Corey LaJoie will race full time in 2019 for Go Fas Racing in the No. 32 Ford, the team announced on Thursday at the NASCAR Hall of Fame.
“I’ve always respected Archie (St. Hilaire), Mason (St. Hilaire) and everyone at Go Fas Racing because they are constantly building their race team better every year,” LaJoie said in a release. “I’m glad to be part of that continued growth for 2019 and look forward to getting on track and being in a position to show more of my potential.
“The most success in my career has been behind the wheel of a Ford from the ARCA and K&N series so I’m ready to jump into that mean looking Ford Mustang this season. Also, some of my best results in the Cup series have been with (crew chief) Randy (Cox) on the box. There couldn’t be a better guy to lead our team!”
LaJoie has 57 previous starts in Cup competition with a career-best 11th at Daytona in the 2017 Coke Zero 400 while driving for BK Racing.
LaJoie has six wins in the NASCAR K&N Pro Series East and three in the ARCA Series.
Last year, Go Fas Racing earned one top 10 - also in the Coke Zero 400. Matt DiBenedetto finished seventh in that event.
“Every year we feel like our program takes a step forward and securing Corey should help us continue to move that direction,” Go Fas Racing general manager Mason St. Hilaire said in a release. “We’ve learned and grown a lot in our time in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series, and I believe our results reflect that growth.
“We’re very excited about the potential our team has this year. Every year we’ve been able to improve our program in different areas, and we fully believe that this coming season will be no different. Corey is a driver we’ve kept our eyes on for several years, and he’s impressed and delivered when given the opportunity. We think he’s a great fit for our program and can’t wait to get this season under way.”
Go Fas Racing is using a charter from the No. 33 Circle Sport team.
St. Hilaire said the team still has 10 races of sponsorship to fill.
Go Fas Racing has also partnered with Team Penske to use one of its pit crews.
Great to see @CoreyLaJoie taking over the 32 next year. Such a great family team that I will forever be thankful for and Corey will definitely continue to grow and elevate that team! Congrats guys https://t.co/7GFkP9Lg2g
— Matt DiBenedetto (@mattdracing) December 20, 2018