Kroger 225
| NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series | |
|---|---|
| Venue | Louisville Motor Speedway |
| Corporate sponsor | Kroger |
| First race | 1995 |
| Last race | 1999 |
| Distance | 98.4 miles (158.359 km) |
| Laps | 225 |
| Previous names | Ford Credit 200 (1995) Ford Dealers 225 (1996) Link-Belt Construction Equipment 225 (1997) Kroger 225 (1998–1999) |
The Kroger 225 was a NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series held at Louisville Motor Speedway in Louisville, Kentucky. The race was run from 1995 to 1999. Originally a 200-lap race in 1995, the race was increased to 225 laps the next year.
Past winners
| Year | Date | Driver | Team | Manufacturer | Race Distance | Race Time | Average Speed (mph) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laps | Miles (km) | |||||||
| 1995 | June 3 | Mike Skinner | Richard Childress Racing | Chevrolet | 200 | 87.5 (140.818) | 1:19:05 | 66.386 |
| 1996 | July 20 | Ron Hornaday, Jr. | Dale Earnhardt, Inc. | Chevrolet | 225 | 98.4 (158.359) | 1:26:43 | 68.11 |
| 1997 | July 12 | Ron Hornaday, Jr. | Dale Earnhardt, Inc. | Chevrolet | 225 | 98.4 (158.359) | 1:26:30 | 68.358 |
| 1998 | August 29 | Tony Raines | Roehrig Motorsports | Ford | 225 | 98.4 (158.359) | 1:40:38 | 58.758 |
| 1999 | October 8 | Jay Sauter | Richard Childress Racing | Chevrolet | 225 | 98.4 (158.359) | 1:42:56 | 57.445 |