From countless laps around Martinsville to a head-to-head match race in Darlington, viewers of Discovery Channels Roush Racing: Driver X saw the 2005 driver search unfold in their living rooms. When the dust settled, it was Erik Darnell who was named Driver X, and winner of a full-time ride in the Truck Series. Roush Racing: Driver X debuted October 24, the first of 13 episodes that began with 1,776 hopeful applicants being cut down to just 25 that would take to the track and compete to become the newest driver for Roush Racings Truck Series team. Based on Roush Racings Gong Show driver search, Driver X allowed behind-the-scenes access to the driver selection process and on-track activity. It was an unbelievable opportunity to be chosen to compete in Driver X, said Darnell. Just to be chosen out of that many people was like winning the deal in itself. To go on and win, I cant even explain how cool this is. Im really looking forward to Daytona, and getting this season underway. Im blessed to be afforded this opportunity, and I intend to make the most of it. Darnell will head to Daytona early next week with his #99 Roush Racing Ford and make his first start for the team on Friday, February 19 in the GM FlexFuel 250. (Roush Racing PR)(2-8-2006)
