Kelly Bires tonight on ESPN 2

dad 2 5 · August 03, 2009, 11:12:09 AM

He does! But NNS is strange Bliss is 7th in points and sounds like he is going to be let go. I also saw Jayski saying Kelly in 10 is listed as Harvick's back up.

WISCwrestlingfan · August 08, 2009, 04:16:30 PM

Quote from: woody53 on August 01, 2009, 06:10:43 PM
This kid deserves a full time ride.

Completely 100% agree!!

woody53 · August 08, 2009, 04:37:06 PM

I am so enjoying the cars on a Road Course at Watkin's Glen. Ambrose is doing a great job in the car that Kelly drove last year.

woody53 · August 08, 2009, 04:51:47 PM

Quote from: woody53 on August 08, 2009, 04:37:06 PM
I am so enjoying the cars on a Road Course at Watkin's Glen. Ambrose is doing a great job in the car that Kelly drove last year.

And he takes it to a big win.

dad 2 5 · August 10, 2009, 04:15:46 PM

I see Wimmer and Menard on the entry list for Michigan. I am sure Kelly will be there bu just as a back up.

dad 2 5 · August 24, 2009, 08:17:56 PM

BIG NEWS on Jayski that Kelly is top of the list to get the 88 ride next year as Brad K moves on!

woody53 · September 01, 2009, 05:20:45 AM

Bires is listed as a driver for this weekends Nationwide race in Atlanta. He will be in the #11, Ridemakerz, Toyota. That is the same team that Andrew Ranger took to a third place finish last weekend in Montreal.

woody53 · September 02, 2009, 10:12:18 AM

The fact that CJM Racing had a press release about Kelly being in the car for this weekend, and that the team is in 17th place in owner points, this is not a start and park weekend for Bires.

woody53 · September 05, 2009, 06:56:44 PM

Kelly started 32nd in the #11 Toyota at Atlanta. 50 laps in he is running 15th.

woody53 · September 05, 2009, 11:33:34 PM

Then he smokes an engine and finishes in 32nd.

dad 2 5 · September 10, 2009, 05:11:19 PM

Sounds like Kelly is in the mix for the 5 car. I think both the 5 or 88 would be good fits for him. It could happen this weekend but more likely in two weeks.

woody53 · September 15, 2009, 02:33:47 PM

It is official today. Bires signed a two year deal to drive for JR Motorsports next year. It will be a full time ride and it is still unclear whether he will be in the #88 or the #5, as they are still finalizing sponsorship. I say go for the #5, Kelly. It is real easy to stitch a 3 next to it on hats and shirts.

dad 2 5 · September 15, 2009, 05:09:26 PM

Great to hear!

dad 2 5 · September 23, 2009, 04:27:09 PM

They are going to try to get him in the 5 car at least once this season. hope so

woody53 · September 23, 2009, 06:03:26 PM

I got my KBR shirt in the mail today. Nice shirt. Thanks Tom.