Gaughan joins Rusty Wallace Racing

Officials of Rusty Wallace Racing announced that former NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Rookie of the Year, Brendan Gaughan, will pilot the team's No. 62 Chevrolet in a full-season bid for 2009 NASCAR Nationwide Series Raybestos Rookie of the Year honors.

Gaughan assumes the ride — formerly the No. 64 — driven by David Stremme and Max Papis to a top-ten finish in the 2008 standings.