Duckworth Motorsports Pro Trucks

09/06/2026

RACE CARS, ROOKIES, FAMILY, RADIATOR HOSE, AND A RADIATOR CAP WITH BAD TIMING.

Nick Martinez could be sitting in the middle of an empty field playing with a Tonka truck, and his entire family would show up ready to support him.

One would bring a shovel.
One would start moving sticks.
Another would ask where the pit field is.
Somebody would bring sandwiches.

Before long, they would have a full pit crew, matching shirts, a scoring tower, and three people discussing the proper tire pressure for a yellow metal dump truck.

That is the Martinez family.

Their unwavering support for Nick exemplifies the camaraderie every racer values-family, friends, and crew who work, encourage, worry, celebrate, and carry the load when racing challenges strike.

September 5, 2026, gave us another fine example.

The truck sat in the garage, fully prepared by Dan (Grizz).

It looked fast. It looked happy. It had that innocent little smile race cars get right before they ruin your evening.

We arrived at Colorado National Speedway, rolled out for the first hot laps, and the truck immediately reminded us who was in charge.

A nearly new radiator hose, with only a couple of races on it, split along the seam near the upper water outlet.
Of course it did.

It did not split in the garage.
It did not split while we were unloading.

It waited until the truck was on the racetrack, showing the race-day teamwork and quick thinking by Joe, the crew chief, that define the team in moments like these.

It waited until the truck hit the track.
Race cars understand timing better than comedians.

There is an old saying that a watched pot never boils.

A race car is different. It waits until nobody is watching, boils everything it owns, and then sends steam through the hood so the entire grandstand knows your business.

We've had more new-part failures this year than we expected.
If we installed a new anvil, it would develop a hairline crack.
If we bought a new hammer, the handle would fall off.
If we installed a brand new "heavy duty" part, the race car would immediately ask, "Heavy duty according to whom?"

Race cars have many personalities. Some are calm.
Some are temperamental. Some need constant attention.

Ours has the personality of a spoiled teenager with a credit card and access to Summit Racing.

When everything is ready, it finds something else.
When everything is tight, it finds something loose.
When everything is new, it finds the factory defect.

Still, the best part of racing showed up again. The racers did not stand around pointing. They jumped in and helped.

That is what makes this sport worth the scraped knuckles, empty wallets, late nights, and trailers that always seem uphill when you are pushing a broken race vehicle into them.

Veteran Steve Johnson has helped us repeatedly.
A couple of races ago, he had the fuel pump we needed.
This time, our team's new fuel pump failed.

Apparently, new parts have formed a union and declared war on Duckworth Motor-Sports. That's just racing, folks.

We also needed a radiator HOSE; Racers stepped in again, THANK YOU! Mr. Denise

I also want to thank Calvin Schutt and the entire 77 truck team for helping when we were also in trouble.

People like them represent the best part of short track racing.
They see a competitor struggling and come through with ignition parts that we desperately needed.

Calvin is a rookie, but he has come aboard with real commitment. The team lost a motor, found another, had some bad luck on the track, and kept moving forward.

He shows respect. He asks questions. He wants to learn.
Most importantly, he treats people right.

Speed may grab attention, but character, respect, and the willingness to learn are what truly earn the respect of the racing community.

The rookie class in the Pro Trucks this year has been incredible, and really in all classes, and Colorado National Speedway needs to pay close attention to it.

Look at Scott Johnson and the 06 truck. What an outstanding debut and performance. He approached it correctly. He bought a proven truck. He had professionals set it up. Then he put an experienced driver, Eric Misner, in the seat to help sort it out before taking over himself.

That is smart racing.

There is another old saying. Measure twice and cut once. In racing, it means check the setup twice before cutting across somebody's nose in Turn Three.

Scott showed preparation, patience, and respect for the learning process. His first night reflected the work done before the green flag ever dropped.

I cannot say enough about this year's rookie crop.

I have enjoyed giving rookies opportunities throughout the years because somebody once gave me an opportunity.
I never forgot it. Giving another racer a chance is one of the best ways to repay the people who helped you when you were starting out.

I still prefer driving over owning.

If somebody is going to tear up my race vehicle, I would rather be the one sitting behind the steering wheel explaining why the right rear corner looks like modern art.

We have been fortunate with our drivers. We have avoided the foolishness, unnecessary damage, and chest-pounding that sometimes arrives before experience does.

Every rookie needs confidence. You must believe you belong in the seat. You must believe you can make the pass and compete with experienced racers.

Confidence puts your helmet on.
Experience tells you when to lift.
Cockiness usually hands the body shop another purchase order.

To every rookie in every division, take your time. Run your laps. Learn your vehicle. Listen to the experienced racers. Pay your dues.

If you become too aggressive, the veterans will help you pay those dues, with interest, somewhere between Turn One and the outside wall.

Don't get so focused on proving yourself that you forget to enjoy yourself. These are the years you will remember.

You will remember your first race. Your first clean pass.
Your first heat win. The night your family thrashed beside you.
The racer who loaned you a part.
The crew member who stayed late.
The person who believed in you before your results gave anyone a reason. You will even remember the stupid radiator hose.

Years later, the trophies collect dust, but the stories get faster every time you tell them.

Colorado National Speedway needs more new racers in every division.

They do not all need to be young bucks. A rookie might be 16, 36, or 66. A returning racer who has been away for years brings fresh enthusiasm too.

Rookie status does not check your birth certificate.
It checks whether you still have enough nerve to strap into a race vehicle while your family stands nearby holding tools, spare parts, and a list of everything you promised would never break.

The speedway needs affordable ways for these racers to enter the sport and remain in it. Costs must come down. Purses must go up.

Teams need enough breathing room to return the following week without selling a kidney, the family camper, and three items belonging to their neighbors.

Sponsors matter too.
Sunbelt Rentals has been awesome. Their bright green color has grown on me. Green was once considered bad luck in racing, along with peanuts in the pits.

We old racers have finally moved past some of that.
Besides, money is green, and I have never seen a racer throw money out of the trailer because the color made him nervous.

Hail King has also joined Nick's team, and we are working hard to promote hail damage repair throughout Colorado.

We need race fans to support the businesses that support racers. When sponsors see race people calling, visiting, and buying, they remain involved.

Sponsors do not race for applause. They need results.
Tell them you saw their name on the race vehicle.
Allow them to earn your business. That is how sponsorship grows, teams survive, and new racers receive their first chance.

Shane Johnson also deserves recognition for his attitude and everything he has brought to our program.

The people involved with this team have made a difficult year worthwhile.

Racing will test your money, patience, equipment, marriage, vocabulary, and ability to remain calm while coolant runs across the pavement.

Then somebody hands you the right part.
A crew member makes you laugh.
A rookie asks a good question.
A family gathers around a racer they love.

Suddenly, you remember why you keep coming back.

Nick Martinez has something special. He has a family and a group of people who believe in him.

They do not care whether he is racing a Pro Truck or pushing a Tonka Toy through a field.

They will be there.
They will dig the holes.
They will move the sticks.
They will bring the tools.
They will support their racer.

That kind of backing does more than help Nick race. It gives him memories worth keeping for the rest of his life.

So, to Nick, Calvin, Scott, Shane, every rookie, every returning racer, every family member, every crew member, every sponsor, and every competitor who handed us a part when our truck decided to become a steam locomotive, thank you.

Enjoy these days.
Learn everything you can.
Respect the people around you.
Take care of your equipment.
Pay your dues.

Laugh at the failures.

Then tighten the radiator cap, check the new hose one more time, and head back onto the racetrack.

The race car is already planning its next joke.

09/04/2026

RACING IS EASY. YOU ONLY NEED MONEY, TIME, MORE MONEY, NO SLEEP, AND A COMPLETE LACK OF COMMON SENSE.

Anybody who owns a race car knows the truth.
The race car eats first.

It needs tires, fuel, entry fees, repairs, brakes, gears, oil, and enough spare parts to build a second car. Then it waits until Thursday night to develop a problem nobody has seen since 1987.

By Friday, the crew is tired.
By Saturday, the bank account has thrown a connecting rod.

By Sunday, we are already discussing the next race.
That is racing.

Sponsors help keep these cars on the track. In return, racers have a responsibility to promote the businesses supporting them. Putting a sticker on the race car and forgetting about it is not sponsorship. That is expensive wallpaper.

Real sponsorship requires work.

We need to actively promote our sponsors and share their services to show supporters that their efforts make a real difference in results.

Yes, you have seen plenty of posts lately about Colorado Hail Damage, Hail King, Sunbelt Rentals, and Duckworth Motor-Sports.

We are not trying to wear out your scrolling finger.

We are trying to build a sponsorship program that works.
Promoting sponsors has become another full-time racing job. We already build the cars, repair them, transport them, race them, clean them, and explain to our wives why four new tires were more important than kitchen cabinets.

Now we also create posts, videos, graphics, promotions, and QR codes.

At least modern technology helps. Years ago, promoting a sponsor required newspaper ads, flyers, and a guy standing at the pit gate yelling at strangers. Today, we have phones, social media, and QR codes.

The guy yelling at strangers is still available if needed.
Here is how race fans can actively support local businesses: scan the QR code, follow the link to learn more, and share the sponsor's services with friends to boost visibility and results.

If your vehicle has hail damage, scan the QR code. Get an estimate. Let Hail King take a look.

Scanning the QR code costs nothing, is quick and safe, and helps supporters feel involved by showing them how their simple action can produce real, measurable results for our sponsors.

Results Matter.

Sponsors do not pay race bills with likes, thumbs-up signs, or somebody saying, "That is a cool truck." They need Real Customers and Real Business.

When racers produce results for sponsors, sponsors have a reason to stay.

When sponsors stay, race cars stay on the track.
When race cars stay on the track, fans get better shows, tracks get stronger car counts, and racers get to continue making questionable financial decisions at high speed.

So yes, we will keep promoting.
We will keep working.
We will keep trying new ideas.
We will keep pushing until the Sponsorship Engine Fires on all Eight Cylinders.

If we have filled your newsfeed with Hail King, Sunbelt Rentals, Duckworth Motor-Sports, race trucks, Super Stocks, and QR codes, please understand the reason.
We are trying to prove that sponsorship still works when racers work for it.

You can help our sponsors by scanning the QR code and sharing clear results that show your support makes a real difference and encourages ongoing sponsorship.

Supporting our sponsors helps strengthen our community and makes supporters feel like vital parts of the racing family, showing their involvement truly matters.

You Help a Race Team.

You help show every racer that sponsor promotion produces results.

Besides, scanning a QR code is a simple way for supporters to contribute, helping race teams and sponsors work together to keep race cars on the track and the season alive.

SCAN THE CODE.
LET'S GIVE OUR SPONSORS RESULTS.
LET'S KEEP RACE CARS ON THE TRACK.

AND LET'S TRY TO FINISH THE SEASON BEFORE THE CHECKBOOK BLOWS UP.

08/20/2026

THE SUPER STOCK MAY SHOW UP TO THE PARTY BEFORE IT FINISHES GETTING DRESSED

Race fans, we are working hard to place the Duckworth Motor-Sports Super Stock beside the CNS ticket booth during the Race for the Million on August 22 2016. Keep an eye out for it at the designated display area near the ticket booth.

There is one small problem.
The car has a brand-new body. It is painted bright Sunbelt green. It looks fast standing still.

The new Sunbelt Rentals and Hail King graphics are running a few laps behind schedule.

The car is dressed. Its sponsor uniform has not arrived from the cleaners.

We are not sure whether Owen will allow us to display the Super Stock beside the ticket booth without its completed graphics.

We respect that decision because a race car sitting near the entrance represents the track, the team, and its sponsors.

Still, we are racers.

When Plan A loses a transmission, we do not load up and go home. We find Plan B, borrow three tools, use six zip ties, and ask the guy in the next pit whether he has anything stronger than duct tape.

Our first choice is to display the actual Super Stock upfront at the CNS ticket booth.

If Owen approves it, look for the bright Sunbelt green car.

You will not miss it unless you walk into the speedway backward with your eyes closed.

The car has a fresh body and a clean new appearance. The full Sunbelt Rentals and Hail King graphics will follow.

Think of it as seeing a race car before it puts on its sponsor suit.

The important part is the promotion.

Hail King and Dent King invite race fans to join the fun with a free vehicle damage estimate.

Request your estimate and complete the contact form for a chance to drive the Duckworth Motor-Sports Super Stock and feel part of the action.

Yes, the same type of car we hope to display beside the ticket booth.

One lucky race fan will move from saying, "I could drive that thing," to finding out whether that statement survives the first corner.

If the Super Stock isn't approved for display beside the ticket booth, we'll keep the campaign poster and QR code near the entrance so you can still participate and enter the contest, no matter where the car is.

The car might miss qualifying, but the QR code will still qualify you for the feature.

Scan the code.
Request your free estimate.
Complete the contact form.
Qualify for entry.

Then spend the rest of the evening explaining to your family why you suddenly need racing gloves.

Colorado has delivered several days of serious hail.

Many vehicles throughout the area have suffered damage. If your hood now has more dimples than a bucket of golf balls, let Hail King and Dent King inspect it.

This promotion encourages race fans to support local businesses that back racing, helping them feel connected and proud of their community involvement.

Sponsors help racers buy tires, fuel, parts, safety equipment, and the small bracket that costs $14 until somebody writes "racing" on the package and changes the price to $89.

When race fans support our sponsors, those businesses see results from their involvement. That gives them a reason to stay in racing and encourages other businesses to join them.

That matters to every driver, team, crew member, and fan who wants local racing to remain strong.

Whether the Super Stock is beside the ticket booth or still waiting at the shop for its sponsor uniform, the promotion will remain active.

After the races, visit us at the Sunbelt Rentals and Hail King-sponsored No. 60 race truck to meet the team, take pictures, and stay connected with the racing community.
Take photos with the truck and sit in it.

Meet the team.
Ask questions.
Find the QR entry form.

We will help you enter before somebody from the crew misplaces the clipboard under a stack of tires.

This is a major night for Colorado race fans. The Race for the Million brings the noise, speed, fireworks, and enough horsepower to make every neighborhood lawn mower feel inadequate.

Look for the bright green Super Stock near the ticket booth.

If it is there, stop and take a picture.
If it isn't, find the QR poster.

Either way, visit the Sunbelt Rentals and Hail King No. 60 truck after the races for pictures and entry information.

The graphics might be late.
The opportunity is right on time.

Scan the code and enter for your chance to experience the ride of your life.

08/18/2026

SUPPORT THOSE SPONSORS WHO SUPPORT OUR LOCAL RACING.

SIX DAYS OF HAIL. ONE GREEN RACE TRUCK. ONE SERIOUS OPPORTUNITY.

Colorado weather has spent the last SIX Days Throwing Hailstones at Cars like a frustrated crew chief throwing tools after somebody forgot to tighten the drain plug.

If your vehicle now looks like it qualified for a golf-ball impersonation contest, Hail King and Dent King want to inspect it.

Duckworth Motorsports also wants race fans to remember something important.

Sponsors keep local race cars on the track.
Race fans once understood this better than anyone.

NASCAR fans bought products from the companies displayed on their favorite cars. If a sponsor supported their driver, they supported the sponsor.

They bought the sponsor’s products.
They visited the sponsor’s stores.
They told friends who supported Racing.

They understood that every purchase helped keep another race car running.

Local Racing Still Needs that Attitude.

A race truck does much more than make noise, burn fuel, eat tires, and give the crew chief another reason to check his blood pressure.

A properly promoted race truck introduces businesses to thousands of loyal race fans. It places company names in photographs, posters, articles, videos, race programs, pit areas, grandstands, car shows, community events, and conversations.

The bright green Duckworth Motorsports No. 60 truck carries Hail King and Sunbelt Rentals with pride.

Now Race Fans can Prove that Local Motorsports Sponsorship works.

If your car, truck, or SUV suffered damage during Colorado’s recent hailstorms, contact Hail King or Dent King for a free estimate.

You do not need to arrive wearing a fire suit.
You do not need to know your vehicle’s spring rate.
You do not need to tell anyone your damaged hood was “loose in the corner.”

Get the damage inspected by people who support Colorado Racing.

When you request your free estimate and complete the contact form, you also qualify for entry for a chance to Win the Ride of Your Life in the Duckworth Motorsports Super Stock.

Yes, you read that correctly.
You could go from looking at race cars from the grandstands to sitting behind the wheel of one.

The Winner will Experience the sound, power, vibration, and Excitement of a Real Race Car. This is not a slow lap around the grocery store parking lot while somebody waves a checkered napkin.

This is your opportunity to experience what drivers feel when they strap in, fire the engine, and realize the brake pedal requires more effort than the one in the family SUV.

This promotion brings race fans, local sponsors, and Duckworth Motorsports together for one purpose.

Show businesses that supporting local racers produces results.

Hail King and Dent King are stepping forward to support the No. 60 truck, Duckworth Motorsports, and Colorado racing. Sunbelt Rentals continues to stand behind the program and the Race for the Million.

Now it is our turn to support them.

If you need an estimate, allow Hail King and Dent King to earn your business.

Tell them you saw their name on the Duckworth Motorsports Race Truck Driven by Nick MARTINEZ.

Tell them local Racing sent you. That sentence matters.
It tells a sponsor that its investment reached real people. It proves the race truck created attention, phone calls, estimates, and customers. It gives that sponsor a reason to remain involved and encourages other businesses to support racers.

Every race fan wants better car counts, stronger teams, larger events, and more exciting Racing.

Sponsors help pay for the tires, fuel, engines, safety equipment, repairs, transportation, and the seventeen small parts nobody remembered to include in the racing budget.

Supporting the businesses behind the race cars helps protect the future of local Racing.

Here is how to enter:
Scan the QR code on the illustration.
For your free vehicle-damage estimate.
Complete the contact form.
Qualify for entry for a chance to drive the Duckworth Motorsports Super Stock.

You may also visit:
https://www.hailkinganddentking.com/contact

No purchase is necessary. Official rules and restrictions apply. We will select the Winner at a later date.

Colorado supplied the hail.
Hail King and Dent King supplied the opportunity.
Sunbelt Rentals helped put the truck in front of the fans.
Duckworth Motorsports supplied the Race Cars.

We now need race fans to provide support.
Scan the code. Request your free estimate. Tell Hail King and Dent King that local Racing sent you.

Then start working on your Victory Lane speech.

Please keep it shorter than the trophy presentation. Thank you. The crew still has work to do.

08/18/2026

08/17/2026

MORE THAN A GREEN FLAG

THE STORY BEHIND SHANE JOHNSON, NICK MARTINEZ, HAIL KING, SUNBELT RENTALS, AND THE NO. 60 DUCKWORTH MOTOR-SPORTS RACE TRUCK

A lot of people see the green flag, the race trucks, and the drivers and think Racing works like this:
Wash the truck. Add fuel. Tighten the wheels. Drop the green flag. Go Racing.

If only it were that easy.

Behind every truck stands a crew chief, crew members, wives, children, sponsors, friends, family members, and at least one person asking where the missing wrench went.

This shows the strong team effort and community support that drive racing success.

Then you bring in the Martinez family.

When the Martinez clan arrives, the pit count goes up before the car count does. You do not need a pit stall. Please obtain a zoning permit, extra wristbands, and someone to direct traffic.

That is racing. The driver gets introduced, but an entire family and crew help get that driver to the starting line.

This story began when Shane Johnson made the difficult decision to step away from the driver's seat of the Duckworth Motorsports No. 60 truck.

Shane did not leave because he stopped loving Racing. His professional life demanded more of his time, and he knew driving the truck required more than showing up on Saturday night, putting on a helmet, and asking which pedal made it loud.

A good driver must also be a dependable team member. Shane understood the commitment, and he respected the team enough to be honest about what he could give.

That decision was difficult. Shane still had four races remaining and a couple sets of tires ready to go. Every racer knows two good sets of tires are nearly a retirement account.

More importantly, Shane still wanted to race.
Sunbelt Rentals remained a major part of the No. 60 truck, and Shane continued supporting Duckworth Motorsports.

When Nick Martinez became available, another chapter began.

Nick had been racing in the Figure 8 division with support from Hail King. Unfortunately, his engine lasted only about 50 laps before deciding it had completed enough work for one lifetime.

The engine went south. The repair process took longer than expected, and the Figure 8 program remained on hold.

Racing has a funny way of closing one garage door and leaving another one halfway open with an extension cord running underneath it.

Nick's delay created an opportunity to bring him into the Duckworth Motorsports Truck. It also created an opportunity to place Hail King alongside Sunbelt Rentals as a Co-Sponsor.

Before moving forward, I contacted Shane.
That conversation mattered to me. Sunbelt Rentals came to the truck through Shane, and I wanted him to understand what I was considering, why I believed it was good for the team, and how Hail King would fit beside Sunbelt.

It was a Sensitive Conversation because I knew Shane still wished he were driving. Once Racing Gets into your Blood, stepping away from the seat does not remove the desire. It only leaves you standing outside the truck wondering whether anybody would notice if you climbed back in.

Shane handled the conversation with Humility and Integrity, inspiring admiration and respect from fans and community supporters.

He Researched Hail King and learned they are a Respected, Family-Owned Colorado Company with Decades of Experience and a Strong Local Reputation.

That Mattered to him.

Shane has always believed in backing local racers and businesses, fostering pride and a stronger community connection.

Instead of seeing Hail King as a company taking his place, Shane saw a local business helping the Team Keep Moving Forward.

He Supported the Decision.
That says everything about his Character.

Shane could have made the situation difficult. Instead, he showed true Team Spirit by putting the Team, Sponsors, Nick, and the program's future ahead of his own feelings, exemplifying Leadership and Pride.

That is Leadership without needing a Title.

Hail King now appears on the No. 60 truck alongside Sunbelt Rentals. Through Duckworth Motorsports Promotions and Sunbelt's Broad National Reach, a strong local Colorado company gets Exposure Far Beyond one Race Night.

Wherever the Sunbelt Truck appears, Hail King appears with it ON A LOCAL AND NATIONAL LEVEL.

Wherever the photographs, posters, stories, and promotions travel, both sponsors travel together.

Shane supports that direction. He supports Nick Martinez as the Current Driver. He supports Hail King. He supports Duckworth Motorsports and the promotional work we are building around the team.

Shane has told me he believes our Promotions are Nothing Short of Outstanding. Coming from someone who once had his hands on the steering wheel, that means a great deal.

This promotion is about more than putting another logo on a truck.

Hail King is offering Race Fans a chance to get a free vehicle-damage estimate and a Memorable Racing Experience, creating Excitement and Inclusion.

If your vehicle has suffered damage from the recent Colorado storms, this is a great time to have it inspected and enter for a Racing Experience you will remember for the Rest of Your Life.

Get your free estimate.
Complete the contact form.
Qualify for entry.
Then start practicing your Victory Lane speech in the Bathroom Mirror.

As Shane Johnson said:
"Yes, People. Sign Up."
Scan the QR code on the poster or visit:
https://www.hailkinganddentking.com/contact
No purchase is necessary. Official rules and restrictions apply. We will select the winner later.

This program moved forward because Shane Johnson chose to support the next driver, the next sponsor, and the next chapter of Duckworth Motorsports.

Nick Martinez now has the seat.
Hail King and Sunbelt Rentals share the truck.

The Martinez clan has the pit area fully occupied.

Shane Still Has our Respect and Appreciation.

Now we need one lucky race fan who is ready to stop watching from the grandstands and experience the ride of a lifetime.

The Green Flag is Waiting.

08/13/2026

RACING, FAMILY, AND A RACE TRUCK DEMANDING MORE ATTENTION

Duckworth Motorsports sincerely thanks Nick Martinez's crew and family, whose ongoing support makes us all proud and appreciated.

A large group came out for Nick's first night in the Sunbelt Rentals Number 60 Pro Truck.

They did not stand around waiting for engraved invitations or assigned parking spaces. They jumped in, helped wherever needed, and blended into our team as if they had been with us all season.

That means something to DAN(GRIZZ) and me.

I value relationships built on good hearts, integrity, and loyalty, with people willing to help when the work gets dirty, reinforcing our team spirit.

Imagine going racing, working together, and having FUN. What a wild OLD Concept.

Unfortunately, the Race Truck also Wanted Attention, IMAGINE THAT!

After a few races, oil leaks began to appear, reminding us that challenges are part of racing and can be overcome with teamwork and persistence.

"Nice Family Moment you have going here. It would be a shame if somebody leaked oil all over it."

Race vehicles have a strange sense of humor. They wait until the schedule gets tight, the important race gets close, and everyone begins feeling confident. Then they raise one mechanical finger and say, "Before you relax, come look underneath me."

We spoke with Steve and Jerry at All Pro Machine Shop.

They understand what Duckworth Motorsports is building and how we are working with the track; they support the direction we are heading, and they like our decision to put Nick Martinez in the truck.

They also understood the importance of getting everything ready for the Race for the Million on Saturday, August 22 2026

Their answer was simple. "Bring it back."

That meant removing the engine completely and getting it to All Pro Machine Shop with very little time on the clock. Steve and Jerry stepped up, went through it, addressed the problems, and turned it around so we could get it back into the truck the same week.

I cannot say enough about those TWO Guys AT ALL PRO.
A machine shop THAT IS ALL PRO, one that answers the phone, is good.

A machine shop willing to help during a short turnaround is even better. A machine shop that does both without hiding when it sees your number calling deserves its own trophy.

Joe, Nick's crew chief, FIRST NIGHT OUT kept working through the chassis setup. He is blending the setup already in the truck with how Nick wants the truck to feel.

That process takes time.

The truck does not speak English, so Joe has to interpret everything through Nick's hands, feet, lap times, tire temperatures, and the occasional description that uses words no engineer has ever included in a manual.

We also needed to raise the chassis height. A couple of times, the chassis was hitting the racetrack.

A low race truck looks fast. A race truck scraping the track repeatedly looks expensive to the track officials.

The track officials also tend to lose their sense of humor when your chassis starts trying to remove pieces of their racing surface.

There are only so many hits allowed before they politely explain that your evening is finished.
Their version of polite usually sounds like, "Get it off the racetrack."

We need every lap we can get. Nick is learning the truck, Joe is adjusting the setup, and the team is collecting valuable information every time the Number 60 circles the track.

Sitting in the pits because the chassis is trying to dig a drainage ditch would not help anyone.

We also needed to raise the chassis height, address the leaks, and get the engine back in, all during a very fast turnaround to get competitive.

All of this happened during one very fast turnaround. Thank you, TROY WITTHAR.

People often see the finished race truck under the lights and think racing begins when the green flag drops.
The green flag is the easy part.

Racing begins in the shop when someone notices a puddle under the truck at the track and says, "Whose fluid is that?"

Then five people stare at it, three touch it, two smell it, and one says, "Well, there goes dinner."

Through it all, this program has been a great deal of fun.

Nick has brought excitement, talent, and a strong racing family into Duckworth Motorsports. His crew has stepped in and worked beside us.

Hail King has given Nick tremendous support.

Shane Johnson at Sunbelt Rentals continues to make this entire racing program possible.

Steve and Jerry at All Pro Machine Shop stepped up when the clock was against us, showing their support and commitment to our success.

Joe continues working to give Nick a truck suited to his driving style.

This is what a racing program should feel like.
Good people, strong relationships, honest effort, and sponsors who believe in the driver all contribute to a family that shows up and a crew ready to work for upcoming races.

And one bright green Number 60 race truck that has finally received enough Attention for at least the next fifteen minutes.

Our team is dedicated to preparing Nick Martinez and the Duckworth Motorsports Sunbelt Rentals Number 60 for the Race for the Million on August 22, 2026. We're making great strides and are excited for what's ahead.

The truck has been warned.

No more surprises.