Davison to make two Xfinity Series starts for JGR

IndyCar and sports car driver James Davison has been signed by Joe Gibbs Racing to compete in two NASCAR Xfinity Series races this month. The Australian will pilot the No. 20 JGR Toyota this weekend at Mid-Ohio and will return to drive the car at Road America on August 27.

"The team's level of professionalism has been fantastic to be a part of and I look forward to getting down to business," said Davison, who was called on by Dale Coyne Racing to fill in for Sebastien Bourdais at the Indy 500.

With his experience in Pirelli World Challenge GT cars, Indy Lights and Indy cars at Mid-Ohio, JGR chose Davison to drive the No. 20 and seek a win by its fourth different driver this season.

"James has an impressive road course résumé," said Steve deSouza, executive vice president of Xfinity/development for Joe Gibbs Racing. "We look forward to having him in the No. 20 Camry for Mid-Ohio and Road America and adding to his already impressive stats at both road courses."

Crew chief Chris Gabehart plans to spend the opening practice sessions helping Davison become acclimated to the large, heavy NASCAR machines.

"This isn't his first time at Mid-Ohio, but it is his first time at the track in the XFINITY Series," Gabehart said. "We'll spend the first practice session getting him comfortable in the 20 car and then work to get the Sport Clips Camry where it needs to be to run up front and contend for a win on Saturday. Everyone on the 20 team is excited and looking forward to having James as part of our team this weekend and again at Road America in a few weeks.

"We have come to enjoy the challenge of working with new drivers to get them good finishes and competitive in every event that they run. We think James will be no different."