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Less than two weeks after he announced his departure from Red Horse Racing, Ben Kennedy has a new ride.
Kennedy, the great-grandson of NASCAR founder Bill France Sr., will drive a minimum of 10 races for GMS Racing in the No. 33 Chevrolet starting with the Toyota Tundra 250 at Kansas Speedway on May 6.
Kennedy will join a stout lineup that includes Daytona winner Johnny Sauter, last year’s ARCA Racing Series champion Grant Enfinger, Spencer Gallagher and Kaz Grala.
“I am very excited to join GMS Racing for the remainder of the 2016 season,” Kennedy said. “I have watched the organization grow into a powerhouse team over the last year. All of their teams show up to the track each weekend with fast Chevrolets and I have total confidence that GMS will provide me with a solid truck each weekend. It’s a great privilege to join Johnny (Sauter), Spencer (Gallagher), Kaz (Grala) and Grant (Enfinger) in the driver lineup. I am looking forward to the accomplishments we will achieve together as a team.”
Kennedy started the season with Red Horse Racing after running full-time with them last year. He finished a career-best third three times with Red Horse Racing last year, and currently 13th in points this year.
Kennedy’s sponsor through the first three races of the season Jacob Companies will continue to sponsor him as he makes the move to GMS Racing.
“We are excited to have the opportunity to continue to support Ben with this new opportunity with GMS Racing,” said Jacob Companies President Don Perry. “Ben and GMS Racing exemplify the foundation of our business, which was built on respect, hard work, perseverance, and dedication. Ben’s excitement and enthusiasm for the sport compliments the way we feel not only about NASCAR, but also our construction projects. Ben is just the kind of young man we want to represent and have act as an ambassador for our company. We can’t wait to see him and the Jacob truck in the winner’s circle with GMS!”
Kennedy has a best finish of 11th this year coming at Martinsville Speedway.
