Roush Fenway Racing plans to move current Craftsman Truck Series driver Erik Darnell into the Nationwide Series next year, but the organizations complete lineup is still being finalized, and some spots are dependent on sponsorship. Team owner Jack Roush said Wednesday that he expects to run four or five full-time Nationwide cars and at least one full-time truck. Carl Edwards, who drives for Roush in the Cup series, will also compete for the drivers championship in the Nationwide Series. The rest of the Nationwide lineup likely will be a mix of drivers. Edwards and Roush Cup teammate David Ragan are running the entire season in the Nationwide season this year, but Ragan will not next season.(Scene Daily)(10-22-2008)
UPDATE: Roush Fenway Racing driver Erik Darnell and his Craftsman Truck Series sponsor Northern Tool + Equipment will continue their partnership next season in the Nationwide Series. Darnell and Northern Tool will share the #6 Ford with David Ragan and Discount Tire Company during the 2009 Nationwide season. The team’s full schedule will be announced at a later date.(Roush Fenway PR)(102-4-2008)
UPDATE 2: Darnell is scheduled to run just 15 races less than half of the schedule. Unlike the last three years in trucks, Darnell wont be competing for a drivers championship. He also doesnt know which 15 races he will drive.(Scene Daily)(11-2-2008)
UPDATE 3: Roush Fenway Racing driver Erik Darnell will get behind the wheel of the #6 Northern Tool + Equipment Ford for 15 races in the Nationwide Series beginning with the Lipton Tea 250 at Richmond on May 1. Darnell and Northern Tool + Equipment will split time in the #6 Ford with David Ragan and Discount Tire. (Roush Fenway PR)(2-10-2009)
