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DARLINGTON, SC - MAY 10: Nelson Piquet Jr., driver of the #30 WORX Chevrolet, races with Eric McClure, driver of the #14 Hefty / Reynolds Toyota, during the NASCAR Nationwide Series VFW Sport Clips Help A Hero 200 at Darlington Raceway on May 10, 2013 in Darlington, South Carolina.

DARLINGTON, SC - MAY 10: Nelson Piquet Jr., driver of the #30 WORX Chevrolet, walks through the garage during practice for the NASCAR Nationwide Series VFW Sport Clips Hero 200 at Darlington Raceway on May 10, 2013 in Darlington, South Carolina.

TALLADEGA, AL - MAY 04: Nelson Piquet Jr., driver of the #30 Worx Chevrolet, looks on fromt he grid during the NASCAR Nationwide Series Aaron's 312 at Talladega Superspeedway on May 4, 2013 in Talladega, Alabama.

RICHMOND, VA - APRIL 26: Crews crowd around the Nelson Piquet Jr., driver of the #30 Delavaco Chevrolet, and Brian Scott, driver of the #2 Shore Lodge Chevrolet, cars after the two drivers argued after the NASCAR Nationwide Series ToyotaCare 250 at Richmond International Raceway on April 26, 2013 in Richmond, Virginia.

RICHMOND, VA - APRIL 26: A crew member for Brian Scott (not pictured), driver of the #2 Shore Lodge Chevrolet, confronts Nelson Piquet Jr., driver of the #30 Delavaco Chevrolet, on pit road after the NASCAR Nationwide Series ToyotaCare 250 at Richmond International Raceway on April 26, 2013 in Richmond, Virginia.

RICHMOND, VA - APRIL 26: Nelson Piquet Jr., driver of the #30 Delavaco Chevrolet, practices for the NASCAR Nationwide Series ToyotaCare 250 at Richmond International Raceway on April 26, 2013 in Richmond, Virginia.

RICHMOND, VA - APRIL 26: Eric McClure, driver of the #14 Hefty / Reynolds / Hialton Garden Inn Toyota, and Nelson Piquet Jr., driver of the #30 Delavaco Chevrolet, practice for the NASCAR Nationwide Series ToyotaCare 250 at Richmond International Raceway on April 26, 2013 in Richmond, Virginia.

FORT WORTH, TX - APRIL 11: Nelson Piquet Jr., driver of the #30 Worx Yard Tools Chevrolet, sits in his car during practice for the NASCAR Nationwide Series O'Reilly Auto Parts 300 at Texas Motor Speedway on April 11, 2013 in Fort Worth, Texas.

RIDGEWAY, VA - APRIL 06: Crew members push Nelson Piquet Jr., driver of the #30 Wolfpack Chevrolet, on pit road during the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Kroger 250 on April 6, 2013 at Martinsville Speedway in Ridgeway, Virginia.

RIDGEWAY, VA - APRIL 05: Nelson Piquet Jr., driver of the #30 Wolfpack Chevrolet, practices for the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Kroger 250 on April 5, 2013 at Martinsville Speedway in Ridgeway, Virginia.

FONTANA, CA - MARCH 23: Nelson Piquet Jr., driver of the #30 Qualcomm Chevrolet, drives during the NASCAR Nationwide Series Royal Purple 300 at Auto Club Speedway on March 23, 2013 in Fontana, California.

BRISTOL, TN - MARCH 16: Jamie Dick, driver of the #55 Viva Auto Group Chevrolet, collides with Nelson Piquet Jr., driver of the #30 Worx Chevrolet, after an incident in the NASCAR Nationwide Series Jeff Foxworthy's Grit Chips 300 at Bristol Motor Speedway on March 16, 2013 in Bristol, Tennessee.

BRISTOL, TN - MARCH 15: Nelson Piquet Jr., driver of the #30 Worx Chevrolet, sits in the garage area during practice for the NASCAR Nationwide Series Jeff Foxworthy's Grit Chips 300 at Bristol Motor Speedway on March 15, 2013 in Bristol, Tennessee.

LAS VEGAS, NV - MARCH 09: Nelson Piquet Jr., driver of the #30 Worx Chevrolet, stands on the grid during pre-race ceremonies for the NASCAR Nationwide Series Sam's Town 300 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on March 9, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

LAS VEGAS, NV - MARCH 08: Nelson Piquet Jr., driver of the #30 Worx Chevrolet, stands in the garage during practice for the NASCAR Nationwide Series at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on March 8, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

AVONDALE, AZ - MARCH 02: Travis Pastrana, driver of the #60 Roush Fenway Racing Ford, races alongside Nelson Piquet Jr., driver of the #30 Worx Chevrolet, during the NASCAR Nationwide Series Dollar General 200 fueled by AmeriGas at Phoenix International Raceway on March 2, 2013 in Avondale, Arizona.

AVONDALE, AZ - MARCH 01: Nelson Piquet Jr., driver of the #30 Worx Chevrolet, stands by his car during practice for the NASCAR Nationwide Series Dollar General 200 fueled by AmeriGas at Phoenix International Raceway on March 1, 2013 in Avondale, Arizona.

DAYTONA BEACH, FL - FEBRUARY 23: Kyle Larson, driver of the #32 Clorox Chevrolet, Brad Keselowski, driver of the #22 Discount Tire Dodge, and Nelson Piquet Jr., driver of the #30 Worx Chevrolet, are involved in an incident at the finish of the NASCAR Nationwide Series DRIVE4COPD 300 at Daytona International Speedway on February 23, 2013 in Daytona Beach, Florida.

DAYTONA BEACH, FL - FEBRUARY 21: Nelson Piquet Jr., driver of the #30 Worx Chevrolet, practices for the NASCAR Nationwide Series DRIVE4COPD 300 at Daytona International Speedway on February 21, 2013 in Daytona Beach, Florida.

DAYTONA BEACH, FL - JANUARY 27: The #5 Action Express Racing Corvette DP driven by Brian Frisselle, Nelson Piquet Jr, Felipe Nasr, Christian Fittipaldi and Joao Barbosa, drives during the Rolex 24 at Daytona International Speedway on January 27, 2013 in Daytona Beach, Florida.

DAYTONA BEACH, FL - JANUARY 05: The #5 Corvette DP of Felipe Nasr, Christian Fittipaldi, and Nelson Piquet Jr., is shown in action during preseason testing at Daytona International Speedway on January 5, 2013 in Daytona Beach, Florida.

MIAMI BEACH, FL - NOVEMBER 19: Driver Nelson Piquet Jr., poses with the Most Improved Driver Award during the NASCAR Nationwide Series And Camping World Truck Awards Banquet at Loews Miami Beach on November 19, 2012 in Miami Beach, Florida.

HOMESTEAD, FL - NOVEMBER 16: Kyle Larson, driver of the #4 Earnhardt Ganassi Racing Chevrolet, leads Nelson Piquet Jr., driver of the #30 flalottery.com Chevrolet, during the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Ford EcoBoost 200 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 16, 2012 in Homestead, Florida.

HOMESTEAD, FL - NOVEMBER 16: Kyle Busch, driver of the #18 Dollar General Toyota, leads Parker Kligerman, driver of the #7 Toyota Toyota, and Nelson Piquet Jr., driver of the #30 flalottery.com Chevrolet, during the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Ford EcoBoost 200 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 16, 2012 in Homestead, Florida.

HOMESTEAD, FL - NOVEMBER 16: Nelson Piquet Jr., driver of the #30 flalottery.com Chevrolet, looks on during qualifying for the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Ford EcoBoost 200 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 16, 2012 in Homestead, Florida.

AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 09: Nelson Piquet Jr., driver of the #30 Qualcomm/Autotrac Chevrolet, and Matt Merrell, driver of the #35 Merrell Lease Service Chevrolet, drive during the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Lucas Oil 150 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 9, 2012 in Avondale, Arizona.

AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 09: Nelson Piquet Jr., driver of the #30 Qualcomm/Autotrac Chevrolet, Parker Kligerman, driver of the #7 Toyota/Red Horse Racing Toyota, and Matt Crafton, driver of the #88 Fisher Nuts/Menards Toyota, make contact during the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Lucas Oil 150 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 9, 2012 in Avondale, Arizona.

AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 09: Nelson Piquet Jr., driver of the #30 Qualcomm/Autotrac Chevrolet, leads Brian Scott, driver of the #18 Dollar General Toyota, during the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Lucas Oil 150 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 9, 2012 in Avondale, Arizona.

AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 09: Nelson Piquet Jr., driver of the #30 Qualcomm/Autotrac Chevrolet, and Ryan Blaney, driver of the #29 Draw-Tite/Mopar Ram, lead the field to the start of the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Lucas Oil 150 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 9, 2012 in Avondale, Arizona.

AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 09: Nelson Piquet Jr., driver of the #30 Qualcomm/Autotrac Chevrolet, poses after qualifying for the pole position in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Lucas Oil 150 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 9, 2012 in Avondale, Arizona.

FORT WORTH, TX - NOVEMBER 02: James Buescher, driver of the #31 Great Clips Chevrolet, leads Nelson Piquet Jr., driver of the #30 TAG Heuer Avant-Garde Eyewear Chevrolet, and Parker Kligerman, driver of the #7 Camp Horsin' Around/Toyota Toyota, during the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series WinStar World Casino 350k at Texas Motor Speedway on November 2, 2012 in Fort Worth, Texas.

FORT WORTH, TX - NOVEMBER 02: Nelson Piquet Jr., driver of the #30 TAG Heuer Avant-Garde Eyewear Chevrolet, leads James Buescher, driver of the #31 Great Clips Chevrolet, Matt Crafton, driver of the #88 Menards/Touch Built Toyota, Johnny Sauter, driver of the #13 SealMaster/Curb Records Toyota, and Parker Kligerman, driver of the #7 Camp Horsin' Around/Toyota Toyota, during the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series WinStar World Casino 350k at Texas Motor Speedway on November 2, 2012 in Fort Worth, Texas.

FORT WORTH, TX - NOVEMBER 02: Nelson Piquet Jr., driver of the #30 TAG Heuer Avant-Garde Eyewear Chevrolet, Ty Dillon, driver of the #3 Bass Pro Shops/Tracker Boats Chevrolet, James Buescher, driver of the #31 Great Clips Chevrolet, and Joey Coulter, driver of the #22 OneMain Financial Chevrolet, race four wide during the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series WinStar World Casino 350k at Texas Motor Speedway on November 2, 2012 in Fort Worth, Texas.

FORT WORTH, TX - NOVEMBER 02: Nelson Piquet Jr., driver of the #30 TAG Heuer Avant-Garde Eyewear Chevrolet, James Buescher, driver of the #31 Great Clips Chevrolet, Joey Coulter, driver of the #22 OneMain Financial Chevrolet, and Matt Crafton, driver of the #88 Menards/Touch Built Toyota, race 4 wide down the back stretch during the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series WinStar World Casino 350k at Texas Motor Speedway on November 2, 2012 in Fort Worth, Texas.

FORT WORTH, TX - NOVEMBER 02: Nelson Piquet Jr., driver of the #30 TAG Heuer Avant-Garde Eyewear Chevrolet, celebrates with the Pole Award Helmet after qualifying for the pole position for the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series WinStar World Casino 350k at Texas Motor Speedway on November 2, 2012 in Fort Worth, Texas.

FORT WORTH, TX - NOVEMBER 01: Nelson Piquet Jr. drives the #30 TAG Heuer Avant-Garde Eyewear Chevrolet during practice for the Camping World Truck Series WinStar World Casino 350 at Texas Motor Speedway on November 1, 2012 in Fort Worth, Texas.

RIDGEWAY, VA - OCTOBER 27: Kevin Harvick, driver of the #2 Tide Pods Chevrolet, Joey Coulter, driver of the #22 RCR/Darrell Gwynn Foundation Chevrolet, Nelson Piquet Jr., driver of the #30 Qualcomm/Bell Helmets Chevrolet, Timothy Peters, driver of the #17 Toyota/Strutmasters.com Toyota, and Scott Riggs, driver of the #92 FleetHQ.com/BTS Tire & Auto Service/QMI Chevrolet, race during the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Kroger 200 at Martinsville Speedway on October 27, 2012 in Ridgeway, Virginia.

RIDGEWAY, VA - OCTOBER 27: Nelson Piquet Jr., driver of the #30 Qualcomm/Bell Helmets Chevrolet, races Joey Coulter, driver of the #22 RCR/Darrell Gwynn Foundation Chevrolet, during the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Kroger 200 at Martinsville Speedway on October 27, 2012 in Ridgeway, Virginia.

RIDGEWAY, VA - OCTOBER 27: Denny Hamlin, driver of the #51 Toyota Toyota, Ron Hornaday, driver of the #9 AM-FM Energy.com/Armour/AKL Insurance Chevrolet, and Nelson Piquet Jr., driver of the #30 Qualcomm/Bell Helmets Chevrolet, race during the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Kroger 200 at Martinsville Speedway on October 27, 2012 in Ridgeway, Virginia.

TALLADEGA, AL - OCTOBER 06: Nelson Piquet Jr., driver of the #30 Alpinestars/Breast Cancer Awareness Chevrolet, and Donnie Neuenberger, driver of the #1 Eagle Convenience Stores Chevrolet, spin on the frontstretch during the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series fred's 250 Powered By Coca-Cola at Talladega Superspeedway on October 6, 2012 in Talladega, Alabama.

TALLADEGA, AL - OCTOBER 05: Nelson Piquet Jr., driver of the #30 Alpinestars/Breast Cancer Awareness Chevrolet, is pused by Parker Kligerman, driver of the #7 Toyota/Red Horse Racing Toyota, during practice for the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series fred's 250 Powered By Coca-Cola at Talladega Superspeedway on October 5, 2012 in Talladega, Alabama.

LAS VEGAS, NV - SEPTEMBER 29: Nelson Piquet Jr., driver of the #30 Qualcomm Chevrolet, leads David Mayhew, driver of the #18 Dollar General Toyota, and the field of trucks during the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Smith's 350 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on September 29, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

LAS VEGAS, NV - SEPTEMBER 29: (L-R) David Mayhew, driver of the #18 Dollar General Toyota, Todd Bodine, driver of the #11 Toyota Care Toyota, and Nelson Piquet Jr, driver of the #30 Qualcomm Chevrolet, race three wide into turn one during the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Smith's 350 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on September 29, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

LAS VEGAS, NV - SEPTEMBER 29: Nelson Piquet Jr., driver of the #30 Qualcomm Chevrolet, leads the pack of trucks with Todd Bodine, driver of the #11 Toyota Care Toyota, during the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Smith's 350 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on September 29, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

LAS VEGAS, NV - SEPTEMBER 29: Nelson Piquet Jr., driver of the #30 Qualcomm Chevrolet, high fives fans during driver introductions prior to the start of the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Smith's 350 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on September 29, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

LAS VEGAS, NV - SEPTEMBER 29: Nelson Piquet Jr., driver of the #30 Qualcomm Chevrolet, celebrates with a burnout after winning the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Smith's 350 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on September 29, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

SPARTA, KY - SEPTEMBER 21: Nelson Piquet Jr., driver of the #30 DrinkB.com Chevrolet, battles alongside Joey Coulter, driver of the #22 RCR/Darrell Gwynn Foundation Chevrolet, for position during the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Kentucky 201 at Kentucky Speedway on September 21, 2012 in Sparta, Kentucky.

SPARTA, KY - SEPTEMBER 21: Nelson Piquet Jr. driver of the #30 Brink B Chevrolet waits to get in his truck during qualifying for the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Kentucky 201 at Kentucky Speedway on September 21, 2012 in Sparta, Kentucky.

HAMPTON, GA - AUGUST 31: Nelson Piquet Jr., driver of the #30 Drink B Chevrolet, talks with his crew member during practice for the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Jeff Foxworthy's Grit Chips 200 at Atlanta Motor Speedway on August 31, 2012 in Hampton, Georgia.

BRISTOL, TN - AUGUST 24: Nelson Piquet Jr. drives the #30 Autotrac/Qualcomm Chevrolet during practice for the NASCAR Nationwide Series Food City 250 at Bristol Motor Speedway on August 24, 2012 in Bristol, Tennessee.

BRISTOL, TN - AUGUST 22: Nelson Piquet Jr., driver of the #30 Drink B Chevrolet, races Joey Coulter, driver of the #22 Steak-umm Chevrolet, during the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series UNOH 200 at Bristol Motor Speedway on August 22, 2012 in Bristol, Tennessee.

BRISTOL, TN - AUGUST 22: Nelson Piquet Jr., driver of the #30 Drink B Chevrolet, stands on pit road during qualifying for the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series UNOH 200 at Bristol Motor Speedway on August 22, 2012 in Bristol, Tennessee.

BROOKLYN, MI - AUGUST 18: Nelson Piquet Jr., driver of the #30 Autotrac Chevrolet, leads Brad Keselowski, driver of the #29 Cooper Standard Ram, and Kurt Busch, driver of the #18 Shore Lodge Toyota, during the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series VFW 200 at Michigan International Speedway on August 18, 2012 in Brooklyn, Michigan.

BROOKLYN, MI - AUGUST 18: Nelson Piquet Jr., driver of the #30 Autotrac Chevrolet, celebrates with a burnout after winning the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series VFW 200 at Michigan International Speedway on August 18, 2012 in Brooklyn, Michigan.

BROOKLYN, MI - AUGUST 18: Nelson Piquet Jr., driver of the #30 Autotrac Chevrolet, leads Joey Coulter, driver of the #22 Rip-It Energy Fuel Chevrolet, during the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series VFW 200 at Michigan International Speedway on August 18, 2012 in Brooklyn, Michigan.

BROOKLYN, MI - AUGUST 18: Kurt Busch, driver of the #18 Shore Lodge Toyota, races Nelson Piquet Jr., driver of the #30 Autotrac Chevrolet, during the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series VFW 200 at Michigan International Speedway on August 18, 2012 in Brooklyn, Michigan.

LONG POND, PA - AUGUST 04: James Buescher, driver of the #31 Koike Aronson/Ransome Chevrolet, races with Nelson Piquet Jr., driver of the #30 AutoTrac Chevrolet,, Todd Bodine, driver of the #11 Northeast Toyota Dealers Toyota, and Timothy Peters, driver of the #17 Toyota/Red Horse Racing Toyota, during the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Pocono Mountains 125 at Pocono Raceway on August 4, 2012 in Long Pond, Pennsylvania.

LONG POND, PA - AUGUST 04: Nelson Piquet Jr., driver of the #30 AutoTrac Chevrolet, leads the field to the green flag to start the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Pocono Mountains 125 at Pocono Raceway on August 4, 2012 in Long Pond, Pennsylvania.

LONG POND, PA - AUGUST 04: Nelson Piquet Jr., driver of the #30 AutoTrac Chevrolet, celebrates with the Keystone Light Pole Award after qualifying for the pole position for the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Pocono Mountains 125 at Pocono Raceway on August 4, 2012 in Long Pond, Pennsylvania.

LONG POND, PA - AUGUST 04: Nelson Piquet Jr., driver of the #30 AutoTrac Chevrolet, sits on the grid during qualifying for the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Pocono Mountains 125 at Pocono Raceway on August 4, 2012 in Long Pond, Pennsylvania.

JOLIET, IL - JULY 21: Nelson Piquet Jr., driver of the #30 Polen Designs/AutoTrac Chevrolet, pits during the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series American Ethanol 225 at Chicagoland Speedway on July 21, 2012 in Joliet, Illinois.

SPARTA, KY - JUNE 28: Matt Crafton, driver of the #88 Menards/Great Lakes Wood Floors Toyota, and Nelson Piquet Jr., driver of the #30 Magic Brasil Chevrolet, lead the field on the first lap of the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series UNOH 225 at Kentucky Speedway on June 28, 2012 in Sparta, Kentucky.

SPARTA, KY - JUNE 28: Nelson Piquet Jr., drives the #30 Magic Brasil Chevrolet, during practice for the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series UNOH 225 at Kentucky Speedway on June 28, 2012 in Sparta, Kentucky.

SPARTA, KY - JUNE 28: Nelson Piquet Jr., driver of the #30 Magic Brasil Chevrolet, sits in his car in the garage area during practice for the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series UNOH 225 at Kentucky Speedway on June 28, 2012 in Sparta, Kentucky.

ELKHART LAKE, WI - JUNE 23: Nelson Piquet Jr., driver of the #30 Qualcomm / Autotrac Chevrolet, celebrates with his team in Victory Lane after winning the NASCAR Nationwide Series Sargento 200 at Road America on June 23, 2012 in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin.

ELKHART LAKE, WI - JUNE 23: Nelson Piquet Jr. of the #30 Qualcomm/Autotrac Chevrolet celebrates with a burnout in front of his team after winning the Sargento 200 at Road America on June 23, 2012 in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin.

ELKHART LAKE, WI - JUNE 23: Nelson Piquet Jr. of the #30 Qualcomm/Autotrac Chevrolet leads the pack during the Sargento 200 at Road America on June 23, 2012 in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin.

ELKHART LAKE, WI - JUNE 23: Nelson Piquet Jr. of the #30 Qualcomm/Autotrac Chevrolet crosses the finish line to win the Sargento 200 at Road America on June 23, 2012 in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin.

ELKHART LAKE, WI - JUNE 23: Nelson Piquet Jr. of the #30 Qualcomm/Autotrac Chevrolet looks on after securing the pole position during qualifying for the NASCAR Nationwide Series Sargento 200 at Road America on June 23, 2012 in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin.

ELKHART LAKE, WI - JUNE 23: Nelson Piquet Jr., driver of the #30 Qualcomm / Autotrac Chevrolet, celebrates with the Coors Light Pole Award after posting the fastest speed during qualifying for the NASCAR Nationwide Series Sargento 200 at Road America on June 23, 2012 in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin.

ELKHART LAKE, WI - JUNE 22: Nelson Piquet Jr. drives the #30 Qualcomm / Autotrac Chevrolet during practice for the NASCAR Nationwide Series Sargento 200 at Road America on June 22, 2012 in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin.

FORT WORTH, TX - JUNE 07: Nelson Piquet Jr., driver of the #30 Qualcomm Chevrolet, and Jason White, driver of the #23 JW Demolition/Gunbroker.com Ford, practice for the NASCAR Camping World Series WinStar World Casino 400 at Texas Motor Speedway on June 7, 2012 in Fort Worth, Texas.

CHARLOTTE, NC - MAY 18: (L-R) Omid Ashtari, Head of Sports and Entertainment for Twitter, Steve Phelps, Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer for NASCAR, Brad Keselowski, driver of the #19 Cooper Standard Ram, and Nelson Piquet Jr., driver of the #30 Alpinestars Chevrolet, speak to the media about NASCAR and Twitter's partnership during race day coverage at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 18, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

CHARLOTTE, NC - MAY 18: Nelson Piquet Jr., driver of the #30 Alpinestars Chevrolet, addresses the media about NASCAR and Twitter's partnership during race day coverage at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 18, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

CHARLOTTE, NC - MAY 18: Nelson Piquet Jr., driver of the #30 Alpinestars Chevrolet, stands in the garage during practice for the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series N.C. Education Lottery 200 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 18, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

KANSAS CITY, KS - APRIL 21: Cale Gale, driver of the #33 Rheem Chevrolet, Nelson Piquet Jr., driver of the #30 Qualcomm/Autotrac Chevrolet, and Ty Dillon, driver of the #3 Bass Pro Shops/Allstate Chevrolet, during the NASCAR Camping World Series SFP 250 at Kansas Speedway on April 21, 2012 in Kansas City, Kansas.

KANSAS CITY, KS - APRIL 21: Miguel Paludo, driver of the #32 Duroline Brakes and Components Chevrolet, (L), talks with Nelson Piquet Jr., driver of the #30 Qualcomm/Autotrac Chevrolet, (R) on the grid during qualifying for NASCAR Camping World Truck Series SFP 250 at Kansas Speedway on April 21, 2012 in Kansas City, Kansas.

KANSAS CITY, KS - APRIL 21: Todd Bodine, driver of the #11 Toyota Care Toyota, leads Nelson Piquet Jr., driver of the #30 Qualcomm/Autotrac Chevrolet, during the NASCAR Camping World Series SFP 250 at Kansas Speedway on April 21, 2012 in Kansas City, Kansas.

ROCKINGHAM, NC - APRIL 14: Nelson Piquet Jr., driver of the #30 Qualcomm Chevrolet, holds the Keystone Light Pole Award after qualifying for the Good Sam Roadside Assistance 200 at Rockingham Speedway on April 14, 2012 in Rockingham, North Carolina.

ROCKINGHAM, NC - APRIL 14: Nelson Piquet Jr., driver of the #30 Qualcomm Chevrolet, gets ready during practice for the Good Sam Roadside Assistance 200 at Rockingham Speedway on April 14, 2012 in Rockingham, North Carolina.

BRISTOL, TN - MARCH 17: Nelson Piquet Jr., driver of the #14 Fox Sports Toyota, celebrates in victory lane after winning the NASCAR K&N Series Widow Wax 125 presented by Seal Wrap Repair Tape at Bristol Motor Speedway on March 17, 2012 in Bristol, Tennessee.

BRISTOL, TN - MARCH 17: Corey Lajoie, driver of the #07 Sims Metal Management Ford, races Nelson Piquet Jr., driver of the #14 Fox Sports Toyota, during the NASCAR K&N Series Widow Wax 125 presented by Seal Wrap Repair Tape at Bristol Motor Speedway on March 17, 2012 in Bristol, Tennessee.

BRISTOL, TN - MARCH 17: Nelson Piquet Jr., driver of the #14 Fox Sports Toyota, and Darrell Wallace Jr., driver of the #18 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota, lead a pack of cars during the NASCAR K&N Series Widow Wax 125 presented by Seal Wrap Repair Tape at Bristol Motor Speedway on March 17, 2012 in Bristol, Tennessee.

BRISTOL, TN - MARCH 17: Nelson Piquet Jr., driver of the #14 Fox Sports Toyota, leads the field to the green flag to start the NASCAR K&N Series Widow Wax 125 presented by Seal Wrap Repair Tape at Bristol Motor Speedway on March 17, 2012 in Bristol, Tennessee.

BRISTOL, TN - MARCH 16: Nelson Piquet Jr., driver of the #14 FOX Sports Toyota, stands next to his car in the garage area during practice for the NASCAR K&N Series Widow Wax 125 presented by Seal Wrap Repair Tape at Bristol Motor Speedway on March 16, 2012 in Bristol, Tennessee.

DAYTONA BEACH, FL - FEBRUARY 24: Miguel Paludo, driver of the #32 Duroline Brakes and Components Chevrolet, and Nelson Piquet Jr., driver of the #30 Qualcomm/Autotrac Chevrolet, lead the field to the start during the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series NextEra Energy Resources 250 at Daytona International Speedway on February 24, 2012 in Daytona Beach, Florida.

DAYTONA BEACH, FL - FEBRUARY 24: Nelson Piquet Jr., driver of the #30 Qualcomm/Autotrac Chevrolet, Jason White, driver of the #23 GunBroker.com Ford, Miguel Paludo, driver of the #32 Duroline Brakes and Components Chevrolet, Johnny Sauter, driver of the #13 Hot Honeys Toyota, Ron Hornaday Jr., driver of the #9 Anderson's Maple Syrup Chevrolet, and James Buescher, driver of the #31 AccuDoc Solutions Chevrolet, race during the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series NextEra Energy Resources 250 at Daytona International Speedway on February 24, 2012 in Daytona Beach, Florida.

DAYTONA BEACH, FL - FEBRUARY 24: Brendan Gaughan, driver of the #2 South Point Hotel & Casino Chevrolet, David Starr, driver of the #81 Zachry Toyota, Ryan Sieg, driver of the #39 Pull A Part LLC Chevrolet, Nelson Piquet Jr., driver of the #30 Qualcomm/Autotrac Chevrolet, Parker Kligerman, driver of the #29 Cooper Standard Dodge, and Chris Fontaine, driver of the #84 Glenden Enterprises Toyota, wreck during the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series NextEra Energy Resources 250 at Daytona International Speedway on February 24, 2012 in Daytona Beach, Florida.

DAYTONA BEACH, FL - FEBRUARY 24: Nelson Piquet Jr., driver of the #30 Qualcomm/Autotrac Chevrolet, leads Ty Dillon, driver of the #3 Bass Pro Shops/Tracker Boats Chevrolet, and J R Fitzpatrick, driver of the #60 Equipment Express Chevrolet, during the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series NextEra Energy Resources 250 at Daytona International Speedway on February 24, 2012 in Daytona Beach, Florida.

DAYTONA BEACH, FL - FEBRUARY 24: Miguel Paludo, driver of the #32 Duroline Brakes and Components Chevrolet, (C) poses with teammates Nelson Piquet Jr., driver of the #30 Qualcomm/Autotrac Chevrolet, (L) and James Buescher, driver of the #31 AccuDoc Solutions Chevrolet, (R) after winning the pole award for the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series NextEra Energy Resources 250 at Daytona International Speedway on February 24, 2012 in Daytona Beach, Florida.

DAYTONA BEACH, FL - FEBRUARY 23: Nelson Piquet Jr., driver of the #30 Qualcomm/Autotrac Chevrolet, practices for the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series NextEra Energy Resources 250 at Daytona International Speedway on February 23, 2012 in Daytona Beach, Florida.

DAYTONA BEACH, FL - FEBRUARY 16: Nelson Piquet Jr., driver of the #8 Piquet Realty Chevrolet, poses during NASCAR Media Day at Daytona International Speedway on February 16, 2012 in Daytona Beach, Florida.

HOMESTEAD, FL - NOVEMBER 19: Nelson Piquet Jr., driver of the #30 Bienvenidos a NASCAR Chevrolet, stands on the grid during qualifying for the NASCAR Nationwide Series Ford 300 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 19, 2011 in Homestead, Florida.

HOMESTEAD, FL - NOVEMBER 18: Ty Dillon, driver of the #21 Charter Chevrolet, and Nelson Piquet Jr., driver of the #8 Piquet Realty Chevrolet, lead the field during the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Ford 200 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 18, 2011 in Homestead, Florida.

HOMESTEAD, FL - NOVEMBER 18: Nelson Piquet Jr., driver of the #8 Piquet Realty Chevrolet, and Kevin Harvick, driver of the #2 Hunt Brothers Pizza Chevrolet, lead a group of trucks during the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Ford 200 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 18, 2011 in Homestead, Florida.

HOMESTEAD, FL - NOVEMBER 18: Nelson Piquet Jr., driver of the #8 Piquet Realty Chevrolet, stands on the grid prior to practice for the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Ford 200 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 18, 2011 in Homestead, Florida.

FORT WORTH, TX - NOVEMBER 03: Nelson Piquet Jr., driver of the #8 Tagg Pet Tracker/Qualcomm Chevrolet, practices for the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series WinStar World Casino 350 at Texas Motor Speedway on November 3, 2011 in Fort Worth, Texas.

TALLADEGA, AL - OCTOBER 22: Nelson Piquet Jr., driver of the #8 Tagg/Qualcomm Chevrolet, makes a pit stop to fix damage during the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Coca-Cola 250 powered by fred's at Talladega Superspeedway on October 22, 2011 in Talladega, Alabama.

TALLADEGA, AL - OCTOBER 22: Nelson Piquet Jr., driver of the #8 Tagg/Qualcomm Chevrolet, drives after crashing during the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Coca-Cola 250 powered by fred's at Talladega Superspeedway on October 22, 2011 in Talladega, Alabama.

TALLADEGA, AL - OCTOBER 22: James Buescher, driver of the #31 Bad Boy Mowers Chevrolet, and Nelson Piquet Jr., driver of the #8 Tagg/Qualcomm Chevrolet, lead the field at the start of the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Coca-Cola 250 powered by fred's at Talladega Superspeedway on October 22, 2011 in Talladega, Alabama.

NASCAR's Nelson Piquet, Jr. Talks Car Tech | Talking Your Tech

NASCAR's Nelson Piquet, Jr. talks car tech | Talking Your Tech

NASCAR fight! Piquet Jr. Kicks 'Below the Belt' - Richmond 2013

NASCAR fight! Piquet Jr. Kicks 'Below the Belt' - Richmond 2013 NASCAR Nationwide: Bryan Scott and Nelson Piquet Jr. get into an altercation on pit road, ending when Piquet takes a shot below the belt on Scott. http://www... From: FoxSports Views: 1 0 ratings Time: 01:20 More in Sports

Nelson Piquet Jr. and Brian Scott fight!!

Nelson Piquet Jr. and Brian Scott fight!! Nelson Piquet Jr. and Brian Scott exchange more than words after Richmond... For more NASCAR news, check out: http://www.NASCAR.com. From: NASCAR Views: 301 20 ratings Time: 02:40 More in Sports

NASCAR Bristol crash between Jamie Dick and Nelson Piquet Jr.

NASCAR Bristol crash between Jamie Dick and Nelson Piquet Jr. The second hard crash of the weekend, Jamie Dick spins and collects Nelson Piquet Jr in the process. Travis Pastrana narrowly gets by the wreck. For more NAS... From: NASCAR Views: 312 28 ratings Time: 01:49 More in Sports

NASCAR Race Hub: Nelson Piquet Jr.

Race Hub: Steve Byrnes talks to Nelson Piquet Jr. who won his first Nationwide race at Road America this past weekend. June 26th, 2012

NNS: Road America - 2012

NASCAR Nationwide: Nelson Piquet Jr. puts in a dominant performance for his first win in the series.

NASCAR Race Hub: Nelson Piquet Jr.

Race Hub: Steve Byrnes talks to Turner Motorsports truck driver Nelson Piquet Jr. about Rockingham and what he's looking forward to at Kansas.

NASCAR Race Hub: Nelson Piquet Jr. & Miguel Paludo

Race Hub: Ray Dunlap talks to Turner Motorsports truck drivers Nelson Piquet Jr. and Miguel Paludo about their outlook for the 2012 season.

Recent Quotes

04/27/2013

Several members of another race team confronted a group that included Nelson Piquet Jr., resulting in the arrest of two individuals from the other race team

Nelson Piquet Jr. at the Mail.com

04/27/2013

I’m not going to take anymore crap from him

Nelson Piquet Jr. at the SCS: Stock Car Spin

04/27/2013

When you get a temper at the end of the race, everybody is tired and frustrated and you do things you don’t mean, too

Nelson Piquet Jr. at the Sporting News