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2004 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series

10th season of third-tier NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series

10th season of third-tier NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series

The 2004 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series was the tenth season of the Craftsman Truck Series, the third highest stock car racing series sanctioned by NASCAR in the United States. Bobby Hamilton of Bobby Hamilton Racing won the championship, giving Dodge its first Trucks Series championship.

2004 teams and drivers

Full-time teams

ManufacturerTeamNo.Driver(s)Crew chiefChevroletDodgeFordToyota
**Billy Ballew Motorsports**15Shane HmielRichie Wauters
**Green Light Racing with
KW Racing**07Shane Sieg **(R)** 19Doug Howe 23
Greg Tester 2
Johnny Chapman 1
Andy Houston 2
Sean Murphy 3
08Ken Weaver **(R)** 17Tommy Morgan 18
Bobby Dotter 1
Jerry Cook 5
Tony Raines 1
Johnny Chapman 1
A. J. Fike 1
Bobby Dotter 2
Bill Manfull 1
Sean Murphy 1
Butch Miller 1Deon Deneau
**Kevin Harvick, Inc.**6Matt CraftonWally Rogers
**Morgan-Dollar Motorsports**46Dennis SetzerDanny Gill
**Spears Motorsports**75David StarrDave McCarty
**Sutton Motorsports**02Kelly Sutton **(R)**Tim Shutt
**ThorSport Racing**13Tina Gordon 5Jerry Cook 11
Lance Hooper 10
Bud Haefele 4
Lance Hooper 5
Paul White 6
Jimmy Spencer 1
Rick Bogart 1
Jason Small 4
Andy Houston 2
88Tracy Hines **(R)**Tim Kohuth 11
Jerry Cook 8
Bud Haefele 1
Dennis Connor 5
**Xpress Motorsports**16Jack SpragueChris Showalter
**Bobby Hamilton Racing**4Bobby HamiltonDanny Rollins
8Chase Montgomery **(R)**Randy Seals
18Chad ChaffinKip McCord
**Orleans Racing**62Steve ParkJohnny Allen 4
Charlie Wilson 21
**Ultra Motorsports**1Ted MusgraveGene Nead
2Andy Houston 15Tripp Bruce
Jimmy Spencer 1
Jamie McMurray 3
Brandon Miller 1
P. J. Jones 2
Chad Blount 1
Kasey Kahne 2
**Circle Bar Racing**14Rick CrawfordCraig Huartson 15
Todd Myers 5
Ronnie White 5
**Clean Line Motorsports**38Brandon Whitt **(R)**Jerry Pitts 17
Richie Letendre 5
Jamie Jones 3
**Fiddleback Racing**67Steadman Marlin 2Gary Showalter
Kevin Love 6
Todd Bodine 1
David Ragan 10
J. R. Patton 6
**K Automotive Racing**29Frank Kimmel 3Bob Keselowski
Brad Keselowski 8
Deborah Renshaw 14
**ppc Racing**10Terry CookFred Wanke 11
Jamie Jones 11
Wes Ward 3
**Roush Racing**50Jon WoodJohn Monsam 12
Tony Price 13
99Carl EdwardsKevin Starland
**Bang! Racing**24Travis KvapilEric Phillips 23
Rick Ren 2
**Bang! Racing** 18
**Bill Davis Racing** 742
5Mike SkinnerRick Ren 10
Eric Phillips 2
John Monsam 12
**Bill Davis Racing**22Bill LesterJeff Hensley
**Darrell Waltrip Motorsports**17David Reutimann **(R)**Jason Overstreet
**Innovative Motorsports**12Robert Huffman **(R)**Rick Gay
21Hank Parker Jr.Wesley Sherrill 13
Gere Kennon Jr. 12

Part-time teams

Note: If under "team", the owner's name is listed and in italics, that means the name of the race team that fielded the truck is unknown.

ManufacturerTeamNo.Driver(s)Crew chiefRoundsChevroletDodgeFordToyotaChevrolet
DodgeChevrolet
FordChevrolet
Dodge
Ford
**Andy Petree Racing**33Andy Petree???1
Michael WaltripAndy Petree1
**Bradberry Motorsports**78Charlie BradberryTed Kennedy7
*Darren Shaw*04Darren ShawMark Eheler2
*Dave Payton*77Paul White???1
*David Froelich Sr.*57David Froelich Jr.???3
**FDNY Racing**28L. W. MillerDick Rahilly2
Buddy Davis1
**Grape Racing**35Blake MallorySparky Grape1
**Groove Motorsports**30Sean MurphyGreg Tester2
**Hands-On Racing**94Dennis Hannel???1
*Jeff Vaughn*00Eric KingJeff Vaughn1
**Ken Schrader Racing**52Mike WallaceKevin Buskirk 5
Donnie Richeson 81
Ken Schrader12
**Key Motorsports**40Joey ClantonFreddie Faulk2
Tony Raines2
**KW Racing with
SS-Green Light Racing**20Johnny ChapmanBobby Dotter2
Andy Houston1
Bobby DotterDeon Deneau1
Butch Miller1
Davin ScitesButch Miller1
**Kevin Harvick, Inc.**92Kevin HarvickEd Berrier2
**Lafferty Motorsports**89Greg PopeBrandon Pope1
**MacDonald Motorsports**72Randy MacDonaldMichael Dokken1
Jerry Hill2
Teri MacDonald2
Ryck Sanders2
**McGlynn Racing**00Ryan McGlynnDom Turse1
**Morgan-Dollar Motorsports**47Michael WaltripRandy Goss1
J. J. Yeley1
Kyle Busch1
Robby Gordon1
Tony Stewart1
Ricky Craven1
Bobby Labonte2
Ron Hornaday Jr.1
Jason Leffler1
**RAW Racing**27Eric McClureTim Weiss1
72Dana White*Unknown* 3
Danny Axe 1
Cliff Button 12
Eric McClure1
Brad Teague2
*Richard Hampton*19Richard Hampton???2
*Scott Eiklor*97Scotty SandsJimmy Edlin2
**Scott Racing, Inc.**98Jarod Robie???1
**Stellar Quest Racing**91J. C. StoutSteve Mollnow3
*Tam Topham*70Tam TophamEd Berrier1
**Team Chick Motorsports**74Eric Jones??? 2
Steve Chick Jr. 2
Freddy Fryar 26
**Team EJP Racing**03Geoff BodineSteve May5
Denny Hamlin5
Jeff Jefferson1
**Team Racing**25Phil BonifieldWilliam Kehrer5
**Bobby Hamilton Racing**04Bobby Hamilton Jr.Harold Holly1
Sammy SandersBobby Riddle1
**Brevak Racing**31Joe AramendiaKevin Cram3
Tim Schendel2
**DCCS Motorsports**55Casey KingslandTom Powers1
**HT Motorsports**59Randy LaJoieGreg Conner6
Mark McFarland **(R)**8
Andy Houston4
Todd Bodine1
Sammy SandersEntries were fielded in a collaboration with Bobby Hamilton Racing.Chris Atwood1
Bobby Hamilton Jr.Sammy Sanders 3
Jim Horton 12
Scott Lynch2
**Orleans Racing**61Scott LynchRobert Strmiska1
**Phoenix Racing**09Jimmy SpencerMarc Reno1
**Ron Rhodes Racing**48Greg SacksJames Hylton3
Wayne Edwards1
Kevin Dowler1
Derrike Cope3
Jeff Jefferson1
Geoff Bodine1
Nick Tucker3
James Hylton???1
**Ultra Motorsports**7Eric NorrisMatt Puccia2
**Welz Racing**77James HyltonPaul Carman1
Wayne Edwards1
**Capital City Motorsports**83Randy van Zant???1
**Circle Bar Racing**44Greg BiffleRay Stonkus1
*Craig Wood*73Craig WoodTony Oscar5
**Crazy Horse Racing**05Chris WinterPete Epple 1
Mark Diehl 12
**Fiddleback Racing**66David Ragan???1
J. R. Patton1
**Four-Tech Racing**41Danny BagwellRay Paprota 2
Joe Smith 13
**H.R.A. Racing**77Jimmy MullinsGene Allnut1
**Long Brothers Racing**84Jamey CaudillCharlie Long2
**MB Motorsports**26Patrick LawsonSteve Chick Jr.1
63Chris WimmerMike Mittler15
Brad KeselowskiJoe Rhyne1
*Paul Brown*90Brad TeagueJ. J. Porter1
*Stephen Smith*74Jim WalkerFreddy Fryar3
**Upshaw Racing**95Travis PowellBill Shaw1
**Bill Davis Racing**23Shelby Howard **(R)**Greg Ely8
Dave Blaney1
Johnny Benson Jr.13
**Darrell Waltrip Motorsports**11Darrell WaltripJeff Hammond1
Todd Holbert23
**Germain Racing**30Todd BodineMike Hillman Jr.9
**Hattori Racing Enterprises**01Shigeaki HattoriTodd Holbert1
**Richardson Motorsports**0Loni RichardsonSteve Hartz10
Wayne Edwards2
Dennis Hannel1
Kyle Beattie1
**Edge Performance Group**43Johnny SauterJoe Shear Jr.3
Jim Sauter1
Josh RichesonJohn Bailey1
Tim SchendelJohnny Sauter1
**MRD Motorsports**06Derrick KelleyBryan Berry1
Erik Darnell1
Jay Sauter6
Regan Smith1
**Troxell Racing**93Wayne EdwardsSteve Kuykendall 2
Lonnie Troxell 13
Ricky Gonzalez???2
Robbie FergusonRandy Anderson1

Notes

Schedule

No.Race titleTrackDate12345678910111213141516171819202122232425
Florida Dodge Dealers 250Daytona International Speedway, Daytona BeachFebruary 13
Easycare Vehicle Contracts 200Atlanta Motor Speedway, HamptonMarch 13
Kroger 250Martinsville Speedway, RidgewayApril 17
UAW/GM Ohio 250Mansfield Motorsports Speedway, MansfieldMay 16
Infineon 200Lowe's Motor Speedway, ConcordMay 21
MBNA America 200Dover International Speedway, DoverJune 4
O'Reilly 400KTexas Motor Speedway, Fort WorthJune 11
O'Reilly 200Memphis International Raceway, MillingtonJune 19
Black Cat Fireworks 200The Milwaukee Mile, West AllisJune 25
O'Reilly Auto Parts 250Kansas Speedway, Kansas CityJuly 3
Built Ford Tough 225Kentucky Speedway, SpartaJuly 10
Missouri-Illinois Dodge Dealers Ram Tough 200Gateway International Raceway, MadisonJuly 17
Line-X Spray-On Truck Bedliners 200Michigan International Speedway, BrooklynJuly 31
Power Stroke Diesel 200Indianapolis Raceway Park, BrownsburgAugust 6
Toyota Tundra 200Nashville Superspeedway, LebanonAugust 14
O'Reilly 200 presented by Valvoline MaxlifeBristol Motor Speedway, BristolAugust 25
Kroger 200Richmond International Raceway, RichmondSeptember 9
Sylvania 200New Hampshire International Speedway, LoudonSeptember 18
Las Vegas 350Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Las VegasSeptember 25
American Racing Wheels 200California Speedway, FontanaOctober 2
Silverado 350KTexas Motor Speedway, Fort WorthOctober 16
Kroger 200Martinsville Speedway, RidgewayOctober 23
Chevy Silverado 150Phoenix International Raceway, PhoenixNovember 5
Darlington 200Darlington Raceway, DarlingtonNovember 13
Ford 200Homestead–Miami Speedway, HomesteadNovember 19

Races

Florida Dodge Dealers 250

The Florida Dodge Dealers 250 was held February 13 at Daytona International Speedway. Terry Cook won the pole.

Top ten results

  1. #99 - Carl Edwards
  2. #24 - Travis Kvapil
  3. #52 - Mike Wallace
  4. #14 - Rick Crawford
  5. #10 - Terry Cook
  6. #46 - Dennis Setzer
  7. #50 - Jon Wood
  8. #29 - Frank Kimmel
  9. #17 - David Reutimann
  10. #03 - Geoff Bodine

Failed to qualify: Kelly Sutton (#02), Phil Bonifield (#25), L. W. Miller (#28), Greg Sacks (#48), Loni Richardson (#0)

Easycare Vehicle Contracts 200

The inaugural EasyCare Vehicle Service Contracts 200 was held March 13 at Atlanta Motor Speedway. David Reutimann won the pole. Toyota's First Pole in the Truck series.

Top ten results

  1. #4 - Bobby Hamilton
  2. #42 - Mike Skinner
  3. #17 - David Reutimann
  4. #24 - Travis Kvapil
  5. #6 - Matt Crafton
  6. #15 - Shane Hmiel
  7. #99 - Carl Edwards
  8. #1 - Ted Musgrave
  9. #18 - Chad Chaffin
  10. #52 - Ken Schrader

Failed to qualify: Greg Sacks (#48), L. W. Miller (#28), Loni Richardson (#0)

  • This race saw a scary crash on lap 45, involving Rick Crawford, Tina Gordon, and Hank Parker Jr.

Kroger 250

The Kroger 250 was held April 17 at Martinsville Speedway. Jack Sprague won the pole. Top ten results

  1. #14 - Rick Crawford
  2. #46 - Dennis Setzer
  3. #16 - Jack Sprague
  4. #50 - Jon Wood
  5. #42 - Mike Skinner
  6. #99 - Carl Edwards
  7. #6 - Matt Crafton
  8. #17 - David Reutimann
  9. #75 - David Starr
  10. #18 - Chad Chaffin

Failed to qualify: Geoff Bodine (#03), Chris Wimmer (#63), Johnny Sauter (#43), David Froelich Jr. (#57), Kelly Sutton (#02), Wayne Edwards (#48), Richard Hampton (#19), Ricky Gonzalez (#93), Craig Wood (#73)

  • Future Cup Series champion Brad Keselowski made his NASCAR debut in this race, driving the #29 Ford for his father's team. Keselowski started 26th and finished 33rd.

UAW/GM Ohio 250

For the first time in 50 years a NASCAR race was held in Ohio. The UAW/GM Ohio 250 was held May 16 at Mansfield Motorsports Speedway. Jack Sprague was awarded the pole after rain washed out qualifying.

Top ten results

  1. #16 - Jack Sprague
  2. #46 - Dennis Setzer
  3. #10 - Terry Cook
  4. #4 - Bobby Hamilton
  5. #88 - Tracy Hines
  6. #59 - Mark McFarland
  7. #14 - Rick Crawford
  8. #50 - Jon Wood
  9. #75 - David Starr
  10. #6 - Matt Crafton

Failed to qualify: Kevin Love (#67), Robert Huffman (#12), David Froelich Jr. (#57), Richard Hampton (#19), Craig Wood (#73), J. C. Stout (#91), Sean Murphy (#30), David Ragan (#66), Chris Winter (#05), Randy van Zant (#83), Jim Walker (#74)

Infineon 200

The Infineon 200 was held May 21 at Lowe's Motor Speedway. David Starr won the pole.

Top ten results

  1. #46 - Dennis Setzer
  2. #99 - Carl Edwards
  3. #75 - David Starr
  4. #92 - Kevin Harvick
  5. #47 - Michael Waltrip
  6. #15 - Shane Hmiel
  7. #14 - Rick Crawford
  8. #24 - Travis Kvapil
  9. #6 - Matt Crafton
  10. #4 - Bobby Hamilton

Failed to qualify: Kelly Sutton (#02), Derrike Cope (#48)

MBNA America 200

The MBNA America 200 was held June 4 at Dover International Speedway. Carl Edwards won the pole.

Top ten results

  1. #18 - Chad Chaffin*
  2. #14 - Rick Crawford
  3. #21 - Hank Parker Jr.
  4. #42 - Mike Skinner
  5. #52 - Ken Schrader
  6. #23 - Dave Blaney
  7. #2 - Andy Houston
  8. #75 - David Starr
  9. #16 - Jack Sprague
  10. #50 - Jon Wood

Failed to qualify: none

  • This was Chaffin's first career victory.

O'Reilly 400K

The O'Reilly 400K was held June 11 at Texas Motor Speedway. Ted Musgrave won the pole.

Top ten results

  1. #46 - Dennis Setzer
  2. #1 - Ted Musgrave
  3. #17 - David Reutimann
  4. #16 - Jack Sprague
  5. #18 - Chad Chaffin
  6. #99 - Carl Edwards
  7. #4 - Bobby Hamilton
  8. #6 - Matt Crafton
  9. #2 - Andy Houston
  10. #62 - Steve Park

Failed to qualify: none

O'Reilly 200

The O'Reilly 200 was held June 19 at Memphis Motorsports Park. Jack Sprague won the pole.

Top ten results

  1. #4 - Bobby Hamilton
  2. #15 - Shane Hmiel
  3. #1 - Ted Musgrave
  4. #46 - Dennis Setzer
  5. #99 - Carl Edwards
  6. #6 - Matt Crafton
  7. #16 - Jack Sprague
  8. #50 - Jon Wood
  9. #18 - Chad Chaffin
  10. #75 - David Starr

Failed to qualify: Darren Shaw (#04), Jarod Robie (#98), Paul White (#77), Scotty Sands (#97), Dennis Hannel (#94)

Black Cat Fireworks 200

The Black Cat Fireworks 200 was held June 25 at The Milwaukee Mile. Ted Musgrave won the pole.

Top ten results

  1. #1 - Ted Musgrave
  2. #18 - Chad Chaffin
  3. #46 - Dennis Setzer
  4. #62 - Steve Park
  5. #24 - Travis Kvapil
  6. #4 - Bobby Hamilton
  7. #10 - Terry Cook
  8. #07 - Shane Sieg
  9. #14 - Rick Crawford
  10. #6 - Matt Crafton

Failed to qualify: none

O'Reilly Auto Parts 250

The O'Reilly Auto Parts 250 was held July 3 at Kansas Speedway. Dennis Setzer won the pole.

Top ten results

  1. #99 - Carl Edwards
  2. #4 - Bobby Hamilton
  3. #14 - Rick Crawford
  4. #62 - Steve Park
  5. #6 - Matt Crafton
  6. #50 - Jon Wood
  7. #24 - Travis Kvapil
  8. #16 - Jack Sprague
  9. #18 - Chad Chaffin
  10. #10 - Terry Cook

Failed to qualify: none

Built Ford Tough 225

The Built Ford Tough 225 was held July 10 at Kentucky Speedway. Dennis Setzer won the pole.

Top ten results

  1. #4 - Bobby Hamilton
  2. #16 - Jack Sprague
  3. #75 - David Starr
  4. #6 - Matt Crafton
  5. #18 - Chad Chaffin
  6. #62 - Steve Park
  7. #1 - Ted Musgrave
  8. #2 - Andy Houston
  9. #17 - David Reutimann
  10. #12 - Robert Huffman

Failed to qualify: none

Missouri-Illinois Dodge Dealers Ram Tough 200

The Missouri-Illinois Dodge Dealers Ram Tough 200 was held July 17 at Gateway International Raceway. Jack Sprague won the pole.

Top ten results

  1. #75 - David Starr
  2. #46 - Dennis Setzer
  3. #1 - Ted Musgrave
  4. #18 - Chad Chaffin
  5. #21 - Hank Parker Jr.
  6. #6 - Matt Crafton
  7. #24 - Travis Kvapil
  8. #59 - Randy LaJoie
  9. #17 - David Reutimann
  10. #22 - Bill Lester

Failed to qualify: none

  • This race was infamous for its chaotic finish, which saw four Green-White-Checkered attempts to finish under green. As a result, NASCAR would begin limiting the number of GWC attempts in future races. Unlimited Green-White-Checkered finishing attempts would not return until 2017.

Line-X Spray-On Truck Bedliners 200

Toyota executives in victory lane with Travis Kvapil's race winning truck at Michigan

The Line-X Spray-On Truck Bedliners 200 was held July 31 at Michigan International Speedway. Dennis Setzer won the pole.

Top ten results

  1. #24 - Travis Kvapil*
  2. #1 - Ted Musgrave
  3. #42 - Mike Skinner
  4. #23 - Johnny Benson
  5. #4 - Bobby Hamilton
  6. #99 - Carl Edwards
  7. #10 - Terry Cook
  8. #15 - Shane Hmiel
  9. #12 - Robert Huffman
  10. #46 - Dennis Setzer

Failed to qualify: none

  • Kvapil's victory marked the first NASCAR victory for Toyota.

Power Stroke Diesel 200

The Power Stroke Diesel 200 was held August 6 at Indianapolis Raceway Park. Jack Sprague won the pole.

Top ten results

  1. #18 - Chad Chaffin
  2. #43 - Johnny Sauter
  3. #4 - Bobby Hamilton
  4. #24 - Travis Kvapil
  5. #99 - Carl Edwards
  6. #15 - Shane Hmiel
  7. #6 - Matt Crafton
  8. #14 - Rick Crawford
  9. #88 - Tracy Hines
  10. #03 - Denny Hamlin*

Failed to qualify: Chris Wimmer (#63), Tim Schendel (#31), Kelly Sutton (#02), Ken Weaver (#08), Charlie Bradberry (#78), Buddy Davis (#28), Sean Murphy (#30), Greg Pope (#89), Nick Tucker (#48), Eric McClure (#27), Scotty Sands (#97), Jim Walker (#74), Patrick Lawson (#26), Dennis Hannel (#0), Casey Kingsland (#55)

  • Denny Hamlin made his NASCAR debut in this race, driving the #03 Chevy for Team EJP Racing. Hamlin impressed many by started 7th and finishing 10th.
  • This race marked the final NASCAR appearance of Andy Petree Racing, fielding the #33 Chevy with Michael Waltrip driving. Waltrip qualified 15th, but finished last after crashing out early.

Toyota Tundra 200

The Toyota Tundra 200 was held August 14 at Nashville Superspeedway. Bobby Hamilton Jr. won the pole.

Top ten results

  1. #4 - Bobby Hamilton
  2. #75 - David Starr
  3. #1 - Ted Musgrave
  4. #04 - Bobby Hamilton Jr.
  5. #62 - Steve Park
  6. #23 - Johnny Benson
  7. #6 - Matt Crafton
  8. #12 - Robert Huffman
  9. #17 - David Reutimann
  10. #42 - Mike Skinner

Failed to qualify: James Hylton (#77)

O'Reilly 200 presented by Valvoline Maxlife

The O'Reilly 200 presented by Valvoline Maxlife was held August 25 at Bristol Motor Speedway. Ken Schrader won the pole.

Top ten results

  1. #99 - Carl Edwards
  2. #15 - Shane Hmiel
  3. #6 - Matt Crafton
  4. #47 - Robby Gordon
  5. #92 - Kevin Harvick
  6. #21 - Hank Parker Jr.
  7. #75 - David Starr
  8. #24 - Travis Kvapil
  9. #62 - Steve Park
  10. #52 - Ken Schrader

Failed to qualify: Kelly Sutton (#02), Eric McClure (#72), Darren Shaw (#04), Ryan McGlynn (#00), Loni Richardson (#0), Nick Tucker (#48), Chris Winter (#05), Craig Wood (#73)

Kroger 200

The Kroger 200 was held September 9 at Richmond International Raceway. Jamie McMurray won the pole.

Top ten results

  1. #1 - Ted Musgrave
  2. #2 - Jamie McMurray
  3. #47 - Tony Stewart
  4. #30 - Todd Bodine*
  5. #99 - Carl Edwards
  6. #12 - Robert Huffman
  7. #15 - Shane Hmiel
  8. #16 - Jack Sprague
  9. #10 - Terry Cook
  10. #42 - Mike Skinner

Failed to qualify: Jay Sauter (#06), Lance Hooper (#13), Tony Raines (#40), Mark McFarland (#59), Kelly Sutton (#02), Wayne Edwards (#93), Kyle Beattie (#0), Craig Wood (#73), J. C. Stout (#91), James Hylton (#48)

  • This race marked the debut of Germain Racing, fielding the #30 Toyota with Todd Bodine driving.

Sylvania 200

The Sylvania 200 was held September 18 at New Hampshire International Speedway. Jack Sprague won the pole.

Top ten results

  1. #24 - Travis Kvapil
  2. #16 - Jack Sprague
  3. #23 - Johnny Benson
  4. #99 - Carl Edwards
  5. #17 - David Reutimann
  6. #46 - Dennis Setzer
  7. #1 - Ted Musgrave
  8. #75 - David Starr
  9. #21 - Hank Parker Jr.
  10. #42 - Mike Skinner*

Failed to qualify: Travis Powell (#95)

  • Despite starting several hours later than scheduled due to rain from Hurricane Ivan and with the threat of darkness, all 200 laps were completed. The race ended under caution at the scheduled distance after it was deemed too dark to have an attempt at a Green-White-Checkered finish due to a crash with less than 3 to go.
  • The race was Mike Skinner's last start driving for Bang! Racing, as the #42 team would shut down due to internal issues within the team. Skinner would move to Bill Davis Racing, driving the #5 Toyota starting next week at Las Vegas.

Las Vegas 350

The Las Vegas 350 was held September 25 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Mike Skinner won the pole.

Top ten results

  1. #15 - Shane Hmiel**
  2. #30 - Todd Bodine
  3. #62 - Steve Park
  4. #23 - Johnny Benson
  5. #4 - Bobby Hamilton
  6. #5 - Mike Skinner
  7. #46 - Dennis Setzer
  8. #1 - Ted Musgrave
  9. #10 - Terry Cook
  10. #75 - David Starr

Failed to qualify: Chris Wimmer (#63), Loni Richardson (#0)

  • This was Hmiel's first career victory, and the first victory for Billy Ballew Motorsports.

American Racing Wheels 200

The American Racing Wheels 200 was held October 2 at California Speedway. Travis Kvapil won the pole.

Top ten results

  1. #30 - Todd Bodine*
  2. #1 - Ted Musgrave
  3. #16 - Jack Sprague
  4. #75 - David Starr
  5. #4 - Bobby Hamilton
  6. #17 - David Reutimann
  7. #23 - Johnny Benson
  8. #62 - Steve Park
  9. #46 - Dennis Setzer
  10. #99 - Carl Edwards

Failed to qualify: none

  • This was Bodine's first career victory, and the first victory for Germain Racing, coming in the team's fourth Series start.

Silverado 350K

The Silverado 350K was held October 16 at Texas Motor Speedway. Mike Skinner won the pole.

Top ten results

  1. #30 - Todd Bodine
  2. #23 - Johnny Benson
  3. #4 - Bobby Hamilton
  4. #75 - David Starr
  5. #16 - Jack Sprague
  6. #1 - Ted Musgrave
  7. #14 - Rick Crawford
  8. #46 - Dennis Setzer
  9. #99 - Carl Edwards
  10. #15 - Shane Hmiel

Failed to qualify: Jay Sauter (#06), Wayne Edwards (#77), Loni Richardson (#0), Blake Mallory (#35)

Kroger 200

The Kroger 200 was held October 23 at Martinsville Speedway. Bobby Hamilton won the pole.

Top ten results

  1. #2 - Jamie McMurray*
  2. #46 - Dennis Setzer
  3. #47 - Bobby Labonte
  4. #50 - Jon Wood
  5. #1 - Ted Musgrave
  6. #6 - Matt Crafton
  7. #30 - Todd Bodine
  8. #99 - Carl Edwards
  9. #59 - Bobby Hamilton Jr.
  10. #12 - Robert Huffman

Failed to qualify: Robbie Ferguson (#93), Tony Raines (#40), Davin Scites (#20), Darrell Waltrip (#11), Jim Walker (#74), Eric King (#00), Tam Topham (#70), Craig Wood (#73), Jimmy Mullins (#77)

  • This was McMurray's first career victory.

Chevy Silverado 150

The Chevy Silverado 150 was held November 5 at Phoenix International Raceway. Jack Sprague won the pole.

Top ten results

  1. #75 - David Starr
  2. #16 - Jack Sprague
  3. #6 - Matt Crafton
  4. #15 - Shane Hmiel
  5. #23 - Johnny Benson
  6. #62 - Steve Park
  7. #4 - Bobby Hamilton
  8. #2 - P. J. Jones
  9. #46 - Dennis Setzer
  10. #99 - Carl Edwards

Failed to qualify: Brad Teague (#72), Danny Bagwell (#41)

Darlington 200

The Darlington 200 was held November 13 at Darlington Raceway after rain washed out the race November 12. The race was moved to Saturday as part of a day-night doubleheader on the Southern 500 weekend. Carl Edwards won the pole.

Top ten results

  1. #2 - Kasey Kahne*
  2. #4 - Bobby Hamilton
  3. #1 - Ted Musgrave
  4. #99 - Carl Edwards
  5. #62 - Steve Park
  6. #23 - Johnny Benson
  7. #75 - David Starr
  8. #88 - Matt Crafton
  9. #12 - Robert Huffman
  10. #52 - Ken Schrader

Failed to qualify: Danny Bagwell (#41)

  • This was Kahne's first Truck series victory in his first start.

Ford 200

The Ford 200 was held November 19 at Homestead-Miami Speedway. David Reutimann won the pole.

Top ten results

  1. #2 - Kasey Kahne
  2. #1 - Ted Musgrave
  3. #75 - David Starr
  4. #17 - David Reutimann
  5. #6 - Matt Crafton
  6. #5 - Mike Skinner
  7. #16 - Jack Sprague
  8. #44 - Greg Biffle
  9. #06 - Regan Smith
  10. #46 - Dennis Setzer

Failed to qualify: Sammy Sanders (#04), Brad Keselowski (#63), Shigeaki Hattori (#01), Derrike Cope (#48), Todd Bodine (#30), Jeff Jefferson (#03), Eric Jones (#74), Scott Lynch (#59), Ken Weaver (#08), Danny Bagwell (#41)

Full Drivers' Championship

(key) Bold – Pole position awarded by time. Italics – Pole position set by owner's points. * – Most laps led.

PosDriverDAYATLMARMFDCLTDOVTEXMEMMILKANKENGTWMCHIRPNSHBRIRCHNHALVSCALTEXMARPHODARHOMPoints13624235783355443493533796329873167831529313810312211303712303013295414290415283516282117273718260419256920254021240422240023231424202025181826143227131728129729121230115031942328023370734692356373660337582385703951640495414944246143458444444541746395473804837349371503445133852331533155431055303562905728458263592466023161215622096320964198651886618267176681706916570164711607215573152741507514676143771427813879137801348113082125831248412485124861128710988103891039010091979297939194919591968897889885998510085101791027910373104731057010667107641086410955110111112113114115116117118119120121122123124124125126127128129130131132133134135PosDriverDAYATLMARMFDCLTDOVTEXMEMMILKANKENGTWMCHIRPNSHBRIRCHNHALVSCALTEXMARPHODARHOMPoints
Bobby Hamilton11131410197162*1*175*31122615553*26*7216
Dennis Setzer61122118143*25**11*2*10*121916136798291710
Ted Musgrave26815133112**2***3***1***30732253271*78265*19*32
Carl Edwards1*76172***14**652313318652015433109810**4**12
Matt Crafton19571092986105461277321132224216385
David Starr123699382910331931211627238104429173
Jack Sprague2524**3****1**2694**7**3582**29**27**18**14288**2***363528**2**117
Travis Kvapil2413328162713571571413831128**18**2321151919
Steve Park27122627121310114463117225912143*812236523
Chad Chaffin13910313015929541111229221616111630301515
Mike Skinner282*511154*1126291218283131023*1010**6**33**11**3317236
Rick Crawford43417721519931625328241724251112716111828
Shane Hmiel146353562326212263416*86112720130102443327
David Reutimann **(R)**9**3**8143617317322999241791130517630272128**4**
Jon Wood72748171013811612303027181814291213264262236
Terry Cook**5**1822314202427710302671416249359193213141225
Hank Parker Jr.1833121922323121721225291515620921151331233517
Tracy Hines **(R)**201629534211614141417151692221193018311935341313
Brandon Whitt **(R)**22201418183122151523142328201731171913351512201426
Andy Houston301911151979201931813231925193314211425163418
Chase Montgomery **(R)**31231629242817182713201215322320271727161719362921
Bill Lester16151730212512233428291018313114292724282814181624
Robert Huffman **(R)**362934DNQ16112816362410279238326323117291034935
Shane Sieg **(R)**2313201232151422816131126212626182326
Johnny Benson424613253472115611
Kelly Sutton **(R)**DNQ32DNQ20DNQ2730312535232125DNQ28DNQDNQ2435253534353634
Todd Bodine2015434211*72920DNQ
Ken Schrader103611534**10**331217121033
Ken Weaver **(R)**3528332322183431202622DNQ34292432DNQ
Deborah Renshaw2522332736322232233415283020
Chris Wimmer **(R)**DNQ363620182124DNQ332536DNQ292733
David RaganDNQ20191931353230352134
Shelby Howard **(R)**2925232333212421
Brad Keselowski **(R)**3316302535182720DNQ
J. R. Patton15263118253122
Mark McFarland2162835332929DNQ
Denny Hamlin1016112318
Randy LaJoie34143281435
Paul WhiteDNQ302814303022
Geoff Bodine1021DNQ222727
Kevin Love27DNQ24212411
Eric Jones1924253220DNQ
Lance Hooper3319252220DNQ
Jamie McMurray**2**281
Charlie Bradberry212931DNQ363432
Bobby Hamilton Jr.**4***927
Kasey Kahne1*1*
Jay Sauter312115DNQDNQ26
Tina Gordon2435303425
Frank Kimmel83013
Sean MurphyDNQDNQ22243230
Jason Small22332131
Kevin Harvick45
Johnny SauterDNQ2*11
Jimmy Spencer162818
Loni RichardsonDNQDNQ343435DNQ36DNQ36DNQ
Johnny Chapman31341920
P. J. Jones148
Bobby Labonte329
Joe Aramendia332528
Michael Waltrip536
Butch Miller2417
Steadman Marlin1722
Wayne Edwards1528DNQ3633DNQDNQ
Scott Lynch1927DNQ
Jamey Caudill1929
Eric Norris3614
Mike Wallace3
Tony Stewart3
Tim Schendel22DNQ32
Robby Gordon4
Teri MacDonald2532
Jerry Hill2632
Dave Blaney6
Bobby Dotter342634
Brad Teague3427DNQ
Greg Biffle8
Regan Smith9
Joey Clanton3231
Ryck Sanders3232
Kyle Busch11
Dana White3235
Jim Sauter13
J. J. Yeley13
Ron Hornaday Jr.13
Tony Raines17DNQDNQ
Andy Petree18
Brandon Miller20
Nick TuckerDNQDNQ20
Randy MacDonald21
Sammy Sanders22DNQ
Derrike CopeDNQ22DNQ
Darrell Waltrip2428DNQ
Kevin Dowler24
Jason Leffler24
Chad Blount25
Josh Richeson25
Ricky GonzalezDNQ26
Derrick Kelley26
Erik Darnell26
David Froelich Jr.DNQDNQ28
Jeff Jefferson28DNQ
J. C. StoutDNQ30DNQ
Rick Bogart30
Ricky Craven31
Greg SacksDNQDNQ32
Phil BonifieldDNQ34333333
A. J. Fike33
Bill Manfull36
L. W. MillerDNQDNQ
Richard HamptonDNQDNQ
Craig WoodDNQDNQDNQDNQDNQ
Randy van ZantDNQ
Jim WalkerDNQDNQDNQ
Chris WinterDNQDNQ
Jarod RobieDNQ
Scotty SandsDNQDNQ
Dennis HannelDNQDNQ
Darren ShawDNQDNQ
Buddy DavisDNQ
Greg PopeDNQ
Patrick LawsonDNQ
Casey KingslandDNQ
Eric McClureDNQDNQ
James HyltonDNQDNQ
Ryan McGlynnDNQ
Kyle BeattieDNQ
Travis PowellDNQ
Blake MalloryDNQ
Robbie FergusonDNQ
Tam TophamDNQ
Eric KingDNQ
Davin ScitesDNQ
Jimmy MullinsDNQ
Danny BagwellDNQDNQDNQ
Shigeaki HattoriDNQ

Rookie of the Year

34-year-old David Reutimann, driving for the start-up Darrell Waltrip Motorsports, clinched the 2004 Rookie of the Year title, posting four top-fives and winning two poles. Runner-up Tracy Hines had two top-tens for ThorSport Racing, while neither Brandon Whitt nor Chase Montgomery had a top-ten. Shane Sieg, Kelly Sutton, Ken Weaver, Chris Wimmer and Brad Keselowski had only part-time runs, while Shelby Howard was released from his ride early in the season.

References

References

  1. Spoor, Mark. (March 14, 2004). "Crashes send four truck drivers to hospital". [[NASCAR]].
  2. Parsons, Keith. (March 14, 2004). "Tina Gordon involved in Truck Series wreck that sends three to hospital". [[The Gadsden Times]].
  3. (May 16, 2004). "Sprague on truck pole". [[Star-News]].
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