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Roush Fenway Racing to suspend operations on No. 6 Xfinity team after Pocono

Charlotte Motor Speedway NASCAR Xfinity Series Hisense 4K TV 300

CHARLOTTE, NC - MAY 27: Darrell Wallace Jr., driver of the #6 Globe Life Ford, leads a pack of cars during the NASCAR Xfinity Series Hisense 4K TV 300 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 27, 2017 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jerry Markland/Getty Images)

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Roush Fenway Racing announced that it will suspend operations of the No. 6 Xfinity team after this weekend’s race at Pocono Raceway.

The move comes with Darrell Wallace Jr. taking over the No. 43 Cup ride until Aric Almirola returns from injuries suffered in a crash last month at Kansas Speedway. Also, Roush Fenway Racing did not have sponsorship of the No. 6 Xfinity car beyond this weekend.

Roush Fenway Racing stated in a release that the team and Wallace will continue to evaluate any potential opportunities to run Xfinity races this season.

Wallace is fourth in the points heading into Saturday’s race at Pocono. With Wallace out, it will create an opportunity for another driver to make the Xfinity playoffs.

After Pocono, Roush will field only the No. 16 Xfinity team of Ryan Reed.

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