Skip to main content

Veteran driver Sadler signs with Earnhardt for Xfinity ride

DOVER, Del. (AP) Elliott Sadler will drive for JR Motorsports in the Xfinity Series in 2016.

Sadler has 10 career wins in NASCAR's second-tier series and three wins in Sprint Cup.

He's winless in 27 races this season driving for owner Jack Roush. Sadler has been a regular in Xfinity since 2011 and was twice runner-up in 2011 and 2012 in the championship standings.

Sadler has a full-time ride next season for the Dale Earnhardt Jr.-backed team and will drive the OneMain Financial Chevrolet Camaro.

The crew chief and car number have not been determined.

© 2024 ABG-SI LLC. SPORTS ILLUSTRATED IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF ABG-SI LLC. - All Rights Reserved. The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only. All betting content is intended for an audience ages 21+. All advice, including picks and predictions, is based on individual commentators’ opinions and not that of Minute Media or its related brands. All picks and predictions are suggestions only. No one should expect to make money from the picks and predictions discussed on this website. For more information, please read our Legal Disclaimer. Gambling content intended for 21+. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER.