McCumbee to replace Petty for Texas

Chad McCumbee will replace Kyle Petty in the No. 45 Petty Enterprises Dodge for the NASCAR Sprint Cup race this weekend at Texas Motor Speedway.

McCumbee will have to qualify on speed as the team is outside the top 35 and does not have a guaranteed position. Petty failed to qualify for the race at Martinsville Speedway last Sunday, the first race Petty failed to qualify for since the 2004 season.

“Everyone at Petty Enterprises believes in Chad and his abilities," Petty said in a statement. “Texas gives us a chance to get another good look at Chad without throwing him to the wolves. He should be relaxed because he knows he can get the job done there."