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NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series races at Charlotte Motor Speedway

Motor race
NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series at Charlotte Motor Speedway
NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series
VenueCharlotte Motor Speedway
LocationConcord, North Carolina, U.S.
Circuit information
SurfaceAsphalt
Length1.5 mi (2.4 km)

Pickup truck racing events in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series have been held annually at Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord, North Carolina since 2003

Spring race

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Motor race
North Carolina Education Lottery 200
Corporate sponsorNorth Carolina Education Lottery
First race2003
Distance201 miles (323.478 km)
Laps134[1]
Stages 1/2: 30 each
Final stage: 74
Previous namesHardee's 200 (2003)
Infineon 200 (2004)
Quaker State & Lube 200 Presented by Click It or Ticket (2005)
Quaker State & Lube 200 (2006)
Quaker State & Lube 200 Presented by Circle K (2007)
Most wins (driver)Kyle Busch (8)
Most wins (team)Kyle Busch Motorsports (7)
Most wins (manufacturer)Chevrolet (12)
Circuit information
SurfaceAsphalt
Length1.5 mi (2.4 km)
Turns4

The North Carolina Education Lottery 200 is a NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race held in mid-May at Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord, North Carolina. From the inaugural running in 2003 to 2019, the race was a companion event to the NASCAR All-Star Race in mid-May.

Past winners

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The 2023 North Carolina Education Lottery 200
Year Date No. Driver Team Manufacturer Race Distance Race Time Average Speed
(mph)		 Report Ref
Laps Miles (km)
2003 May 16 1 Ted Musgrave Ultra Motorsports Dodge 136* 204 (328.306) 1:46:39 114.768 Report [2]
2004 May 21 46 Dennis Setzer Morgan-Dollar Motorsports Chevrolet 134 201 (323.478) 1:52:03 107.631 Report [3]
2005 May 20 15 Kyle Busch Billy Ballew Motorsports Chevrolet 136* 204 (328.306) 1:57:03 104.571 Report [4]
2006 May 19 51 Kyle Busch Billy Ballew Motorsports Chevrolet 134 201 (323.478) 1:36:36 124.845 Report [5]
2007 May 18 33 Ron Hornaday Jr. Kevin Harvick Inc. Chevrolet 136* 204 (328.306) 1:39:40 122.809 Report [6]
2008 May 16 88 Matt Crafton ThorSport Racing Chevrolet 138* 207 (333.134) 1:51:24 111.49 Report [7]
2009 May 15 33 Ron Hornaday Jr. Kevin Harvick Inc. Chevrolet 134 201 (323.478) 1:39:34 121.125 Report [8]
2010 May 21 18 Kyle Busch Kyle Busch Motorsports Toyota 134 201 (323.478) 1:49:59 109.653 Report [9]
2011 May 20 18 Kyle Busch Kyle Busch Motorsports Toyota 134 201 (323.478) 1:58:41 101.615 Report [10]
2012 May 18 6 Justin Lofton Eddie Sharp Racing Chevrolet 134 201 (323.478) 1:49:51 109.786 Report [11]
2013 May 17 51 Kyle Busch Kyle Busch Motorsports Toyota 134 201 (323.478) 1:53:54 105.882 Report [12]
2014 May 16 51 Kyle Busch Kyle Busch Motorsports Toyota 134 201 (323.478) 1:59:54 100.584 Report [13]
2015 May 15 00 Kasey Kahne JR Motorsports Chevrolet 139* 208.5 (335.548) 1:37:01 128.947 Report [14]
2016 May 21* 88 Matt Crafton ThorSport Racing Toyota 134 201 (323.478) 1:25:01 141.855 Report [15]
2017 May 19 51 Kyle Busch Kyle Busch Motorsports Toyota 134 201 (323.478) 1:49:32 110.103 Report [16]
2018 May 18 21 Johnny Sauter GMS Racing Chevrolet 134 201 (323.478) 1:47:02 112.675 Report [17]
2019 May 17 51 Kyle Busch Kyle Busch Motorsports Toyota 134 201 (323.478) 1:44:53 114.985 Report [18]
2020 May 26* 24 Chase Elliott GMS Racing Chevrolet 134 201 (323.478) 1:47:42 111.978 Report [19]
2021 May 28 4 John Hunter Nemechek Kyle Busch Motorsports Toyota 134
2023 May 26 99 Ben Rhodes ThorSport Racing Ford 134 201 (323.478) 1:43:10 116.898 Report [22]
2024 May 24 2 Nick Sanchez Rev Racing Chevrolet 134 201 (323.478) 1:45:40 114.132 Report [23]
2025 May 23 11 Corey Heim Tricon Garage Toyota 134 201 (323.478) 1:33:38 128.8 Report [24]
2026 May 24*[N 1] 34 Layne Riggs Front Row Motorsports Ford 110* 165 (265.542) 1:57:52 83.993 Report [25]
  1. ↑ The race was originally scheduled on Friday, May 22, before being postponed to Saturday, May 23, before ultimately being contested on May 24, the day of the Coca-Cola 600.
Race Notes
  • 2003, 2005, 2007–08, 2015 and 2022: Race extended due to a NASCAR overtime Finish.
  • 2016: Race postponed from May 20 to May 21 because of inclement weather.[26]
  • 2020: Race postponed from May 15 to May 26 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • 2026: Race postponed from May 22 to May 24 because of inclement weather.[27][28]
  • 2026: Race shortened due to weather.

Multiple winners (drivers)

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# Wins Driver Years won
8 Kyle Busch 2005-2006, 2010-2011, 2013-2014, 2017, 2019
2 Ron Hornaday Jr. 2007, 2009
Matt Crafton 2008, 2016

Multiple winners (teams)

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# Wins Team Years won
7 Kyle Busch Motorsports 2010-2011, 2013-2014, 2017, 2019, 2021
3 ThorSport Racing 2008, 2016, 2023
2 Billy Ballew Motorsports 2005-2006
Kevin Harvick Inc. 2007, 2009
GMS Racing 2018, 2020

Manufacturer wins

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# Wins Make Years won
12 United States Chevrolet 2004–2009, 2012, 2015, 2018, 2020, 2022, 2024
9 Japan Toyota 2010, 2011, 2013-2014, 2016-2017, 2019, 2021, 2025
2 United States Ford 2023, 2026
1 United States Dodge 2003

Fall race (oval)

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Motor race
Ecosave 200
Corporate sponsorEcosave
First race2026
Distance201 miles (323.478 km)
Laps134
Stage 1/2: 30 each
Stage 3: 74
Circuit information
SurfaceAsphalt
Length1.5 mi (2.4 km)
Turns4

The Ecosave 200 is a NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race held in early-October at Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord, North Carolina.

History

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On February 3, 2026, it was announced that the fall Charlotte races would be moved to the oval from the road course.[29] Ecosave was announced as the entitlement sponsor, also revealing the distance for the race, being the same as the spring race.[30]

Past winners

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Year Date No. Driver Team Manufacturer Race Distance Race Time Average Speed
(mph)		 Report Ref
Laps Miles (km)
2026 October 9 Report

Former Fall race (ROVAL)

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Motor race
Ecosave 250
NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series
VenueCharlotte Motor Speedway
LocationConcord, North Carolina, United States
Corporate sponsorEcosave
First race2025
Last race2025
Distance152.76 miles (245.84 km)
Laps67
Stages 1/2: 20 each
Final stage: 27
Most wins (driver)Corey Heim (1)
Most wins (team)Tricon Garage (1)
Most wins (manufacturer)Toyota (1)
Circuit information
SurfaceAsphalt
Length2.320 mi (3.734 km)
Turns17

The Ecosave 250 was a NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race held in mid-October at the Charlotte Motor Speedway Road Course configuration in Concord, North Carolina.

History

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On August 29, 2024, the 2025 schedule released announcing a race at the Charlotte Motor Speedway road course.[31]

On October 1, 2025, Ecosave was announced as the entitlement sponsor, also revealing the distance for the race, being the same as the Xfinity Series race the following day.[32]

Past winners

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Year Date No. Driver Team Manufacturer Race Distance Race Time Average Speed
(mph)		 Report Ref
Laps Miles (km)
2025 October 3 11 Corey Heim Tricon Garage Toyota 70* 159.6 (256.847) 2:07:16 75.244 Report [33]

References

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  1. ↑ "Stage lengths for 2021 NASCAR season". NASCAR. January 25, 2021. Retrieved January 31, 2021.
  2. ↑ "2003 Hardee's 200". Racing-Reference. Retrieved December 31, 2021.
  3. ↑ "2004 Infineon 200". Racing-Reference. Retrieved December 31, 2021.
  4. ↑ "2005 Quaker Steak & Lube 200 Pres. by Click It Or Ticket". Racing-Reference. Retrieved December 31, 2021.
  5. ↑ "2006 Quaker Steak & Lube 200". Racing-Reference. Retrieved December 31, 2021.
  6. ↑ "2007 Quaker Steak & Lube 200 Presented by Circle K". Racing-Reference. Retrieved December 31, 2021.
  7. ↑ "2008 North Carolina Education Lottery 200". Racing-Reference. Retrieved December 31, 2021.
  8. ↑ "2009 North Carolina Education Lottery 200". Racing-Reference. Retrieved December 31, 2021.
  9. ↑ "2010 North Carolina Education Lottery 200". Racing-Reference. Retrieved December 31, 2021.
  10. ↑ "2011 North Carolina Education Lottery 200". Racing-Reference. Retrieved December 31, 2021.
  11. ↑ "2012 North Carolina Education Lottery 200". Racing-Reference. Retrieved December 31, 2021.
  12. ↑ "2013 North Carolina Education Lottery 200". Racing-Reference. Retrieved December 31, 2021.
  13. ↑ "2014 North Carolina Education Lottery 200". Racing-Reference. Retrieved December 31, 2021.
  14. ↑ "2015 North Carolina Education Lottery 200". Racing-Reference. Retrieved December 31, 2021.
  15. ↑ "2016 North Carolina Education Lottery 200". Racing-Reference. Retrieved December 31, 2021.
  16. ↑ "2017 N.C. Education Lottery 200". Racing-Reference. Retrieved December 31, 2021.
  17. ↑ "2018 North Carolina Education Lottery 200". Racing-Reference. Retrieved December 31, 2021.
  18. ↑ "2019 North Carolina Education Lottery 200". Racing-Reference. Retrieved December 31, 2021.
  19. ↑ "2020 North Carolina Education Lottery 200". Racing-Reference. Retrieved December 31, 2021.
  20. ↑ "2021 North Carolina Education Lottery 200". Racing-Reference. Retrieved December 31, 2021.
  21. ↑ "2022 North Carolina Education Lottery 200". Racing-Reference. Retrieved May 27, 2022.
  22. ↑ "2023 North Carolina Education Lottery 200". Racing-Reference. Retrieved May 26, 2023.
  23. ↑ "2024 North Carolina Education Lottery 200". Racing-Reference. Retrieved May 24, 2024.
  24. ↑ "2025 North Carolina Education Lottery 200". Racing-Reference. Retrieved May 23, 2025.
  25. ↑ "2026 North Carolina Education Lottery 200". Racing-Reference. Retrieved May 23, 2026.
  26. ↑ White, Rea (May 20, 2016). "NASCAR Sprint Showdown, Truck race postponed to Saturday". Sporting News. Retrieved January 18, 2019.
  27. ↑ "NASCAR Truck race at Charlotte postponed by rain after emotional pre-race". May 22, 2026. Retrieved May 22, 2026.
  28. ↑ "Truck Series race at Charlotte postponed due to inclement weather". NASCAR. May 23, 2026. Retrieved May 23, 2026.
  29. ↑ "Charlotte Motor Speedway returns to oval racing for Bank of America 400 chase weekend". Jayski's Silly Season Site. February 3, 2026. Retrieved February 3, 2026.
  30. ↑ "Ecosave 200". www.charlottemotorspeedway.com. Retrieved May 23, 2026.
  31. ↑ "2025 schedule". Jayski's Silly Season Site. NASCAR Digital Media LLC. Retrieved August 29, 2024.
  32. ↑ "Ecosave Expands Speedway Motorsports Partnership As Title Sponsor of Oct. 3 Ecosave 250". www.charlottemotorspeedway.com. Retrieved October 2, 2025.
  33. ↑ "2025 Ecosave 250 Race Results". Racing-Reference. Retrieved October 3, 2025.
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