FASCAR Pro Truck and Sportsman Series
Encyclopedia
The FASCAR Pro Truck and Sportman Series is a pickup truck racing
series that takes place in the Florida
area. It was established by the Florida Association of Stock Car Automobile Racing
organization as a developmental "stepping stone
" for locals with an interest in stock car racing. Drivers have used this series to better prepare themselves for the NASCAR
Sprint Cup Series in addition to the NASCAR Nationwide Series and the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series. The typical age of a driver in this series is between 16 and 18 years old. Most races take place in oval tracks. Warm temperatures year round translate into tough and treacherous races. This series has operated in three race tracks: Columbia Motorsports Park (1/2 mile), New Smyrna Speedway
(1/2 mile), and Orlando Speedworld (3/8 mile).
Pickup truck racing
Pickup truck racing is a form of auto racing which involves modified versions of pickup trucks on racing circuits, mostly oval tracks. Race pickup trucks are mechanically similar to coupé-shaped stock cars, with the main difference being the more boxy shape of the cab, which does not give as good...
series that takes place in the Florida
Florida
Florida is a state in the southeastern United States, located on the nation's Atlantic and Gulf coasts. It is bordered to the west by the Gulf of Mexico, to the north by Alabama and Georgia and to the east by the Atlantic Ocean. With a population of 18,801,310 as measured by the 2010 census, it...
area. It was established by the Florida Association of Stock Car Automobile Racing
Florida Association of Stock Car Automobile Racing
The Florida Association of Stock Car Autombile Racing is considered to be the Florida state version of the National Association for Stock Car Automobile Racing or simply NASCAR for short. It is intended to be a developmental league where 14+-year old drivers develop their skills on stock cars to...
organization as a developmental "stepping stone
Stepping stone
Stepping stone and similar can refer to:* Step-stone bridge, stones placed in a river to allow pedestrians to cross* Stepping stone , a type of computer security measure...
" for locals with an interest in stock car racing. Drivers have used this series to better prepare themselves for the NASCAR
NASCAR
The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing is a family-owned and -operated business venture that sanctions and governs multiple auto racing sports events. It was founded by Bill France Sr. in 1947–48. As of 2009, the CEO for the company is Brian France, grandson of the late Bill France Sr...
Sprint Cup Series in addition to the NASCAR Nationwide Series and the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series. The typical age of a driver in this series is between 16 and 18 years old. Most races take place in oval tracks. Warm temperatures year round translate into tough and treacherous races. This series has operated in three race tracks: Columbia Motorsports Park (1/2 mile), New Smyrna Speedway
New Smyrna Speedway
New Smyrna Speedway is an asphalt track that is 0.48 of a mile in length, located near New Smyrna Beach, Florida, that races Florida Association of Stock Car Automobile Racing stock cars every Saturday night. It also has a smaller track, known as "Little New Smyrna Speedway" in the infield...
(1/2 mile), and Orlando Speedworld (3/8 mile).