Roush Fenway Racing announced it has signed up-and-coming NASCAR driver Trevor Bayne. The 19-year old has started all 28 races in the Nationwide Series this season, running to 10 top-10 finishes and five top fives. After getting acclimated in the series, Bayne has totaled three poles, nine top 10s and five top fives in his last 14 Nationwide starts. He is currently ranked seventh in the Nationwide Series standings. We are pleased to be able to sign a driver of both Trevors caliber and character, said team owner Jack Roush. Trevor has exhibited a distinctive ability to run fast, up front and compete side-by-side with veteran drivers in a relatively short amount of time. We feel that he possesses all of the tools necessary to grow into a top-level driver and we look forward to working with him to hone his skills as we move forward down the road. Bayne will pilot the #17 Roush Fenway Nationwide Series entry this weekend in Kansas, and Roush Fenway intends to run him for the remaining six races on the schedule. (RFR)(-2010)
UPDATE: It is also expected that Bayne will drive for the organization full time in the series in 2011. According to sources, he also is a candidate to drive the #19 Richard Petty Motorsports Sprint Cup car in select races next year. RPM is affiliated with Roush Fenway.(Scene Daily)(9-30-2010)
