Richard Petty Motorsports development driver Corey LaJoie will make his NASCAR Nationwide Series debut this weekend when the 22-year-old attempts to qualify for Saturday's Ford EcoBoost 300 at Homestead-Miami Speedway. RPM officials announced LaJoie, son of two-time Nationwide Series champion Randy LaJoie, will drive the No. 9 Victory Junction Ford with crew chief Mike Shiplett overseeing the effort. LaJoie is a five-time winner in the NASCAR K&N Pro Series East division. RPM currently fields one full-time entry in the Nationwide Series for driver Michael Annett, as well as Cup entries for Ambrose and teammate Aric Almirola.
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