NSCS: Cole Whitt to drive for Front Row Motorsports in 2015

Front Row Motorsports announced on Friday, January 16th that Cole Whitt will race for the team in 2015 behind the wheel of the No. 35 Ford. The resulting announcement expands the team to three full-time cars in 2015. It was announced earlier this week that David Gilliland will return to the team, with David Ragan also expected to return.

“I’m really excited and grateful for the opportunity to go racing with Front Row Motorsports and continue my relationship with Speed Stick®,” Whitt said. “Bob Jenkins is a smart businessman and has grown his team the right way over the years, and I’m really looking forward to being a part of that growth. The 2014 season was great for me as a driver. We had some important personal victories and some areas where we’ll want to improve.”

This will mark Whitt’s second full Sprint Cup Series season after racing for Swan Racing, and then BK Racing last season. Whitt would finish 31st in points last season, with a season-high 15th place finish at Talladega Superspeedway.

“This is an exciting time for Front Row Motorsports,” team owner Bob Jenkins said. “Adding Cole Whitt to our program, along with the support of the Speed Stick® team, is another big step in our growth as a young team. We’re going to have a diverse mix of experience with our drivers, which, I think, is going to be a big benefit for everyone.”

FRM also announced that Whitt will receive sponsorship for the upcoming season from Speed Stick, while Randy Cox will join the organization as the crew chief. Cox has previous experience working with Brian Vickers, Kenny Wallace and David Stremme since moving up to the Sprint Cup Series in 2007.

“I feel honored to have the support of a great sponsor like Speed Stick® and I look to building on last year’s successes,” Whitt said. “The Speed Stick® brand is all about giving guys the confidence to step up, particularly in the most stressful situations. It has your back when you need it most. I can’t think of a better partner for a young driver like myself.”

“Cole Whitt continues to embody the traits that we champion at Speed Stick®,” Bill Van de Graaf, Vice President and General Manager, U.S. Personal Care, Colgate-Palmolive, said. “In his first year, he impressed fans, teammates and adversaries by continuously stepping up in high-pressure situations. The Speed Stick® brand is excited to be at Cole’s side as he reaches for new heights.”