Joe Gibbs Racing announced that it has signed veteran driver Brian Vickers to drive the team’s No. 20 Nationwide Series entry for the full season in 2013 with sponsorship from Dollar General. Vickers will also compete for the Nationwide Series championship. Related Stories Dollar General Increases Sponsorship Of JGR’s No. 20
Dollar General has increased its sponsorship of Joe Gibbs Racing’s No. 20 Sprint Cup Toyota Camry and driver by Matt Kenseth. In 2013, Dollar General will serve as primary sponsor of the No. 20 for 17 races, up from 12 races this season.
Kyle Busch Motorsports announced that Jason Leffler will drive the team’s No. 18 Toyota Tundra in the Camping World Truck Series next season, according to FoxSports.com. Leffler will drive the truck for at least 14 races in 2012, with sponsorship from Dollar General. KBM is still seeking sponsorship for the remaining races on the schedule. [...]
Reed Sorenson has been released from driving duties of the No. 32 Turner Motorsports Chevy effective immediately. Dollar General is said to be leaving.
Braun Racing will run select Sprint Cup races next season. The team’s Nationwide Series sponsor, Dollar General, will serve as primary sponsor for five races next season: Atlanta, Charlotte, Chicago, Daytona, and Indy. Reed Sorenson, the team’s N’Wide driver, has been named as the driver.