Former Sprint Cup Rookie of the Year will drive the No. 77 Obaika Racing Vroom Brands Chevrolet

Former Sprint Cup Rookie of the Year, Stephen Leicht, will drive the No. 77 Obaika Racing Vroom Brands Chevrolet.

Leicht is a 30-year-old race car driver from Asheville, N.C. He last competed in all three series of NASCAR in 2012, ultimately winning the title of Sprint Cup Series Rookie of the Year.  Of driving the No. 77 Chevrolet, Leicht says “To say I am excited about my opportunity to race with Obaika Racing is an understatement to say the least. I cannot wait to get to Daytona to kick the season off at the first race. I, along with my family and friends, are so appreciative of Victor giving me this opportunity. I feel as though this is a second chance to grow as a driver in this sport. With all the experience I have had in the past, I believe I will be able to contribute a lot to this team and am looking forward to doing just that. I am very optimistic about our chances.”

Obaika Racing is the first African owned professional stock car racing team. The team currently competes in the NASCAR Xfinity Series, and is owned by African entrepreneur, Victor Obaika. 

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