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Johnny Sauter crowned 2016 NASCAR Truck champion

The NASCAR Camping World Truck Series has grown a reputation for showcasing spectacular racing events, and that was the case once again in the season finale race on Friday night at Homestead-Miami Speedway.

Four drivers; Matt Crafton, Johnny Sauter, Christopher Bell, and Timothy Peters entered the Ford EcoBoost 200 with a shot at the championship, but only one would walk away with the trophy.

Racing into Turn 1. Photo by Sean Gardner/NASCAR via Getty Images.
Racing into Turn 1. Photo by Sean Gardner/NASCAR via Getty Images.

The four championship contenders battled hard throughout the 134-lap event. Early on in the race, it appeared as if Crafton had the strongest truck.