Matt Crafton – Race Preview – Phoenix Raceway

Nov 4, 2020

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Team Info
Crew Chief: Carl “Junior” Joiner, Jr.
Spotter: Jason Hedlesky
Driver Point Standings: 5th
Owner Point Standings: 5th

2020 Season Stats
Starts: 22
Wins: 1
Poles: 0
Laps Led: 87
Top-five Finishes: 9
Top-10 Finishes: 15
Average Start: 9.4
Average Finish: 10.5

Phoenix Stats
Starts: 19
Wins: 0
Poles: 0
Laps Led: 16
Top-five Finishes: 6
Top-10 Finishes: 12
Average Start: 8.2
Average Finish: 9.8
2019 Race Finish: 6th

News and Notes: 

  • Starting Position: Matt Crafton will start from the fifth starting position for Friday’s race at Phoenix. The starting lineup is based on a 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, 475, in the Gander RV & Outdoors Truck Series. Among his success, the three-time champion has led 2,656 laps en route to 15 wins, 16 poles, 125 top-five and, 288 top-10 finishes.
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