Matt Crafton – Race Preview – Las Vegas Motor Speedway

Sep 23, 2020

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Team Info
Crew Chief: Carl “Junior” Joiner, Jr.
Spotter: Jason Hedlesky
Driver Point Standings: 6th
Owner Point Standings: 6th
Playoff Points: 9

2020 Season Stats

Starts: 17
Wins: 1
Poles: 0
Laps Led: 68
Top-five Finishes: 8
Top-10 Finishes: 10
Average Start: 10.4
Average Finish: 11.5

Las Vegas Stats

Starts: 22
Wins: 0
Poles: 0
Laps Led: 140
Top-five Finishes: 9
Top-10 Finishes: 13
Average Start: 11.3
Average Finish: 12.0
2020 Spring Race Finish: 4th

News and Notes: 

  • Starting Position: Matt Crafton will start from the sixth starting position for Friday night’s race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. The starting lineup is based on a new competition-based performance metrics system: weighted lap 15 percent, driver finish from previous race 25 percent, owner points 25 percent, driver points, 35 percent.
  • Series Career Stats: Crafton holds the record for consecutive starts, 470, in the Gander RV & Outdoors Truck Series. Among his success in the past 20 seasons, the three-time champion has led 2,637 laps en route to 15 wins, 16 poles, 124 top-five and, 283 top-10 finishes.
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