GettyThe NASCAR Cup Series returns to Bristol Motor Speedway (dirt).
The 39-year-old Georgia native does not have any NASCAR Cup Series debut in his racing career. What he does have is experience competing on the dirt version of Bristol Motor Speedway.
Davenport has competed in several events at Bristol Motor Speedway (dirt). One particular example was a Super Late Model race in 2021 where he passed
Kaulig Racing has made a significant move for the race weekend at Bristol Motor Speedway. The NASCAR Cup Series team has brought a dirt ace into the fold.
According to a March 9 press release, Dirt Late Model competitor Jonathan Davenport will join Kaulig Racing for the Food City Dirt Race on Sunday, April 9. He will make his NASCAR national series debut while driving the No. 13 Nutrien AG Solutions Chevrolet Camaro.
Things are about to get DIRTy. 👀
We’re thrilled to have Jonathan Davenport behind the wheel of the No. 13 Chevy for the Bristol Dirt race!
#LeadingTheField | #TrophyHunting | pic./uj8yXTsUhQ
— Kaulig Racing () March 9, 2023
“Jonathan Davenport is an all-time favorite of mine because of how well he has done in his dirt racing career,” said Kaulig Racing President Chris Rice. “I’m super excited to have his side of dirt racing intermix with NASCAR and see what he can do in one of our Kaulig Racing Chevrolets. He’s a great guy, a great racer and we’re looking forward to making our relationship with Nutrien Ag Solutions deeper.”
Davenport Has Experience Competing at Bristol Dirt
GettyThe NASCAR Cup Series returns to Bristol Motor Speedway (dirt).
The 39-year-old Georgia native does not have any NASCAR Cup Series debut in his racing career. What he does have is experience competing on the dirt version of Bristol Motor Speedway.
Davenport has competed in several events at Bristol Motor Speedway (dirt). One particular example was a Super Late Model race in 2021 where he passed Kyle Larson with 15 laps to go and built up a 3.5-second lead before winning the $50,000 feature.
SUPERMAN’S COLOSSEUM takes $50,000 and a huge #BristolDirt Super Late Model victory! ⚔️🏁 pic./GR5tlJEgYD
— Racetrack Revival Pennsboro Speedway () March 21, 2021
Davenport, who won the XR Super Series title last year by 297 points, enjoyed a very successful 2022 season as he won 24 events. His list of achievements includes collecting the $1,002,022 prize at Eldora Speedway.
“Superman” will now return to Bristol Motor Speedway and face off with Larson once again. He will do so in an entirely different style of vehicle, which he will gain experience in during practice on Friday, April 7.
“This is literally a dream come true for me. I’ll get to race against the best race car drivers in the …read more
Source:: Heavy.com