Kevin Harvick Inc. announced today the addition of Formula One driver Nelson Piquet Jr. to the organization’s 2011 line-up. The 25-year-old native of Brazil will compete full-time in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series and for the series’ Rookie of the Year honors next season. Further details regarding the program will be released at a later date. The young driver made his NASCAR debut in the Truck Series season opener at Daytona International Speedway in February 2010. Piquet finished sixth in the event and competed in four additional races in the series. He also made his Nationwide Series debut at Watkins Glen International in August 2010 where he qualified 10th and finished seventh. Further details, including sponsorship, to be announced at later date.(Kevin Harvick Inc. PR)(12-13-2010)
