Ryan Gifford ready for long-awaited Nationwide debut with RCR
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Ryan Gifford has waited for a seat in a top-tier NASCAR race for what seems like forever.
Gifford will finally get his shot Saturday night at the Iowa Speedway.
The 24-year-old Gifford will make his Nationwide series debut in the No. 33 car for Richard Childress Racing. Gifford, a Drive for Diversity member and the oldest driver in this year's NASCAR Next program, will be the eighth different driver to run the No. 33 this season.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Gifford says he's waited his whole life for this opportunity, adding that he's hoping to simply run a smart race.
Gifford will also run Friday night in the K&N Pro Series East series race, where he's fourth in the standings.