DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 12: Raphael Lessard, driver of the #24 CANAC Chevrolet, waits on the grid during qualifying for the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series NextEra Energy 250 at Daytona International Speedway on February 12, 2021 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images
DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 12: Raphael Lessard, driver of the #24 CANAC Chevrolet, waits on the grid during qualifying for the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series NextEra Energy 250 at Daytona International Speedway on February 12, 2021 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Raphael Lessard Making Select Starts for SQR Development in Xfinity Series

SQR Development, a part-time NASCAR Xfinity Series team for 2022, has signed Raphael Lessard to drive its No. 87 Toyota in select races this season.

Lessard’s previous experience includes NASCAR Camping World Truck Series starts for DGR Racing, GMS Racing and Kyle Busch Motorsports. In 2020, he won the Truck race at Talladega Superspeedway piloting the No. 4 Toyota for KBM.

“As a team just getting going this year, having someone like Raphael Lessard drive some races for us is a pretty big deal,” said, JC Stout, team owner. “We are looking forward to working with him and helping us out with his prior experience. He’s been to Victory Lane and has the drive and passion we are needing.

“We purchased all of our chassis from Joe Gibbs Racing and are working on them in our shop in Mooresville. Like any team, we are looking for partnerships on our No. 87 Toyota in the 10 or so races we’re going to run this season.”

For inquiries about marketing partnerships, driving and employment opportunities; contact JC Stout via email [email protected]

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