Red Horse Racing announced Friday that the organization has parted ways with driver Ben Kennedy.
Red Horse indicated in a statement that it had a three-race agreement with the 24-year-old Kennedy to open the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series this season. Kennedy recorded finishes of 23rd, 15th and 11th in the No. 11 Toyota.
The Tom DeLoach-owned operation indicated in a statement that it plans to field two teams the rest of the season. Timothy Peters, who has been with the organization since 2009, will continue to wheel the No. 17 Toyota for the Mooresville, North Carolina-based team.
“We wish Ben all the best in his career,” DeLoach said in the team statement. “Red Horse Racing will continue to focus on pursuing the championship with Timothy Peters and the No. 17. We expect to field two teams in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series and we will announce further plans as they are confirmed.”
Kennedy issued a statement on his website, BenKennedyRacing.com that read: “I wish Red Horse Racing and Timothy [Peters] the best for the 2016 season and beyond. I thank them for their support since 2015 as I have enjoyed competing with them. However, I’m interested in pursuing other racing opportunities in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series and possibly the NASCAR XFINITY Series. I love NASCAR racing, and I’m eager to continue to compete, learn and improve.”
Kennedy joined the team in 2015, one year after claiming Sunoco Rookie of the Year honors in the series. He landed four top-five finishes in 23 races last season and earned his only pole position at Atlanta Motor Speedway.
The Camping World Truck Series’ next race is scheduled for May 6 at Kansas Speedway.