The RFRL Elite Truck Series delivered a compelling inaugural season across 14 rounds, taking drivers from the unique challenges of Pocono Raceway's tricky triangle to the high-speed drama of Talladega Superspeedway and through demanding venues like Martinsville Speedway and Watkins Glen International. The schedule tested every facet of truck racing, spanning familiar NASCAR venues from Phoenix Raceway to Texas Motor Speedway before culminating at World Wide Technology Raceway.
Tom Ringer in the #68 truck emerged as champion, but the season's narrative proved far richer than any single storyline. With battles spanning from Dover Motor Speedway to Charlotte Motor Speedway and Kansas Speedway to Darlington Raceway, the 14-race campaign showcased the depth and competitiveness that defined this debut Elite Truck Series season, setting the foundation for what promises to be an enduring league racing tradition.
Elite Truck Series • Season 1
TOM RINGER
Series Champion
Tom Ringer claimed the RFRL Elite Truck Series Season 1 championship in the #68, securing the title with a 39-point margin over runner-up Todd Parent. Ringer's two victories across the 14-round campaign provided the foundation for his championship run, as he consistently accumulated points through diverse challenges ranging from the high-speed drafting at Talladega Superspeedway to the precision demanded at road course Watkins Glen International and short tracks like Martinsville Speedway.
Parent in the #69 maintained steady pressure throughout the season, finishing just 39 points behind in the final standings and keeping the championship battle competitive. The gap between Ringer and Parent represented a significant but not insurmountable margin, with third-place finisher John W Crosby in the #73 trailing by 60 points at 369 total. Ringer's ability to navigate the series' varied schedule—from superspeedways like Talladega to intermediate tracks like Charlotte Motor Speedway and Kansas Speedway—ultimately proved decisive in securing his first Elite Truck Series title.
Final Standings — Top 5
Season Superlatives
While the RFRL Elite Truck Series championship battle captivated fans throughout Season 1's fourteen rounds, individual brilliance and heart-stopping moments equally defined this inaugural campaign. From dominant stretches that showcased pure speed to nail-biting finishes that came down to mere fractions of a second, certain drivers carved their names into series lore through exceptional performances. These standout achievements remind us that beyond the points race, motorsport's true magic lies in the pursuit of perfection and the drama of split-second decisions.
Championship Battle
Season Timeline · 14 Rounds
The inaugural Elite Truck Series season delivered fourteen rounds of compelling competition across venues from Pocono to Gateway, showcasing the depth of talent in the RFRL paddock. Tom Ringer's championship run in the #68 truck exemplified the consistency and racecraft that defines elite-level league racing, but the narrow margins throughout the standings tell the story of a series where every driver brought their A-game week after week.
As the haulers are loaded and the season officially draws to a close, the foundation has been laid for what promises to be an even more competitive second campaign. The rookie season proved that truck racing at this level can produce the kind of door-to-door action and strategic battles that keep fans on the edge of their seats. With this talented field returning and hungry for their shot at the title, the stage is set for another memorable year of Elite Truck Series competition.