Elliott Sadler to join Roush next season in XFINITY Series
Roush Fenway Racing (RFR) announced they’ve signed current Joe Gibbs Racing driver Elliott Sadler to drive in the XFINITY Series next season.
. @OneMainRacing to sponsor RFR No. 1 @FordRacing Mustang & @Elliott_Sadler in 2015 http://t.co/Y22hWbVrpm pic.twitter.com/ahUr07OCcq
— Roush Fenway Racing (@roushfenway) October 31, 2014
Sadler will carry sponsor OneMain Financial over to RFR, and will drive the No. 1 Ford Mustang.
“We are thrilled to continue our partnership with Elliott Sadler in the NASCAR XFINITY Series,” said Mary McDowell, President and CEO of OneMain Financial, in a statement. “We are especially excited to field the Roush Fenway OneMain Financial 1 Ford to represent our brand this year!”
Sadler is currently fourth in Nationwide Series points, with one win (Talladega), six top 5's, and 22 top 10's.
“It is an honor to remain with One Main Financial next year,” Sadler’s statement read. “Their commitment to teamwork and excellence carries throughout the organization and extends to the racing program. I’m thrilled for the opportunity to race under the OneMain Financial banner and team up with Roush Fenway Racing to compete for the NASCAR XFINITY Series championship in 2015.”
No word from Joe Gibbs Racing as to who will drive the No. 11 car in the XFINITY Series next season.