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Lee Pulliam gets full-time ride with Peterson Racing in O'Reilly Series

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 1:43 AM

Last updated Aug 27, 2026

Lee Pulliam gets full-time ride with Peterson Racing in O'Reilly Series

Summary

Lee Pulliam has been named the full-time driver of the #87 car for Peterson Racing in the upcoming NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series season. This announcement comes as Pulliam, a veteran late model racer, will also compete in two races this season at Las Vegas and Martinsville. Pulliam's first significant opportunity came when he was selected by Dale Earnhardt Jr. for a one-time start earlier this year, which resulted in a top-five finish. As he transitions to a full-time role, he joins a lineup of notable changes in driver positions ahead of the Chase, with Austin Hill moving up to the Cup Series. Other drivers are also making shifts among Richard Childress Racing's entries as the offseason approaches.

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By the Numbers

•Lee Pulliam becomes Peterson Racing's first full-time driver in 2024.
•Pulliam will compete at Las Vegas and Martinsville later this season.
•Austin Hill will replace Kyle Busch at Richard Childress Racing in the Cup Series.
•Chandler Smith will take over Pulliam's previous seat at RCR.
•Carson Brown will replace Jesse Love in the #2 car for RCR.

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As the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series approaches the Chase, there have been many new developments in regards to driver lineups next season. Some are making the expected jump to the next level, while others are finally catching their big break. Let’s break down all of the news, and then discuss the implications of said…
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