karthikeyan made his nascar debut at martinsville speedway on 27 march 2010 in the kroger 250 camping world truck series. he drove for wyler racing in the #60 safe auto insurance company chevrolet silverado. because qualifying was rained out, the field set by owner points. karthikeyan started in the 11th position. he became the first indian-born driver to compete in nascar. karthikeyan finished on the lead lap in 13th place. karthikeyan went on to win the nascar camping world truck series most popular driver award for the 2010 season. this award is voted on by the fans.