Childress promotes Daniel Hemric to Cup Series

CONCORD, N.C. (AP) — Daniel Hemric was promoted Friday to a full-time NASCAR Cup Series ride next season for Richard Childress Racing.
Hemric will replace Ryan Newman at RCR in the No. 31 Chevrolet. The team decided not to bring Newman back next season and will instead use Hemric, an Xfinity Series regular. Newman will drive next season for Roush Fenway Racing.
Hemric is scheduled to make his Cup Series debut on Sunday on the roval at Charlotte Motor Speedway. He is currently ranked second