Derek Kraus to make surprise NASCAR Cup start in Coca Cola 600

Derek Kraus Claims First ASA STARS National Tour Win in Newport Debut

What originally appeared to be a mistake proved to be the move of the night for Derek Kraus. Kraus scored his first career Appalachian Sucker Punch ASA STARS National Tour victory on Saturday night, winning the series' inaugural visit to Newport Speedway.The Wisconsin driver, on the eve of appearing in the Coca-Cola 600 for NY Racing Team, passed Dawson Sutton on lap 272 of the 300-lap Super Late Model contest, leading the rest of the way to tak…

Derek Kraus to make surprise NASCAR Cup start in Coca Cola 600

Derek Kraus, 23, will make his first NASCAR Cup Series start of the year this weekend, competing in NASCAR's longest race -- the 66th running of the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Kraus will pilot the No. 44 NY Racing Team Chevrolet with sponsorship from Western States Flooring. This Sunday's race will be the first time since the season-opening Daytona that the Cup Series will ...Keep reading