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Michael Murphy
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Brian Vickers had likely been counted out of the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series by many. After he lost his ride with Red Bull Racing when the team shut down after the 2011 season, he had been unable to find a ride for 2012 during the offseason. It appeared that all the teams, in both the Sprint Cup and Nationwide Series were at capacity. However, it seems in this season that pretty much anything can happen.
On Friday, March 9, 2012, it was announced that Vickers would be driving in at least six Sprint Cup races during the 2012 season. Though it is not a full slate of races, it is a start and it is better than what many fans likely thought he would get for the season. Vickers' first race of the season will be at Bristol Motor Speedwayfor the Food City 500 on Sunday, March 18. He will be taking over for Elliott Sadler as part of the Michael Waltrip Racing team. Sadler was originally going to be driving in these races, but just days after announcing the deal, and subsequently speaking with his Nationwide team owner, Richard Childress, Sadler had to cancel his agreement with MWR.
Brian Vickers Driving the GMAC Racing Car Rookie Bush Series 2003 - 19 years old I think http://sports.yahoo.com/nascar/news?slug=ycn-11076718