Racing: Top 5 most exciting support series
By Alex Herbst
NASCAR K&N Pro Series
In a division where the competition is split into two halves of the country, the drivers and teams get to have double the fun. The NASCAR K&N Pro Series East and West are where many of the young stars of stock car racing make their names known to the country, picking up wins and championships that will help propel them to the next level.
In 2003, the then-Busch North Series and Busch West Series were reorganized and put under universal rules by NASCAR, creating the Busch East and Busch West Series. Today, these divisions are known as the K&N Pro Series East and K&N Pro Series West. Serving as two of the most cost-effective shows under NASCAR sanctioning, teams compete on oval tracks less than one mile and road courses. Cars are composite-bodied machines with spec engines, that can be used in either championship and in the ARCA Racing Series.
Who are some of the names that have cut their teeth in the K&N Pro Series? Many major NASCAR winners and champions like Kevin Harvick, Joey Logano, Ryan Blaney, Brendan Gaughan, Martin Truex Jr., and Austin Dillon began their careers here. Others have stuck around for longer stints in the series, including veterans Scott Heckert, Eddie MacDonald, and Matt Kobyluck.
Coverage of the NASCAR K&N Pro Series East and West can be seen on tape delay on NBCSN and the NBC Sports app.