Josh Wise
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Josh Wise is a NASCAR
driver who currently runs in its Nationwide Series. He drives the #7 Tax Slayer Chevrolet Impala
for JR Motorsports
and the #39 Ford Mustang
for Go Green Racing in the NASCAR
Nationwide Series. He is a former member of the driver development program
for Michael Waltrip Racing. Wise also competes part-time for the #37 Max Q Motorsports team.
. When he was 16, he became the youngest USAC champion in history.
Wise first appeared in the ARCA Remax Series in 2006 with Eddie Sharp Racing
. He ran two races and earned one top 10. In 2007, Wise returned to the team to run 11 races, earning one pole position and six top 10s, including three 2nd place finishes.
In 2007, it was announced that Wise would drive part-time for Darrell Waltrip Motorsports
in conjunction with Michael Waltrip Racing. In nine races in the #00 Aaron's. Inc. Toyota, Wise earned two top 10s, including a career best 6th at Las Vegas Motor Speedway
.
Dodge
for Fitz Motorsports, he started 29th and finished on the lead lap in 17th. In 2008, he ran 17 races in the #22 Supercuts
Dodge for Fitz and the #00 NAPA Auto Parts Toyota for Michael Waltrip Racing. He earned one top 10 finish, a career best 5th at IRP. Wise made three series starts in 2009 for Xxxtreme Motorsport, failing to finish any of them. He also made one Sprint Cup Series attempt at Martinsville Speedway
, failing to qualify in the #73 Dodge
. After the 2009 season, it was announced that Wise had signed with Specialty Racing
to run full-time in 2010. He raced in the #7 JR Motorsports
Chevy with sponsorship from Go Daddy
and HowDoYou.com part-time through 2010. In 2011, Wise will return to the #7 Chevrolet for six races, splitting the ride with IndyCar driver Danica Patrick
. While Patrick will run the first four races of 2011, Wise will also drive the #39 for Go Green Racing while she is in the #7. Wise will drive for Key Motorsports
to finish the season as Danica will be driving the #7.
NASCAR
The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing is a family-owned and -operated business venture that sanctions and governs multiple auto racing sports events. It was founded by Bill France Sr. in 1947–48. As of 2009, the CEO for the company is Brian France, grandson of the late Bill France Sr...
driver who currently runs in its Nationwide Series. He drives the #7 Tax Slayer Chevrolet Impala
Chevrolet Impala
The Chevrolet Impala is a full-size automobile built by the Chevrolet division of General Motors introduced for the 1958 model year. Deriving its name from the southern African antelope, Chevrolet's most expensive passenger model through 1965 had become the best-selling automobile in the United...
for JR Motorsports
JR Motorsports
JR Motorsports is a NASCAR team based in Mooresville, North Carolina, co-owned by NASCAR Sprint Cup driver Dale Earnhardt, Jr., his sister Kelley Earnhardt Miller, cousin and former crew chief Tony Eury, Jr., and the owner of his Cup ride Rick Hendrick. It currently fields the No...
and the #39 Ford Mustang
Ford Mustang
The Ford Mustang is an automobile manufactured by the Ford Motor Company. It was initially based on the second generation North American Ford Falcon, a compact car. Introduced early on April 17, 1964, as a "1964½" model, the 1965 Mustang was the automaker's most successful launch since the Model A...
for Go Green Racing in the NASCAR
NASCAR
The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing is a family-owned and -operated business venture that sanctions and governs multiple auto racing sports events. It was founded by Bill France Sr. in 1947–48. As of 2009, the CEO for the company is Brian France, grandson of the late Bill France Sr...
Nationwide Series. He is a former member of the driver development program
Driver development program
A Driver development program is a program used by racing teams to develop younger drivers. It is widely used in both Formula One and NASCAR, usually consisting of a team signing a driver to a multi-year contract in which they run in minor-league racing divisions A Driver development program is a...
for Michael Waltrip Racing. Wise also competes part-time for the #37 Max Q Motorsports team.
Early career
Wise started racing when he was 8 years old in the United States Auto Club (USAC) Midget SeriesMidget car racing
Midget cars, also Speedcars in Australia, are very small race cars with a very high power-to-weight ratio and typically use four-cylinder engines.-Cars:Typically, these cars have 300 to 400 horsepower and weigh...
. When he was 16, he became the youngest USAC champion in history.
Wise first appeared in the ARCA Remax Series in 2006 with Eddie Sharp Racing
Eddie Sharp Racing
Eddie Sharp Racing is a team based in Denver, North Carolina that currently competes in the ARCA Racing Series and the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series. The team currently fields the No. 6 Chevrolet Silverado for Justin Lofton and the No...
. He ran two races and earned one top 10. In 2007, Wise returned to the team to run 11 races, earning one pole position and six top 10s, including three 2nd place finishes.
In 2007, it was announced that Wise would drive part-time for Darrell Waltrip Motorsports
Darrell Waltrip Motorsports
Darrell Waltrip Motorsports was a NASCAR team owned by three-time Winston Cup champion Darrell Waltrip. It was formed in 1991 when Waltrip resigned from Hendrick Motorsports to start his own team, and was originally named DarWal, Inc....
in conjunction with Michael Waltrip Racing. In nine races in the #00 Aaron's. Inc. Toyota, Wise earned two top 10s, including a career best 6th at Las Vegas Motor Speedway
Las Vegas Motor Speedway
Las Vegas Motor Speedway, located in Clark County, Nevada near Las Vegas, is a complex of multiple tracks for automobile racing. The complex is owned by Speedway Motorsports, Inc., which is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina.-History:...
.
Nationwide Series
In 2007, Wise made his Nationwide Series debut at Indianapolis Raceway Park (IRP). Driving the #22 Family DollarFamily Dollar
Family Dollar is a regional chain of variety stores in the United States. It opened in 1959 and operates approximately 6,617 stores in 44 states and the District of Columbia. It is headquartered in Matthews, North Carolina....
Dodge
Dodge
Dodge is a United States-based brand of automobiles, minivans, and sport utility vehicles, manufactured and marketed by Chrysler Group LLC in more than 60 different countries and territories worldwide....
for Fitz Motorsports, he started 29th and finished on the lead lap in 17th. In 2008, he ran 17 races in the #22 Supercuts
Supercuts
Supercuts is a hair salon franchise with over 2,000 locations across the United States. The company was founded in the San Francisco Bay Area in 1975, by Geoffrey M. Rappaport and Frank E. Emmett. The company's first location, which is still in existence, is in Albany, California. Its headquarters...
Dodge for Fitz and the #00 NAPA Auto Parts Toyota for Michael Waltrip Racing. He earned one top 10 finish, a career best 5th at IRP. Wise made three series starts in 2009 for Xxxtreme Motorsport, failing to finish any of them. He also made one Sprint Cup Series attempt at Martinsville Speedway
Martinsville Speedway
Martinsville Speedway is an International Speedway Corporation-owned NASCAR stock car racing track located in Henry County, near Ridgeway, Virginia, just to the south of Martinsville. At in length, it is the shortest track in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series. The track was also one of the first paved...
, failing to qualify in the #73 Dodge
Dodge
Dodge is a United States-based brand of automobiles, minivans, and sport utility vehicles, manufactured and marketed by Chrysler Group LLC in more than 60 different countries and territories worldwide....
. After the 2009 season, it was announced that Wise had signed with Specialty Racing
Specialty Racing
Specialty Racing, LLC is an auto racing team that competes in the NASCAR Nationwide Series. Based in Statesville, North Carolina, it is owned by Doug Taylor and Charles Shoffner. In 2011, Specialty Racing will field the #61 Ford Mustang...
to run full-time in 2010. He raced in the #7 JR Motorsports
JR Motorsports
JR Motorsports is a NASCAR team based in Mooresville, North Carolina, co-owned by NASCAR Sprint Cup driver Dale Earnhardt, Jr., his sister Kelley Earnhardt Miller, cousin and former crew chief Tony Eury, Jr., and the owner of his Cup ride Rick Hendrick. It currently fields the No...
Chevy with sponsorship from Go Daddy
Go Daddy
Go Daddy is an Internet domain registrar and Web hosting company that also sells e-business related software and services. In 2010, it reached more than 45 million domain names under management. Go Daddy is currently the largest ICANN-accredited registrar in the world, and is four times the size of...
and HowDoYou.com part-time through 2010. In 2011, Wise will return to the #7 Chevrolet for six races, splitting the ride with IndyCar driver Danica Patrick
Danica Patrick
Danica Sue Patrick is an American auto racing driver, model and advertising spokeswoman. She is the most successful woman in the history of American open-wheel racing, being the only woman to win in the IndyCar Series as well as holding the highest finish by a woman at the Indianapolis 500 of 3rd...
. While Patrick will run the first four races of 2011, Wise will also drive the #39 for Go Green Racing while she is in the #7. Wise will drive for Key Motorsports
Key Motorsports
Key Motorsports is a NASCAR team owned by Curtis Key. The team currently fields the #40 Chevrolet Impala driven by Charles Lewandoski, the #42 Chevrolet Impala drien by Tim Andrews, the #46 Chevrolet Impala driven by Chase Miller, and the #47 Chevrolet Impala driven by Danny Efland / Scott Wimmer...
to finish the season as Danica will be driving the #7.