Kelly Admiraal joined RAB Racing with Brack Maggard for his third start in the NASCAR Nationwide Series this weekend at Richmond International Raceway.
The 19-year-old posted times fast enough for the 29th and 20th positions in Thursday’s two scheduled practice sessions and qualified in the 27th position for Friday night’s Virginia 529 College Savings 250.
Competing in his first Nationwide Series’ race at Richmond International Raceway, Admiraal was able to complete the 250-lap event in the 22nd position. This finish marks Admiraal’s best finish to date in the Nationwide Series.
Kelly Admiraal Quotes:
“We had a good run in Richmond, finishing 22nd in just my third career Nationwide Series start. This being my second race with RAB Racing, I’m very happy with the top-25 finish. I’m blessed to be able to share this accomplishment with the continuing support of Swan Rentals. I’m going to take this experience and all that I learned this weekend and look forward to the next one.”
Upcoming Race:
The NASCAR Nationwide Series returns to Chicagoland Speedway next weekend for their second of two trips of the 2014 season. The Jimmy Johns Freaky Fast 300 can be seen on Saturday, August 30 at 3:30 p.m. EDT on ESPN. The event can also be heard on SiriusXM Satellite Radio channel 90 and on MRN Radio.
