Former Renault Formula 1 pilot Nelson Piquet is delighted to confirm that he will rejoin Eddie Sharp Racing for several forthcoming ARCA Racing Series events. This is a continuation of the relationship that began when Nelson competed in the 2010 ARCA opener at Daytona, qualifying on his debut in an impressive seventh place, which he then followed up with a sixth place finish in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series a week later.

Nelson can confirm that he will compete in the Rattlesnake 150 at Texas Motor Speedway on 16 April, the Racing for Wildlife 200 at Michigan International Speedway on 11 June and the Pennsylvania ARCA 125 on 31 July at Pocono Raceway. The 24-year-old will also be competing in selected NASCAR Camping World Truck Series events, details of which will be announced soon.

“I consider this opportunity to work with Eddie Sharp Racing the next phase of my development in stock car racing,” said Piquet. “ESR is the perfect team to work with to learn about the sport because of their championship team and great driver development track record in the ARCA Racing Series. I learned a lot in the Daytona ARCA race, and I know it helped me with my sixth place finish in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series. I have a very good relationship with the Eddie Sharp boys already, we gelled from the very beginning so I’m really happy to continue to work with such a good group of people.”

Eddie Sharp Racing won the 2009 ARCA Championship with current NASCAR Camping World Truck Series driver Justin Lofton. For more information on ESR, please visit teamesr.com