Burney Lamar let go from his ride with Braun Racing's Nationwide Series team
Braun Racing officials have released Burney Lamar from his role as a part-time driver with the NASCAR Nationwide Series team, effective immediately.
Sprint Cup driver Brian Vickers is already scheduled to compete in the next three races in the team's No. 32 Toyota. Officials hope to name a driver or drivers for the remaining races at a later date.
“Burney Lamar is truly a standout guy who has great potential to be successful in this sport,” team owner Todd Braun said in a news release. “I wish the best for him in his future endeavors.”
Lamar drove in nine races this season for Braun, with a best finish of eighth at Kentucky two weeks ago. He finished 22nd last weekend at Milwaukee.
“We look forward to the remainder of the 2009 season with Brian Vickers and the addition of some extremely talented drivers to the lineup of the No. 32 Toyota,” Braun said. “We are building for the future of this team, and we believe that we are moving in a very positive direction.”
