By Caleb Whisler, Staff Writer
Jesse Little, driver in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series, will make his Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series debut at Kentucky Speedway this weekend for Premium Motorsports.
Little currently runs a part-time schedule for his family-owned team, JJL Motorsports, in the Truck series. In just five races in 2018, Little has scored only one finish outside of the top-10, where he finished 16th at Charlotte Motor Speedway in May.
As of right now, the deal with Premium Motorsports is only for one race.
“I’m very humbled by this opportunity to make my Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series debut this weekend at Kentucky,” said Little in a press release. “There’s no expectations for Saturday night’s race other than to take the green flag and see the checkered flag. I would like to thank Jay Robinson for giving me the opportunity to gain valuable experience behind the wheel.
“We’ve embraced 2018 with a good work ethic and a never-give up attitude and it has paid off for us so far,” added Little. “We’ve been very fortunate to have the support of Wings Over North Georgia Air Show and Rustic Rub Co. and look forward to building on those relationships as the year presses on.
“As for Kentucky, it’s an opportunity for me to gain experience and seat time in the Cup Series and I’m looking forward to driving for Premium and working with crew chief Todd Parrott.”