JR Motorsports announced that Ron Fellows will take the drivers seat of the No. 5 for the NASCAR Nationwide Series road course events at Watkins Glen International on August 8th and Circuit Gilles Villeneuve on August 30th.

Fellows was chosen for the job due to his experience on road courses, and of course his victory in last year’s win in the NAPA Auto Parts 200 presented by Dodge at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve driving the No. 5 GoDaddy.com Chevrolet.

The Windsor, Ontario native will again drive the No. 5 JR Motorsports entry, but this time will be sponsored by Fastenal.

“Ron is one of the best road racers of our time, plain and simple,” said Dale Earnhardt Jr., JR Motorsports owner. “I’ve known Ron since 2001 when we raced the Corvette in the Rolex 24 at Daytona. It is an honor to have him drive our cars. I’m not sure there is anyone better at Watkins Glen, and what he did last year at Montreal was incredible.”

With four triumphs, six top-5’s, seven top-10’s and two poles in 13 Nationwide Series starts, it’s no secret why Fellows had the attention of JR Motorsports.

Becoming the first Canadian to win a NASCAR sanctioned event on Canadian turf, Fellows is joyful to have the opportunity to compete for JR Motorsports again in 2009.

“I’m honored to have another opportunity to drive for JR Motorsports and represent Fastenal,” Fellows stated. “Montreal was a special win for us last year. It was not only a great day for Canadian race fans, but to win that close to my home was a thrill. Watkins Glen, likewise, has always been a special track for me. I’m hoping we can get the Fastenal Chevy to Victory Lane in both road course races this year.”

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