Chad McCumbee will once more be behind the wheel of the Petty Enterprises No. 45 Dodge, filling in for the injured Kyle Petty this weekend at Michigan International Speedway.

Petty is recovering from a broken right hand he suffered after last week’s race at Watkins Glen International. He underwent surgery Tuesday and will not be able to compete this weekend but is expected back in time to drive the following week at Bristol Motor Speedway.

“I am here to help in any way that I can,” McCumbee said. “The priority is getting Kyle back in the car as soon as possible. The goal this weekend is to get a solid finish for this team. I have experience in the Craftsman Truck Series at the track. [Crew chief] Billy [Wilburn] and I have had great communication too. Hopefully we can have a good run on Sunday.”

“I’ve got to thank Chad for everything he’s done for us,” Petty said. “We’ve spent a lot of time with him and moving him along. It made a lot of sense for us to put him in the car this weekend. He did a great job at Pocono, and we are expecting the same this weekend.”

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