1997 Chevy Trucks Challenge
Craftsman Truck Series Race 1 of 0
Race InformationTrack Information
Total Purse:$486,525Race Date:Apr 17, 2026Walt Disney World Speedway
Margin of Victory:.542 SecondsRace Duration:2Hr 16Min 8Sec.Orlando, Florida
Lead Changes:10 Among / 5 DriversAverage Speed:88.159 MPH1 Mile Paved
No. of Trucks:36No. of Cautions:13 For 55 Laps

Winner, Pole and Manufacturer Information
Winner InformationPole InformationManufacturer Points
Driver: Joe Ruttman J. RuttmanDriver: Jack Sprague J. SpragueFord:9
Truck No.:#80 FordTruck No.:#24 ChevroletChevrolet:0
Team:Team:Hendrick MotorsportsDodge:0
Crew Chief:Matt ChambersCrew Chief:Dennis Connor 
Laps Led:3 of 200Pole Speed:126.859 MPH
Official 1997 Chevy Trucks Challenge Results
FinishStartNumDriverSponsorMfgPointsLapsLedStatus
11680 Joe RuttmanJoe RuttmanLCI Telecommunications1802003Running
21820 Butch MillerButch MillerEvans Racing1702000Running
31217 Rich BickleRich BickleSears DieHard16520017Running
4213 Jay SauterJay SauterGM Goodwrench Service1602000Running
5206 Rick CarelliRick CarelliRE/MAX International1552000Running
61343 Jimmy HensleyJimmy HensleyCummins Engines1502000Running
7798 Kenny Irwin, Jr. (R)Kenny Irwin, Jr.Raybestos1462000Running
81994 Ron Barfield, Jr.Ron Barfield, Jr.Super 8 Motel1422000Running
91413 Curtis MarkhamCurtis MarkhamKey Federal Savings VISA1382000Running
103286 Stacy Compton (R)Stacy ComptonValvoline Instant Oil Change1342000Running
112414 Rick Crawford (R)Rick CrawfordCircle Bar Motel & RV Park1302000Running
121599 Chuck BownChuck BownExide Batteries1272000Running
132735 Lonnie Rush, Jr. (R)Lonnie Rush, Jr.Ortho Lawn & Garden Products1242000Running
14287 Dave RezendesDave RezendesGeoff Bodine Racing1212002Running
15124 Jack SpragueJack SpragueQuaker State118200177Running
162368 Bobby DotterBobby DotterLub-Tek Shock Oil1151990Running
173665 Kenny AllenKenny AllenUltra Shield1121980Running
183312 Doug GeorgeDoug GeorgeENKEI1091980Running
19310 Randy MacDonaldRandy MacDonaldMansion Motorsports1061970Running
203434 Tobey ButlerTobey ButlerPurolator PureOne Filters1031960Running
212666 Bryan ReffnerBryan ReffnerCarlin Combustion & Controls1001900Accident
22410 Toby Porter (R)Toby PorterHardee's971890Running
23530 Kelly Denton (R)Kelly DentonGrandaddy Racing941840Running
24907 Tammy Jo Kirk (R)Tammy Jo KirkLovable911830Running
25252 Mike BlissMike BlissTeam ASE Racing881810Running
263544 Boris Said (R)Boris SaidFederated Auto Parts851650Running
27887 Joe NemechekJoe NemechekBellSouth Mobility821490Engine
282975 Dan PressDan PressSpears Manufacturing791470Running
292232 Kenny HendrickKenny HendrickUltra Shield761410Accident
30316 Ron Hornaday, Jr.Ron Hornaday, Jr.NAPA Brakes731341Accident
3121 Michael WaltripMichael WaltripWaltrip Motorsports70920Accident
321131 Tony Roper (R)Tony RoperConcor Tool & Machine67780Engine
331790 Lance NorickLance NorickL&R Motorsports64750Engine
34629 Bob KeselowskiBob KeselowskiMopar Performance61620Engine
351018 Michael DokkenMichael DokkenDana Corporation58620Accident
36308 John NemechekJohn NemechekCintas55470Accident

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