DiBenedetto and Ragan Not Returning to BK Racing in 2017

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BK Racing has revealed that the two drivers who drove for them full time in 2016 will not return in 2017 and the team will announce a Driver lineup for the 2017 Season within the next few weeks. These changes really surprise many people.
Many believed Matt DiBenedetto would become the foundation of the BK Racing organization but DiBenedetto revealed to the world on twitter that he would not return in 2017.

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"I've decided to take go in a different direction next year. Exciting announcements coming soon. It's been a great ride @BKRacing_2383 Thank You!" stated Matt DiBenedetto on Twitter last night. DiBenedetto has raced for BK Racing for both of his seasons in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series. DiBenedetto gained a career best 6th place finish this season at Bristol. DiBendetto also raced for Tri-Star Motorsports in 2016 in the NASCAR Xfinity Series.
The BK Racing Organization announced that it would not renew the contract with David Ragan in 2017. "BK Racing is in the process of trying to restructure the company." Ragan joined BK Racing after he departed from Michael Waltrip Racing after the team ceased operations following the 2015 Season. Ragan gained a best finish came at Daytona in July where he finished 16th. As for other places Ragan raced at in 2016, He raced the #18 for Joe Gibbs Racing at Daytona in the NASCAR Xfinity Series where he finished 21st after starting on pole. Where Ragan will land in 2017 remains a heavy unknown but please remain with The Motorsports News Source for all your latest news concerning Matt DiBenedetto, David Ragan, and BK Racing. (Koelle,2016)