Richard Childress Racing announced Tuesday afternoon that Daniel Hemric will not return to the No. 8 in the Cup Series next season.
Childress has said he expects Tyler Reddick to move to Cup next year and this opening up a seat for that opportunity.
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— RCR (@RCRracing) September 17, 2019
Forever grateful to Richard & everyone at @RCRracing for the opportunity. I’m disappointed it ended like this, but we’ve got nine more races together & some team goals that are still within reach. I’m going to do all I can to make sure we get those & finish the season strong.
— Daniel Hemric (@DanielHemric) September 17, 2019
.@TylerReddick will replace @DanielHemric in @RCRracing's No. 8 Chevrolet in the NASCAR Cup Series next season, per source informed of the team's plans, following its announced release of Hemric this afternoon. pic.twitter.com/WURJ7qvtST
— Adam Stern (@A_S12) September 17, 2019
'@RCRracing had looked into the possibility of re-starting a third Cup car next year with the No. 31 for @TylerReddick.
➖ Hemric's backers were hopeful this scenario would save him, but today's announcement reveals that requisite financing did not materialize, sealing his fate. pic.twitter.com/kS3ukXwrjR
— Adam Stern (@A_S12) September 17, 2019