The Nationwide Series heads to Darlington this weekend, so expect a hard fought race. If you’re over the age of 21 and you are looking for one of those ‘drink when ... ’ games, have a swig of your favorite NASCAR endorsed alcoholic beverage every time the term “Darlington Stripe” is used - I have a feeling you’ll be hearing that a lot! Please Note: do not take a drink every time Danica Patrick is shown or mentioned because you will die of alcohol poisoning.
This will be the only time I say “The Lady In Black”: The VFW Sport Clips Help a Hero 200 Preview
Eric McClure will miss the race this week as he is recovering from a concussion and other injuries sustained last week at Talladega. Jeff Green will be given the shot at running a full race this week when he fills in for McClure.
Entry List and More after the jump!
| Entry | Car# | Driver | Sponsor | Manu | Owner |
| 1 | 01 | Mike Wallace | Restaurant.com | 12 Chevy | JD Motorsports |
| 2 | 2 | Elliott Sadler | ONE MAIN FINANCIAL | 12 Chevy | Richard Childress |
| 3 | 3 | Austin Dillon | ADVOCARE | 12 Chevy | Richard Childress |
| 4 | 4 | Danny Efland | EMS Speak | 12 Ford | JD Motorsports |
| 5 | 6 | Ricky Stenhouse Jr | Cargill Beef | 12 Ford | Roush Fenway |
| 6 | 7 | Danica Patrick | GoDaddy.com | 12 Chevy | JR Motorsports |
| 7 | 08 | Matt Frahm | Maui Jim-New Life Diets | 12 Ford | Randy Hill |
| 8 | 10 | Tony Raines (S) | TBD | 12 Toyota | TriStar Motorsports |
| 9 | 11 | Brian Scott | Dollar General | 12 Toyota | Joe Gibbs |
| 10 | 12 | Sam Hornish Jr | Alliance Truck Parts | 12 Dodge | Roger Penske |
| 11 | 14 | Jeff Green | Hefty/Reynolds Wrap | 12 Toyota | TriStar Motorsports |
| 12 | 15 | Blake Koch | RWR | 12 Ford | Rick Ware |
| 13 | 18 | Denny Hamlin(i) | SportClips | 12 Toyota | Joe Gibbs |
| 14 | 19 | Tayler Malsam | G-Oil/NOYS | 12 Toyota | TriStar Motorsports |
| 15 | 20 | Joey Logano(i) | Dollar General | 12 Toyota | Joe Gibbs |
| 16 | 22 | Brad Keselowski(i) | Snap-On | 12 Dodge | Roger Penske |
| 17 | 23 | Jamie Dick | Viva Auto Group | 12 Chevy | R3 Motorsports |
| 18 | 24 | Casey Roderick | TBA | 12 Chevy | SC2 |
| 19 | 30 | James Buescher(i) | Accudoc Solutions | 12 Chevy | Turner Motorsports |
| 20 | 31 | Justin Allgaier | Brandt | 12 Chevy | Turner Motorsports |
| 21 | 33 | Brendan Gaughan(i) | South Point | 12 Chevy | Richard Childress |
| 22 | 36 | Ryan Blaney | Seal Wrap | 12 Chevy | Tommy Baldwin |
| 23 | 38 | Kasey Kahne(i) | Great Clips | 12 Chevy | Turner Motorsports |
| 24 | 39 | Josh Richards | NSW Kids | 12 Ford | Go Green Racing |
| 25 | 40 | Erik Darnell | TheMotorsportsGroup.com | 12 Chevy | The Motorsports Group |
| 26 | 41 | Timmy Hill | Poynt.com | 12 Ford | Rick Ware |
| 27 | 42 | Josh Wise(i) (S) | Curtis Key Plumbing | 12 Chevy | The Motorsports Group |
| 28 | 43 | Michael Annett | Pilot/Flying J | 12 Ford | Richard Petty |
| 29 | 44 | Mike Bliss | TBD | 12 Toyota | TriStar Motorsports |
| 30 | 46 | Chase Miller (S) | Curtis Key Plumbing | 12 Chevy | The Motorsports Group |
| 31 | 47 | Scott Speed(i) (S) | Curtis Key Plumbing | 12 Chevy | The Motorsports Group |
| 32 | 50 | T J Bell | TBA | 12 Chevy | MAKE Motorsports |
| 33 | 51 | Jeremy Clements | Clements Automotive | 10 Chevy | Jeremy Clements |
| 34 | 52 | TBA | TBA | 12 Chevy | Jimmy Means |
| 35 | 54 | Kurt Busch(i) | Monster Energy | 12 Toyota | Kyle Busch |
| 36 | 70 | Derrike Cope | TBA | 12 Chevy | ML Motorsports |
| 37 | 74 | Mike Harmon (S) | Koma Unwind | 12 Chevy | Mike Harmon |
| 38 | 75 | Scott Riggs(i) (S) | RWR | 12 Chevy | Rick Ware |
| 39 | 81 | Jason Bowles | American Majority | 12 Toyota | MacDonald |
| 40 | 87 | Joe Nemechek | AM/FM Energy | 12 Toyota | NEMCO |
| 41 | 88 | Cole Whitt | TaxSlayer.com | 12 Chevy | JR Motorsports |
| 42 | 89 | Morgan Shepherd | TBA | 12 Chevy | Faith Motorsports |
| 43 | 99 | Travis Pastrana | Boost Mobile | 12 Toyota | RAB Racing |
| (i)- Not Running For Title | |||||
| (S)- Start and Park Team |
There are only 43 teams entered, so everyone will make the race.
Just a few notes:
- #10- Tony Raines will take up the start and park TriStar team this week as Jeff Green moves to the #14 to fill in for Eric McClure.
- #24- Looks like Benny Gordon is done. Casey Roderick is in the car this week and could be a start and park.
- #39- Josh Richards makes a second start for Go Green Racing.
- #99- Travis Pastrana will make his second start in the Nationwide Series. His first start was very solid and Pastrana should look for a top ten.
Tune in at 7pm Friday for the Live running of the VFW Sport Clips Help a Hero 200 from Darlington. Enjoy!
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