What are different generations of NASCAR Truck Series?

There is not a lot of difference between the different NASCAR series except the vehicles they use. NASCAR Truck Series is the lowest professional division in NASCAR’s elite stock racing genre. But, in no way is it inferior when it comes to talent and racing. The Truck Series is the stepping stone to success for young drivers who aim to make their mark in the Cup Series. NASCAR Truck Series gives them experience about NASCAR racing and the general environment in the upper echelons of the sport. The Truck Series is an important division of Cup Series, without which there’d be lack of methods to test and admit newer talent to Cup Series and Xfinity Series.

The NASCAR Truck Series uses the same engines as their upper counterparts, the only difference is the type of vehicle. The same V8 engine is used to run a pickup truck at astonishing speeds around short tracks and ovals. Chevy, Ford and Toyota are three manufacturers who participate in the Truck Series, however there is another engine manufacturer that builds engines for the teams with less resources. Ilmor is another engine manufacturer which participates in the Truck Series. Ben Rhodes achieved his second championship in Truck Series and is the defending Truck Series champion.

Different Generations of Truck Series

The NASCAR Cup Series is a prime example of a motorsports series with many different generations of cars throughout the years. The current car used in NASCAR Cup Series is called the Next-Gen car that comes with major changes including EFI and 18 inch wheels in contrast to the 15 inch wheels used in the other two series. Similarly, the Xfinity Series has gone through its own eras and changed many aspects about its cars through major technical changes.

However, when it comes to the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, there have been no such major changes in the technical regulations of the sport which differentiate the trucks used in a huge way. There are minor changes every year, pertaining to racing and safety precautions but there have been no other technical directives that have defined a whole new generation of Truck Series vehicles. The three trucks used in NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series are, Toyota Tundra, Chevrolet Silverado and the Ford F-150. The Craftsman Truck Series has been continuing for 30 years and as such the 30 different trucks used in the seasons have remained mostly the same except for minor enhancements or upgrades.