Sheldon Creed to Drive for Richard Childress Racing’s Xfinity Program in 2022
Sheldon Creed is moving up in 2022. The reigning Camping World Truck Series champion will compete in the NASCAR Xfinity Series, driving for Richard Childress Racing.
Creed, who is the current CWTS championship leader, has eight career series victories, 22 top fives and 35 top-10 finishes. He has 70 starts across a six year span.
“Sheldon has proved himself as a talented driver during his short NASCAR Career and we know that he will help contribute to RCR’s competitive NASCAR Xfinity Series program with his drive to succeed,” said Richard Childress, Chairman and CEO of RCR, in a statement. “I am looking forward to watching his career continue to develop as a RCR driver and feel confident that he will represent RCR well both on and off the track.”
The 23-year-old will be searching for his fourth victory of 2021 on Thursday at Bristol and third straight of the series playoffs. In addition to his three wins this year, Creed has eight top-five finishes and nine top-10 finishes.
“To drive for a legendary team like Richard Childress Racing and have the support of Richard Childress means everything to me,” Creed said. “So many current NASCAR Cup Series stars got their start in RCR’s NASCAR Xfinity Series program, so it is an honor to be able to add my name to that prestigious list. I am grateful for the opportunity and looking forward to 2022.”
No announcement was made on what car number Creed will drive or what sponsorship he will have. Additional details, including a full 2022 driver lineup, will be announced at a later date.
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