ABF Freight to back Vickers

Braun Racing officials announced Wednesday that ABF Freight System will sponsor Brian Vickers in the team's Nationwide Series Toyota in nine races this season.

Vickers will drive the No. 32 Toyota in six events and the No. 10 in three.

Vickers, the 2003 series champion, drove in seven races last year with Braun Racing, finishing in the top 10 three times.

Vickers will drive the No. 32 at Atlanta Motor Speedway on March 8, Texas Motor Speedway on April 5, Michigan International Speedway on Aug. 16, California Speedway on Aug. 30, Richmond International Raceway on Sept. 5 and Kansas Speedway on Sept. 27.

He'll drive the No.10 entry including at Daytona International Speedway on Feb. 16, Lowe's Motor Speedway on May 24 and Bristol Motor Speedway on Aug. 22.

"I'm looking forward to running these races for Braun Racing and Toyota in 2008," Vickers said. "They asked me back this year after some strong runs last season, and I'm excited we have another opportunity to get this team some wins. They bring a competitive race car to the track week in and week out and I'm confident we can make the most of this partnership with ABF Racing to get them into Victory Lane."