Sirius NASCAR Radio’s Sirius Speedway with Dave Moody is reporting that talks are underway to put 2008 NASCAR Mexico Series champion Antonio Perez behind the wheel of the Tri-Star Motorsports #35 NASCAR Nationwide Series entry at both Phoenix and Gateway. Currently second in NASCAR Mexico Series points to German Quiroga, Perez is expected to bring sponsorship from TELMEX to the team. He has six career Nationwide starts dating back to 2007 — no more than two in any season and has also competed on the NASCAR K&N Pro Series East in recent seasons. He would replace veteran Jason Keller Keller, who is currently 22nd in Nationwide points with one Top-5 finish in 25 starts.(Sirius Speedway)(10-18-2010)
UPDATE: The Gateway entry list has been updated to replace Jason Keller with Antonio Perez.(10-19-2010)
UPDATE 2: 2008 NASCAR Corona Series Champion Antonio Perez will drive the #35 Tri-Star Motorsports Chevy in this Saturdays 5 Hour Energy 250 at Gateway International Raceway. Sponsorship for Perez will come from CBD Glass Studios, and KSG Innovations.(PR)(10-21-2010)
