JGR vice president Steve deSouza also confirmed that Denny Hamlin and Aric Almirola will split time in the #20 Chevrolet in the Busch Series next season, with Tony Stewart, Almirola and a to-be-decided development driver or two in the #18. Sponsorship has yet to be found for every race for the #18.(SceneDaily.com)(11-18-2006)
UPDATE: Hearing that Brad Coleman could be the driver splitting time in the #18 ride next year.(11-18-2006)
UPDATE 2: Joe Gibbs Racing President J.D. Gibbs said Tuesday afternoon that Brad Coleman will likely compete in several races next season in the team’s #18 Busch Series Chevy. Coleman would share the ride with Aric Almirola and Tony Stewart in 2007.(SceneDaily.com)(11-21-2006)
UPDATE 3: Brad Coleman signed a contract to drive for Joe Gibbs Racing Thursday at the Waldorf=Astoria in New York City. The 18-year-old will drive in 17 of the 35 NASCAR Busch Series races during the 2007 season, sharing the #18 Chevy with Tony Stewart and Aric Almirola.(RacingOne.com)(12-1-2006)
