Landon Cassill To Attempt First Full Sprint Cup Race Tonight

Landon Cassill, who had until now been a start-and-park driver at the Sprint Cup level, will attempt his first full Sprint Cup race tonight at Richmond.

Cassill, driving for TRG Motorsports, has sponsorship on the No. 71 car from the Post 9/11 G.I. Bill.

"It does feel a little different," Cassill said. "We actually worked on the car in race trim. I'm preparing for a long night – that's the mindset I have."

Cassill said he feels the Chase cutoff race is the biggest event he's been in, other than Indianapolis. His family is on hand for the race.

"I want to prove to myself that I can race smart," he said. "I've always felt that I would be better at these longer races, and this is my opportunity to reap the benefits for all the hard work."

His goals for the 400-lap race are modest: Stay on the lead lap, as close to the leader is possible.

"I really want to run all the laps," he said.