VRS Truck Series News

OFFICIAL: Crown Jewel Racing Finalizes Media Deal

OFFICIAL: Crown Jewel Racing Finalizes Media Deal

Garth GriswoldNov 13, 20243 min read

Crown Jewel Racing Media Team announced today that they have finalized Media Deals for the 2025 Season after a change in the Cup Series Broadcasting deal couldn’t be completed. It was announced earlier this year that FTN would be the…

PHOENIX: SAUNDERS RECLAIMS VRS TRUCK SERIES CHAMPION CROWN

PHOENIX: SAUNDERS RECLAIMS VRS TRUCK SERIES CHAMPION CROWN

Garth GriswoldNov 12, 20244 min read

The 2024 VRS Truck Series concluded the season Monday night in the desert of Phoenix. A 4-way battle for the Championship between Zack Saunders, John Connor, Cory Mott, and Nishil…

VRS Truck Series Championship Preview

VRS Truck Series Championship Preview

Cory MottNov 10, 20245 min read

The VRS Truck Series Championship is upon us, and that brings us four championship drivers to break down. Come with me on a journey through the season as we discover…

Team Conti Sim Performance & VRS Re-Up for 2025

Team Conti Sim Performance & VRS Re-Up for 2025

Cory MottOct 29, 20242 min read

Two key partners are returning to Crown Jewel for the 2025 season – Team Conti Sim Performance and VRS Racing. Team Conti Sim Performance Dash Series Team Conti Sim Performance…

Season Winding Down and Playoff Battles Cranking Up In CJR

Season Winding Down and Playoff Battles Cranking Up In CJR

Garth GriswoldOct 28, 20243 min read

With three weeks remaining in the 2024 Crown Jewel Racing Season, the season may be winding down, but the playoff battles are heating up. Cory Mott locked himself into a…

CROWN JEWEL RACING WEEK IN REVIEW

CROWN JEWEL RACING WEEK IN REVIEW

Garth GriswoldOct 18, 20244 min read

By: Garth Griswold, CJR Media Team Drivers in the TCSP Cup Series and VRS Truck Series Playoffs showcased their unwavering determination this week. Despite early mistakes, Cory Mott’s victory in…

TALLADEGA: BIG WRECKS AND PHOTO FINISHES THIS WEEK IN THE CROWN JEWEL

TALLADEGA: BIG WRECKS AND PHOTO FINISHES THIS WEEK IN THE CROWN JEWEL

Garth GriswoldOct 11, 20249 min read

The Crown Jewel Racing League bump drafted its way to the high banks of Talladega this week for some SuperSpeedway Racing. The VRS Truck Series kicked off the action on…

PENALTY REPORT: Bristol

PENALTY REPORT: Bristol

Gordon FraleySep 30, 20243 min read

CJR Officials released the weekly penalty report for last weeks events in Bristol. VRS Truck Series Incident Report Lap Driver(s) Involved Result/Penalty 9 28 28 43 25 25 79 30…

BRISTOL: THE WORLD’S FASTEST HALF-MILE BROUGHT THE ACTION WITH 3 NIGHTS OF RACING

BRISTOL: THE WORLD’S FASTEST HALF-MILE BROUGHT THE ACTION WITH 3 NIGHTS OF RACING

Garth GriswoldSep 27, 20245 min read

The Crown Jewel Racing league travelled to the Last Great Colosseum for three exciting nights of high speed short track racing this week. With the First Round of the VRS…

NASHVILLE: AVILA CONTINUES STREAK AND WINS THE BRING IT BACK! 200

NASHVILLE: AVILA CONTINUES STREAK AND WINS THE BRING IT BACK! 200

Garth GriswoldSep 13, 20242 min read

Johnny Avila would continue his domination of the VRS Truck Series on Monday Night at Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway. Avila won five out of the six races he had competed in,…

PENALTY REPORT: NASHVILLE AND ATLANTA

PENALTY REPORT: NASHVILLE AND ATLANTA

Gordon FraleySep 12, 20242 min read

CJR officials announced penalties and updated incident points following the weeks events at Nashville Fairgrounds and Atlanta. VRS Truck Series Corey Schramm driver of the No. 84 Truck has an…

OFFICIAL: 2025 Schedule Announcement

OFFICIAL: 2025 Schedule Announcement

Cory MottSep 7, 20245 min read

As the end of the 2024 season approaches, we are excited to announce a majority of the 2025 schedule. The 2025 season will see the addition of the franchise system,…

WATKINS GLEN: AVILA REAPPEARS TO WIN AT THE GLEN

WATKINS GLEN: AVILA REAPPEARS TO WIN AT THE GLEN

Garth GriswoldSep 5, 20242 min read

Cody Porter has won the last three races coming into Monday night to take on The Glen at the Watkins Glen International road course. His sidekick, Johnny Avila, has missed…

PENALTY REPORT: WATKINS AND DARLINGTON

PENALTY REPORT: WATKINS AND DARLINGTON

Gordon FraleySep 5, 20242 min read

Thursday evening brought news of a rare early penalty report from CJR officials. VRS Truck Series CJR officials announced no penalties in the VRS Truck Series. Team Conti Sim Performance…

MILWAUKEE: PORTER WINS 3 IN A ROW, TAMES MILWAUKEE MILE

MILWAUKEE: PORTER WINS 3 IN A ROW, TAMES MILWAUKEE MILE

Garth GriswoldAug 28, 20245 min read

VRS Truck Series competed at the Milwaukee Mile on Monday night in West Allis, Wisconsin. 37,000 fans filled the grandstands to see these trucks turn 175 laps around this legendary…

PENALTY REPORT: RICHMOND

PENALTY REPORT: RICHMOND

Gordon FraleyAug 17, 20242 min read

CJR officials announced penalties on Saturday, August 17th following this weeks events at Richmond Raceway. Due to the sheer volume of cautions, Race Control was unable to provide videos for…

RICHMOND: PORTER ENDURES CAUTION FEST, WINS 2 IN A ROW

RICHMOND: PORTER ENDURES CAUTION FEST, WINS 2 IN A ROW

Garth GriswoldAug 14, 20245 min read

RICHMOND: The VRS Truck Series took to the short track of Richmond Raceway on Monday night. With 4 races to go for drivers to claim one of last 6 spots…

Craftsman Trucks on iRacing are coming to the green flag at Rockingham Raceway.

PENALTY REPORT: VRS Trucks at Rockingham

Gordon FraleyAug 8, 20242 min read

8/8/2024 CJR officials released the list of penalties Thursday following Mondays Truck event at the historic Rockingham Speedway. William Ransone, independent driver of the No. 76 Ford F-150, made contact…

ROCKINGHAM: PORTER OVERCOMES PIT ROAD WOES AND STEALS THE SPOTLIGHT

ROCKINGHAM: PORTER OVERCOMES PIT ROAD WOES AND STEALS THE SPOTLIGHT

Garth GriswoldAug 7, 20246 min read

VRS Truck Series took to the high banks of the Rockingham “The Rock” Speedway for 200 laps of high-speed racing for Round 4 of 8 on Monday night. The weather…

Crown Jewel, Fireball Talks NASCAR, & High Velocity TV pen historic media deal

Crown Jewel, Fireball Talks NASCAR, & High Velocity TV pen historic media deal

Cory MottJul 30, 20243 min read

Crown Jewel, Fireball Talks NASCAR, and High Velocity TV have come to terms on a historic media rights deal for the 2025 Crown Jewel season. For the first time in…

INDIANAPOLIS: Avila Dominates Opening Night of the VRS Truck Series, Wins Three in a Row

INDIANAPOLIS: Avila Dominates Opening Night of the VRS Truck Series, Wins Three in a Row

Garth GriswoldJul 24, 20245 min read

VRS Truck Series at Indianapolis Recap The Crown Jewel Racing League kicked off its inaugural season with the Virtual Racing School (VRS) at Indianapolis Raceway Park. The 200-lap race was…

OFFICIAL: VRS partners with Crown Jewel as Truck Series title sponsor

OFFICIAL: VRS partners with Crown Jewel as Truck Series title sponsor

Cory MottJul 19, 20242 min read

Crown Jewel partners with popular sim racing company VRS, bringing them in as the Truck Series title sponsor for the remainder of the 2024 season and 2025 season. The Sportsman…

POCONO: AVILA CONQUERS TRICKY TRIANGLE

POCONO: AVILA CONQUERS TRICKY TRIANGLE

Garth GriswoldJul 16, 20244 min read

The Sportsman Truck Series traveled to Long Pond, Pennsylvania, to tackle 175 miles at the “Tricky Triangle” of Pocono Raceway. In the end, 175 miles wasn’t enough as some late…

PENALTY REPORT: Chicago and Richmond

PENALTY REPORT: Chicago and Richmond

Gordon FraleyJul 11, 20242 min read

9/10/2024 Crown Jewel officials issued penalties Thursday for infractions in the Circuit Cup Series, Bob Henry’s 2004 Cup Series and the Sportsman Truck Series in last weekend’s events in Chicago…

CHICAGO: Avila Steals the Win from Porter at Chicagoland

CHICAGO: Avila Steals the Win from Porter at Chicagoland

Garth GriswoldJul 9, 20244 min read

It was a beautiful Monday evening at Chicagoland Speedway in Joliet, Illinois to turn 134 laps to kick off Split #3 of the Sportsman Truck Series. Johnny Avila led 103…

CHICAGO: Truck Series Split #3 – Who Will Come Out on Top?

CHICAGO: Truck Series Split #3 – Who Will Come Out on Top?

Garth GriswoldJul 8, 20242 min read

The Sportsman Truck Series is kicking off Split #3 on Monday night at Chicagoland Speedway, and the excitement is building. With just 8 races to go, this split will decide…