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FORD F-150
was just the last lap for a really, really CREW CHIEF:
big race.” JEFF HENSLEY

ThorSport, the team based in Sandusky, OWNER:
Ohio, expects to be competitive on a THORSPORT RACING
weekly basis. Two-time series champion FEATURED DRIVERS
Crafton also calls ThorSport home.

Hensley has also made the trip to the winner’s circle
The move to ThorSport was “a dream
come true,” Enfinger said. With two with some of the Truck Series’ top drivers, such
as four-time series champ and Hall of Famer Ron
full seasons under his belt, that feeling Hornaday Jr. and former champions Skinner and
remains, but so does a desire to return to Johnny Sauter.
the winner’s circle.

“I’m proud of the effort that everyone put in – everyone
The momentum from a strong finish to the ’18 really dug deep all year,” Enfinger said. “We know the
season should be the catalyst the team, led by crew areas we have to work on. There’s no one big area
chief Jeff Hensley, needs to get off to a strong start. that we’re down on, we just need to step it up in a few
Enfinger finished eighth or better in eight of his final 13
starts, including top-five results at the final two races at places and we’ll be a contender.”
Phoenix and Homestead.
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Skinner to second in the NCWTS in 1997.

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