JR Motorsports announced that the team has signed Sprint Cup Series driver Regan Smith to drive the team’s No. 5 Chevy in the Nationwide Series in 2013.
Regan Smith will drive for Phoenix Racing in the Bank of America 500 at Charlotte Motor Speedway, according to FoxSports.com.
JR Motorsports announced that veteran crew chief and team co-owner Tony Eury Jr has been let go as crew chief for the team’s No. 7 Nationwide Series team and driver Danica Patrick.
Veteran crew chief Ryan Pemberton has joined JR Motorsports, replacing Tony Eury Jr, who recently parted ways with the team.