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Lee Pulliam named full-time driver for No. 87 car at Peterson Racing Group

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 30, 2026, 5:55 AM

Last updated Sep 30, 2026

Lee Pulliam named full-time driver for No. 87 car at Peterson Racing Group
Summary

Lee Pulliam will drive the No. 87 car for Peterson Racing Group during the 2027 NASCAR O'Reilly Series season. The announcement was made earlier today. Pulliam, a respected driver with four NASCAR Whelen All-American Series national championships, previously made his O'Reilly Series debut this spring with JR Motorsports. Peterson Racing Group had Austin Green as their initial full-time driver for 2026, who is now expected to return alongside Pulliam in the upcoming season. Discussions about a second full-time entry for the team have emerged as the season progresses.

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  • •Pulliam has four national championships in the Whelen All-American Series.
  • •He previously debuted in the O'Reilly Series with JR Motorsports.
  • •Peterson Racing Group is expected to have multiple full-time drivers for 2027.
  • •Austin Green's driving schedule has been adjusted for the current season.
  • •Pulliam's success includes multiple prestigious race victories.
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  • 5:55 AMYahoo Sports — Lee Pulliam to drive No. 87 car for Peterson Racing Group in 2027
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Lee Pulliam will drive the No. 87 car full-time for Peterson Racing Group during the 2027 NASCAR O'Reilly Series season.

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