2002 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series


The 2002 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series was the eighth season of the Craftsman Truck Series, the third highest stock car racing series sanctioned by NASCAR in the United States. Mike Bliss of Xpress Motorsports was crowned the champion at season's end.

2002 teams and drivers

Full-time teams

Part-time teams

Note: If under "team", the owner's name is listed and in italics, that means the name of the race team that fielded the truck is unknown.
ManufacturerTeamDriverCrew chiefRounds
ChevroletAndy Petree Racing33Andy Petree???
ChevroletAndy Petree Racing33Tony Stewart???
ChevroletBo-Co High Performance74Bobby Coffey???
ChevroletCavin Councilor56Mike Swaim Jr.Lee Leslie
ChevroletConely Racing7Bryan ReffnerJohn Conely
ChevroletDennis Sockwell54Brian SockwellTodd Hall
ChevroletEVI Motorsports89Stan BoydEd Huckabee
ChevroletFDNY Racing28Kenny AllenBob Rahilly
ChevroletFDNY Racing28Joe RuttmanBob Rahilly
ChevroletFDNY Racing28L. W. MillerBob Rahilly
ChevroletFDNY Racing28Conrad BurrBob Rahilly
ChevroletFierce Creature Racing05Bobby Hillis Jr.Duane Drummand
ChevroletGerald Miller32Jerry MillerMike Seibert
ChevroletHarvick Motorsports6Rick CarelliEd Berrier
ChevroletHarvick Motorsports6Kevin HarvickEd Berrier
ChevroletHendrick Motorsports24Ron Hornaday Jr.???
ChevroletHorn Auto Racing58Chris HornKevin Cram
ChevroletJody McCormick77Jody McCormickJeremy McCormick
ChevroletJoe Gibbs Racing48J. D. Gibbs???
ChevroletKeller Motorsports27Doug KellerDavid Bringham
ChevroletKen Schrader Racing52Mike WallaceDonnie Richeson
ChevroletKen Schrader Racing52Ken SchraderDonnie Richeson
ChevroletMcGlynn Racing00Ryan McGlynnBob Kocher
ChevroletMidgley Racing09Mike HambyDick Midgley
ChevroletMidgley Racing09John MickelDick Midgley
ChevroletReyBen Racing40Brad Bennett???
ChevroletRichardson Motorsports0Stan BoydLarry Richardson
ChevroletRichardson Motorsports0Jason WhiteLarry Richardson
ChevroletRichardson Motorsports0Loni Richardson 'Larry Richardson
ChevroletRichardson Motorsports0Patrick LawlerLarry Richardson
ChevroletRichardson Motorsports0Michael DokkenLarry Richardson
ChevroletRichardson Motorsports37Blake Mallory???
ChevroletRoadrunner Motorsports02Jim InglebrightRodney Haygood
ChevroletRonald Jones34Eric JonesEddie Pearson
ChevroletSealMaster Racing98Cory Kruseman???
ChevroletTagsby Racing73Loni Richardson 'Joey Sonntag
ChevroletTagsby Racing73Frog HallJoey Sonntag
ChevroletTeam EJP Racing03Tom Carey Jr.Tom Pearl
ChevroletTeam EJP Racing03Barry BodineTom Pearl
ChevroletTeam Racing23Phil BonifieldTom Mazzuchi
ChevroletTeam Racing23Emerson Newton-JohnTom Mazzuchi
ChevroletTeam Racing23Lance HooperTom Mazzuchi
ChevroletTeam Racing23Dana WhiteTom Mazzuchi
ChevroletTeam Racing23Wayne EdwardsTom Mazzuchi
ChevroletTeam Racing25Ronnie HornadayWilliam Kehrer
ChevroletTeam Racing25Michael DokkenWilliam Kehrer
ChevroletTeam Racing25Brian TylerWilliam Kehrer
ChevroletTeam Racing25Dana WhiteWilliam Kehrer
ChevroletTeam Racing25Barry BodineWilliam Kehrer
ChevroletTeam Racing25Brian RoseWilliam Kehrer
ChevroletTeam Racing25Phil BonifieldWilliam Kehrer
ChevroletTeam Rensi Motorsports61Butch Miller Mark Staples
ChevroletTeam Rensi Motorsports61Randy Tolsma???
ChevroletWhitmire Motorsports40Vince WhitmireMark Staples
ChevroletXpress Motorsports11Ron Hornaday Jr.???
DodgeBobby Wellmon49Scott Kuhn???
DodgeJim Collier41Clay Collier???
DodgeHT Motorsports with
Melling Racing		17Darrell WaltripJames Harris
DodgeHT Motorsports with
Melling Racing		17Stacy ComptonJames Harris
DodgeHT Motorsports with
Melling Racing		17Andy HoustonJames Harris
DodgeMansion Motorsports85Carl LongKeith Montgomery
DodgePetty Enterprises45Joe Ruttman???
DodgePetty Enterprises45Adam Clarke???
DodgePowers Motorsports55Tom PowersBryan Berry
DodgeR&J Racing68Rodney Sawyers 'Jerry Sawyers
DodgeRDS Motorsports41Jerry HillRalph Wingfield
DodgeRDS Motorsports41R. D. SmithRalph Wingfield
DodgeWare Racing Enterprises5Lance HooperDan Kolanda
DodgeWare Racing Enterprises5Jason HedleskyDan Kolanda
DodgeWare Racing Enterprises5Andy ThurmanDan Kolanda
DodgeWare Racing Enterprises5Scott KuhnDan Kolanda
DodgeWare Racing Enterprises5Scott KirkpatrickDan Kolanda
DodgeWare Racing Enterprises5Mike CoferDan Kolanda
DodgeWare Racing Enterprises51Michael DokkenKen Glen
DodgeWare Racing Enterprises51Michael RitchKen Glen
DodgeWare Racing Enterprises51Ryan HemphillKen Glen
DodgeWare Racing Enterprises51Donny MorelockKen Glen
DodgeWare Racing Enterprises51Morgan ShepherdKen Glen
DodgeWare Racing Enterprises51Randy BriggsKen Glen
DodgeWare Racing Enterprises51Blake MalloryKen Glen
DodgeWare Racing Enterprises51Brian RoseKen Glen
DodgeWare Racing Enterprises51Carl LongKen Glen
DodgeWare Racing Enterprises81Donnie NeuenbergerCalvin Humphries
DodgeWare Racing Enterprises81Jonathon PriceCalvin Humphries
DodgeWare Racing Enterprises81Angie Wilson 'Calvin Humphries
DodgeWare Racing Enterprises81Michael RitchCalvin Humphries
DodgeWare Racing Enterprises81Jason ThomCalvin Humphries
DodgeWare Racing Enterprises81Morgan ShepherdCalvin Humphries
DodgeWare Racing Enterprises81Jason WhiteCalvin Humphries
FordBrevak Racing31Jake HobgoodCurt Coffey
FordBrevak Racing31Dude TeateCurt Coffey
FordDan Higgs66Lonnie CoxGary Higgs
FordHoward Bixman30Jay Sherston???
FordJames Bailey70Jeff Finley???
FordJames Bailey70Brian Ross???
FordJohnny Myers36James Stephenson???
FordJohnny Myers36Robby Benton???
FordKen Davis65Nathan Wulff???
FordLong Brothers Racing84Richard LandrethCharlie Long
FordLong Brothers Racing84Jamey CaudillCharlie Long
FordMaurtco Motorsports59Joe Cooksey???
FordMB Motorsports63Larry GunselmanMike Mittler
FordMB Motorsports63Carl EdwardsMike Mittler
FordMB Motorsports63Regan SmithMike Mittler
FordNeil Chaffin87Chad Chaffin???
FordQuality Motorsports04Mike Cofer???
FordQuest Motor Racing37Matt MullinsTed Kennedy
FordRDR Racing97Ron BarfieldRon Barfield Sr.
FordRicky Sanders Racing19Ricky Sanders???
FordRoush Racing99Tim Fedewa???
FordShepherd Racing21Morgan ShepherdCarl Saylor
FordTeam Chick Motorsports11Aaron Daniel???
FordTom Pistone59Tommy PistoneTom Pistone

Races

Florida Dodge Dealers 250

The Florida Dodge Dealers 250 was held February 15 at Daytona International Speedway. Ted Musgrave won the pole. Terry Cook suffered a 100-point penalty for a cylinder head infraction found in his truck after the race.
Top ten results
  1. 18-Robert Pressley*
  2. 1-Ted Musgrave
  3. 4-Brian Rose
  4. 79-Joe Ruttman
  5. 6-Rick Carelli
  6. 29-Terry Cook
  7. 75-David Starr
  8. 43-Carlos Contreras
  9. 07-Jason Small
  10. 90-Lance Norick
Failed to qualify: Mike Swaim Jr., Jim Inglebright, Trent Owens, Ryan McGlynn, Michael Dokken, Ken Allen, Ron Barfield, Stan Boyd, Morgan Shepherd, Jake Hobgood, Jerry Hill

Craftsman Anniversary 200

The Craftsman Anniversary 200 was March 15 at Darlington Raceway. Jason Leffler won the pole.
Top ten results
  1. 1-Ted Musgrave
  2. 18-Robert Pressley
  3. 16-Mike Bliss
  4. 6-Kevin Harvick
  5. 14-Rick Crawford
  6. 75-David Starr
  7. 60-Travis Kvapil
  8. 4-Brian Rose
  9. 50-Jon Wood
  10. 52-Ken Schrader
Failed to qualify: Mike Swaim Jr., Ron Barfield, Rodney Sawyers, Mike Harmon, Ricky Sanders, Phil Bonifield

Advance Auto Parts 250

The Advance Auto Parts 250 was held April 13 at Martinsville Speedway. Ted Musgrave won the pole. The race is best known for a caution: Kevin Harvick intentionally turned Coy Gibbs around for previous contact and NASCAR instantly parked him. In the post-race interview Harvick lied that he did not intentionally crash Gibbs even though it was heard on the radio; he was banned from the cup race the next day.
Top ten results
  1. 46-Dennis Setzer
  2. 16-Mike Bliss
  3. 14-Rick Crawford
  4. 08-Bobby Dotter
  5. 29-Terry Cook
  6. 2-Jason Leffler
  7. 60-Travis Kvapil
  8. 75-David Starr
  9. 62-Brendan Gaughan
  10. 50-Jon Wood
Failed to qualify: Steve Portenga, L. W. Miller, Brian Sockwell, Dana White, Tommy Pistone, Jody McCormick, Jerry Allec Jr., Vince Whitmire, James Stephenson, Bobby Coffey, R. D. Smith

Missouri-Illinois Dodge Dealers Ram Tough 200

The Missouri-Illinois Dodge Dealers Ram Tough 200 was held May 5 at Gateway International Raceway. Mike Bliss won the pole.
Top ten results
  1. 29-Terry Cook*
  2. 2-Jason Leffler
  3. 16-Mike Bliss
  4. 14-Rick Crawford
  5. 75-David Starr
  6. 46-Dennis Setzer
  7. 50-Jon Wood
  8. 4-Brian Rose
  9. 90-Lance Norick
  10. 88-Matt Crafton
Failed to qualify: R.D. Smith, Aaron Daniel, Phil Bonifield, Scott Kuhn
The Rocky Mountain 200 Presented by Dodge was held May 19 at Pikes Peak International Raceway. Jason Leffler won the pole.
Top ten results
  1. 16-Mike Bliss
  2. 2-Jason Leffler
  3. 60-Travis Kvapil
  4. 29-Terry Cook
  5. 75-David Starr
  6. 14-Rick Crawford
  7. 46-Dennis Setzer
  8. 39-Steve Portenga
  9. 20-Coy Gibbs
  10. 4-Brian Rose
Failed to qualify: Ricky Sanders, Bobby Coffey

MBNA America 200

The MBNA America 200 was held May 31 at Dover International Speedway. Rick Crawford won the pole.
Top ten results
  1. 1-Ted Musgrave
  2. 18-Robert Pressley
  3. 14-Rick Crawford
  4. 75-David Starr
  5. 16-Mike Bliss
  6. 20-Coy Gibbs
  7. 62-Brendan Gaughan
  8. 03-Tom Carey
  9. 2-Jason Leffler
  10. 29-Terry Cook
Failed to qualify: Donnie Neuenberger, Phil Bonifield, Loni Richardson, Bobby Coffey

O'Reilly 400K

The O'Reilly 400K was held June 7 at Texas Motor Speedway. Jason Leffler won the pole.
Top ten results
  1. 62-Brendan Gaughan
  2. 60-Travis Kvapil
  3. 75-David Starr
  4. 14-Rick Crawford
  5. 1-Ted Musgrave
  6. 18-Robert Pressley
  7. 88-Matt Crafton
  8. 20-Coy Gibbs
  9. 50-Jon Wood
  10. 90-Lance Norick
Failed to qualify: none

O'Reilly Auto Parts 200

The O'Reilly Auto Parts 200 was held June 22 at Memphis Motorsports Park. Jason Leffler won the pole. Carl Edwards, the 2007 Nationwide Series champion, makes his first truck series start. Edwards started 16th and finished in the 23rd position, 2 laps down. This was his first of seven truck races he made in the 2002 season.
Top ten results
  1. 60-Travis Kvapil
  2. 29-Terry Cook
  3. 1-Ted Musgrave
  4. 2-Jason Leffler
  5. 46-Dennis Setzer
  6. 15-Rich Bickle
  7. 75-David Starr
  8. 20-Coy Gibbs
  9. 14-Rick Crawford
  10. 4-Brian Rose
Failed to qualify: Aaron Daniel, Joe Cooksey, Jody McCormick, Eric Jones, Nathan Wulff, Loni Richardson, Bobby Coffey, David Hall, James Stephenson

GNC Live Well 200

The GNC Live Well 200 was held June 29 at The Milwaukee Mile. Terry Cook won the pole.
Top ten results
  1. 29-Terry Cook
  2. 2-Jason Leffler
  3. 20-Coy Gibbs
  4. 62-Brendan Gaughan
  5. 1-Ted Musgrave
  6. 75-David Starr
  7. 18-Robert Pressley
  8. 16-Mike Bliss
  9. 50-Jon Wood
  10. 60-Travis Kvapil
Failed to qualify: Loni Richardson, Aaron Daniel

O'Reilly Auto Parts 250

The O'Reilly Auto Parts 250 was held July 6 at Kansas Speedway. Jason Leffler won the pole.
Top ten results
  1. 16-Mike Bliss
  2. 46-Dennis Setzer
  3. 20-Coy Gibbs
  4. 2-Jason Leffler
  5. 1-Ted Musgrave
  6. 29-Terry Cook
  7. 18-Robert Pressley
  8. 63-Carl Edwards
  9. 50-Jon Wood
  10. 88-Matt Crafton
Failed to qualify: Lonnie Cox, Loni Richardson, David Hall

Kroger 225

The Kroger 225 was held July 13 at Kentucky Speedway. Jason Leffler won the pole.
Top ten results
  1. 16-Mike Bliss
  2. 46-Dennis Setzer
  3. 18-Robert Pressley
  4. 14-Rick Crawford
  5. 2-Jason Leffler
  6. 29-Terry Cook
  7. 20-Coy Gibbs
  8. 1-Ted Musgrave
  9. 39-Steve Portenga
Failed to qualify: Morgan Shepherd, Rodney Sawyers, Vince Whitmire, Dana White, Lonnie Cox, Ricky Sanders, Tom Powers, David Hall, Loni Richardson

New England 200

The New England 200 was held July 20 at New Hampshire International Speedway. Jason Leffler won the pole.
Top ten results
  1. 29-Terry Cook
  2. 46-Dennis Setzer
  3. 75-David Starr
  4. 1-Ted Musgrave
  5. 62-Brendan Gaughan
  6. 20-Coy Gibbs
  7. 60-Travis Kvapil
  8. 6-Kevin Harvick
  9. 18-Robert Pressley
  10. 16-Mike Bliss
Failed to qualify: none

Michigan 200

The Michigan 200 was held July 27 at Michigan International Speedway. Ted Musgrave won the pole.
Top ten results
  1. 18-Robert Pressley
  2. 2-Jason Leffler
  3. 60-Travis Kvapil
  4. 16-Mike Bliss
  5. 75-David Starr
  6. 29-Terry Cook
  7. 20-Coy Gibbs
  8. 90-Lance Norick
  9. 14-Rick Crawford
  10. 50-Jon Wood
Failed to qualify: none

Power Stroke Diesel 200

The Power Stroke Diesel 200 was held August 2 at Indianapolis Raceway Park. Terry Cook won the pole.
Top ten results
  1. 29-Terry Cook
  2. 2-Jason Leffler
  3. 60-Travis Kvapil
  4. 52-Mike Wallace
  5. 18-Robert Pressley
  6. 17-Darrell Waltrip
  7. 90-Lance Norick
  8. 50-Jon Wood
  9. 08-Bobby Dotter
  10. 88-Matt Crafton
Failed to qualify: Dude Teate, Clay Collier, Jay Sherston, Bobby Coffey, Tom Powers

Federated Auto Parts 200

The Federated Auto Parts 200 was held August 10 at Nashville Superspeedway. Mike Bliss won the pole.
Top ten results
  1. 16-Mike Bliss
  2. 14-Rick Crawford
  3. 1-Ted Musgrave
  4. 4-Bobby Hamilton Jr.
  5. 46-Dennis Setzer
  6. 62-Brendan Gaughan
  7. 29-Terry Cook
  8. 50-Jon Wood
  9. 18-Robert Pressley
  10. 2-Mike Wallace
Failed to qualify: Tom Powers

Richmond Is For Lovers 200

The Richmond Is For Lovers 200 was held September 5 at Richmond International Raceway. Jason Leffler won the pole. Bobby Hamilton sustained injuries in this race that caused him to miss several races of the 2002 Winston Cup season.
Top ten results
  1. 33-Tony Stewart
  2. 6-Kevin Harvick
  3. 16-Mike Bliss
  4. 14-Rick Crawford
  5. 29-Terry Cook
  6. 20-Coy Gibbs
  7. 1-Ted Musgrave
  8. 17-Stacy Compton
  9. 08-Bobby Dotter
  10. 52-Ken Schrader
Failed to qualify: Stan Boyd, Brad Bennett, Dana White, Clay Collier, Loni Richardson, Tommy Pistone, James Stephenson, Conrad Burr, Bobby Coffey, Jody McCormick

Silverado 350

The Silverado 350 was held September 13 at Texas Motor Speedway. Mike Bliss won the pole.
Top ten results
  1. 62-Brendan Gaughan
  2. 20-Coy Gibbs
  3. 75-David Starr
  4. 14-Rick Crawford
  5. 60-Travis Kvapil
  6. 1-Ted Musgrave
  7. 18-Robert Pressley
  8. 2-Jason Leffler
  9. 16-Mike Bliss
  10. 46-Dennis Setzer
Failed to qualify: none

John Boy & Billy's Hardee's 250

The John Boy & Billy's Hardee's 250 was held September 21 at South Boston Speedway. Ted Musgrave won the pole.
Top ten results
  1. 16-Mike Bliss
  2. 46-Dennis Setzer
  3. 14-Rick Crawford
  4. 20-Coy Gibbs
  5. 60-Travis Kvapil
  6. 50-Jon Wood
  7. 75-David Starr
  8. 08-Bobby Dotter
  9. 2-Jason Leffler
  10. 4-Ryan Hemphill
Failed to qualify: Jeremy Thompson, Dude Teate, Jay Sherston, Bobby Coffey, James Stephenson

Las Vegas 350

The Las Vegas 350 was held October 13 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. David Starr won the pole.
Top ten results
  1. 75-David Starr
  2. 16-Mike Bliss
  3. 46-Dennis Setzer
  4. 60-Travis Kvapil
  5. 2-Jason Leffler
  6. 14-Rick Crawford
  7. 18-Robert Pressley
  8. 62-Brendan Gaughan
  9. 1-Ted Musgrave
  10. 07-Jason Small
Failed to qualify: Jerry Allec Jr., Tom Powers

American Racing Wheels 200

The American Racing Wheels 200 was held November 2 at California Speedway. David Starr won the pole.
Top ten results
  1. 1-Ted Musgrave
  2. 2-Jason Leffler
  3. 62-Brendan Gaughan
  4. 60-Travis Kvapil
  5. 14-Rick Crawford
  6. 20-Coy Gibbs
  7. 18-Robert Pressley
  8. 46-Dennis Setzer
  9. 16-Mike Bliss
  10. 29-Terry Cook
Failed to qualify: Bobby Hillis

Chevy Silverado 150

The Chevy Silverado 150 was held November 8 at Phoenix International Raceway. Rick Crawford won the pole.
Top ten results
  1. 6-Kevin Harvick
  2. 1-Ted Musgrave
  3. 14-Rick Crawford
  4. 60-Travis Kvapil
  5. 29-Terry Cook
  6. 20-Coy Gibbs
  7. 52-Ken Schrader
  8. 46-Dennis Setzer
  9. 88-Matt Crafton
  10. 16-Mike Bliss
Failed to qualify: Clay Collier, Lonnie Cox, Ricky Sanders, Loni Richardson, John Mickel, Bobby Hillis

Ford 200

The Ford 200 was held November 15 at Homestead-Miami Speedway. Mike Bliss won the pole.
Top ten results
  1. 11-Ron Hornaday Jr.
  2. 1-Ted Musgrave
  3. 2-Jason Leffler
  4. 18-Robert Pressley
  5. 16-Mike Bliss
  6. 46-Dennis Setzer
  7. 14-Rick Crawford
  8. 75-David Starr
  9. 88-Matt Crafton
  10. 29-Terry Cook
Failed to qualify: Robby Benton, Adam Clarke, Cory Kruseman, Phil Bonifield, Loni Richardson, John Mickel, Dana White
  1. Mike Bliss – 3359
  2. Rick Crawford – 3313
  3. Ted Musgrave – 3308
  4. Jason Leffler – 3156
  5. David Starr – 3144
  6. Dennis Setzer – 3132
  7. Robert Pressley – 3097
  8. Terry Cook – 3070
  9. Travis Kvapil – 3039
  10. Coy Gibbs – 3010
  11. Brendan Gaughan – 2893
  12. Jon Wood – 2782
  13. Lance Norick – 2574
  14. Bobby Dotter – 2534
  15. Matt Crafton – 2424
  16. Carlos Contreras – 2334
  17. Bill Lester – 2320
  18. Steve Portenga – 2167
  19. Randy MacDonald – 2128
  20. Lance Hooper – 2121
  21. Jason Small – 2116
  22. Brian Rose – 2110
  23. Jerry Hill – 1992
  24. Morgan Shepherd – 974
  25. Stan Boyd – 915
  26. Tom Powers – 853
  27. Ken Schrader – 809
  28. Rich Bickle – 776
  29. Eric Jones – 750
  30. Kevin Harvick – 748
  31. Phil Bonifield – 704
  32. Dana White – 681
  33. Carl Edwards – 676
  34. Trent Owens – 657
  35. Ryan Hemphill – 624
  36. Michael Dokken – 605
  37. Rodney Sawyers – 597
  38. Andy Houston – 578
  39. Chris Horn – 489
  40. Joe Ruttman – 465
  41. Doug Keller – 455
  42. Loni Richardson – 454
  43. Aaron Daniel – 431
  44. Mike Wallace – 430
  45. Randy Briggs – 416
  46. Conrad Burr – 410
  47. Brian Sockwell – 391
  48. Michael Ritch – 370
  49. David Hall – 368
  50. Stacy Compton – 333

    Rookie of the Year

captured two wins and the Rookie of the Year title in 2002, driving for his family-owned Orleans Racing team. Bill Lester came in second followed by Jason Small. Loni Richardson also declared for the award, but did not compete in enough races to be eligible for rookie points.