J.R. Fitzpatrick slated for 3 Nationwide races with JR Motorsports

J.R. Fitzpatrick just posted the following on his Facebook page: "J.R Fitzpatrick is very happy to be a part of JR Motorsports and Team Schick Canada."

The NASCAR Home Tracks page has the full story here.

MOORESVILLE, N.C. – Rising talent J.R. Fitzpatrick was named driver of the JR Motorsports No. 7 Chevrolet for three road-course events in NASCAR’s Nationwide Series, co-owner and general manager Kelley Earnhardt announced today. Schick Canada will serve as primary sponsor for Fitzpatrick’s three starts at Road America on June 19th, Watkins Glen International on Aug. 7th and Circuit Gilles Villeneuve on Aug. 29th.

“J.R. is a talented young driver, and we look forward to giving him the chance to drive some upcoming races for JR Motorsports,” Kelley Earnhardt said. “With Schick Canada sponsoring his three races, this gives J.R. the chance to showcase his abilities. We are committed to giving young drivers the chance to prove themselves in this No. 7 Chevrolet, and work with a proven crew chief in Tony Eury Jr. J.R. Fitzpatrick is someone we’ve had our eye on, and the timing is right to give him a shot.” .... see link above for full story.