Patrick Emerling is entering his third NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race of the season, driving the No. 7 for Spire Motorsports at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, the team announced Sept. 10.
His No. 7 will be sponsored by SciAps.
Emerling previously drove for the team at Pocono Raceway, finishing 15th in the No. 07.
His other Truck start this year came with Henderson Motorsports’ No. 75 at North Wilkesboro Speedway, coming home 19th.
Emerling has primarily driven in the NASCAR Xfinity Series this season for SS-Green Light Racing, scoring one top 10 in eight starts.
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