Category: XFINITY Series PR

Ryan Ellis and Alpha Prime Racing are proud to announce that Shippy’s Rolling Plains Construction will return as the primary sponsor of Ellis’ No.43 Alpha Prime Racing Chevy Camaro in the NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Phoenix Raceway on Saturday, March 9th.

Rolling Plains Construction first sponsored Ellis in the same Phoenix race last year, with Ellis and the No.43 Chevy team finishing 19th. They’ll hope to grow on that result this year.

Founded in 1984, Rolling Plains Construction is the largest Fireproofing Contractor in the nation, specializing in Spray Applied Fireproofing, Thermal & Acoustical Insulation, Shop Applied Fireproofing, Firestopping, and Board Application. They provide their array of services to all 50 U.S. states and worldwide.

Rolling Plains Construction has over 700 employees with offices in Phoenix, AZ, Denver, CO, Dallas, TX, and Tampa, FL. They are a nationally recognized firm, providing over 39 years of experience in the Division 7 Scope. Their depth and breadth of experience go above and beyond that of any company in the fireproofing industry.

“The Rolling Plains Construction family had an amazing time sponsoring Ryan Ellis and the Alpha Prime Racing team at our home raceway in Phoenix last year. We are thrilled to announce that we are supporting them again this year! We eagerly look forward to cheering on the No.43 Chevrolet and seeing the new car wrap designed by RPC. We are confident that Ryan and the Alpha Prime Racing team will outdo themselves on the track, just like they did last year. Bring it on!” said Robert Shippy, Owner of Rolling Plains Construction.

“I’m very excited to welcome Rolling Plains Construction back to our No.43 team. Last year, we had some downtime during the Phoenix race weekend, and I was able to head out to their Phoenix location to explore and learn a bit about what they do,” said Ryan Ellis, driver of the No.43 Rolling Plains Construction Chevy. “Seeing just how much goes into their processes was really eye-opening, and I’m very proud to be associated with a group like theirs. I’m also really excited to know that we’ll have a big group from their team cheering us on again this year – they brought so many folks out last year, and it was very cool having all that support. I’m extremely thankful to Robert Shippy, his entire family, and everyone at Rolling Plains for their support.”

Tune-In Info: On-track activity begins Saturday morning at Phoenix Raceway, with practice and qualifying occurring at 10:30 and 11 am local time to set the lineup for the Xfinity Series’ 200-lap race. The green flag drops later that afternoon at 2:30 pm local time with coverage on FS1. Additional radio coverage will be hosted on Sirius XM NASCAR and MRN/PRN.

ABOUT ROLLING PLAINS CONSTRUCTION

Founded in 1984, Shippy’s Rolling Plains Construction performs an array of services consisting of spray-applied fireproofing, thermal & acoustical insulation, shop-applied fireproofing, fire-stopping, tunnel fireproofing, and board application in all 50 states and across the globe. We are proud of our repeat-business relationships with clients in a wide range of industries, built by meeting their needs, exceeding their expectations, and delivering on our promises.

Our strength in the market consists of owning the largest resources of labor and equipment and our extensive knowledge of all manufacturer’s fireproofing products and applications. Our project experience includes data centers, industrial, aviation, government, hospitals, military, casinos, arenas, medical facilities, pharmaceuticals, universities, convention centers, theaters, high-rise buildings, hotels, office buildings, high-tech/science facilities, and mission-critical projects for prominent confidential clients.

ABOUT ALPHA PRIME RACING:

Alpha Prime Racing is a NASCAR Xfinity Series team co-owned by former driver Tommy Joe Martins and Alpha Prime Sports Founder and CEO Caesar Bacarella. They field Chevy Camaros in the NASCAR Xfinity Series – with the No.43 and No.44 cars racing full-time and a part-time schedule with a third entry, the No.45.

2024 will mark Alpha Prime Racing’s third year of operation and first year featuring two full-time drivers, Ryan Ellis and Brennan Poole.

MOORESVILLE, NC, February 1, 2024 – SS-GreenLight Racing today announced that Patrick Emerling will be the primary driver of the #07 Chevrolet Camaro for the 2024 NASCAR Xfinity Series season. Emerling previously competed in the Xfinity Series for Our Motorsports and Emerling-Gase Motorsports. Emerling has recorded 13 top 25 finishes in his previous 22 Xfinity starts.

Paul Claprood will serve as crew chief of the #07. Claprood and Emerling worked together at Emerling-Gase Motorsports during the 2023 NASCAR Xfinity Series season.

“We are really excited to have Patrick on board,” said SS-GreenLight Racing owner Bobby Dotter. “He has impressed me and continues to improve every time he gets on track. Patrick is a great racer, and his drive to compete week in and week out is going to fuel this team to new heights.”

In addition to his duties with SS-GreenLight, Emerling will be competing full-time in the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour with car owner Rich Gautreau. Emerling has 74 top 10s and four wins in the Whelen Modified Tour. He is racing for a championship in the 2024 season.

“Working with Bobby is an incredible honor. Bobby’s experience and knowledge is an asset I’m very excited to have,” said Emerling. “I’m excited to get the season started down in Daytona, and I’m looking forward to gaining more experience throughout the year.”

For more information on SS-GreenLight Racing, visit https://www.ssgreenlight.com/ or follow them on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/ssgreenlight/), X (https://twitter.com/SSGLR0708) or Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/ssgreenlightracing/). For more information on Patrick Emerling, visit https://www.patrickemerlingracing.com/ or follow him on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/PatrickEmerling07), X (https://twitter.com/PatrickEmerling) or Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/patrickemerling/).

Dye to run 10 races in the No. 10 Chevrolet for Kaulig Racing

 LEXINGTON, N.C. (Jan. 16, 2023) – Kaulig Racing announces that Daniel Dye will run the No. 10 Chevrolet in 10 NASCAR Xfinity Series (NXS) races in the 2024 season.

In 2023, Dye competed full-time in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series (NCTS), earning one top-10 finish and ending his rookie season 18th in driver points. Additionally, Dye made two NXS starts, earning a 17th-place finish in his series debut at Texas Motor Speedway.

“We’re excited to welcome Daniel [Dye] to our driver lineup at Kaulig Racing,” team president Chris Rice says. “We’ve brought a lot of young drivers into the Xfinity Series, and we’re looking forward to seeing him grow as a driver throughout the season with our team.”

Champion Container Corporation, a family-owned business specializing in industrial packaging and container solutions, will serve as the primary partner on Daniel Dye’s No. 10 Chevy. Champion Container Corporation is committed to meeting the unique needs of each customer by offering a wide range of products, including steel, plastic and fiber containers, along with a variety of services such as container reconditioning and recycling to support sustainable practices in the industry.

“Daniel is a driver that is easy to root for on and off the racetrack. He is an incredible ambassador of Champion Container, and we are proud to be represented by him in the NASCAR Xfinity Series with Kaulig Racing,” says Champion Container CEO, Tom Miskewitz. “Additionally, the Daniel Dye Racing (DDR) organization’s work with Race to Stop Suicide is immensely important and reaches a massive audience through its efforts. We are proud to be mental health advocates alongside DDR.”

Race to Stop Suicide (R2SS), founded by Randy and Daniel Dye, will also be featured on the car. R2SS focuses on delivering essential resources to those seeking help, spreading the important message that nobody is alone, and encouraging open conversations about mental health.

“I’ve been a fan and follower of Kaulig Racing for several years now, and to have the opportunity to race for Matt Kaulig and Chris Rice is really special,” says Dye. “I’m excited to drive the No. 10 Champion Container Chevy in the Xfinity Series and lean on my teammates that have experience in all aspects of racing. I’m especially looking forward to working with AJ Allmendinger and having him on my side as I learn as much as I can from this opportunity.”

Dye will join Kaulig Racing teammates AJ Allmendinger, Shane van Gisbergen, and Josh Williams on-track for the season opener at Daytona International Speedway on Feb. 17, 2024.

Kaulig Racing will enter the NXS No. 10 Champion Container Chevrolet in the following races:

Feb. 17 at Daytona International Speedway
April 6 at Martinsville Speedway
April 27 at Dover Motor Speedway
June 15 at Iowa Speedway
July 13 at Pocono Raceway
July 20 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Aug. 17 at Michigan International Speedway
Sept. 28 at Kansas Speedway
Oct. 19 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway
Nov. 9 at Phoenix Raceway
 
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 has won back-to-back regular-season championships. Before becoming a full-time NCS team, Kaulig Racing made multiple starts in the 2021 NCS season and won in its seventh-ever start with AJ Allmendinger’s victory at “The Brickyard” for the Verizon 200 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The team expanded to a two-car, full-time NCS team in 2022 and added a third, part-time entry during the 2023 season. In 2024, the team will once again field two, full-time entries in the NCS and continue to field three, full-time NXS entries. To learn more about the team, visit kauligracing.com.

Two Key Leadership Appointments Announced

STATESVILLE, N.C. – (Jan. 16, 2024) – Jordan Anderson Racing Bommarito Autosport owners Jordan Anderson and John Bommarito today announced two key personnel moves ahead of the 2024 NASCAR Xfinity Series season. The strategic placements reinforce the team’s commitment to success and growth on and off the racetrack. NASCAR industry veteran Bruce J. Mosley will become the team’s Head of Business Operations and Chad Kendrick will serve as crew chief for the No. 31 Chevrolet team with Parker Retzlaff. Shane Whitbeck will return to the No. 27 team again with driver Jeb Burton.

Mosley, a seasoned veteran, has been an integral figure in the motorsports industry for almost three decades. Mosley most recently held the position of President, Business Operations for LEGACY M.C. following an eight-year tenure as the chief revenue officer at Roush Fenway Racing (now RFK Racing) leading sales and partnership development efforts. Mosley previously served in strategic leadership roles associated with The Kroger Company, Walmart, Sunoco, and Office Depot’s NASCAR industry activation programs, and prior to that in executive capacities with the former NASCAR team owned by Chip Ganassi and International Speedway Corporation (ISC).

He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology from the Florida State University and participated in Stetson University’s Master of Business Administration program. Mosley currently serves as the Executive in Residence for Belmont Abbey College’s Motorsports Management Program and is a member of the Lowe’s YMCA branch board of directors in Mooresville, N.C.

“I am extremely excited to work with Jordan and this team,” said Mosley. “I’ve watched Jordan’s career progress since he was a student at Belmont Abbey College and have admired his success over the past decade. I hope to be able to contribute to the growth plans Jordan and John have in place.”

“Bruce brings a business experience skill set to the team that aligns with our partnership development growth plans,” said Anderson “His proven experience, professional integrity, demonstrated success, and leadership abilities align perfectly with our needs on the business operations side as we continue to add depth to our team and instill a long-term commitment to achieving success for our marketing partners.”

The team also announced the appointment of Chad Kendrick to crew chief of the No. 31 FUNKAWAY team as Parker Retzlaff readies for his sophomore season behind the wheel. Kendrick most recently served as crew chief on the No. 25 Rackley W.A.R. Chevrolet Silverado the last three seasons and has earned seven wins, ten poles, and over 128 Top 10’s in the series to his credit.

“I’m really excited for the opportunity to work at Jordan Anderson Racing Bommarito Autosport and work with such a talent like Parker alongside the team Jordan and John have assembled.” Said Kendrick “Not often you get an opportunity to work at such a great place, with one of the best up and coming drivers in the sport.”

“Our team thrives off a dedication from people who love this sport, and Chad has hit the ground running with his hands on approach,” said Anderson. “His commitment to excellence and diverse experience will add to our ability to be competitive this season as we continue to make a push on track and in the shop to give Parker and the team everything they need – as well as building for the future.”

About Jordan Anderson Racing Bommarito Autosport

Jordan Anderson Racing Bommarito AutoSport is a NASCAR Xfinity Series and NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series team, owned by owner/driver Jordan Anderson and Bommarito Automotive Group President, John Bommarito. Established in 2017 the organization is fueled by an incredible, close-knit team of employees, fans, and sponsors with a focus on integrity in the pursuit of excellence. Our goal is to embrace the journey we’re on and to never give up – whether on the track, in the pits, or in life. Every single team partner, and fan of ours, is what keeps our race cars running strong and our team performing at the highest level.

STATESVILLE, N.C.: Officials from AM Racing confirmed today that Joe Williams Jr. will continue to lead the organization as crew chief and will guide Hailie Deegan in her inaugural full-time NASCAR Xfinity Series season beginning with the United Rentals 300 at Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024.

Williams joined the Statesville, N.C. organization during the 2022 offseason and guided the family-owned team as they built a competitive Xfinity Series program from the ground up with driver Brett Moffitt during the 33-race Xfinity Series campaign in 2023.

Under William’s leadership, Moffitt steered to one top-five and nine top-10 finishes.

Now, Williams will look to propel Deegan in her quest to earn Rookie of the Year honors while strengthening her NASCAR resume in the team’s sophomore season.

“I am looking forward to working with Joe (Williams) next year as my crew chief,” said Deegan. “With Joe’s knowledge and experience with AM Racing, alongside the support from the Ford Performance team, I’m really excited to see what we can accomplish together.”

Williams is no stranger to success in NASCAR’s second-most popular series.

During the 2022 season, Williams earned his first career Xfinity Series crew chief victory at SS GreenLight Racing with Jeff Lefcourt with driver Cole Custer at Auto Club (Calif.) Speedway. In addition to earning the Mooresville, N.C.-based team their first Xfinity win, he also guided then-mainstay driver Joe Graf Jr. to his then-career-best effort at Talladega (Ala.) Superspeedway in April 2022.

“I am excited about the chance to continue to lead AM Racing in the NASCAR Xfinity Series,” said Williams.

“The team has accomplished a lot in a short amount of time, but there is a lot more to be desired. We continue to work hard to strengthen our Xfinity Series program, and with Hailie behind the wheel, it presents us an opportunity to continue showcasing our efforts but also put her in a position to not only contend for top-10 finishes but hopefully challenge for a win throughout the year too.”

Deegan and Williams already have a working relationship as a driver and crew chief. The two were paired for her Xfinity Series debut at Las Vegas (Nev.) Motor Speedway in October 2022. Deegan qualified her No. 07 SS GreenLight Racing with Jeff Lefcourt Ford Mustang 20th and raced competitively to a strong 13th place showing in the Alsco Uniforms 302.

The duo is focused on building on their debut and accelerating AM Racing even further into the spotlight in 2024.

“AM Racing is excited to have Joe lead our organization again as crew chief in 2024,” said AM Racing team president Wade Moore.

“Joe was instrumental in helping make AM Racing’s inaugural Xfinity Series successful. With his leadership and passion, we expect to get better and frequently challenge for top-10 finishes and hopefully make a run at the Xfinity Series Playoffs.”

In 131 NASCAR Xfinity Series starts as crew chief, Williams has collected one win (Auto Club Speedway | February 2022), eight top-five and 30 top-10 finishes.

For more on AM Racing, please visit AMRacingteam.com, like their Facebook page (AM Racing), or follow them on Instagram and X | Twitter @AMRacingNASCAR.

For more on Hailie Deegan, please visit hailiedeegan.com, like her Facebook page (HailieDeegan4), or follow her on Instagram (@hailiedeegan), YouTube and X | Twitter (@hailiedeegan).

About AM Racing:

AM Racing is a multi-tiered, multi-faceted Motorsports program headquartered in Statesville, N.C.

Established in December 2015, AM Racing is prided on faith, honesty and intelligent performance.

The family-owned team will compete in the ARCA Menards Series, the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN® Truck Series, the NASCAR Xfinity Series and various Dirt Modified events in its seventh year of competition.

The team has named Brett Moffitt and Christian Rose as their primary drivers for the 2023 Xfinity and ARCA Menards Series seasons.