ThorSport Racing Takes on the TSPORT 200 - Speedway Digest

JAKE GARCIA – No. 13 Quanta Services | Ford F-150 IG: @Jakegarcia_35 | FB: Jake Garcia Racing Jake Garcia and the No. 13 team had potential for a strong showing at Pocono Raceway, leading four laps. However, contact with the No. 2 car caused damage to the left rear, requiring a green flag pit stop and putting them a lap down. The No. 13 team is currently 73 points behind the playoff cutoff, so they will likely need a win to secure a playoff spot. The next two tracks suit Garcia’s skills well, giving him a chance to win a race and make it into the playoffs.

Series Career Starts: 41 Top-Five Finishes: 3 Top-Ten Finishes: 11 Laps Led: 44

2023 at IRP
Start: 7th Finish: 13th

Matt Crafton and the No. 88 Menards/OSI Ford F-150 team delivered a solid performance, securing an 8th-place finish—Crafton’s fifth top 10 of the year. At Pocono Raceway, strategy is crucial, and the No. 88 pit crew excelled on pit road, ensuring the race strategy was executed flawlessly. Overall, it was a strong day for the team, with noticeable improvements as the race progressed. Looking ahead, the team is now focused on the upcoming event at IRP, a track where Crafton has consistently performed well since the truck series has returned to the track.

Series Career Starts: 558 Wins: 15 Pole Position: 16 Top-Five Finishes: 135 Top-Ten Finishes: 326 Laps Led: 2,715

2023 at IRP
Start: 13th Finish: 9th

The No. 98 team was on track for a strong performance until an unexpected green flag pit stop for battery issues derailed their efforts. This week, the focus shifts to IRP, where Ty Majeski delivered a dominant performance last year. Majeski enters the weekend as a strong favorite, and the team has high expectations.

Series Career Starts: 80 Wins: 3 Pole Position: 8 Top-Five Finishes: 23 Top-Ten Finishes: 42 Laps Led: 1,036

2023 at IRP
Start: 2nd Finish: 1st

Ben Rhodes and the No. 99 team are currently 9th in the standings, with an 18-point cushion and two races remaining in the regular season. Pocono was a challenging event, as the team struggled to find balance with the truck. However, they are moving past Pocono and focusing on achieving strong performances at IRP and Richmond.

Series Career Starts: 201 Wins: 7 Pole Position: 5 Top-Five Finishes: 58 Top-Ten Finishes: 108 Laps Led: 1,234

2023 at IRP Start: 21st Finish: 16th

Luke Fenhaus finished 22nd at Pocono Raceway. With only one start in the Truck Series, he handled one of the toughest tracks well by keeping his nose clean and completing all laps, gaining valuable experience. Looking ahead to IRP, a track that suits Fenhaus’s skills, we expect a strong performance from him in the No. 66 Soda Sense Ford F-150 on Friday.

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