Nascar – Darrell Wallace Jr will be full-time in 2018

Darrell Wallace Jr will drive the No. 43 Ford for Richard Petty Motorsports full-time. The man nicknamed “Bubba” replaced Aric Almirola in four events when the latter was injured and had finished in the top 20 three times with his best result being 11th place in Kentucky.

Darrell Wallace joined the Camping World Truck Series in 2013 and became the first African American in 50 years to win a race. Nascar. He finished third in the Championship the following year with Kyle Busch Motorsports. “Bubba” moved up to the Xfinity Series in 2015 with Roush Fenway Racing.

“It’s a dream come true to be able to drive for “The King”, Richard Petty Motorsports, the famous #43 and for all the fans who support this team, comments Darrell Wallace Jr. I believe in Richard Petty Motorsports' desire to win races. I feel honored to have been chosen to take this new step with them. I'm ready to prove that I can ride at this level. »

Darrell Wallace Jr will become the first African-American to play full-time in the Nascar Cup Series. His teammate has not yet been announced, but he will benefit from the support of team boss Drew Blickensderfer who is already working on the No. 43.

“We have hosted many drivers in the past, but Wallace brought his youth and talent, declares Richard Petty, the boss of the team of the same name. He has proven himself to be consistent despite his age on a weekly basis by giving good feedback to the team and fighting well on the track. He also knows how to win. »