HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. — NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series and NASCAR Xfinity Series driver Ryan Vargas has signed with 3F Racing as Director of Team and Driver Development. Vargas will also serve as the team’s Reserve driver in the NASCAR Cup Series.
“I couldn’t be more excited to join 3F Racing and assist in the development of their drivers coming in from overseas,” said Vargas. “In the last year, I’ve gotten to know both Dennis and Paul as good friends and I’m excited to join them in the early stages of their growth. With Dennis’ expertise coming from the European racing scene, such as DTM Touring Car and GT World Challenge Series, I’m excited to work alongside him in welcoming drivers from different disciplines to the world of stock car racing.
“3F Racing is committed to growing their footprint in the NASCAR environment and this late model program is their first step in doing so,” Vargas continued. “‘m very excited to go to work with these young drivers as well as have the opportunity to travel and be part of the organization’s Cup Series endeavors.”
3F Racing also plans on fielding Vargas in a late model stock car event at Hickory Motor Speedway at some point during the season.
Further details will be announced at a later time.
The team has partnered with Lee Faulk Racing to field and prepare the cars utilized in tests and race weekends. The first test will take place at Hickory with 16-year-old Max Mason, former Australian Open-Wheel NASCAR Whelen Euro Series driver.