Things You'll Need:
- Film - Regular Exposure And Polaroid
- Binoculars
- Binoculars
- Internet Access
- Computers
- Camcorders
- Videocassettes
- Digital Cameras
- Internet Explorer
- Internet Explorer
- Camera Lenses
- SLR Camera
- Polaroid Cameras
- Sports Illustrated Magazines
- Winston Cup Scene Magazines
- Stock Car Racing Magazines
- EHobbies - Diecast Collectibles - Craftsman Truck Series Models
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Step 1
Check those logos. Chevy, Ford and Dodge all race in the CTS.
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Step 2
Note that the trucks are modeled on a standard half-ton regular cab pickup truck.
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Step 3
Notice that the truck beds are covered to enhance aerodynamics.
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Step 4
Remember that CTS trucks are "purpose-built" race machines. Each is basically a tube-frame race car covered by sheet metal similar to a "stock" truck.
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Step 5
Understand that many consider the CTS a stepping-stone series. Drivers Stacy Compton and Mike Bliss have moved up to Winston Cup racing.
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Step 6
Note that the CTS has allowed drivers from other types of motor sports to get a foothold in NASCAR. Ron Fellows and Boris Said are successful sports car racers.
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Step 7
Check the owners. Many Winston Cup owners - and drivers - field CTS teams. Roush Racing, Hendrick Racing, Joe Nemechek and Ken Schrader are active owners.
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Step 1
Hold tight to your seat! Fans know CTS races are slam-bang affairs.
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Step 2
Check the schedule. The season begins in March and ends in November.
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Step 3
Watch for the CTS on old tracks: the Milwaukee Mile, Nazareth (Pennsylvania) and - new - Heartland Park at Topeka and the California Speedway.
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Step 4
Remember that most CTS races are on smaller ovals. There's lots of rubbin' and racin'.
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Step 5
Watch those pit stops. Positions can be lost or gained when a crew can change tires and add fuel faster than a competitor's crew.
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Step 6
Pay attention to what's happening during pit stops. If a hood goes up or someone crawls under a truck for an extended period, you can bet there's a serious mechanical problem.
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Step 7
Remember that every racer has a different strategy. Many younger drivers are eager to make a splash and race hard all the time. Other drivers want to finish well consistently and shoot for the championship.
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Step 8
Check your television schedule carefully. CTS races are not consistently held on the same day of the week.
