2008 Nascar Camping World East Series

The 2008 NASCAR Camping World East Series began on April 19, 2008, at Greenville-Pickens Speedway with An American Revolution 150. The season will conclude on September 28, 2008, at Stafford Motor Speedway. NASCAR's 4th-tier series will be known as the NASCAR Camping World Series beginning with the 2008 season, ending the 21 year sponsorship by Anheuser-Busch's Busch Beer.

Did not Qualify: (10) Michael Faulk (#36), Max Dumarey (#76), John Salemi (#63), Derek Thorn (#80), Jody Lavender (#89), Dustin Delaney (#39), Ryan Duff (#7), Richard Johns (#59), Lloyd Mack (#33), Ryan Preece (#28)

NOTE: "On May 20, NASCAR announced that the No. 18 car of Marc Davis was found to be in violation of Sections 12-4-A (actions detrimental to stock car racing); 12-4-Q (car, car parts, components and/or equipment used do not conform to NASCAR rules); 20C-8.4C (lubrication oil reservoir tank cover was not in place on the top of the lubrication oil reservoir tank encasement) and 20C-2.1O (any device or duct work that permits air to pass from one area of the interior of the car to another, or to the outside of the car, will not be permitted. This includes, but is not limited to, the inside of the car to the trunk area, or the floors, firewalls, crush panels and wheel wells passing air into or out of the car) of the 2008 NASCAR rule book. The violations was discovered during post race inspection on May 18."

Strutmasters.com 150

The Strutmasters.com 150 was run on May 31 at South Boston Speedway. Ricky Carmichael took his first pole award and Brian Iclker went on to lead a dominant 149 laps of the Strutmasters.com 150. He then held off bids from runner-up Austin Dillon of Lewisville, N.C., and third-place Peyton Sellers of Danville, Va., through a late race caution that extended the event to 155 laps. This win was his second of the season, and his second in a row.

Did Not Qualify: None

NOTE: "This was Eddie MacDonald's first win at New Hampshire Motor Speedway in 16 career NASCAR Camping World Series East starts at the track."

Pepsi Full Fender Frenzy 100

The Pepsi Full Fender Frenzy 100 was run on July 12 at the Thompson International Speedway. Jesus Hernandez seemed to have the car to beat as he lead three times for a race high of 50 laps, but it was Trevor Bayne who took both the pole and the win for the event. This was Trevor's first pole award and his first win in the series in only his sixth start.

Did not Qualify: None

NOTE: "NASCAR announced on July 29 that the #3 car of Austin Dillon was being penalized due to a rules violations discovered during post-race inspection. The car was found to be in violation of Sections 12-4-A (actions detrimental to stock car racing); 12-4-Q (car, car parts, components and/or equipment used do not conform to NASCAR rules); and 20C-12.3-S (front shock absorbers would not extend to the specified distance within the specified period of time) of the 2008 NASCAR rule book. The violations were discovered during post race inspection on July 26. The infraction dropped Dillon to 25th in the official race finish. All other drivers in the event moved up one position in the official finishing order."

Mohegan Sun NASCAR Camping World Series 200

The Mohegan Sun NASCAR Camping World Series 200 took place on August 16 at Lime Rock Park in Lakeville, CT. This race is the second and final road course on the 2008 schedule. Qualifying for this event was rained out so the starting lineup was set by the rule book. This put points leader Matt Kobyluck on the pole for the event. Matt went on to lead a race high 41 laps en route to win his 4th race of the season and third in a row.

Did not Qualify: None

Note: Eddie MacDonald became the third driver to complete the sweep of the Camping World Series East events at NHMS. Previous drivers to accomplish this feat are Mike McLaughlin in 1992 and Joey Logano in 2007

Sunoco 150

The "Sunoco 150" was run on September 19 at Dover International Speedway in Dover, Delaware. Points leader Matt Kobyluck was poised to clinch the series championship with good finish in the race. Brian Ickler got his first pole position of the year but the race would turn bittersweet for him as he was involved in a wreck only 18 laps into the event. A nine minute red flag stopped the race for cleanup after an accident. Aric Almirola would go on to win the race but it was Matt Kobyluck, who by finishing in third place and extending his lead to 219 points over second place with only one race remaining, clinched the series championship.

Did not Qualify: (1) Johnny Sauter (#12)

Notes: Aric Almirola became the second driver this year to win his first race in the series on his first start in the series.

Matt Kobyluck became the thirteenth different series champion in the series 22 years.

36th Annual Carquest Fall Final

The "36th Annual Carquest Fall Final" at Stafford Motor Speedway was originally scheduled to run on September 28, however due to a weather forecast of rain all weekend long the race has been postponed and will be run the weekend of October 11-12th.

Points Standings

^* denotes a rookie of the year candidate