NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour points leader Patrick Emerling, will contest his second career NASCAR Xfinity Series start in Saturday’s Ambetter Get Vaccinated 200 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, driving the No. 23 Chevrolet Camaro for Our Motorsports.
Emerling made his NASCAR Xfinity Series debut last June at Bristol Motor Speedway, bringing the Our Motorsports No. 02 home in 29th, after being involved in a single-car accident halfway through the 300-lap event.
We are excited to announce that @PatrickEmerling will pilot the No. 23 @NHMS this weekend! 💥 pic.twitter.com/4AcoNp1Y76
— Our Motorsports (@OurMotorsports) July 12, 2021
The 28-year-old is hoping to use his prior experience at New Hampshire Motor Speedway to his advantage, having contested 20 NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour starts, with six top-five and nine top-10 finishes.
Entering New Hampshire, the No. 23 for Our Motorsports has jumped into 21st in NASCAR Xfinity Series Owner Points, after a top-five result from Ty Dillon in last weekend’s race at Atlanta Motor Speedway. Jason White, Natalie Decker, Tyler Reddick, Blaine Perkins, Tanner Berryhill, JJ Yeley and Andy Lally have all taken turns in the entry throughout the season.
