Kroger 250
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| Venue | Martinsville Speedway |
|---|---|
| Sponsor | Kroger |
| First race | 1995 |
| Distance | 131.5 miles (211.629 km) |
| Laps | 250 |
| Previous names | Goody's 150 (1995)
Hanes 250 (1996-1997) NAPA 250 (1998-2000) Advance Auto Parts (2001-2003) |
The Kroger 250 is a NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race that takes place at Martinsville Speedway in the spring. Joe Ruttman won the inaugural event,[1] while Johnny Sauter is the defending winner after winning it in 2011.[2]
[edit] Past winners
| Year | Date | Driver | Manufacturer | Race Distance | Race Time | Average Speed (mph) |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laps | Miles (km) | ||||||
| 1995 | Sept 25 | Joe Ruttman | Ford | 150 | 78.9 (126.977) | 1:12:18 | 65.072 |
| 1996 | Sept 21 | Mike Skinner | Chevrolet | 255* | 134.13 (215.861) | 2:04:55 | 64.434 |
| 1997 | Sept 27 | Rich Bickle | Chevrolet | 256* | 134.656 (216.707) | 1:47:18 | 75.296 |
| 1998 | Sept 26 | Jay Sauter | Chevrolet | 250 | 131.5 (211.628) | 1:49:21 | 72.154 |
| 1999 | April 17 | Jimmy Hensley | Dodge | 250 | 131.5 (211.628) | 1:46:13 | 74.282 |
| 2000 | April 10 | Bobby Hamilton | Dodge | 250 | 131.5 (211.628) | 1:49:50 | 71.836 |
| 2001 | April 7 | Scott Riggs | Dodge | 250 | 131.5 (211.628) | 1:51:23 | 70.836 |
| 2002 | April 13 | Dennis Setzer | Chevrolet | 250 | 131.5 (211.628) | 2:02:05 | 64.628 |
| 2003 | April 12 | Dennis Setzer | Chevrolet | 250 | 131.5 (211.628) | 1:57:54 | 66.921 |
| 2004 | April 17 | Rick Crawford | Ford | 254* | 133.604 (215.014) | 2:10:22 | 61.49 |
| 2005 | April 9 | Bobby Labonte | Chevrolet | 250 | 131.5 (211.628) | 1:58:24 | 66.639 |
| 2006 | April 1 | David Starr | Toyota | 250 | 131.5 (211.628) | 2:13:14 | 59.219 |
| 2007 | March 31 | Mike Skinner | Toyota | 253* | 133.078 (214.168) | 2:09:18 | 61.753 |
| 2008 | March 29 | Dennis Setzer | Dodge | 253* | 133.078 (214.168) | 2:10:14 | 61.311 |
| 2009 | March 30* | Kevin Harvick | Chevrolet | 251* | 132.026 (212.475) | 2:10:09 | 60.865 |
| 2010 | March 27 | Kevin Harvick | Chevrolet | 250 | 131.5 (211.628) | 2:05:39 | 62.793 |
| 2011 | April 2 | Johnny Sauter | Chevrolet | 250 | 131.5 (211.628) | 2:01:50 | 64.761 |
- 1996, 1997, 2004, 2007, 2008, & 2009: Race extended due to a Green-white-checker finish.
- 2009: Race postponed from Saturday to Monday due to rain.
[edit] References
- ^ Rodman, Dave (April 13, 1999). "NASCAR-TRUCK: Joe Ruttman returns to Truck Series". Motorsport.com. http://www.motorsport.com/nascar-truck/news/joe-ruttman-returns-to-truck-series/. Retrieved February 25, 2012.
- ^ "Johnny Sauter wins at Martinsville". Associated Press. ESPN. April 2, 2011. http://sports.espn.go.com/rpm/nascar/truck/news/story?id=6284292. Retrieved February 25, 2012.
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