The roster for JR Motorsports became clearer this week as Aric Almirola was announced as the driver of the NASCAR Nationwide Series team’s #88 Chevy for 2011. But things are far from settled within the organization as it continues to iron out other plans, such as the schedule of races for IndyCar driver Danica Patrick. JRM is waiting for the IndyCar schedule before putting together the final plan for Patrick and the #7 Chevy, but team President Kelley Earnhardt said the driver is on board for 2011. While full sponsorship has yet to be secured for the #88 Chevy, GT Vodka will fill 15 of the 34-race Nationwide schedule. Earnhardt expects Unilever to step up for 12 or 15 races of the remaining inventory for that car. Earnhardt also expects her brother Dale Earnhardt Jr., to run four to six Nationwide Series races in the #7 Chevy as well in 2011. And Josh Wise, who is driving the car this weekend, has received high marks from both Earnhardt and crew chief Tony Eury Jr.(Fox Sports)(8-20-2010)
