Matt Crafton has been in the NASCAR Truck Series game for 26 years. Now at the age of 49, he is ready to call time on a full-time NASCAR Cup career. During his long tenure, he has clinched three Truck Series championships and established his legacy in the sport. However, his longevity in the Truck Series has also seen him witness a variety of changes, and in his opinion, not for the better.

His frustration came to a head after the Phoenix Raceway finale, where he finished 13th. Part of his anger stems from a difficult campaign with his long-time team, ThorSport Racing. For the first time in 22 years, Crafton failed to finish in the Top 5 all year. His best finish was at Michigan, where he finished 6th fastest, and his last Top 5 was in 2024 at Bristol.

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