ThorSport Racing has named Shelby Howard as a driver for the team in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series in 2008, the organization announced on Thursday.

Howard, 22, hails from Greenwood, Indiana, a short-track lap from the hallowed ground of Indianapolis Motor Speedway.  He burst onto the big-time racing scene in '02 as the youngest driver to lead laps in an ARCA Series race, and became the youngest winner of an ARCA superspeedway race when he triumphed at Kansas the following year.  Howard has also tasted NASCAR Camping World Truck Series and Busch Series competition.

"I'm thrilled to be a part of the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series, and thankful for the opportunity," Howard said.  "I'm excited about the pieces that are already in place with this team, and look forward to getting started at Daytona.  This series is more competitive than it's ever been, and we have a team that's committed to winning, and you can't ask for any more than that.  It's a great group of guys, and I can't wait to see what we can do."

Related sponsor announcements will be forthcoming.

EDITOR'S NOTE: Assuming Howard will drive the No. 13 Chevrolet with Matt Crafton in the team's No. 88 Chevrolet.