TC Daily Pit Stop: Valvoline Extends with Hendrick Through 2029; Suarez Joins DGM Lineup at Chicago; Mayer Lands High Rock Sponsorship; RFK Hosting Wellness Walk at Pocono
TC Daily Pit Stop: Thursday, June 27, 2024
Valvoline Announces Extension, Expansion of Partnership with Hendrick Motorsports
Valvoline, which has been partnered with Hendrick Motorsports since the 2014 NASCAR Cup Series season, has reached a contract extension with the team that will keep the two entities partnered through the end of the 2029 NASCAR Cup Series season.
As part of the deal, Valvoline, which was slated to be on William Byron’s No. 24 machine in three races this year, will now be the primary sponsor for Byron’s car in eight races this season, and six races annually after 2024.
Valvoline will also return as a three-race primary sponsor for Kyle Larson’s No. 5 car through the 2029 season, and will serve as an associate sponsorship partner on all four HMS cars.
READ MORE
Daniel Suárez Joins DGM Racing Driver Lineup at Xfinity Chicago Street Race
Daniel Suárez, the 2016 NASCAR Xfinity Series champion and two-time NASCAR Cup Series race winner, will join DGM Racing’s NASCAR Xfinity Series stable in the upcoming Street Race at Chicago. Suárez will pilot the No. 36 Chevrolet Camaro with primary sponsorship from Universal Beauty Products brand Van Der Hagen.
DGM Racing will also have Universal Beauty Products brand Beard Guyz as the primary sponsor for Kyle Weatherman, the driver of the team’s No. 91 Chevrolet, for the event.
READ MORE
Sam Mayer Celebrates 21st Birthday with New High Rock Vodka Sponsorship
Sam Mayer, who turned 21 on Wednesday, had plenty of reason to celebrate. The driver of the No. 1 JR Motorsports Chevrolet Camaro secured a new primary sponsorship partner in High Rock Vodka, which will adorn his race car at Atlanta Motor Speedway in September.
As part of the deal, High Rock Vodka will continue its existing role as the “Official Vodka of JR Motorsports.”
READ MORE
RFK Racing, Esperion to Host Wellness Walk with Brad Keselowski at Pocono
RFK Racing along with their partner Esperion will host a wellness walk at Pocono Raceway at 9AM ET on Saturday, July 13. The walk, which will be led by Brad Keselowski, will take place on a one-mile loop through the infield camping area of the 2.5-mile triangular track.
If you would like to save $10 on Pocono Raceway Paddock Pass Plus tickets, RFK Racing is one of seven NASCAR Cup Series organizations that have partnered with the race track on a special ticket promo, which was announced last week. As part of the promo, you just select your favorite of the seven teams, and you are taken to your special promotional offer.
READ MORE
BJ McLeod Driving Xfinity Race at Indianapolis for MBM with Falling in Reverse
MBM Motorsports will rebrand its No. 66 NASCAR Xfinity Series entry to the No. 13 for the upcoming race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. BJ McLeod will pilot the team’s Chevrolet Camaro in that race, and he will have popular band Falling in Reverse as the primary sponsor of the car.
As part of the partnership, Falling in Reverse will actually giveaway a No. 13 Falling in Reverse Late Model race car to a lucky fan in a contest that runs through July 8.
READ MORE
‘I’m Looking Forward To Being Back At Home,’ Sean Hingorani Reunites With Venturini Motorsports For Six Races
Sean Hingorani, who won the ARCA Menards Series West title last year with Venturini Motorsports, has continued his title bid in the West Series with several teams this year, including Jerry Pitts Racing, Hattori Racing Enterprises, and SIGMA Performance. Now the Newport Beach, CA native is back in the saddle at VMS.
The 17-year-old will drive for six races in the remainder of the 2024 ARCA Menards season, starting this weekend at Berlin Raceway. He will also drive at Elko Speedway on August 3rd in the ARCA Menards Series, and the upcoming ARCA Menards Series West events at Irwindale Speedway, Kern Raceway, and Phoenix Raceway for the West Series finale.