Michael
Waltrip Racing announced today Brett Moffitt will drive the No. 55 Aaron’s
Dream Machine Toyota in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race at Atlanta Motor
Speedway on March 1.
The
22-year-old Grimes, Iowa native replaces Brian Vickers, whose return from
December heart surgery begins the following weekend at Las Vegas Motor
Speedway.
“What
a great honor and opportunity,” said Moffitt. “I hate that Brian has to miss
the first two races of the season, but everyone is glad he is coming back at
Las Vegas. My goal is to work closely with (Crew Chief) Billy Scott and the
guys and get the most out of the Aaron’s Dream Machine that I can.
“This
is the best car I will have ever driven and I know my role is to leave Atlanta
with a result that will make MWR, Aaron’s and the 55 team happy they showed
faith in me.”
Moffitt
has worked with MWR and Toyota Racing Development for the past few years as a
test and development driver. Moffitt is a nine-time winner in K&N Pro
Series East competition and raced in eight NASCAR Sprint Cup races driving the
No. 66 for Jay Robinson Racing/MWR in 2014.
Scott
said Moffitt was the team’s clear choice.
“Brett
was the first guy we thought of when we knew we needed a driver for Atlanta.
He’s been part of MWR for several years. We’ve worked with him at tests and in
the shop. The only thing missing from Brett’s career is an opportunity and I
think Atlanta will be a track where he shows everyone how much talent he has.”
MWR
founder and co-owner Michael Waltrip will drive the No. 55 in the 2015 Daytona
500.
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