What’s new in 2010? Trucks get Double-File Restarts

There were several major announcements made Thursday afternoon during the Sprint Cup Series Media Tour at NASCAR’s Research & Development Center in Concord, North Carolina. There will be a couple of changes for the Camping World Truck Series this upcoming season.

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It was only a matter of time before the double-file restart shootout format would be introduced into the Camping World Truck Series. 2010 is the year. There will also be a couple of more changes to discuss.

“We have got a few updates,” Vice President of Competition, Robin Pemberton said. “We will be implementing the double-file restart shootout style this year. And as a result, we will go back to the conventional style pit stops. We are also giving the teams a couple of different options, including a self-venting fuel can which will eliminate the need for a catch can man on pit road. We will also be giving teams the option of a spec engine on every racetrack a mile and a quarter or less. We hope that that gives the teams on the regional and touring series an opportunity to compete in the Truck Series.”

The Sprint Cup Series first tried out the double-file restarts during the All-Star Race at Lowe’s Motor Speedway last May. With fans instantly responding with excitement over the difference it made, NASCAR soon adopted the format for the Nationwide Series. One would say it was only a matter of time before the format was introduced to the truck series.