“I’m excited to be back in an RWR truck, and I can’t thank Fuel Doctor enough for their support. I’m ready to get to Kentucky and jump behind the wheel again. It seems like it has been forever since Gateway,” Earnhardt said.
Per NASCAR rules for driver eligibility, Earnhardt’s performance in Kentucky is a critical step in the young driver’s development.
“The big picture goal is to get approved for a superspeedway. NASCAR doesn’t allow anyone to just jump behind the wheel of a truck and go 180 miles per hour. There are steps I have to go through. Showing that I’m capable to drive in Kentucky is one of those steps, so I know the weight this weekend carries,” said Earnhardt.
With veteran crew chief Gary Cogswell calling the shots on a truck that finished 13th at Bristol, Earnhardt has no worries of struggling to meet NASCAR’s standards. Like most passionate young drivers, Earnhardt’s intrinsic pressure to prove himself is the heaviest load he is taking to Kentucky.
“In this business, respect is king. It’s hard to earn and easy to lose. I know NASCAR will be watching me for the approval process, but I want to earn the respect of my competitors. Obviously, That can’t happen in one race, but I’m looking for a solid, clean finish this weekend for the team and myself,” Earnhardt explained.
Qualifying for this event can be seen on Speed Channel at 4:00 pm EST on Friday. The NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Built Ford Tough 225 will be televised live on Speed Channel from the Kentucky Speedway in Sparta on Friday, September 3rd at 8:00 pm EST.
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- Rick Ware Racing Press Release
