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Cam Waters set for NASCAR debut with ThorSport Racing at Martinsville

Cam Waters is scheduled to make his NASCAR debut with ThorSport Racing in the Truck Series event at Martinsville Speedway.

NASCAR is going to Martinsville Speedway this weekend, which means it is a prime time for drivers to debut. The 0.526-mile track is good for new drivers, including those experienced in racing but not at one of NASCAR’s top levels. For example, one driver who is 29 years old is scheduled to make their debut this weekend.

[autotag]Cam Waters[/autotag] will drive the No. 66 truck for [autotag]ThorSport Racing[/autotag] in the NASCAR Truck Series race at Martinsville. Waters competes in the Supercars Championship, with 258 starts to his name. The Supercars driver has 11 wins, 45 podiums, and 23 pole positions throughout his career. Waters joins a growing group of drivers from Supercars to make a NASCAR start.

It will be fascinating to watch Waters make his NASCAR debut, as ThorSport Racing has good equipment in the Truck Series. Waters shouldn’t be expected to win in his debut like Shane van Gisbergen at the Chicago Street Course, but a good run on Friday night could lead to more NASCAR starts in the future.

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ThorSport Racing’s 2023 NASCAR Truck Series season in review

ThorSport Racing had a great year in the NASCAR Truck Series. Here, you can check out the NASCAR team’s 2023 season in review!

[autotag]ThorSport Racing[/autotag] had a great 2023 NASCAR Truck Series season after Ben Rhodes and the No. 99 team secured its second championship in the last three years. The organization didn’t have as much speed compared to 2022 but still found a way to pop champagne in its first year after returning to Ford. It was also highlighted by three of four drivers making the playoffs.

Ty Majeski and Matt Crafton were eliminated before the Championship 4 but had race-winning speed throughout the year. This mostly applied to Majeski, who was really fast to begin the 2023 playoffs. As for Hailie Deegan, she struggled in the No. 13 truck and failed to make the playoffs by a very wide margin. It was undoubtedly very disappointing for Deegan.

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In 2024, there won’t be much different outside of Deegan. Jake Garcia, the former driver of the No. 35 truck for McAnally-Hilgemann Racing, will take over the entry while everyone else returns for another season. The hope is that Garcia can bring the No. 13 team to life while ThorSport Racing searches for its third Truck Series championship in the last four years.

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ThorSport Racing reveals NASCAR Truck Series driver lineup for 2024

ThorSport Racing has announced its 2024 NASCAR Truck Series driver lineup. Who will drive each truck and who will be a part-time competitor?

[autotag]ThorSport Racing[/autotag] has won two of the last three NASCAR Truck Series championships with Ben Rhodes, and the organization will look to continue that success into 2024. On Wednesday afternoon, ThorSport Racing officially announced its 2024 Truck Series season driver lineup. Most notably, Rhodes will return to the No. 99 truck to defend his title.

Meanwhile, Matt Crafton will return for another season in the Truck Series alongside Ty Majeski, who will drive the No. 98 truck. Jake Garcia, a newcomer to ThorSport Racing, will pilot the No. 13 truck, replacing Hailie Deegan who moves up to the NASCAR Xfinity Series. Finally, Conner Jones will drive part-time in the No. 66 truck as he did in 2023.

Garcia is the only addition to the lineup and a great signing for ThorSport Racing. The former McAnally-Hilgemann Racing driver impressed in his rookie season and should contend for wins in his second full-time season. ThorSport Racing will stick with Ford as its manufacturer while the push for a third title in four years begins in February 2024.

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Jake Garcia to join ThorSport Racing for 2024 NASCAR Truck Series season

Jake Garcia will join ThorSport Racing in the NASCAR Truck Series for the 2024 season after leaving McAnally-Hilgemann Racing.

[autotag]Jake Garcia[/autotag] announced a while back that he would leave McAnally-Hilgemann Racing at the conclusion of the 2023 season. Well, a follow-up announcement has finally taken place. [autotag]ThorSport Racing[/autotag] revealed on Wednesday morning that Garcia will run a full-time schedule in the NASCAR Truck Series during the 2024 season.

The 18-year-old driver piloted the No. 35 truck for McAnally-Hilgemann Racing and ran fairly well. Garcia finished his first full-time campaign with three top-5 finishes and nine top-10 finishes in 22 races. He missed the first race at Daytona International Speedway due to being 17 years old but was able to compete in the second race following his birthday.

Overall, this is a very good move for both Garcia and ThorSport Racing. The organization lost Hailie Deegan to the NASCAR Xfinity Series so it needed a replacement. Garcia was pretty impressive in his rookie season and could be competing for wins and a championship starting in 2024.

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ThorSport Racing could face significant penalties following Milwaukee

ThorSport Racing could face big penalties after the confiscation of a rear tire before the NASCAR Truck Series race at the Milwaukee Mile.

[autotag]ThorSport Racing[/autotag] entered Milwaukee Mile with a semi-comfortable situation due to their performances at Lucas Oil Raceway to start out the Round of 10. [autotag]Ty Majeski[/autotag] already clinched a spot in the Round of 8 after winning the event while Ben Rhodes and Matt Crafton hovered around the playoff cut-line. However, very major news hit the NASCAR world on Sunday morning.

According to NASCAR, the No. 98 truck driven by Majeski failed inspection on Sunday morning and had several consequences. NASCAR confiscated the right rear tire, ejected crew chief Joe Shear, didn’t allow Majeski to qualify, and made him perform a pass-through penalty to start the event. Any additional penalties will be announced this week.

It was a massive blow to ThorSport Racing and one that could greatly affect the No. 98 team. NASCAR could take away playoff points and cause a situation where Majeski making the Championship 4 becomes more difficult. As for the other drivers, such as Carson Hocevar, they were happy to see the news of Majeski’s inspection failure.

“The No. 98 truck (Ty Majeski) got their superpower taken away and we can all race again,” Hocevar said.

That is a major statement to make and one that will come to fruition again sometime during the week. Majeski may have made the Round of 8 but depending on what happens with the team this week, the round itself might become way more difficult than previously anticipated.

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