The next chapter of the ICL King of Daytona Series brings one of the most momentum-heavy nights on the schedule: Trucks at Daytona International Speedway. In a championship where every round is a different division, the Truck race is always a major swing point — the draft forms fast, lanes build quickly, and the difference between a safe points night and a disaster can be one mistimed push.
The last two seasons prove there’s no “one way” to win this round. Season 1 belonged to Colton Zimmer, who was perfect on points with the win and the bonus point (13 total). Season 2 flipped the script with James Roselli doing the same — win plus bonus for 13, and a huge statement result in a division that can punish even the best. That trend matters: if you’re chasing the overall title, the Truck round is a prime spot to grab maximum points and create separation before the next division shows up.
Keep an eye on the repeat names that have consistently been in the mix here. Doug Welch backed up his overall King of Daytona consistency with a runner-up Truck finish last season, and drivers like Carson Southern, Connor Mirabelli, and Casey Wynn have all shown they can bring home points in this round. From Season 1, Scout Neff and Bobby James2 were right on Zimmer’s bumper, and they’ll be the type of drivers you expect to reappear near the front when the lanes start moving late.
Strategy-wise, Truck racing at Daytona rewards drivers who can stay disciplined early and still be aggressive when the move is there. The winner usually isn’t the driver making the most moves — it’s the one making the right move at the right time, keeping momentum, and staying out of trouble when the pack gets tight. With the overall championship depending on stacking results across divisions, a clean top-five can be just as powerful as a win if it keeps your season alive.
Past Truck Winners: Zimmer (Season 1), Roselli (Season 2). Different years, different winners — which means this round is still wide open for the next King of Daytona contender to step up.
PAST TRUCK RESULTS (King of Daytona)
Season 1: 1) Colton Zimmer, 2) Scout Neff, 3) Bobby James2, 4) Jason Gary, 5) Brinlee Putnam, 6) Will Hanger, 7) Ben Reamer, 8) Kevin Kemble2
Season 2: 1) James Roselli, 2) Doug Welch, 3) Todd Rempfer, 4) Dylan Slonetsky, 5) Carson Southern, 6) Dustin Holloway, 7) Ryan Sanford, 8) Connor Mirabelli, 9) Casey Wynn, 10) Brandon Woodward, 11) Bryan Reyes, 12) Aidan Strawberry
