Noaker replaces Blaney in Marines lineup for Daytona race

Robert Noaker will replace 2024 NASCAR Cup Series champion Ryan Blaney in representing the Marines in Wednesday's Proud To Honor: Veterans Day Classic at Daytona International Speedway. Blaney announced earlier on Tuesday that he would miss the event after suffering a fall on Monday night.

Noaker, a two-time Mustang Challenge North America champion and Ford Racing Driver Development Team member, contested the full IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge season in the No. 13 Ford Mustang GT4 for McCumbee McAleer Racing. He recorded multiple podiums this season, including at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, Watkins Glen International and Canadian Tire Motorsport Park, and finished among the top three in the GS championship standings.

Noaker will join Formula Drift competitor Ben Hobson in one of the two Marines entries for the 30-minute contest. The race begins at 9 p.m. ET, with coverage on USA Network and Fandango's free streaming platform from 8 p.m. ET.