It might be tough for the race fans in Elkhart Lake, Wis., to imagine right now, but the inaugural Nationwide Series race at Road America in June isn't that far off. And in two weeks, a car on the track will make that event seem even closer.

While the Sprint Cup Series and the Camping World Truck Series are at Atlanta Motor Speedway this weekend, the Nationwide Series has the first of six open dates on its schedule.

R3 Motorsports has signed driver Coleman Pressley to a multiple-race deal for the 2010 Nationwide Series season.

Key Motorsports team owner Curtis Key announced Tuesday the return of Westerman Companies to the quarter panels of the No. 40 Chevrolet for eight Nationwide Series races in 2010.

Steve Plattenberger has been named the interim crew chief for R3 Motorsports and the team's No. 23 Chevrolet in the Nationwide Series effective immediately. He replaces John Quinn, who is no longer with the team.