ShopRite Series Development Program

The NASCAR ShopRite Cup Series Development Program is a program for race car drivers that are free agents in the racing ladder. All drivers that have competed in at least 20 Whole Foods events throughout a season or at least 30 ShopRite career races will be eligible for this program.
This program started in 2005, as the ShopRite Series itself announced the birth of this program. The program fields a #00 Pontiac sponsored by the supermarket.
== History ==
=== Beginnings (2005) ===
In 2005, Ricky Nevins, who was not signed during the offseason was the first driver to be announced as the driver for the #00. He was slated to attempt two races, the first being the Daytona 500. Nevins managed to qualify 39th for the Great American Race and was able to dodge all the chaotic wrecks that he happened to always be super close to. He posted a strong fourth place finish in his debut. His second attempt came at Texas, where he qualified in last place, but managed to push to the top 10 late in the race and finished 13th. Soon after that, it was announced that 2004 Whole Foods 450 winner, Gregory Hillington was to race in a one-off deal at Pocono. In his first race since his win, he struggled in the back and finished 24th.