As Fort Kent racer Austin Theriault recovers from injuries sustained in that Las Vegas race crash two weeks ago, owner Brad Kesolowski will turn to his brother, Brian, to drive the #29 truck this weekend for the Talladega race.

Brian Kesolowski is 34-years-old and has raced some in the Late Model Series, ARCA, XFINITY and Cup series. Most recently he has been a crew chief in the ARCA series.

In his race site blog, Brad Kesolowski talked about the Theriault crash.

"The impact was dramatic, and he took a hell of a hit. We're all extremely happy that he wasn't hurt much worse. I'm looking forward to seeing Austin back behind the wheel once he has recovered. He is a super professional driver and an all-around nice kid."

Theriault had made 8 starts in the #29 BKR Ford truck and was scheduled to race in last 5 races of  the season. It is unclear when he will able to get back behind the wheel. He wants to return at some point this season.

NOTE:  Austin Theriault talks about his recovery and future plans as a guest on tomorrow's Morning Pitch Show (6a to 8a) on Sports Radio 92.9 The Ticket.

LOUDON, NH - SEPTEMBER 25: Austin Theriault, driver of the #29 Cooper Standard Ford, practices for the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series UNOH 175 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway on September 25, 2015 in Loudon, New Hampshire. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)
LOUDON, NH - SEPTEMBER 25: Austin Theriault, driver of the #29 Cooper Standard Ford, practices for the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series UNOH 175 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway on September 25, 2015 in Loudon, New Hampshire. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)
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