NASCAR: Cindric to make Truck debut with BKR

Austin Cindric will make his NASCAR debut in the Camping World truck Series at Martinsville this weekend at the wheel of a Brad Keselowski Racing Ford.

The 17-year-old will drive BKR's No.29 entry.

"I'm really looking forward to getting behind the wheel of the Cooper Standard Ford F-150 and can't thank Brad enough for this opportunity," Cindric said.

"I've never been to Martinsville so it'll be a whole new experience. I'll just take it lap by lap and absorb as much information as possible. I just need to make sure I gain the respect of the competitors because I'm new to the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series. I have no expectations. I'll just take what the weekend brings me and go from there."

Cindric, son of Team Penske president Tim, has made 28 starts across seven different series in 2015, and became the youngest-ever winner in the IMSA Continental Tire Series with his victory at Mosport.

"One of the things I wanted to do at BKR is give talented young drivers an opportunity," Keselowski said.

"Austin already has an incredibly diverse racing background. We're happy to give him an opportunity at Martinsville to learn what it's like to compete at a high level in NASCAR and to gain experience so he'll be prepared to take the next step in his career."