Abreu announces full NASCAR Truck Series effort with ThorSport Racing

Rico Abreu in victory lane after his victory with the MOWA Sprint Car Series Friday night at Jacksonville Speedway. (Mark Funderburk Photo)

Tulsa, OK – (January 15, 2016) – Rico Abreu officially announced on Friday he will compete with the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series in 2016 for ThorSport Racing. Abreu will drive a Toyota Tundra sponsored by Curb Records during his rookie campaign with the truck series.

Abreu indicated that this has been difficult to keep this under wraps.

It’s been tough to keep this a secret. It’s an honor to be driving for ThorSport Racing, Duke. Proud to be making this step,” said Abreu during the press conference to announce his new ride on Friday at the Chili Bowl Nationals.

Abreu will be teammates with Truck Series veteran Matt Crafton.