Kelly Bires is well aware of the difficult economic climate in NASCAR these days, which has left him on the sideline despite showing some promise in the Nationwide Series.
Kelly Bires To Drive Two Nationwide Series Race For Joe Gibbs Racing
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But Bires showed Thursday that perseverance can pay off, as Joe Gibbs Racing announced a two-race Nationwide deal with Bires and sponsor International Comfort Products (ICP).
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It’s likely Bires had to take care of the arrangement with ICP himself, then present the package to Gibbs.
↵The result is two races in JGR’s No. 18 car – the upcoming race at Richmond and the June 4 race at Chicagoland.











