The show must go on, and despite Kelly Bires’ departure, the No. 88 Chevrolet will still be on hand for nine races this season, which could up excitement for Chevrolet fans in New Jersey.

Jamie McMurray will take over the the driver’s seat from Bires, who drove JR Motorsports flagship No. 88, according to Fox News.

“We are extremely appreciative of Kelly Bires and wish him the best,” said Kelley Earnhardt, co-owner of JRM with brother Dale Earndhardt Jr., who created the team to train drivers in NASCAR’s second-tier Nationwide Series level.

Gloomy sponsorships were part of the reason of Bires’ departure, as media reports state the Earnhardts are practically financing much of this season out of pocket because sponsorships have been scarce.

The Earnhardts also said that the team’s “chemistry” with Bires “needed to succeed in this highly competitive industry was simply not there,” the Associated Press reported.

Bires responded, “I know I belong and will be successful in this sport. JRM gave me an opportunity, it just didn’t work out.”

McMurray will start driving No. 88’s first of nine races this weekend at Texas Motor Speedway. JRM said the team secured sponsorship from Hellman’s while Suave Men will sponsor the other two.