In one of the organization’s most anticipated moments in its history, Richard Petty Motorsports announced today Darrell ‘Bubba Wallace Jr. as the new driver of the #43 made famous by team co-owner, ‘The King Richard Petty. Wallace, 24, will compete full-time in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series and for the Sunoco Rookie of The Year beginning at the 2018 Daytona 500. Wallace, a native of Mobile, Alabama, is already one of the sport’s most popular figures with an incredible record of success behind the wheel. A graduate of both NASCAR’s Drive for Diversity and NASCAR Next programs, Wallace has broken several barriers and records throughout his rise within the sport. Veteran and winning crew chief Drew Blickensderfer will continue to lead the #43 team in 2018 with Wallace. Petty believes that Wallace brings the current youth movement to RPM. Partners (sponsors and manufacturer) for Wallace and the #43 team for the 2018 season will be announced at a later date. (Richard Petty Motorsports)
Sports Business Journal Adam Stern tweeted that team president Brian Mofftt said the U.S. Air Force and STP will be sponsors on the car next year. STP was the primary sponsor for the spring Martinsville race and the Southern 500 this season and that the team has lined up a sponsor/sponsors for the team in 2018 that are new to the sport of #NASCAR. Not announcing today.[Read More Here]
