The 1997 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Season began on January 19 and ended on November 19. Jack Sprague of Hendrick Motorsports won the title.
See also: 1997 NASCAR Winston Cup Series, 1997 NASCAR Busch Series
The inaugural Chevy Trucks Challenge was held January 19 at Walt Disney World Speedway. Jack Sprague won the pole.
Top ten results
Failed to qualify: 01-Billy Ogle, 08-Felix Giles, 9-Greg Marlowe, 19-Tony Raines, 23-T. J. Clark, 25-Andy Genzman, 26-Andy Belmont, 27-Rob Rizzo, 34-Bob Brevak, 39-Jeff Spraker, 41-Randy Renfrow, 51-Perry Tripp, 54-Jon Leavy, 54-Thomas Spangler, 56-Darin Brassfield, 57-David Smith, 59-Shane Doles, 61-Randy Tolsma, 64-Chad Dokken, 69-Jimmy Davis, 73-Bob Schacht, 88-Terry Cook, 92-Mark Kinser
The NAPA 200 was held March 1 at Tucson Raceway Park. The #18 of Michael Dokken won the pole.