Grandson of ‘The Intimidator’ makes move to Viva Motorsports
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A year after running his first full season in the XFINITY Series for JD Motorsports, Jeffrey Earnhardt has signed with Viva Motorsports and will pilot the No. 55 Fronius USA Chevrolet this season, commencing with the Alert Today Florida 300 on Feb. 21 at Daytona International Speedway.
“I am extremely excited and humbled for the opportunity to drive for Viva Motorsports,” Earnhardt said in a team release. “After becoming friends (with team owner Jamie Dick) last season, I knew Viva Motorsports was where I wanted to be.
“What Jamie has done with Viva Motorsports is incredible. What a lot of people don’t know is Jamie is only 25 years old. He started with a couple cars and has built it into an awesome team!”
The grandson of legendary NASCAR Hall of Famer Dale Earnhardt, Earnhardt, who is also 25, has 60 starts in the XFINITY Series and has run 10 races in the Camping World Truck Series. He’s also competed in the K&N Pro Series East and the Rolex Series GRAND-AM Sports Car Series.
Dick — who has driven the No. 55 Chevy for Viva Motorsports for the past two years — anticipates great things to come from his new driver.
“Jeffrey is a great talent, and he will bring a lot to our team on and off the racetrack,” Dick said. “With Viva Motorsports equipment, Fronius USA support, and Jeffrey behind the wheel, we will be a force to be reckoned with when the season kicks off.”
Jeffrey Earnhardt Moves to Viva Motorsports – http://t.co/XWCtxyT6H6 @JEarnhardt1 #FroniusUSA pic.twitter.com/TlXcs0Pkrj
— Viva Motorsports (@VivaRacing55) February 2, 2015