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1997 Chevy Trucks Challenge
Craftsman Truck Series Race 1 of 26
Race InformationTrack Information
Total Purse:$486,525Race Date:Apr 30, 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:Roush RacingTeam:Hendrick MotorsportsDodge:0
Crew Chief:Matt ChambersCrew Chief:Dennis Connor 
Laps Led:3 of 200Pole Speed:126.859 MPH

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Official 1997 Chevy Trucks Challenge Results
FinishStartNumDriverSponsorStatusMfgPointsLapsLed
11680 Joe RuttmanJoe RuttmanLCI TelecommunicationsRunning1802003
21820 Butch MillerButch MillerEvans RacingRunning1702000
31217 Rich BickleRich BickleSears DieHardRunning16520017
4213 Jay SauterJay SauterGM Goodwrench ServiceRunning1602000
5206 Rick CarelliRick CarelliRE/MAX InternationalRunning1552000
61343 Jimmy HensleyJimmy HensleyCummins EnginesRunning1502000
7798 Kenny Irwin, Jr. (R)Kenny Irwin, Jr.RaybestosRunning1462000
81994 Ron Barfield, Jr.Ron Barfield, Jr.Super 8 MotelRunning1422000
91413 Curtis MarkhamCurtis MarkhamKey Federal Savings VISARunning1382000
103286 Stacy Compton (R)Stacy ComptonValvoline Instant Oil ChangeRunning1342000
112414 Rick Crawford (R)Rick CrawfordCircle Bar Motel & RV ParkRunning1302000
121599 Chuck BownChuck BownExide BatteriesRunning1272000
132735 Lonnie Rush, Jr. (R)Lonnie Rush, Jr.Ortho Lawn & Garden ProductsRunning1242000
14287 Dave RezendesDave RezendesGeoff Bodine RacingRunning1212002
15124 Jack SpragueJack SpragueQuaker StateRunning118200177
162368 Bobby DotterBobby DotterLub-Tek Shock OilRunning1151990
173665 Kenny AllenKenny AllenUltra ShieldRunning1121980
183312 Doug GeorgeDoug GeorgeENKEIRunning1091980
19310 Randy MacDonaldRandy MacDonaldMansion MotorsportsRunning1061970
203434 Tobey ButlerTobey ButlerPurolator PureOne FiltersRunning1031960
212666 Bryan ReffnerBryan ReffnerCarlin Combustion & ControlsAccident1001900
22410 Toby Porter (R)Toby PorterHardee'sRunning971890
23530 Kelly Denton (R)Kelly DentonGrandaddy RacingRunning941840
24907 Tammy Jo Kirk (R)Tammy Jo KirkLovableRunning911830
25252 Mike BlissMike BlissTeam ASE RacingRunning881810
263544 Boris Said (R)Boris SaidFederated Auto PartsRunning851650
27887 Joe NemechekJoe NemechekBellSouth MobilityEngine821490
282975 Dan PressDan PressSpears ManufacturingRunning791470
292232 Kenny HendrickKenny HendrickUltra ShieldAccident761410
30316 Ron Hornaday, Jr.Ron Hornaday, Jr.NAPA BrakesAccident731341
3121 Michael WaltripMichael WaltripWaltrip MotorsportsAccident70920
321131 Tony Roper (R)Tony RoperConcor Tool & MachineEngine67780
331790 Lance NorickLance NorickL&R MotorsportsEngine64750
34629 Bob KeselowskiBob KeselowskiMopar PerformanceEngine61620
351018 Michael DokkenMichael DokkenDana CorporationAccident58620
36308 John NemechekJohn NemechekCintasAccident55470
(R) Denotes Rookie  ◄► (I) Driver is Ineligible For Points
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