Wallace Jr to become first full-time black driver in Nascar’s top series since 1971

• Darrell Wallace Jr will drive Richard Petty’s iconic No43 starting next year
• Wallace, 24, is only fourth black driver in one of Nascar’s top national series

Darrell Wallace Jr will drive Richard Petty’s iconic No43 full-time in the Nascar Cup Series next year.

The team did not immediately disclose a car manufacturer or sponsor in Wednesday’s announcement, though Sports Business Journal reported that team president Brian Moffitt said the US Air Force and STP will be the sponsors on the car.