Brad Coleman

NASCAR Nationwide Series driver Coleman will finally have the opportunity to get some momentum going in the No. 20 Rudys.com Toyota for Joe Gibbs Racing. For the first time this season, he will run back-to-back races and be in the driver's seat for six of the next seven events, Brad Coleman PR reports.

Joe Gibbs Racing announced they have signed promising young NASCAR driver Coleman back into their family fold effective immediately, Brad Coleman PR reports. Coleman will be running a partial Nationwide Series schedule alongside Joey Logano and Denny Hamlin in the No. 20 Toyota in 2009.

Joe Gibbs Racing President J.D. Gibbs said Saturday he hopes to bring Coleman back to the team’s Nationwide Series operation in 2009, scenedaily.com reports.

According to Hall of Fame Racing, Coleman is now a free agent. He is no longer under contract with the team, ESPN.com reports.

Coleman is leaving the No. 27 team to take over the wheel of the No. 96 Sprint Cup car. His last race with Baker Curb Racing was a Top-10 finish this past weekend at Watkins Glen, bakercurb.com reports.