NEW YORK – Ernie Francis Jr., a seven-time champion in the Trans-Am Series, is the latest driver to join the field for the inaugural Superstar Racing Experience season.

The 22-year-old driver has enjoyed great success in the Trans-Am Series in the last seven years, winning seven-straight championships across multiple divisions. He recently claimed his seventh-straight title with another championship campaign in the headlining TA division.

In addition to his success in the Trans-Am Series, Francis is also a SCCA National Championship Runoff winner and previously competed in the NASCAR Xfinity Series.

“I am really excited to join the SRX series. I look forward to racing against some of the most iconic names in our sport and visiting some of America’s most historic short tracks” said Francis.

Ernie Francis Jr. joins Tony Stewart, Tony Kanaan, Paul Tracy, Bobby Labonte, Willy T. Ribbs, Mark Webber, Bill Elliott and Helio Castroneves as the ninth confirmed driver for the series that will air Saturday nights in primetime on CBS Television Network in the Summer of 2021.