Brian Vickers signs multiyear extension to contract with Red Bull Racing
NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver Brian Vickers has signed a multiyear extension to his contract with Red Bull Racing. // Sam Cranston, NASCAR Scene
Brian Vickers has finally completed his contract to drive for Red Bull Racing in 2010.
The team announced Tuesday that Vickers has signed a multiyear extension to his contract and will continue to drive the No. 83 NASCAR Sprint Cup entry with crew chief Ryan Pemberton.
“I’m thrilled,” Vickers said. “This has been a long time coming, and there is no where else I would rather be. I am looking forward to building on what we have started the last couple of years. It is an interesting experience being with a team from the ground up – going through the growing pains, then successes, together. I am so proud to have been able to bring this team their first win.”
Vickers earned his first win with the organization in Sunday's Carfax 400 at Michigan International Speedway. He has 22 top-10 finishes, including eight top-fives, for the organization since joining it in 2007. Vickers is currently challenging for a berth in the championship field, sitting 13th in the standings and just 12 points out of the 12th and final position that will make the Chase For The Sprint Cup. There are three races remaining before the Chase field is set.
“The team is continuing to prove that it is a consistent force week in and week out,” said Jay Frye, vice president and general manager of the two-car organization. “Brian has been here from the beginning and he continues to be a vital piece of the puzzle with regards to our ultimate goal of building Red Bull Racing into a consistent contender.”
