Sellers Back in Nationwide with Own Team

After back in 2009 Peyton Sellers debuted in the Nationwide Series with 11 races for Cardinal Motorsports, the driver will come back in the series at the Tech-Net Auto Service 300 at Charlotte Motor Speedway behind the wheel of a car owned by his own family's team: Sellers Racing.

Sellers Racing will use a Chevrolet car powered by Earnhardt-Childress Racing engines and carrying the SkillsUSA banner. It is the first presence of the team on the official NASCAR scene.

"I'm really excited to be running under the Sellers Racing banner," Sellers said according to NASCAR. "We've worked hard to get this team together, and are actively seeking sponsorship help so we can continue to grow and eventually run more races."

Sellers will be guided by crew chief Marcus Richmond, who formerly worked for Bobby Hamilton Racing and Wyler Racing.

"When Peyton called me up and said he was thinking about forming his own team I was excited about the opportunity. I was working as a car chief at Front Row Motorsports, and really wanted to get back into the role of crew chief," Richmond added.

Sellers is regarded by Tim Lawrence, executive director of SkillsUSA, as a representative driver for the new generation drivers. According to the manager, he blends in perfectly with SkillsUSA's approach to students and teachers.

"We are excited about our relationship with Peyton Sellers and the passion he brings not only for racing but for today's youth. Peyton is a true champion for SkillsUSA and the students that we serve annually in our nation's public high schools and technical colleges," Lawrence said.