JR Motorsports Adds Reddick To 2018 Lineup
MOORESVILLE, N.C. – JR Motorsports officials announced the addition of Tyler Reddick to their NASCAR XFINITY Series program in a multi-year agreement that begins in 2018.
The 21-year-old Reddick will pilot JRM’s fourth full-time entry in pursuit of the NXS championship next season.
Reddick is a three-time winner in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series who finished second in points during the 2015 season. His journey to NASCAR began with an impressive five-year stint in the dirt late model ranks. Reddick followed up with a transition into ARCA and NASCAR K&N competition, winning in his series debut in the latter at Rockingham Speedway in 2012.
“Tyler is a very talented racecar driver and someone we’ve enjoyed watching over the years,” said Kelley Earnhardt Miller, general manager of JR Motorsports. “We’ve seen him make a lot of strides in the short time he’s been in the Xfinity Series. He’s a strong complement to our driver lineup next season, and we’re confident that with consistent seat time he’ll find additional success at this level.”
Reddick currently competes part-time in the NXS with the No. 42 Chevrolet, posting one top-five and three top-10 finishes in 14 starts this season.
“This is an amazing opportunity for me,” Reddick said. “Having the chance to race full-time with an organization like JR Motorsports is something I’ve worked toward my entire life. It’s a thrill to be joining such an accomplished group of teammates in going after a championship next year.”
Reddick joins JRM teammates Justin Allgaier, Michael Annett and Elliott Sadler next season in place of departing William Byron. The team will also field a fifth entry in a handful of events. Additional details specific to sponsorship, crew-chief duties and car number for Reddick and the team will be announced at a later date.
Source :speedsport.com
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