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Auditioning for success: Matt Crafton is having a breakout season--after finding a distinctive way to catch his owner's eye.
Know the best way to catch the attention of a prospective owner? Beat him at his own game.
That's exactly what Matt Crafton did to Kevin Harvick a year ago in the Craftsman Truck Series race at Bristol. Crafton knew Harvick was considering him as a candidate to drive Harvick's truck full time this season and figured if he beat Harvick at a track that has been one of Harvick's best, his chances would improve markedly.
Crafton did just that.
He qualified fifth, five spots better than Harvick, and finished sixth, four spots better than Harvick, who blew a tire while leading late in the race. Sure enough, Harvick called a few days later and offered Crafton the ride.
It was the big break Crafton had been seeking. At the end of 2003 he was coming off three full seasons with owner Duke Thorson and had failed to finish in the top five in 72 starts. His best points finish was 11th.
Fast forward to today, and Crafton, 28, is fourth in points and in contention for the series championship with Harvick's new operation.
"I'm ecstatic about it," Crafton says. "You can't ask for anything more--the best sponsor, a great team owner who gives you everything you want and good people to work with."
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- Press release article from: PR Newswire April 28, 1997 700+ words
SONOMA, Calif., April 28 /PRNewswire/ -- On Wednesday, April 30, NASCAR drivers Craig Raudman and Matt Crafton will appear at the Sonoma AAA office to kick-off events surrounding the California AAA 200. They will be signing autographs...
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...Woods III, who is teaming up with fellow Ford competitor Matt Crafton for Saturday's NASCAR Southwest Series Home Depot 150 at Irwindale Speedway. ``Matt Crafton is a fellow Ford guy,'' said Woods of his association...
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- Newspaper article from: Daily News (Los Angeles, CA) February 16, 2001 700+ words
...t have started much worse for Matt Crafton as he begins his 2001 NASCAR Craftsman...On the second day of qualifying, Crafton turned one lap before experiencing...despite his poor starting position, Crafton said he is confident he can challenge...
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- Press release article from: PR Newswire September 19, 2009 700+ words
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- Crafton Tull Sparks appoints president, CEO in Oklahoma, Arkansas and Kansas
- Newspaper article from: THE JOURNAL RECORD October 13, 2009 700+ words
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- Bethany Bradford of Crafton Tull Sparks in Rogers has received Leadership in...
- Magazine article from: Arkansas Business August 4, 2008 700+ words
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- Crafton bids farewell to retiring employees
- Newspaper article from: Redlands Daily Facts RACHAEL M. GUSTUSON, Crafton Hills College July 28, 2009 700+ words
...dozen employees recently retired from Crafton Hills College. California's economic crisis is having an impact on Crafton Hills College, as it is on the rest...up funds. That is one of many steps Crafton is taking because of the state's...
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- Newspaper article from: The Virginian Pilot Saita, Anne January 11, 1996 700+ words
...an abusive boyfriend when Tracey Dawn Crafton jumped into the Reverings' van in a convenience...floor it'' once 24-year-old Crafton was safely inside. ``She got into the...Richard S. ``Ricky'' Hogarth. After Crafton climbed into the rear seat, Hogarth appeared...
