1997 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series
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The 1997 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Season began on January 19 and ended on November 19. Jack Sprague of Hendrick Motorsports won the title.
The inaugural Chevy Trucks Challenge was held January 19 at Walt Disney World Speedway. Jack Sprague won the pole.
Top Ten Results
- Joe Ruttman
- Butch Miller
- Rich Bickle
- Jay Sauter
- Rick Carelli
- Jimmy Hensley
- Kenny Irwin, Jr.
- Ron Barfield
- Curtis Markham
- Stacy Compton
The NAPA 200 was held March 1 at Tuscon Raceway Park. Michael Dokken won the pole.
Top Ten Results
- Ron Hornaday
- Rich Bickle
- Jay Sauter
- Butch Miller
- Mike Bliss
- Rob Rizzo
- Jack Sprague
- Jimmy Hensley
- Chuck Bown
- Dave Rezendes
The Florida Dodge Dealers 400K was held March 16 at Miami-Dade Homestead Motorsports Complex. Joe Ruttman won the pole. Tragedy struck during this race, when on lap 144, John Nemechek struck the wall in turn 2, suffering massive head injuries. He died five days later.
Top Ten Results
- Kenny Irwin, Jr.
- Mike Bliss
- Chuck Bown
- Mike Skinner
- Jack Sprague
- Ron Hornaday
- Dave Rezendes
- Rick Carelli
- Butch Miller
- Lance Norick
The Desert Star Classic was held April 20 at Phoenix International Raceway. Jack Sprague won the pole.
Top Ten Results
- Jack Sprague
- Joe Ruttman
- Mike Bliss
- Ron Hornaday
- Rich Bickle
- Bob Keselowski
- Dave Rezendes
- Chuck Bown
- Toby Porter
- Rick Carelli
The Craftsman 200 was held May 3 at Portland International Raceway. Rich Bickle won the pole.
Top Ten Results
- Rich Bickle
- Ron Hornaday
- Butch Miller
- Jack Sprague
- Bob Keselowski
- Mike Bliss
- Tony Raines
- Rick Crawford
- Tobey Butler
- Jay Sauter
The NAPACARD 200 was held May 10 at Evergreen Speedway. Rich Bickle won the pole.
Top Ten Results