Rick Ware Racing will have an ace up its sleeve when they visit Road America in July.
Ryan Eversley, a veteran road course racer, will make his NASCAR Cup debut with Rick Ware Racing in the No. 53 when the series visits the 14-turn course next month.
The news was reported first by FOX Sports’ Bob Pockrass.
Road-racing ace (and Dinner With Racers co-host) Ryan Eversley will make his Cup debut in two weeks at Road America driving the Rick Ware Racing No. 53 Cup car. Sponsor TBA. @RyanEversley
— Bob Pockrass (@bobpockrass) June 18, 2021
Pockrass also shared a number of quotes from both Ware and Eversley on the opportunity for the road racer to make his debut.
Ryan Eversley on Cup debut for Rick Ware at Road America: "They appreciate my love for the sport and know how grateful I am for this opportunity. … I'm focused on learning the car, the series and doing the best job I can for our sponsors and our fans."
— Bob Pockrass (@bobpockrass) June 18, 2021
Sponsorship for the No. 53 remains TBA.
Fans can see Eversley make his debut in the No. 53 entry on Sunday, July 4 at 2:30 p.m. EST on NBC.