Alex Labbe, Patrick Emerling and Nick Leitz will drive SS-Green Light Racing’s No. 07 in the NASCAR Xfinity Series in 2025, SSGLR announced Jan. 16.
The three-driver roster will be teammates to Garrett Smithley, SSGLR’s full-time driver in the No. 14.
Emerling kicks off the season in the No. 07 at Daytona International Speedway, according to Jayski.
He was the No. 07’s primary driver in 2024, running 19 races with a best finish of 17th at Daytona.
Labbe made four Xfinity starts in 2024 between SSGLR, DGM Racing and Joey Gase Motorsports, his top finish 14th at the Charlotte Motor Speedway ROVAL.
Leitz’s six Xfinity appearances were with DGM, with a best result of 17th at Phoenix Raceway.
Beyond Emerling’s Daytona entry, the schedules for the three drivers aren’t yet finalized, though the release noted that Labbe will primarily compete on road courses.
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