The ATC Trucks Series concluded its fifth season with fifteen rounds of intense competition, spanning iconic venues from the high banks of Daytona International Speedway to the desert finale at Phoenix Raceway. The 15-race campaign featured dramatic swings in momentum across diverse challenges including the road course test at Watkins Glen International, the concrete banking of Dover Motor Speedway, and the restrictor-plate drama at Talladega Superspeedway.
Jordan Traas emerged as the series champion in his #79 truck, but the path to that title unfolded through a season marked by late-race heroics, hard-charging performances, and strategic brilliance across NASCAR's most demanding venues. From wire-to-wire dominance to comeback drives through the field, Season 5 delivered the full spectrum of truck series racing drama that ultimately crowned a deserving champion.
ATC Truck Series • Season 5
JORDAN TRAAS
Series Champion
Jordan Traas captured the ATC Trucks Series championship with commanding authority, securing the title by a decisive 116-point margin over runner-up Mitchell Williams. The #79 driver's championship campaign was defined by remarkable consistency and explosive performances, highlighted by eight victories across the 15-round season that included dominant displays at Bristol Motor Speedway and Las Vegas Motor Speedway, plus a stunning charge from 18th to victory at Pocono Raceway that extended his points lead to 118.
Williams mounted sustained pressure throughout the season, particularly with his breakthrough victory at Kentucky Speedway in Round 14, but Traas' combination of speed and reliability proved insurmountable. The champion sealed his title with a methodical drive from fourth to victory at Phoenix Raceway, capping a season where his eight wins and consistent point accumulation across venues ranging from Daytona International Speedway to the short track chaos of Bristol Motor Speedway established him as the series' most complete competitor.
Final Standings — Top 5
Season Superlatives
While the championship battle captivated fans throughout ATC Trucks Series Season 5, individual brilliance and heart-stopping moments equally defined these fifteen rounds of competition. From dominant statistical performances to razor-thin photo finishes, certain drivers carved their names into the season's narrative through exceptional achievements that transcended point standings. These standout performances and unforgettable moments showcase the depth of talent and drama that made this campaign truly memorable.
Championship Battle
Season Timeline · 15 Rounds
The ATC Trucks Series Season 5 delivered fifteen rounds of exceptional competition, from the opening green flag at Daytona International Speedway to the championship-deciding finale at Phoenix Raceway. Jordan Traas proved himself a worthy champion, showcasing both raw speed and strategic brilliance throughout the campaign, while drivers like Mitchell Williams, Joe Spinelli, and Todd Parent pushed him every step of the way. The diverse schedule tested every aspect of truck racing, from the high-speed drama of Talladega Superspeedway to the grinding intensity of Bristol Motor Speedway.
As the checkered flag waves on Season 5, the foundation has been laid for what promises to be an even more competitive future. With a deep field of talented drivers having cut their teeth on this challenging schedule, the stage is set for another thrilling chapter of ATC Trucks Series action when the engines fire up once again.