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NASCAR XFINITY Series Press Release

  • Athletic Greens Joins Kaulig Racing for NASCAR Xfinity Series Season Opener

    Athletic Greens Joins Kaulig Racing for NASCAR Xfinity Series Season Opener

    Hemric to Drive the No. 11 AG1 Chevrolet in Beef. It’s What’s for Dinner. 300

    Lexington, N.C. (February 15, 2022) – Kaulig Racing continues to bring new partners to NASCAR with the addition of AG1, the foundational nutrition drink by Athletic Greens, onboard Daniel Hemric’s No. 11 Chevrolet for the NASCAR Xfinity Series (NXS) season opener at Daytona International Speedway. Athletic Greens is joining as the official nutrition partner of Kaulig Racing.

    AG1, empowers people to take ownership of their health through comprehensive and convenient daily nutrition. The flagship product combines more than 9 synergistic health products into 1 drink with 75 of the highest quality ingredients, and is designed to remove the friction of covering the daily nutritional needs of a modern diet. AG1 provides comprehensive benefits spanning improved gut health, immune support, energy and improved mental focus – all packed into a one-minute daily habit.

    “We’re pleased to partner with Kaulig Racing and debut our sponsorship of their team at the NASCAR Xfinity Series season opener,” said Chris Ashenden, CEO and Founder of Athletic Greens. “AG1 was created with the mission of helping people improve their health and nutrition, and we’re excited to see longtime AG1 member Daniel Hemric demonstrate how it’s helped him maintain high performance and extreme focus throughout the busy NASCAR schedule.

    The NXS reigning champion has found a competitive edge off the track by fueling his body with the best nutrients possible.

    “It’s important for me to keep my body in the best condition both physically and mentally,” said Hemric. “AG1 has become a huge part of my daily routine and helps me prepare for the demands of driving a racecar for hundreds of miles, while ensuring my body gets back the nutrients it needs. The grueling conditions inside the car take a toll on my body, so it’s vital for me to replenish it with AG1.”

    NASCAR holds the longest season in professional sports and Kaulig Racing strives to achieve peak performance with the latest advancements in health, wellness and foundational nutrition available both on and off the track.

    “As we continue to grow at Kaulig Racing we are constantly seeking partners who not only elevate our program but enhance our daily health – that’s what we have found with AG1 from Athletic Greens,” said Chris Rice, president of Kaulig Racing. “It is important that our team members – drivers, crew and myself – maintain healthy habits and high performance throughout the season and that all starts with Athletic Greens.”

    The Beef. Its What’s for Dinner 300. will take place on Saturday, February 19 at 5:30 p.m. ET with live coverage on FS1. Athletic Greens will also act as a season-long associate partner on Kaulig Racing’s No. 16 Camaro ZL1 in the NASCAR Cup Series (NCS).


    About Kaulig Racing™

    Kaulig Racing™ is a full-time multi-car NASCAR Cup Series (NCS) and NASCAR Xfinity Series (NXS) team, owned by award winning entrepreneur, Matt Kaulig. Established in 2016, Kaulig Racing™ has made the NXS Playoffs consecutively each season since the playoff system started and made the Championship 4 round in both the 2020 and 2021 seasons. They will continue fielding three, full-time NXS entries; the No. 10 Chevrolet driven by Landon Cassill, the No. 11 Chevrolet driven by Daniel Hemric, and the No. 16 Chevrolet driven by AJ Allmendinger. With multiple wins, Kaulig Racing has come to be one of the top competitors on track each weekend. The team made multiple starts in the NCS in 2021 and won in its seventh-ever start with AJ Allmendinger’s victory at “The Brickyard” for the Verizon 200 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The young team has acquired two charters for the 2022 NCS season, with Justin Haley competing as its first, full-time driver in the series. The team’s second entry will be shared by part-time teammates AJ Allmendinger, Daniel Hemric and Noah Gragson. To learn more about the team, visit kauligracing.com.

    About Athletic Greens

    Athletic Greens is a global health company with a mission to empower people to take ownership of their health through a focus on foundational nutrition. The company sells comprehensive and convenient daily nutrition products that make it easy to get the nutritional insurance our bodies need. The company’s flagship product, AG1, is a foundational nutrition drink designed to remove the friction from covering the daily nutritional needs of a modern diet. AG1 combines more than 9 essential nutrition products into 1 convenient and great-tasting drink, giving customers an easy and efficient way to get their daily multivitamin, multimineral, probiotic, prebiotic, functional greens blend, immune support complex and more. Containing a complex blend of 75 vitamins, minerals, and whole food-sourced ingredients, AG1 contains no GMOs, no harmful ingredients, no artificial colors or sweeteners, and is diet-friendly whether you eat keto, paleo, vegan, dairy-free, gluten-free or practice intermittent fasting. AG1 is also NSF-Certified for Sport, a standard sought by many professional athletes and one of the most rigorous certification programs in the supplement industry, and made in a TGA-registered facility.

    Athletic Greens is a mission-focused company committed to making a positive social impact and was recently certified as Climate Neutral through their work with Brazilian non-profit, Pachama. Athletic Greens social giving efforts can also be seen through their partnerships with No Kid Hungry campaign and Da Alegria Foundation which both work toward solving food insecurity issues domestically and internationally.

    Athletic Greens was founded in 2010 by CEO Chris Ashenden and is a globally remote company with operations spanning North America, Europe, Asia and Oceania. Learn more at athleticgreens.com.

  • Swann Adds Sponsorship of Ryan Vargas During NASCAR Daytona Opening Weekend

    Swann Adds Sponsorship of Ryan Vargas During NASCAR Daytona Opening Weekend

    DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., Feb. 15, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Swann®, the leader in Do-It-Yourself security products for over 35 years, adds a NASCAR Xfinity Series season opener sponsorship of Ryan Vargas for the Beef. It’s What’s For Dinner. 300 during Daytona 500 Weekend.

    The season opener will take place on Saturday, Feb. 19, at the Daytona International Speedway. It will be broadcast on FOX Sports 1 and MRN.

    In addition to the season opener at Daytona, Swann will be sponsoring Ryan Vargas at the Production Alliance 300 at Auto Club Speedway and more races this NASCAR Xfinity Series season.

    “We enjoy working with Ryan Vargas so much and decided to sponsor the season opener as well,” says Leslie Conover, Vice President of Sales for the Americas at Swann. “We will be rooting for him from the sidelines as we head into another NASCAR Xfinity Series season with Vargas as our spokesperson.”

    The race is 120 laps or 300 miles with a Track Length of 2.5 miles. The Track Type is a Superspeedway with a paved surface.

    “Eager to kick off this NASCAR Xfinity Series Season with Swann on my side for the season-opening race,” says Ryan Vargas, NASCAR Xfinity driver with a notable TikTok following. “I am able to focus on the track since my property and automobiles are secure.”

    For more information, including a full list of Swann products, visit the company on the web at www.Swann.com.

    ABOUT SWANN:

    Swann is a veteran in the global security camera market and has been in this business for 35 years. As the worldwide leader of wired, DIY security solutions, Swann helps its customers protect their homes, businesses, and garages no matter where life takes them — around the world or the track. Founded in Melbourne, Australia, Swann creates innovative DIY security solutions, including its patent-pending Enforcer™ Series product line, which offers enhanced crime deterrence with controllable red and blue flashing lights, spotlights, and sirens, combined with mobile alerts, when unwanted activity is detected. Also, Swann is the only brand on the market that offers a complete lineup of inter-connectable wired and wireless security solutions via the Swann Security app that is completely integrated with Hey Google and Alexa. Follow Swann on social media for the latest products and news: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube.

  • All South Electrical and One Stop Convenience Stores to Power JCR at Daytona

    All South Electrical and One Stop Convenience Stores to Power JCR at Daytona

    SPARTANBURG, SC- After a 2021 campaign that saw Jeremy Clements make the NASCAR XFINITY Series Playoffs for the second time in his career. The team is excited about the 2022 season’s outlook. JCR heads to Daytona for The Beef, It’s What’s for Dinner 300 with long standing partners; All South Electrical and One Stop Convenience Stores as co primary sponsors. Plus, a ton of motivation to garner a spot once again in the XFINITY Series playoffs.

    “Chuck Koon, Scott and Dawn Ward and everyone at ASE and One Stop have been very loyal to us over the years,” says Jeremy. “The Wards have been with me since I was racing Dirt and Chuck and his team have continued to step up their support every year since 2012. Now it’s up to us build on last year’s performance and race our way into the Playoffs again. – It’s Race season, Let’s Go!” Clements went on to say.

    The #51 Chevy Camaro SS will also carry the logos of associate sponsors; First Pacific Funding, Fox Sports Spartanburg, Whitetail Smokeless, E3 Spark Plugs, Elite Towing and Recovery, Zmax Race Products, Carolina Driveline and Upstate Body and Detail.

    RACE PREVIEW
    Track: Daytona International Speedway
    Date: Saturday, February 19th, 2022
    Broadcast Information: TV: 5:00 pm EST on FS1

    FAST FACTS
    Best Start 8th – 2021
    Best Finish 8th – 2014
    24th career start at Daytona

    JCR TEAM
    Team: No. 51
    Crew Chief: Mark Setzer
    Manufacturer: Chevrolet
    Engine: Clements Racing Engines

    ABOUT ALL SOUTH ELECTRIC

    All South Electrical Constructors, Inc. was founded on June 1, 1993, by Chuck and Charlie Koon as a single-family and small multifamily/commercial electrical contractor. By 1996, All South Electrical had created one of the most creditable reputations within the State of Georgia for its outstanding support to its customers. All South Electrical has employed a group of professionals whose goals and objectives are the same as its founders, to provide a quality product at the most economical price while maintaining a safe environment within the workplace.
    Today, All South Electrical is one of the most competitive electrical contractors within the multifamily market. Presently we average 5000 units per year as well as our service department.

    All South Electrical is licensed in all the Southeastern states. For more information see www.allsouthelectric.com

  • Accelerate Professional Talent Solutions Joins Sam Mayer and JRM’s No. 1 Team

    Accelerate Professional Talent Solutions Joins Sam Mayer and JRM’s No. 1 Team

    MOORESVILLE, N.C. (Feb. 14, 2022) – JR Motorsports announced today that Accelerate Professional Talent Solutions, a Midwest-based professional search firm that matches job candidates with top employers nationwide in numerous industries, will join Sam Mayer and the No. 1 team for multiple races in the 2022 NASCAR Xfinity Series season. The partnership kicks off with the season-opening event at Daytona International Speedway (Feb. 19) as the 18-year-old Mayer seeks his first NXS championship.

    Headquartered in Brookfield, Wis., Accelerate Professional Talent Solutions is a division of parent company QPS Employment Group and has been matching professional job seekers with top employers for 37 years. With nationwide service, Accelerate Professional Talent Solutions is 100% employee owned and takes a concentrated, streamlined approach to pairing job seekers in professional areas like accounting, engineering, finance, human resources, information technology, operations and supply chain within manufacturing markets.

    “I can’t thank everyone from Accelerate Professional Talent Solutions enough for coming on board this year,” said Mayer. “We’ve got a lot of things to accomplish in 2022, namely winning races and getting into the title hunt. I’d love start things off with a victory for them at Daytona this week.”

    Mayer will contend in his first full-time NXS season for JRM during the 2022 season after competing in 17 races for the organization in 2021. The Franklin, Wis. native tallied one top five, six top 10s and had a best finish of fourth in the penultimate race of the season at Martinsville Speedway.

    “We’re thrilled to be partnering with Sam and JR Motorsports for the upcoming season,” said Scott Zorn, senior vice president of professional services for Accelerate Professional Talent Solutions. “Sam is such a talented driver and will be a strong brand ambassador as we aim to further our nationwide presence. We look forward to cheering on Sam and the No. 1 team’s triumphs on the track while Accelerate Professional Talent Solutions continues to drive the professional success of job seekers.”

    Mayer will build on an already impressive resume. In 2019, he became the youngest champion in any NASCAR series at the age of 16 years, three months and eight days by winning the K&N Pro Series East championship. Following up on the success of 2019, Mayer went on to tally 11 wins across all three ARCA Menards Series’ en route to the Sioux Chief Showdown championship and the ARCA Menards Series East championship. In the same season Mayer also won his first NASCAR Camping World Truck Series victory in only his sixth start in the series.

    Additional details on specific races for the No. 1 Accelerate Professional Talent Solutions Camaro will be announced at a later date.

    ABOUT ACCELERATE PROFESSIONAL TALENT SOLUTIONS:

    Accelerate Professional Talent Solutions’ parent company, 100% employee-owned QPS Employment Group, opened its doors in 1985 with one simple truth at the core of the business. The right job has the power to change lives.

    We’ve lived by that mantra ever since. More than three decades later, QPS has grown from a one-room office in suburban Milwaukee to almost 55 branches across seven states. Accelerate Professional Talent Solutions was developed to laser-focus on accounting, engineering, finance, human resources, information technology, operations and supply chain, particularly in the manufacturing world. And we’re bringing the same customer-service-oriented, people-first approach that we’ve always lived by to the companies and job seekers we serve today.

    They say that if you love what you do, you’ll never work a day in your life. We couldn’t agree more.

    Whether you are a job seeker or a client looking for professional talent, visit www.acceleratepros.com.

    ABOUT JR MOTORSPORTS:
    JR Motorsports is the racing operation co-owned by NASCAR Hall of Fame member and 15-time Most Popular Driver Dale Earnhardt Jr., Kelley Earnhardt Miller and NASCAR Hall of Famer Rick Hendrick. Now in its 21st year of overall competition, JR Motorsports competes in multiple divisions, including the NASCAR Xfinity Series where it currently fields four full-time teams and earned championships in 2014, 2017 and 2018. The company also races in Late Model competition and owns four championships in regional Late Model divisions and added a prized national title in 2020. To learn more about the organization, its drivers and its sponsorship opportunities, visit www.jrmracing.com.

  • Bucked Up Energy Drink Strengthens Relationship with Joe Graf Jr. in 2022

    Bucked Up Energy Drink Strengthens Relationship with Joe Graf Jr. in 2022

    MOORESVILLE, N.C.: NASCAR Xfinity Series driver Joe Graf Jr. and SS GreenLight Racing (SSGLR) announced today that Bucked Up Energy Drink and their sister products will strengthen their partnership with the team for the 2022 NASCAR Xfinity Series season beginning with next Saturday’s Beef. It’s What’s For Dinner 300 at Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway.

    For the season-opening race at Daytona on Sat., Feb. 19, Bucked Up will feature its new Strawberry Kiwi flavor with Graf’s No. 07 Ford Mustang infused with a pink and green livery.

    Inspired by nuclear fusion, Bucked Up Strawberry Kiwi is an unparalleled source of energy and refreshment.

    We won’t get deep into the science, but in nuclear fusion, you get energy when two atoms join together to form one — the same reaction that powers the sun.

    With Bucked Up Energy Strawberry-Kiwi, we fused two delicious flavors to form one. The result — a zero sugar, solar-sweet source of energy so abundant the world might actually start revolving around you.
    
    “I am super proud to continue representing the Bucked Up Energy Drink brand for the 2022 NASCAR Xfinity Series season,” said Joe Graf Jr. “The explosive growth Bucked Up has experienced over the past two years is just insane. Their company accelerated far beyond their expectations in large part because of their involvement in NASCAR.

    “Bucked Up has been a part of my NASCAR journey since my rookie season in 2020, and everyone on the team is excited to have them as a partner in the next chapter at SS GreenLight Racing in our first race with Ford, Ford Performance, Roush Yates Engines and our technical alliance with Stewart-Haas Racing at Daytona.

    “I really feel like we are going to surprise everyone this season!”

    Graf and the team also confirmed that 2021 partners G-Coin, CoverSeal and Market will return as primary partners throughout the 2022 NASCAR Xfinity Series season.

    For more on Joe Graf Jr. visit JoeGrafRacing.com, like him on Facebook (Joe Graf Jr.), follow him on TikTok (@JoeGrafJr), (Twitter (@JoeGrafJr) and Instagram (@joegrafjr).

    For more on SS GreenLight Racing, please like them on Facebook (SS GreenLight Racing) and follow them on Twitter (@SSGLR0717) and visit their website at SSGreenLight.com.

    About SS Green Light Racing:

    As one of the most tenured teams in all of NASCAR, SS GreenLight Racing led by team owner and former driver Bobby Dotter has been a mainstay in the sport fielding entries in either the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series or the Xfinity Series competition since 2001.

    SS GreenLight Racing will continue with a two-car program in the NASCAR Xfinity Series in 2022.

  • Welcome BJ McLeod Motorsports’ 2022 Crew & Car Chiefs

    Welcome BJ McLeod Motorsports’ 2022 Crew & Car Chiefs

    Stock Car No. 5, No. 78 and No. 99 Leadership

    MOORESVILLE, N.C. (Feb. 11, 2022 AT 3 PM EST): BJ McLeod Motorsports (BJMM) announced today the crew and car chiefs for stock cars No. 5, No. 78 and No. 99. Stock car No. 5 will be led by Crew Chief, Dave Ingram, and Car Chef, Adam Brooks. Stock car No. 78 will be led by Crew Chief, D.J. Johnson, and Car Chief, Jeremy Crandal. Stock car No. 99 will be led by Crew Chief, Mike Tyska, and Car Chief, Ryan Henderson.

    These dedicated NASCAR Xfinity series (NXS) crew members are excited to start a new season with BJMM and bring a sense of renewed energy to the shop that owners, B.J. McLeod and Jessica McLeod, are eager to see translate to the track.

    Race car No. 5 will be led by Crew Chief, Dave Ingram, and Car Chef, Adam Brooks. Crew Chief, Dave Ingram, has been in the racing world since birth. Ingram has known owner, B.J. McLeod, since McLeod was 13 years old. Ingram has been by McLeod’s side since day 1 of his Xfinity series racing. Car Chief, Adam Brooks, started racing at 10 years old. He has been surrounded by the industry for 28 years and known McLeod since 2002 when they raced against each other as kids. McLeod believes these long-term relationships provide the team with exceptional communication skills and personal insight that will be an advantage this season.

    Stock car No. 78 will be led by Crew Chief, D.J. Johnson, and Car Chief, Jeremy Crandal. Crew Chief, DJ Johnson, is from Emporia, Virginia and the upcoming 2022 season will mark his 27th year in the racing industry. Car Chief, Jeremy Crandal, has been in the racing industry for 25 years. These experienced BJMM crew members are ready to use their dense industry knowledge to guide the team to success in the upcoming 2022 season.

    Stock car No. 99 will be led by Crew Chief, Mike Tyska, and Car Chief, Ryan Henderson. Crew Chief, Mike Tyska, is embarking on his first year with BJMMS. Tyska and McLeod met at Germain Racing over a decade ago and re-connected three years ago, leading them to reunite on the same team at BJMM this season. Car Chief, Ryan Henderson, started racing at 7 years old but has now been working in the NASCAR industry for 7 years. Tyska and Henderson are valuable members of the BJMM crew and are eager to start the 2022 racing season.

    About BJ McLeod Motorsports…
    B. J. McLeod Motorsports is an American professional stock car racing team that competes full-time in the NASCAR Xfinity Series. The team is based out of Mooresville, NC. and owned by B.J. McLeod and his wife, Jessica. The team currently fields the full-time No. 5, No. 78, and No. 99 stock cars.

  • Jarrett Partners with JR Motorsports in 2022

    Jarrett Partners with JR Motorsports in 2022

    Leading Provider of Transportation and Logistics Solutions Featured on Josh Berry’s No. 8

    MOORESVILLE, N.C. (Feb. 10, 2022) – Jarrett, a leading provider of logistics, transportation, warehousing and fleet services, will partner with JR Motorsports and Josh Berry’s No. 8 team for three NASCAR Xfinity Series races, the organization announced today. The Jarrett Chevrolet will compete at Texas Motor Speedway (May 21), Indianapolis Road Course (July 30) and Talladega Superspeedway (Oct. 1) and will have associate placement for the remaining races of the 2022 NXS schedule.

    “It’s great to be able to welcome another new partner like Jarrett on board of our No. 8 Chevrolet,” said Berry. “This makes me look forward to getting to Daytona even more. I can’t wait to see what this season brings for this partnership and race team.”

    This is the second time the Jarrett brand has been a primary partner in NXS competition and the first time the company will have multiple primary races.

    Located in Orrville, Ohio, Jarrett is privately held and family-owned with a vision to be the best logistics company in the industry. Aimed at providing continuous improvement opportunities throughout clients’ supply chain, Jarrett focuses on enhancing operational efficiencies and ensuring seamless execution of end-to-end supply chains. Jarrett showcases excellent customer service, state-of-the-art technology and offers premier services to clients.

    “We’re really excited to be partnering with JR Motorsports and Josh Berry for the 2022 season,” said Mike Jarrett, founder and CEO of Jarrett. “Given that Josh and JR Motorsports are backed by Dale Earnhardt Jr., we knew that this team was aligned with our passion for excellence and would represent the award-winning brand Jarrett has come to represent.”

    Jarrett actively invites JR Motorsports fan engagement through its digital and social channels at www.gojarrett.com, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn pages.

    ABOUT JARRETT:
    Jarrett is guided by our eight core values: courage, character, civic responsibility, excellence, entrepreneurial spirit, respect, fairness, and compassion. Our mission is to put exceptional people and innovative technology at the center of your supply chain. Jarrett’s vision is to be a market leader in the supply chain industry by delivering world-class service to our clients while staying true to our family-owned values. Partnering with Jarrett, clients can anticipate and resolve supply chain challenges, unlock operational efficiencies, and lower transportation-related costs. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Orrville, OH. Additional locations for Jarrett include Cleveland, OH, Hickory, NC and Los Angeles, CA; warehousing locations in Orrville, OH and Leola, PA; and fleet services centers located in Seville, OH and Kent, OH. Jarrett has multiple accolades including: Inc 5000 Fastest Growing Companies (15x), 2021 Green Supply Chain Award, and Food Logistics Top Green Provider (3x). For more information about the company, visit www.gojarrett.com.

    ABOUT JR MOTORSPORTS:
    JR Motorsports is the racing operation co-owned by NASCAR Hall of Fame member and 15-time Most Popular Driver Dale Earnhardt Jr., Kelley Earnhardt Miller and NASCAR Hall of Famer Rick Hendrick. Now in its 21st year of overall competition, JR Motorsports competes in multiple divisions, including the NASCAR Xfinity Series where it currently fields four full-time teams and earned championships in 2014, 2017 and 2018. The company also races in Late Model competition and owns four championships in regional Late Model divisions and added a prized national title in 2020. To learn more about the organization, its drivers and its sponsorship opportunities, visit www.jrmracing.com.

  • Jesse Iwuji Motorsports and Chevrolet Team Up in NASCAR Xfinity Series

    Jesse Iwuji Motorsports and Chevrolet Team Up in NASCAR Xfinity Series

    Jesse Iwuji and Emmitt Smith’s team will campaign Camaro SS starting in 2022

    CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Jesse Iwuji Motorsports will field a Chevrolet Camaro SS in the NASCAR Xfinity Series starting in the 2022 season. The team is co-owned by Jesse Iwuji and Pro Football Hall of Famer Emmitt Smith. Iwuji also will be the driver of the No. 34 Empowering People More Camaro SS.

    “There couldn’t be a more authentic manufacturer partnership for me than one with Chevrolet,” said Iwuji. “When I decided to pursue a professional racing career, I started getting seat time in my Chevrolet Corvette C6 Z06, which I still own today. The story of going from the Navy to NASCAR and having my Corvette play a key part in that journey makes this partnership not only authentic, but inspirational for any person out there looking to accomplish big goals and dreams. This journey gives people hope and shows how much life truly rewards those who stay strong enough, long enough.”

    Iwuji attended the United States Naval Academy and is currently an officer in the Navy Reserve after serving seven years of active duty. He made five career starts in the NASCAR Xfinity Series in 2020-2021, and 15 starts in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series from 2018-2021.

    “I’ve known Jesse for several years, and I love his passion, drive and persistence,” said Jim Campbell, vice president, Chevrolet Performance and Motorsports. “When Chevy learned of his aspirations to form a team along with Hall of Famer Emmitt Smith, we looked forward to the opportunity to work together on and off the track. We are excited to announce this partnership and go racing in 2022 starting with Daytona.”

    Iwuji and Smith first met when Smith sponsored a car driven by Iwuji at a race in 2020. The pair helped start Jesse Iwuji Motorsports in 2021.

    “First, our team could not be more excited about the partnership with Chevrolet because of what it means to our race team and fans as we get our footing in NASCAR,” said Smith. “It was vital to align to a manufacturer that not only provided us with the very best in technology but also believed in supporting Jesse, believed in the great men and woman that defend our country, believed in diversity, and believed in everything that our team stands for. Jesse Iwuji Motorsports is thrilled to have Chevy play a vital role in our mission to drive diversity, equity and inclusion in racing and join in the development of Jesse as he chases his dream.”

    Chevrolet will provide engineering support and guidance to Jesse Iwuji Motorsports and help develop team members.

    “We are excited to have Jesse and Emmitt join our Chevrolet racing family,” said Eric Warren, Chevrolet director of NASCAR Programs. “I respect that Jesse puts effort into continuously improving whatever he does. I grew up watching and cheering the competitive spirit of Emmitt. We will help guide this young team and provide engineering resources to accelerate them along the path to winning races.”

    Chevrolet won the NASCAR Xfinity Series Manufacturer’s Championship in 2021 for the 23rd time, more than any other manufacturer. It was Chevrolet’s seventh title since the Camaro SS became its flagship vehicle in the series in 2013. Team Chevy drivers won 15 of the 33 races last year.

    “The launch of Jesse Iwuji Motorsports continues an exciting trend of new team ownership in NASCAR and we wish Jesse, Emmitt and their new partners at Chevrolet great success in their inaugural Xfinity Series season,” said Steve Phelps, NASCAR president. “It’s Chevrolet partnerships like this and many others that demonstrate its commitment to helping grow our sport.”

    Jesse Iwuji Motorsports will run the full season, starting at Daytona International Speedway on Saturday, Feb. 19.

  • Swann Announces 2nd Year of Sponsorship for NASCAR Xfinity Series Driver Ryan Vargas

    Swann Announces 2nd Year of Sponsorship for NASCAR Xfinity Series Driver Ryan Vargas

    SANTA FE SPRINGS, Calif., Feb. 02, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Swann, the bonafide leader in DIY security products, announces the renewal of its sponsorship with NASCAR Xfinity Series driver Ryan Vargas for the upcoming season. The partnership heads into its second season with surprises coming for Vargas and Swann Security fans. Swann will be sponsoring races throughout the end of the season.

    The first race Swann will be sponsoring is on Feb. 26 in Fontana, California: the Production Alliance 300 at Auto Club Speedway. Additional races will be announced on social media, so make sure to follow Swann and Ryan Vargas to not miss out on what is coming up this NASCAR Xfinity Series season.

    Swann sees the potential in Ryan Vargas and admires how he has built a fandom and following, especially on TikTok and Twitter, and enjoys working with him. Swann is the 35+year pioneer in the security industry and, by showing up every day, the executives have built brand longevity. Every practice and race, Ryan Vargas gives his all and practices excellent sportsmanship, which is why Swann decided to renew its partnership for another year.

    “We are looking forward to working with Ryan Vargas for another season,” says Leslie Conover, Vice President of Sales in the Americas. “Swann is proud to have Ryan positively representing our brand on his signature Camaro, fire suit, helmet, on social media, and more.”

    The Production Alliance 300 will start at 2 p.m. PT/5 p.m. ET and air on FOX Sports 1 and MRN. This race is 150 laps/300 miles long. The track length is two miles.

    “I am thrilled that Swann decided to renew their sponsorship of me for another season,” says Ryan Vargas. “Knowing my cars and property are secured with Swann’s products while I am focusing on the race is great because it is one less thing to worry about since I can see all of my cameras on their all-in-one Swann Security app. My fans should be on the lookout for exciting activations with Swann this season.”

    ABOUT SWANN:

    Swann is a veteran in the global security camera market and has been in this business for 35 years. As the worldwide leader of wired, DIY security solutions, Swann helps its customers protect their homes, businesses, and garages no matter where life takes them — around the world or the track. Founded in Melbourne, Australia, Swann creates innovative DIY security solutions, including its patent-pending Enforcer™ Series product line, which offers enhanced crime deterrence with controllable red and blue flashing lights, spotlights, and sirens, combined with mobile alerts, when unwanted activity is detected. Also, Swann is the only brand on the market that offers a complete lineup of inter-connectable wired and wireless security solutions via the Swann Security app that is completely integrated with Hey Google and Alexa. Follow Swann on social media for the latest products and news: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube.