Fueled by a drive and passion for racing, R3 Motorsports is preparing to make a statement during the 2009 NASCAR Nationwide Series Season.

The young team made its entrance into the world of racing in 2004 when it fielded its first team in the NASCAR Southeast Touring Division featuring Robert Richardson, Jr. as its primary driver.

As Richardson’s career began to take off, so did the future of R3 Motorsports. While the team saw success on each level it competed in, R3 Motorsports began to grow and progress through the racing ranks. From the Southeast Touring Division, Super Late Model Series, ARCA and the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series, R3 Motorsports continued to grow and develop a prominence within NASCAR. 2009 brings R3 Motorsports’ second season in the NASCAR Nationwide Series.

“This team was built on a love for racing,” said Robert Richardson, Sr., team owner. “When Rob (Richardson, Jr.) decided he wanted to race, I thought developing R3 Motorsports would be a strong step in the right direction for his young career. We have continued to build on a solid foundation since 2004 and I see the 2009 NASCAR Nationwide Series season to be no different.”

A businessman from McKinney, Texas, Richardson, Sr., has a strong business history with North Texas Pipe. With an avid love of hunting and fishing, Richardson, Sr. is a Texas cowboy who now adds team owner to his extensive business resume.

The 2009 season sees Mahindra Tractors and Aaron’s partnering with R3 Motorsports behind the No. 23 Chevy. While Richardson, Jr. will drive the No. 23 Mahindra Tractors Chevy for 17 races, Ken Butler III will pilot the No. 23 Aaron’s Chevy for 18 races this season in the NASCAR Nationwide Series.

“We have two great partners working with us in 2009 in Mahindra Tractors and Aaron’s,” said Richardson, Sr. “I have grown up around farms and ranches in Texas, having Mahindra Tractors, who is also Texas based, on board is a natural fit for the team. Aaron’s is another great addition and I believe will help push this team to the next level of competition. We at R3 Motorsports want to make our sponsors proud on and off the track. With their backing, we will be a force out on the track and I look to both Rob and Ken to bring home top performances.”