RICHMOND, Va. -- Richard Childress Racing driver Brian Scott will celebrate a milestone tomorrow night when he makes his 200th career start in the NASCAR XFINITY Series.
He's hoping his next milestone comes in another, more visible series.
The 27-year-old said Friday at Richmond International Raceway that his plans for next season are uncertain, but that he'd like to be competing full-time in Sprint Cup.
"I don't have plans yet," Scott said. "We're focused really hard at trying to move into Sprint Cup and find a competitive ride. But really the options are slim out there. It's tough to find. But that's what we're really focused on … try to make that step up and put together all the pieces we need to for a competitive ride. Trying to not be in the XFINITY Series next year at least on a full-time, for-points basis."
The Boise, Idaho native has competed in the XFINIY Series on a full-time basis since 2009, driving for teams such as Braun Racing, Joe Gibbs Racing and Richard Childress Racing. Scott has been with RCR since 2013.
Twice a winner in the Camping World Truck Series (at Dover and Phoenix), Scott is still chasing his first win in the XFINITY Series. He has managed 18 career top-fives, including four runner-up finishes.
Any perceived lack of success on the undercard doesn't mean he isn't ready to take the next step.
"I've felt like I've been ready for … probably the last two years," Scott said. "I've felt like I've got a really good understanding of almost all the race tracks that we go to. I felt like I've developed the consistency … It's really just kind of an opportunity thing. The right opportunities haven't come up in the past and I've been content to continue to run in the XFINITY Series.
"I guess the difference this year is I've tried to draw a line in the sand, say I don't want to continue to find what's easy out there and continue to do the same thing. I want to take that next step and really kind of push for all or nothing."
RCR currently fields three Sprint Cup Series teams for drivers Ryan Newman, Austin Dillon and Paul Menard. At one time, the organization did field four full-time teams.
RCR has a technical alliance in place with Circle Sport Racing as well as Furniture Row Racing.
Every option, Scott said, has been considered.
"I'm not sure what's actually feasible and possible," he said. "Obviously I've really enjoyed my time at RCR; I love it there. It would be great to stay within their fold or if not under the same roof (then) be part of that technical alliance.
"But we're not closing any doors; we're open to all opportunities. Nothing is off the table right now. We're exploring everything and trying to be very thorough in this process."
Scott has 13 career Sprint Cup Series starts and one pole. His career-best finish, 13th, came at Las Vegas earlier this year.
NASCAR XFINITY Series teams will be competing in the Virginia529 College Savings 250 Friday night at RIR (7:30 p.m. ET, NBCSN).