Kroger 225
Former NASCAR truck race in Louisville, Kentucky
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The Kroger 225 was a NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series held at Louisville Motor Speedway in Louisville, Kentucky. The race was run from 1995 to 1999. Originally a 200-lap race in 1995, the race was increased to 225 laps the next year.
| NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series | |
|---|---|
| Venue | Louisville Motor Speedway |
| Corporate sponsor | Kroger |
| First race | 1995 |
| Last race | 1999 |
| Distance | 98.4 miles (158.359 km) |
| Laps | 225 |
| Previous names | Ford Credit 200 (1995) Ford Dealers 225 (1996) Link-Belt Construction Equipment 225 (1997) Kroger 225 (1998–1999) |
Past winners
| Year | Date | No. | Driver | Team | Manufacturer | Race Distance | Race Time | Average Speed (mph) |
Ref | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laps | Miles (km) | |||||||||
| 1995 | June 3 | 3 | Mike Skinner | Richard Childress Racing | Chevrolet | 200 | 87.5 (140.818) | 1:19:05 | 66.386 | [1] |
| 1996 | July 20 | 16 | Ron Hornaday Jr. | Dale Earnhardt, Inc. | Chevrolet | 225 | 98.4 (158.359) | 1:26:43 | 68.11 | [2] |
| 1997 | July 12 | 16 | Ron Hornaday Jr. | Dale Earnhardt, Inc. | Chevrolet | 225 | 98.4 (158.359) | 1:26:30 | 68.358 | [3] |
| 1998 | August 29 | 19 | Tony Raines | Roehrig Motorsports | Ford | 225 | 98.4 (158.359) | 1:40:38 | 58.758 | [4] |
| 1999 | October 8 | 3 | Jay Sauter | Richard Childress Racing | Chevrolet | 225 | 98.4 (158.359) | 1:42:56 | 57.445 | [5] |
Multiple winners (drivers)
| # Wins | Driver | Years won | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Ron Hornaday Jr. | 1996, 1997 | [2][3] |
Multiple winners (teams)
| # Wins | Team | Years won | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Dale Earnhardt, Inc. | 1996, 1997 | [2][3] |
| Richard Childress Racing | 1995, 1999 | [1][5] |
