Drivers Edge Development
Drivers Edge Development is a driver development program formed in a joint venture between Chevrolet, JR Motorsports and GMS Racing. The program aims to groom the next generation of racing superstars through a tiered competition pipeline coupled with comprehensive off-track education. Participants in the program have options to race in five types of developmental series with entries fielded by the two teams. The tiers include JRM’s regional late model team, GMS’s K&N Pro Series, ARCA and Gander Outdoors Truck Series teams, and JRM’s NASCAR Xfinity Series teams. Off the track, drivers have access to a host of programs focusing on their physical, mental and technical development with an emphasis on brand building and support for partner procurement and retention.[1]
| Series | NASCAR Xfinity Series NASCAR Gander Outdoors Truck Series NASCAR K&N Pro Series East NASCAR K&N Pro Series West ARCA Menards Series NASCAR Whelen All-American Series |
|---|---|
| Race drivers | Xfinity Series 8. Sam Mayer (part-time) 9. Noah Gragson Gander Outdoors Truck Series 2. Sheldon Creed 21. Zane Smith 23. Chase Purdy (R) 24. Raphaël Lessard 26. Tyler Ankrum ARCA Menards Series 21. Jack Wood (part-time) ARCA Menards Series East 21. Jack Wood (R) ARCA Menards Series West 21. Jack Wood (part-time) CARS Tour/Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series: 88. Will Cox III |
| Manufacturer | Chevrolet |
| Opened | 2019 |
The inaugural class of drivers, which was announced on January 24, 2019, were Noah Gragson, John Hunter Nemechek, Zane Smith, Sheldon Creed, Sam Mayer, and Adam Lemke.[2] An ARCA Menards Series driver named Carson Hocevar also joined the organization later on in 2019.[3]
References
- "About | Drivers Edge Development". Retrieved 2019-02-17.
- "Drivers Edge Development – NASCAR Talk". Retrieved 2019-02-17.
- Krall, Charles. "Carson Hocevar Joins Drivers Edge Development Program for 2019". ARCA Racing. Retrieved 2019-08-01.