Reaching 500 NASCAR Cup Series starts was supposed to be the destination for Casey Mears. Having returned to the series after spending years away from full-time competition, the 48-year-old finally achieved that target at Homestead on Sunday. But completing the…
Casey Mears made his 500th NASCAR Cup Series start on Sunday at Homestead, driving the No. 62 Chevrolet for Beard Motorsports. Despite reaching the career milestone, the 48-year-old shut down retirement rumors, stating that he is not finished racing and remains open to future competition in competitive equipment.
Mears became the 50th driver in Cup Series history to reach 500 starts. While his race at Homestead was hampered by handling issues, he expressed interest in potential future outings in the Cup, Truck, or O'Reilly Auto Parts Series if viable opportunities arise.
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