The 2001 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series was the seventh season of the Craftsman Truck Series, the third highest stock car racing series sanctioned by NASCAR in the United States. Jack Sprague of Hendrick Motorsports was crowned drivers' champion for the third time.

2001 teams and drivers

Full-time teams

Part-time teams

Note: If under "team", the owner's name is listed and in italics, that means the name of the race team that fielded the truck is unknown.

Schedule

Races

Florida Dodge Dealers 250

The Florida Dodge Dealers 250 was held on February 16 at Daytona International Speedway. Joe Ruttman won the pole. Top 10 Results Failed to qualify: Ricky Sanders (#19), Tom Powers (#55), Jason Small (#73), Lance Hooper (#9), Kenny Allen (#28), Ryan McGlynn (#00)

Florida Dodge Dealers 400K

The Florida Dodge Dealers 400K was held March 4 at Homestead-Miami Speedway. Scott Riggs won the pole. Top 10 Results This was the first career NASCAR major racing series win for Ted Musgrave. Failed to qualify: none

OSH 250

The OSH 250 was held March 17 at Mesa Marin Raceway. Ted Musgrave won the pole. Top 10 Results Failed to qualify: none

Advance Auto Parts 250

The Advance Auto Parts 250 was held April 7 at Martinsville Speedway. Joe Ruttman won the pole. Top 10 Results Failed to qualify: Brian Sockwell (#54), Willy T. Ribbs (#8), Coy Gibbs (#20), Stan Boyd (#7), Dana White (#23), Jim Mills (#70), Rodney Sawyers (#68). Note: Jonathon Price qualified his No. 51 for the race but was replaced by Coy Gibbs who DNQed his regular No. 20.

Ram Tough 200 presented by Pepsi

The Ram Tough 200 presented by Pepsi was held May 6 at Gateway International Raceway. Ted Musgrave won the pole. Top 10 Results Failed to qualify: none

Darlington 200

The Darlington 200 was held May 12 at Darlington Raceway. Jack Sprague won the pole. Top 10 Results Failed to qualify: none

Jelly Belly 200

The Jelly Belly 200 was held May 20 at Pikes Peak International Raceway. Scott Riggs won the pole. Top 10 Results Failed to qualify: none, only 34 entries

MBNA E-Commerce 200

The MBNA E-Commerce 200 was held June 2 at Dover International Speedway. Scott Riggs won the pole. Top 10 Results Failed to qualify: none

O'Reilly 400K

The O'Reilly 400K was held June 8 at Texas Motor Speedway. Scott Riggs won the pole. Top 10 Results Failed to qualify: Frog Hall (#64)

Memphis 200

The Memphis 200 was held June 23 at Memphis Motorsports Park. Jack Sprague won the pole. Top 10 Results Failed to qualify: none, only 32 entries

GNC Live Well 200

The GNC Live Well 200 was held June 30 at The Milwaukee Mile. Jack Sprague won the pole. Top 10 Results Failed to qualify: none, only 35 entries

O'Reilly Auto Parts 250

The O'Reilly Auto Parts 250 was held July 7 at Kansas Speedway. Dennis Setzer won the pole. Top 10 Results Failed to qualify: Doug Keller (#27), Loni Richardson (#0)

Kroger 225

The Kroger 225 was held July 14 at Kentucky Speedway. Jack Sprague won the pole. Top 10 Results Failed to qualify: Michael Dokken (#71), Phil Bonifield (#23), Conrad Burr (#87), Rodney Sawyers (#68)

New England 200

The New England 200 was held July 21 at New Hampshire International Speedway. Jack Sprague won the pole. Top 10 Results Failed to qualify: none, only 33 entries

Power Stroke Diesel 200

The Power Stroke Diesel 200 was held August 3 at Indianapolis Raceway Park. Joe Ruttman won the pole. This race marked the NASCAR debut of sixteen-year-old Kyle Busch. Top 10 Results Failed to qualify: Jim Mills (#70), Howard Bixman (#30), Mike Harmon (#07), G. J. Mennen Jr. (#53), Scotty Sands (#47), Morris Coffman (#71), Bobby Coffey (#74)

Federated Auto Parts 200

The Federated Auto Parts 200 was held August 10 at Nashville Superspeedway. Scott Riggs won the pole. Top 10 Results Failed to qualify: Donny Morelock (#07) - Withdrew

Sears Craftsman 175

The Sears Craftsman 175 was held August 18 at Chicago Motor Speedway. Joe Ruttman won the pole. Top 10 Results Failed to qualify: Mark Gibson (#10), Mike Hamby (#09)

Chevy Silverado 200

The Chevy Silverado 200 was held August 26 at Nazareth Speedway. Terry Cook won the pole. Top 10 Results Failed to qualify: Clay Young (#35), Ed Spencer III (#0)

Kroger 200

The Kroger 200 was held September 6 at Richmond International Raceway. Dennis Setzer won the pole. Top 10 Results Failed to qualify: Tom Powers (#55), Jimmy Burns (#41), Bobby Coffey (#74), Jeff Spraker (#69)

NetZero 250 presented by John Boy & Billy

The NetZero 250 presented by John Boy & Billy was held September 28 at South Boston Speedway. Jack Sprague won the pole. Top 10 Results Failed to qualify: James Stephenson (#36)

Silverado 350K

The Silverado 350 was held October 5 at Texas Motor Speedway. Scott Riggs won the pole. Top 10 Results Failed to qualify: Eric Jones (#34), Tom Powers (#55)

Orleans 350

The Orleans 350 was held October 14 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Jack Sprague won the pole. Top 10 Results Failed to qualify: Tom Powers (#55), Michael Dokken (#23), Mike Hamby (#09), Donny Morelock (#0)

Chevy Silverado 150

The Chevy Silverado 150 was held October 26 at Phoenix International Raceway. Stacy Compton won the pole. Top 10 Results Failed to qualify: Eric Jones (#34), Auggie Vidovich (#70), D. J. Hoelzle (#85), G. J. Mennen Jr. (#53), Tom Powers (#55), Jerry Hill (#93), Phil Bonifield (#25), Gene Christensen (#07)

Auto Club 200

The Auto Club 200 was held November 3 at California Speedway. Scott Riggs won the pole. Top 10 Results Failed to qualify: Ronnie Hornaday (#07), Mike Hamby (#09), Tom Powers (#55), Conrad Burr (#87), G. J. Mennen Jr. (#71), Phil Bonifield (#23)

Full Drivers' Championship

(key) Bold – Pole position awarded by time. Italics – Pole position set by owner's points.

• – Most laps led.

Rookie of the Year

After winning once and finishing fourth in points, Travis Kvapil of Addington Racing was named the Truck Series Rookie of the Year, narrowly defeating Ricky Hendrick, teammate to champion Jack Sprague. Matt Crafton and Billy Bigley Jr. both posted several top-tens during the season and finished close to each other in points. Jon Wood, Brian Rose, Larry Gunselman, and Ricky Sanders all made limited runs, while Willy T. Ribbs became the first African American to make a full-time bid for the Craftsman Truck Series championship. Chuck Hossfeld and Nathan Haseleu signed to drive for Roush Racing after winning its "Gong Show" competition, but were released early in the season.