JR Motorsports has named a two-time champion as its newest driver of the team's No. 88 Late Model entry.
According to a press release, two-time NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series Connor Hall will take over the entry next season. He will have Bass Pro Shops as a sponsor for this effort as the outdoor retailer returns to JR Motorsports for 20 events.
Hall, who has one Truck Series start this season, is the current points leader in the zMAX CARS Tour Late Model stock car division.
"We are very happy to be able to have someone of Connor's caliber and experience join us in our Late Model program," said JRM's Senior Vice President of Motorsports L.W. Miller in a statement.
"Seeing his many successes over the past several seasons makes us very excited to watch him continue that success in a JR Motorsports Late Model in 2025. Everyone at JRM is looking forward to seeing what he and Bryan (Shaffer) can do together in the Bass Pro Shops Chevrolet."
Hall joins the list of multiple other NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series champions who have moved up the racing ranks.
Josh Berry, who won numerous races for JR Motorsports' Late Model program, won the series championship in 2020 before ultimately moving to Xfinity and Cup.
Layne Riggs, the 2022 NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series champion, moved to the Truck Series full-time this season. He has won two races for Front Row Motorsports.
Hall's move to JR Motorsports follows the promotion of a multi-time champion.
Carson Kvapil will move to the Xfinity Series next season to drive the No. 1 Chevrolet. Like Hall, he will also have support from Bass Pro Shops.
Kvapil makes the move after winning the 2021 CARS Super Late Model Tour championship, the 2022 CARS Late Model Stock Tour championship, and the 2023 CARS Late Model Stock Tour championship.
"To me, JR Motorsports has the No. 1 Late Model program in the country, and it's a dream come true to be able to wake up every day and work toward the common goal everyone at JRM has, which is to win more races and championships and carry on the legacy of this team," Hall said in a statement.
"The opportunity to represent JR Motorsports, Johnny Morris and Bass Pro Shops, Dale, Kelley, and L.W. means a lot to me. I am super excited to work with Bryan, Slim, and the rest of the team as well. I respect them a ton and am very eager to establish that working relationship."