WELCOME, N.C., Dec. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Richard Childress Racing (RCR) recently announced it has signed Tim George Jr. as a developmental driver to compete full-time in the 2010 ARCA Racing Series, presented by RE/MAX.

As the season is scheduled to start on February 6, 2010 at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, FL., RCR will field the No. 31 Chevrolet Impala for Tim throughout the twenty-race ARCA Series season. A crew chief will be named at a later date.

"The goal of RCR's driver development program is to enhance and strengthen the skills needed to compete at NASCAR's top levels," explains Mike Dillon, Vice President, Competition for RCR who also oversees the Driver Development Program. "A second season in the ARCA Series will allow Tim to further develop his driving skills in a stock car since he only has one year of experience. We'll put together a strong crew chief and team that will allow Tim the opportunity to develop his talents to the fullest."

In the 2009 ARCA RE/MAX Series, his rookie season, Tim finished 11th in point standings, with a best finish of 5th at New Jersey after starting second-to-last. Tim made his RCR debut on November 13, 2009 at the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race at Phoenix International Raceway, qualifying 26th and finishing 29th after getting caught up in an accident on lap 132.

"I am honored by the opportunity to work with, and learn from, Richard Childress, Mike Dillon and the rest of the RCR team. I am ready to absorb as much as possible in 2010 from the wealth of knowledge that the organization holds," says Tim. "My No. 1 goal is to enhance my ability at setting up these cars. Another season in the ARCA Series will allow me to better focus on such. At the moment, we are in the process of finding the right crew chief that will help me learn the most. I'm looking forward to testing with my new team at Daytona later this month."

About Tim George Jr.: Tim George Jr. has transformed his childhood passion into a professional motorsports career, with the ultimate goal of becoming a NASCAR Spring Cup Series driver. In 2009, Tim competed in the 2009 ARCA RE/MAX Series, and select Grand-Am Rolex events, NASCAR Truck, Nationwide and Whelen Series events. Graduating from the University of Miami with a B.A. in English and a Double Minor in History and Economics, Tim was drawn to motorsports in 2004, catering events for the Ferrari Challenge Series. By 2007, Tim was competing in the Grand-American Koni Challenge Series where he earned a podium experience in his first season of professional motorsports. Tim moved up to compete in the Grand-Am Rolex Series with The Racer's Group. Earning the title of 2008 MESCO "Building for the Future" Rolex Rookie of the Year, Tim finished fourth place in the Rolex GT Championship.

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