After working together in a collaborative effort during the 2018 NASCAR K&N Pro Series East season, Rette Jones Racing announced Thursday that Spencer Davis will compete for the series’ championship with the team beginning with Sunday evening’s race at Florida’s New Smyrna Speedway.
The Dawsonville, Georgia native will steer the No. 30 Ford Fusion for 12 of the 13 K&N East Series this season – but for Sunday’s season-opener, RJR will adorn the No. 82 in recognition of Davis’ longtime support Danny Watts.
“I’m so excited to join Rette Jones Racing for the 2019 K&N East Series season,” said Davis. “I’ve gotten to know how Mark (Rette, co-owner) and his team over the last eight months or so and not only are they hardcore racers — but they are determined to put a competitive winning race car on the track.
“Rette Jones Racing was valuable in helping to make my limited K&N schedule a success last year and now the chance ti work together should bring not only bring strong results but an opportunity to win the K&N East championship. Can’t wait for New Smyrna this weekend.”
The 20-year-old will make his fourth start at the half-mile oval. In his previous three outings, he finished second after starting second in 2016 driving for MDM Motorsports. Overall, the Georgian has one top-five and three top-10s including a sixth-place result last February. He has led 50 laps at the track and has an average start of fourth.
“New Smyrna is a track that fits my driving style,” said Davis. “It’s a track where I feel like rhythm is important and you just need to be able to get back in the gas in the corners to propel you forward on the frontstretch. I think we’ll be in a good position when we unload for practice because Mark (Rette) knows what I’m looking for. Hopefully, we can have a strong practice – earn the pole and give it our all during the race.
“It would be awesome to give Rette Jones Racing their first K&N victory on Sunday night.”
Rette, the 2009 ARCA Series champion crew chief, is thrilled about the chance to work with Davis under one banner.
“I’ve been looking forward to New Smyrna for the last month or so,” he said. “Spencer is a talented race car driver and I think he’ll bring a new wave of energy to our team and we legitimately should be a factor for the championship.
“Being excited about the season is an understatement.”
Rette Jones Racing and Davis have plans outside of K&N this season and will further announcements in the near future.
In 32 career NASCAR K&N Pro Series East starts, Davis has earned one victory in 2016 at Virginia’s Dominion Raceway 2016. He’s also scored two poles, achieved 14 top-five and 22 top-10 finishes, and has led 224 laps in event competition.
