Ross Kenseth will make his NASCAR XFINITY Series debut at the Chicagoland Speedway on June 20. Kenseth will pilot the No. 20 Dollar General Toyota for his national series debut.
“This is an exciting time for us,” said Joe Gibbs, owner of Joe Gibbs Racing in a press release. “We’ve got several young, talented drivers in our stable, and now we have the chance to add Ross Kenseth to that list. Ross has been working hard and showing that he is ready for this next step. We’re excited that he will be doing that in the No. 20 car with our partner Dollar General.”
Dollar General has been a loyal sponsor to the Joe Gibbs Racing organization since joining them in 2012. The Joe Gibbs Racing team has driven the company to 14 total victories in the Sprint Cup and XFINITY Series.
“We’re excited to expand our partnership with Joe Gibbs Racing and return to the XFINITY Series with Ross (Kenseth) as he makes his series debut,” said Rick Dreiling, Dollar General’s chairman and chief executive officer, “We’ve been fortunate to work with great drivers over the years and have success across all three of NASCAR’s top series. We know Ross will do a great job and represent the Dollar General brand well.”
Kenseth will also make limited starts in the ARCA Racing Series and late-models.
“I am really thankful for the opportunity JGR and Dollar General have given me and I am excited to make my first XFINITY Series start,” said Ross Kenseth in a press release. “I couldn’t have asked to be in a better situation. Having Dollar General support me for my first start means a lot to me. JGR and Dollar General are used to running up front and competing for wins, and hopefully I can catch on quickly.”
Kenseth has two career starts in the ARCA Racing Series over the last two seasons. His best finish came in the season finale last year with a third-place at the Kansas Speedway. In 2013, Kenseth scored the pole and finished sixth at the Madison International Speedway.
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