Rumors
Circle Bar Racing is still working on filling the empty No. 10 seat in 2010, and no final decision has been made yet whether, or not they close the team.
Tim George Jr. will be making his debut in the series at Phoenix for Richard Childress Racing in the No. 22.
HT Motorsports and Terry Cook have parted ways effective immediately, and Mike Bliss will be his replacement in the No. 25 Toyota at Phoenix.
While Cook will finish out the season in the No. 91 MSRP team in the Nationwide Series.
Xpress Motorsports with Brian Scott moving onto the Nationwide Series with Braun Racing in 2010. It's rumored that his dad, Joe Scott is close to selling the No. 16's fleet of Trucks to Kyle Busch for his new truck team.
Kevin Conway will be making his series debut at Phoenix, in the No. 71 ExtenZe Chevrolet for Rob Fuller.
Ricky Carmichael may be in the No. 31 Monster Energy Drink Chevrolet at Phoenix for Turner Motorsports.
Kevin Harvick Inc. Update
First, crew chief Rick Ren will be back in 2010 as Horn's crew chief as he's under contract with KHI still.
But it is rumored that he's remaining with the team for however long Horn continues to drive for the team.
Second, Kevin Harvick will be back driving the No. 4 Longhorn Chevrolet at Phoenix, and will be defending his race win.
Third, Ron Hornaday will again have the VFW on board his No. 33 as sponsor.
2010 Team News
Ricky Carmichael has announced that he's leaving KHI at season's end, and will be driving for Turner Motorsports in the coming season.
Carmichael may have Monster Energy Drink as his sponsor, but it's not known yet the number of races, or if the team has lined up any additional sponsors for him.
It's believed that his current crew chief John Monsam will be moving with him, and that he"ll have James Buescher as a teammate.
He'll still have a connection with KHI, as Turner Motorsports will get equipment, and technical support from KHI.
Entries
At Phoenix for the Lucas Oil 150, there are 35 entries on the preliminary entry list. Right now it's one truck shy for a full field, of 36 trucks.
The breakdown is 26 full-time teams, and nine part-time teams.
The Rookie Chase
It's safe to say Johnny Sauter, with a 45 point lead, and two races remaining in the season, has clinched the Raybestos Rookie of the year honors.
Just can't see Tayler Malsam second, or James Buescher third, catching him.
The Raybestos Rookie of the Year Standings
Johnny Sauter 223
Tayler Malsam 178
James Buescher 164
Ricky Carmichael 133
J.R. Fitzpatrick 97
Brian Ickler 95
Chris Jones 87
Brent Raymer 79
Upcoming Races
Nov. 13: Lucas Oil 150 at Phoenix International Raceway on Speed at 7:30 PM, the Set-Up Show, and 8:00 PM Race Time (Friday).
Nov. 20: Ford 200 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on Speed at 7:30PM, the Set-Up Show, and 8:00PM Race Time (Friday).
Track Facts
This week it's Phoenix International Raceway, where the trucks have run since 1995, and it's one of five original tracks still on the schedule.
Track Info
Track Length: One Mile
Race Length: 150 Laps/150 Miles
Banking: 11 Degrees (Turns One and Two); Nine Degrees (Turns Three and Four); Three Degrees (Frontstretch), and Nine Degrees (Backstretch)
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