Mike Skinner (No. 5 Toyota Tundra Toyota) is on a record-breaking pace to erase a mark the 1995 champion established in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series’ first season.
Skinner broke his own qualifying mark at The Milwaukee Mile on June 22 to post his seventh Bud Pole in 11 races this season.
Skinner is the single-season record holder with 10 poles over a 20-race schedule.
The California native has 14 races to better that mark. The most recent pole was his 39th.
Skinner had a pole winning bonanza in 2006, taking the No. 1 qualifying spot eight times. But the feat didn’t translate into championship contention.
This year he’s been both fast and consistent as evidenced by his three wins, nine top-five and 11 top-10 finishes – and a 108-point championship lead.
Skinner has finished higher in eight of 11 comparable races, 2007 vs. 2006. He matched his other three finishes at Daytona, Kansas and Texas.
And, by leading all 11 starts, Skinner has amassed 70 bonus points – 30 more than his cloest rival.
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