David Reynolds joins Kelly Racing

David Reynolds will join Kelly Racing in 2011, replacing Tony Ricciardello in the Stratco backed No.16 Holden Commodore.

Reynolds raced in the endurance rounds only this season, partnering Will Davison at Toll HRT for Phillip Island and Bathurst, where he had a noticeably strong run in the Commodore.

Reynolds was kept on by Walkinshaw Performance, jumping into the Bundaberg Red Racing entry at the Gold Coast 600 alongside Fabian Coulthard.

Reynolds replaces Ricciardello, who had a troubled first season in the championship, eventually finishing 26th in the standings, second to last of all the full time drivers.

“Our entire team is excited to have Dave onboard to drive our #16 Stratco Commodore,” said team owner/driver Rick Kelly.

“He is going to be a great asset to our team. He is the sort of driver that you can put straight in your car and not worry about him because you know he will do a good job.”

“It’s great to be joining Kelly Racing to drive the #16 Stratco Commodore and to be back in a full-time drive,” said Reynolds.

“I’ve been working hard all year to get to this point. I don’t want to have to watch any more V8 Supercar races on television.

“Already I can tell that there is a great atmosphere at Kelly Racing. The entire team is very easy going but at the same time extremely determined to win.

“I think I will work well in this environment and I hope we can all enjoy success together.

“I’ve known Todd and Rick for many years and worked with them before. Now they have their own operation I’m very happy to be a part of it.”