Randy Moss is getting involved in NASCAR.

The record-setting New England Patriots wide receiver announced the formation of Moss Motorsports, LLC earlier this week, with its intended participation to begin in the Craftsman Truck Series.

Moss anticipates that the team will debut at some point in the second half of the 2008 season and run selected races through the conclusion of the year. The partial schedule is a prelude to a full-time campaign in 2009.

Sponsors and manufacturer alignments will be announced at a later date.

"We don't have all of the details in place just yet, but I am very excited about Moss Motorsports becoming a part of NASCAR," Moss said.

"I am by nature a very competitive person, and this is an outlet for me to compete at another level.

"There are some pretty awesome challenges in building a program like this from the ground up, but I am looking forward to it."

Moss, a 10-year NFL veteran, has been a NASCAR fan for several years, including sponsorship of a local dirt track program. He recently made the decision to get involved with the ownership of a NASCAR team.

Moss is also a Goodwill Ambassador for the Urban Youth Racing School and furthers his youth advocacy while holding the same honor with American Youth Football.

A major component of the Moss Motorsports program will be the continued involvement and support of youth programs.