Taylor, Xfinity regular Josh Berry to serve as pinch-hitters for injured Chase Elliott.
Veteran IMSA standout Jordan Taylor and Xfinity Series driver Josh Berry will be filling some big shoes in the NASCAR Cup Series over the next six weeks or so.
Berry, full-time NASCAR Xfinity Series driver for the Hendrick-affiliated JR Motorsports, will be behind the wheel for Sunday’s United Rentals Work United 500 at Phoenix Raceway. Berry subbed in for Elliott last Sunday at Las Vegas Motor Speedway and finished 29th.Meg OliphantBerry will continue to drive all the oval tracks in the Cup Series while Elliott is sidelined.
The start at COTA will be Taylor's first in Cup competition. He's a three-time series champion in the IMSA WeatherTech SportCar Championship and was a class winner at Le Mans in 2015. "Josh was impressive this weekend under difficult circumstances, and we look forward to having him drive the oval tracks until Chase is able to return. Jordan is a world-class road racer and has recently been working with ourteam preparing for the 24 Hours of Le Mans. He’ll be able to step in and do a great job at COTA.”
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