck Series (formerly known as the MasterCard Truck Series) was a Mexican

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predecessor of Desafío Corona.

Drivers

NASCAR Corona Series drivers participated in the MasterCard Truck Series, including

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, Patrick Goeters, Marcelo Nuñez,

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, Sebastián Ocaranza, Sebastián Ocaranza, Jr., Julio Bracho, Jr., José González, and Oscar Ruiz. In 2017 the series was revived as the NASCAR Mikel's Truck Series.

Manufacturers

In the 2002 season, only

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took part. In the 2003 season,

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was added to the category. In the 2017 revival inwards Ford was added as a manufacturer.

Races

21 races were held, all in ovals, with eight in 2002 and 13 in 2003. In 2002 and 2003, it ran in

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, and an oval in the

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park lot was included. In the 2017 revival road courses became part of the schedule.

Champions

References

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