When Mark Martin isn't around, it's pretty clear that Toyota is set to dominate the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series this year. This is why Toyota's entrance into the Nextel Cup is a major concern. The feeling is that money is no object and they will do whatever is necessary to win. That's exactly what has happened with the trucks. Qualifying for the Dodge Ram Tough 200 at Gateway Raceway in St. Louis was rained out so the field was set by owner's points. Rookie David Ragan was on the pole driving the Ford that Mark Martin normally drives but he was surrounded by Toyotas.
Ted Musgrave-#9 ASE Toyota and his teammate Todd Bodine-#30 Lumber Liquidators Toyota swapped the lead. Some pit strategy juggled the field but it wasn't long before Bodine & Musgrave went to the front. David Reutimann-#17 Toyota took the lead but Bodine & Musgrave passed him at lap 146. A flat tire and crash into the wall for Rick Crawford-#14 Circle Bar Ford brought out the caution with six laps left but Bodine held off Musgrave for the win. The top five finishers were all Toyota so the domination continues.
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