Tickford driver Cam Waters will feature in his NASCAR Truck Series debut at Martinsville Speedway on April 6.
Waters will suit up for ThorSport Racing for the oval race, driving a Ford F-150.
“We’ve been working away at making this happen for some time, and to finally be given the chance to race, and with a top operation, is great,” said Waters. “I’m not putting too much pressure on myself knowing I will be getting thrown into the deep end without any testing, but hopefully I can adapt reasonably quickly and be competitive. It’s a short oval, so I’m sure it will be pretty wild out there.”
“I have to thank Ford Performance and the team at ThorSport for helping make this happen, as well as my long-time team, Tickford Racing, who have always supported my plans to explore new driving opportunities and my continued dedication to winning the Supercars Championship with them.”
Martinsville Speedway is a short 0.526-mile oval (0.847km) recognised as one of the first paved oval tracks in stock car racing.
Tickford owner Rod Nash recognises the significance of the two-time Bathurst 1000 runner-up’s trip, saying the extra seat time will be beneficial ahead of the ITM Taupo Super400 later that month.
“Anything that can provide Cam with further seat time is a bonus,” said Nash. “His foray into Sprint Car racing and now the NASCAR Truck event provides a fantastic way for Cam to stay sharp and further test his skills.
“The timing, being between the AGP event and Taupo, also works well for our team. We’re wishing Cam well and will be watching with huge interest.”
Waters secured three top-ten finishes at the recent Australian Grand Prix round of Supercars but failed to finish Race 3 after coming together with leader Matt Payne.
