STATESVILLE, N.C. – GMS Racing officials announced Monday that Daniel Dye will pilot the team’s No. 21 Chevrolet in the ARCA Menards Series East as well as select ARCA Menards Series events this season.
Dye’s GMS debut will be in the ARCA Menards Series East event at Southern National Motorsports Park on June 12.
“I am incredibly grateful for the opportunity to drive for GMS Racing this season. The history of success GMS has had, with multiple wins and championships over the last few seasons, speaks for itself,” said Dye. “I’m excited to continue learning and growing throughout the season, and hopefully, we’ll collect a couple wins along the way.”
The 17-year-old has already collected four top-10 finishes in four starts in ARCA Menards Series East competition this year. Veteran crew chief Chad Bryant will continue to lead the GMS team.
“GMS is excited about Daniel (Dye) joining our ARCA program,” said Mike Beam, president of GMS Racing. “He has shown promise so far in his young career and we are looking forward to watching his continued growth in the 21 this season.”
Dye’s first race behind the wheel of the No. 21 will be Saturday night at Southern National Motorsports Park in the Southern National 200.