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10 Brendan Gaughan
Brendan Gaughan is no longer racing for his family-owned team, instead joining Roick Crawford with Circle Bar Racing. A full-time series competitor since 2002, he has a top points finish of fourth.
Career Highlights
- 2003 Texas Motor Speedway Racer of the Year
- 2002 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Rookie of the Year
- 2001 NASCAR West Series Champion
- Holds series record of winning four consecutive races at Texas (2002-03)
Driver Details
- Ht: 69 Wt: 180
- Born: 07/10/1975
- Hometown: Las Vegas, Nevada
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Year-by-Year Craftsman Series Recap
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2007 His team name changed and the group switched to Chevrolets, boosting Gaughan to an 11th-place finish in the series standings. Gaughan closed the year with three top-five and eight top-10 finishes.
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2006 Finished 15th in series points … Earned five top-10 finishes, including a best of second in the season-ending race at Homestead-Miami Speedway … Posted a best start of third in August at Bristol Motor Speedway.
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2005 Finished 19th in series points. ... Returned to the series after NASCAR Nextel Cup Series campaign in 2004. ... Competed in 23 of 25 races for owner and father Michael Gaughan. ... Recorded two top-fives and seven top-10 finishes. ... Posted best start of fourth at Milwaukee and finish of third at Memphis.
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2004 Did not participate in series.
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2003 Finished fourth in series points. ... Entered final race of the 2003 season at Homestead-Miami Speedway with series points lead but finished fourth following mid-race accident. ... Captured all three career Bud Poles in one season, California, Las Vegas and South Boston. ... Scored six victories including back-to-back wins at Gateway and Michigan. ... Posted 14 top-fives and 18 top-10 finishes. Voted Series’ Most Popular Driver.
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2002 Finished 11th in series points. ... Competed in first full NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series season. ... Captured first career victory at spring race in Texas. ... Returned to Texas in the fall and captured that victory as well. ... Best start of second came at his home track at Las Vegas Motor Speedway where he finished eighth.
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2001 Finished 31st in series points. ... Competed in seven of 24 races where he posted two top-fives and three top-10 finishes. ... Best finish of second came at Texas.
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2000 Finished 40th in series points. ... Ran five races for owner Bill McAnally. ... Posted best start and finish of 11th at Gateway.
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1999 Finished 74th in series points. ... Competed in only two events for owner Walker Evans, Mesa Marin and Las Vegas. ... Best finish was 24th at Las Vegas.
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1998 Finished 83rd in series points. ... Competed in two races, Pikes Peak and Las Vegas. ... Posted best finish of 32nd at Las Vegas.
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1997 Finished 110th in series points. ... Made his Craftsman Truck Series debut at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on Nov. 9. ... Started 18th and finished 24th.