Joe Gibbs Racing plans to enter Nationwide Series driver Joey Logano in his first Sprint Cup Series race at Richmond International Raceway with an additional six more events possible in 2008.
"Sirius Speedway" has learned from a source close to the Gibbs camp that Logano will get his first opportunity to pilot a Cup car when NASCAR returns to Richmond in September.
The Toyota will carry Gatorade sponsorship and the starts will prepare Logano for a full run at Raybestos Rookie of the Year honors in 2009.
The source also reports Logano will pilot a Venturini Motorsports entry in the upcoming ARCA RE/MAX Series event at Talladega Superspeedway in October.
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