Energy Drink Company Expands 2022 Primary Partnership with Brown

 MOORESVILLE, N.C. (September 2, 2022) – Zero FG Energy, a newly established and rapidly growing brand of energy drinks, is set to return as the primary partner of Brandon Brown’s No. 68 Chevrolet Camaro on Saturday, October 1, 2022, when the NASCAR Xfinity Series (NXS) heads back to Talladega Superspeedway for the one-year anniversary of Brown’s first-ever and highly publicized victory.

As the defending race winner, October’s highly anticipated return to the steep banks of Talladega Superspeedway will serve as an emotional reminder of a turning point in Brown’s career when success and opportunity were quickly met by false promises and hostility after the 28-year-old driver was inadvertently thrown into the global spotlight after a movement which originated during his victory, almost instantaneously overshadowed his accomplishment. Now, nearly one year later, Brown continues to be haunted by the events that unfolded after his first-career win.

Coincidentally, it was during the height of Brown’s unsolicited rise in notoriety that Zero FG Energy Founder Josh Askew became acquainted with him.

“Like many NASCAR fans, I was originally drawn to support Brandon Brown after seeing what a talented race car driver he had proven to be,” said Askew. “Unfortunately, his career suffered after becoming collateral damage in a nationwide movement that he did not ask to be a part of – and that didn’t sit well with me. Then, after getting to know Brandon personally and hearing his story, it became clear to me that all he wanted to do was race.”

“Fortunately, that mentality aligned directly with our culture here at Zero FG Energy, where we encourage everyone to run their own race and disregard negativity,” continued Askew. “We’re extremely proud of Brandon for his embodiment of the Zero FG brand as he continues to work extremely hard at leaving the negatives in the past while doing his best not to let anything stand in the way of what he loves to do. And for those reasons, we’re proud to continue our support of Brandon during his return to Talladega and beyond.”

When the eye-catching black and gold colors of Zero FG Energy take to the 33-degree banking of Talladega Superspeedway, it will be for their third NXS primary partnership of the 2022 season aboard Brown’s No. 68 Chevrolet. The pairing has already started to build an impressive on-track resume with a strong showing in their partnership debut at Atlanta Motorsports Speedway on March 19, followed by a dominating performance at New Hampshire Motor Speedway on July 16, where Brown led a total of 12 laps en route to a season and partnership-best finish of third.

“It’s been a tough year of racing, but thanks to the support of great partners like Josh, Chuck, and everybody at Zero FG Energy, it’s made things a whole lot better,” Brown explained. “I’m incredibly grateful to have Zero FG Energy on board with me when our team returns to Talladega (Superspeedway) in October, where I hope to improve upon our partnership-best finish of third and put the No. 68 back in Victory Lane, where I know that the Zero FG’s will taste even better than they already do.”

Brown continued by saying, “I encourage all race fans to help me in showing support for Zero FG as they’ve shown support for me, by visiting their website and ordering a few cases of their delicious tasting products. And if you live in Georgia, visit your local gas stations or convenient store to see if you can find their products as they’ve been rapidly expanding across the state.”

The No. 68 Zero FG Energy Drink Chevrolet Camaro will be on track for the NASCAR Xfinity Series return to Talladega Superspeedway on Saturday, October 1, 2022, with race coverage airing live on USA Network at 4 p.m. ET.

For more information about Zero FG Energy and to order your product, please visit www.zerofgenergy.com.

About Zero FG Energy Drink

Zero FG (ZFG) is the next leader in the energy drink industry. With production beginning in 2022, it’s leadership is intent on creating a culture to which everyone can relate. ZFG is headquartered in Pike County, Georgia.

About Brandonbilt Motorsports

Brandonbilt Motorsports (BMS) is a race-winning organization that competes in the NASCAR Xfinity Series, and fields the No. 68 Chevrolet Camaro piloted by Brandon Brown. Headquartered in Mooresville, N.C., BMS is owned and operated by successful entrepreneurs, Jerry Brown and David Clarke.

For team updates, follow BMS on social media: Twitter at @BMSRaceTeam, Facebook at Brandonbilt Motorsports and Instagram at @bmsraceteam. Visit www.bmsraceteam.com for more team related information.

KRIS WRIGHT
No. 68 F.N.B. Corporation Chevrolet Camaro SS
NASCAR Xfinity Series News and Notes
Event: Sport Clips Haircuts VFW Help A Hero 200
Date: Saturday, September 3
Venue: Darlington Raceway
Location: Darlington, South Carolina
Track Description: 1.366 mile(s)
Race: 147 laps / 200.8 miles

The Track Too Tough to Tame Statistics … This weekend marks Kris Wright’s NASCAR Xfinity Series (NXS) debut at the Darlington Raceway, one of the oldest and most historic racetracks. The Pittsburgh, Pa., – native has three starts at the Darlington Raceway in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series (NCWTS). Wright made his NASCAR Camping World Truck Series track debut at the Darlington Raceway on May 7, 2021.

Speedway Stats: Saturday marks Kris Wright’s speedway (tracks 1 to 2-miles in length) debut with the NASCAR Xfinity Series.

The 28-year-old has 14 combined NASCAR Camping World Truck Series starts on speedways.

KRIS WRIGHT STATISTICS

QUOTE WORTHY
Kris Wright, driver of the No. 68 F.N.B. Corporation Chevrolet Camaro SS for Brandonbilt Motorsports
On the Darlington Raceway:
“I am super pumped to get my first NASCAR Xfinity Series oval start at one of my favorite tracks.
“Watkins Glen (International) was good for me to get familiarized with the new team and break the ice.
“Going to the ‘Lady in Black’ with a clean slate and a fast No. 68 F.N.B. Corporation Chevrolet Camaro SS should hopefully get the monkey off of our back.”

Kris Wright on Social Media … To keep up-to-date with the latest news, information and exclusive content, visit KrisWrightMotorsports.com, or connect with Kris Wright on Facebook (/KrisWrightRacing), Twitter (@KrisOnNASCAR) or Instagram (@krisonnascar).

Brandonbilt Motorsports’ NASCAR Camping World Truck Series History at the Darlington Raceway … The organization posted a team-best 13th place on May 21, 2020, with driver Brandon Brown at the 1.366-mile egg-shaped oval, “A NASCAR Tradition,” also known as NASCAR’s original superspeedway. The six previous starts at the Darlington Raceway have earned Brandonbilt Motorsports an overall average starting position of 15.2 and an average finish of 25.0. Brandonbilt Motorsports’ NASCAR Xfinity Series History … Since entering the NASCAR Xfinity Series in 2016, the

Mooresville, N.C., -based organization has logged 133 starts with four drivers. Brandonbilt Motorsports has collected one victory (Brandon Brown, 2021: Talladega), six top-five finishes and 20 top-10 finishes and has logged an average starting position of 19.3 and an average finishing position of 19.3.

BRANDONBILT MOTORSPORTS STATISTICS

Catch the Action … The Sport Clips Haircuts VFW Help A Hero 200 at the Darlington Raceway will be broadcast live on the USA Network on Saturday, September 3 at 3:00 p.m. (ET). It will also broadcast live on the Motor Racing Network (MRN) and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio at 2:30 p.m. (ET).

RILEY HERBST
Darlington NASCAR Xfinity Series Advance
No. 98 Monster Energy Ford Mustang for Stewart-Haas Racing

NASCAR Xfinity Series Overview

• Event: Sport Clips Haircuts VFW Help A Hero 200 (Round 24 of 33)

• Date: Saturday, Sept. 3

• Location: Darlington (S.C.) Raceway

• Layout: 1.366-mile oval

• Time/TV/Radio: 3 p.m. EDT on USA/MRN/SiriusXM NASCAR Radio

Riley Herbst Notes of Interest

• The Sport Clips Haircuts VFW Help A Hero 200 Saturday at Darlington (S.C.) Raceway will mark Riley Herbst’s milestone 100th career NASCAR Xfinity Series start. This is Herbst’s third fulltime season in the Xfinity Series and his progression is apparent. He has equaled or bettered his best previous finishes at 10 tracks on the schedule, including Darlington. In his 99 previous starts, Herbst has 14 top-fives and 49 top-10s dating back to his first career Xfinity Series start on June 17, 2018, at Iowa Speedway in Newton, where he finished an impressive sixth as a 19-year-old.

• When Herbst last competed at Darlington on May 7, the driver of the No. 98 Monster Energy Ford Mustang for Stewart-Haas Racing finished third. It was yet another strong run for Herbst, who opened the year with a fourth-place drive in the season-opening race at Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway. In the 23 races run this season, Herbst has scored five top-five and 15 top-10 finishes, the best being a pair of third-place efforts – Darlington and June 25 at Nashville (Tenn.) Superspeedway where Herbst started from the pole. The 23-year-old Las Vegas-native is on track for a career year in the Xfinity Series. His five top-fives equals his season-best effort in 2021 and he is only three top-10s away from eclipsing his season-long high of 17 top-10s earned in 2020.

• Even when a top-10 can’t be had, Herbst gets all he can from his No. 98 Monster Energy Ford Mustang. This was evident in the Xfinity Series’ most recent race at Daytona last Saturday. Herbst posted a 15th-place finish, but that doesn’t tell the whole story of his race. He started sixth after qualifying was rained out and the field was set by the rulebook. Persistent rain and lightning delayed the start by more than three hours, and with a multitude of crashes in the waning laps that led to three attempts at a green-white-checkered finish, the race ended close to 1:30 a.m. Herbst was fast throughout, leading the field on lap 19 and again on lap 25 and finishing third in the second stage to grab eight bonus points. This placed Herbst second for the start of the final stage, but calamity soon came calling. On lap 73, Herbst was spun on the backstretch, necessitating a trip to pit road to clean the grill and repair some minor damage. He returned to the race in 33rd, and in nine laps he had rallied his way to ninth. A multicar crash on lap 99 set up the first green-white checkered finish. Herbst survived it and then two more attempts at a green-white-checkered finish, only to get spun out of the top-five on the final lap. His 15th-place result was his 18th top-15 of the season and his third straight top-15 at Daytona.

• While Herbst is still seeking his first Xfinity Series win, his team – Stewart-Haas Racing – has been victorious twice at Darlington – August 2019 with Cole Custer and May 2020 with Chase Briscoe.

• The Xfinity Series still has three regular-season races remaining before its playoffs begin Sept. 24 at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth. Herbst is solidly among the 12-driver playoff field. He is currently eighth in the driver standings with 643 points, 150 above the top-12 playoff cutoff line. A win would lock Herbst into the playoff field, but he can also secure his position by pointing his way into the postseason with continued consistency through the regular-season finale Sept. 16 at Bristol (Tenn.) Motor Speedway.

Riley Herbst, Driver of the No. 98 Monster Energy Ford Mustang

Daytona was an up-and-down race for you and the No. 98 Monster Energy team. You led two laps and finished third in the second stage, but you got spun not once, but twice in the final stage before finishing 15th. Talk about that race.

“That race was rough. We just couldn’t catch a break between a tire going down and getting involved in incidents. I think people noticed our shear speed and determination to make it to the end. We were a car that could win and, as a driver, you always want it to end up differently. We just have to learn and move forward. There’s still a good bit of racing left to go this year.”

Darlington is known as “The Track Too Tough To Tame.” What are your expectations as you return to the 1.366-mile oval after racing there earlier this season?

“Darlington’s such a cool, historic racetrack, but it’s always been tough. It’s been a bit of a wild card for me. I’ve had some of my best races there and my worst. When we went there in May, we brought a car with speed and really turned some heads with a third-place finish. I think that was the moment that proved we were there to compete. The No. 98 team knows how to win there and we’ve been performing at a consistency to win. I know we can get it done.”

What have you done in preparation for Darlington?

“Darlington wasn’t my best track last year, but that seemed to be a trend. The May race this year was a testament to the hard work that this No. 98 Monster Energy team has put in. That third-place finish was the start to some great finishes throughout the summer. I’ve been going to the simulator, working with the team, and just rewatching old footage to try and learn how to tackle this racetrack. Hopefully, all the hard work will pay off on Saturday.”

No. 98 Monster Energy Team Roster

Primary Team Members:

Driver: Riley Herbst
Hometown: Las Vegas, Nevada

Crew Chief: Richard Boswell
Hometown: Friendship, Maryland

Car Chief: Matt Noyce
Hometown: Oregon, Wisconsin

Engineer: DJ VanderLey
Hometown: Mobile, Alabama

Spotter: Tim Fedewa
Hometown: Holt, Michigan

Over-The-Wall Crew:

Front Tire Changer: Kevin Teaf
Hometown: Tallahassee, Florida

Rear Tire Changer: Trevor White
Hometown: Arlington, Texas

Tire Carrier: Davis Sampere
Hometown: Raleigh, North Carolina

Fueler: Corey Coppola
Hometown: Bluefield, West Virginia

Jackman: Kapil Fletcher
Hometown: Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Road Crew Members:

Truck Driver: Steve Wood
Hometown: Eatontown, New Jersey

Engine Tuner: Willie Pelotte
Hometown: Oakland, Maine

Tire Specialist: Austin Quick
Hometown: Flagstaff, Arizona

JR MOTORSPORTS TEAM PREVIEW:
TRACK: Darlington Raceway
RACE: Sport Clips Haircuts VFW Help A Hero 200 (147 laps / 200.8 miles)
DATE: Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022

Broadcast Information – TV: 3 p.m. ET on USA / Radio: 2:30 p.m. ET on MRN and Sirius XM Ch. 90

Sam Mayer
No. 1 Accelerate Professional Talent Solutions Chevrolet
• In two starts at Darlington Raceway, Sam Mayer has a best finish of fifth, coming earlier this season.
• Mayer has 17 starts at tracks measuring between 1 and 2 miles in length and has recorded five top-five and seven top10 finishes, with a best finish of third at both Charlotte Motor Speedway and Texas Motor Speedway this season.
• The 18-year-old Franklin, Wis. native ran inside the top five for much of last week’s race at Daytona International Speedway before being involved in a multi-car crash.
• The No. 1 team currently sits ninth in the championship standings, 86 points above the playoff cutline with only three races remaining in the regular season.

Josh Berry
No. 8 HarrisonsUSA.com Back to School Chevrolet
• Josh Berry has three starts at Darlington with a best finish of second coming at the first race at the South Carolina track last season.
• Berry and partner Harrison’s USA are celebrating back to school with a special chalkboard-style scheme promoting different clothing options for the new school year.
• The No. 8 was comfortably inside the top 10 last week at Daytona before being involved in a multi-car incident, relegating the team to an 18th-place finish.
• Berry is currently tied with teammate Justin Allgaier with the second most stage wins (6) this season.

Noah Gragson
No. 9 Bass Pro Shops / TrueTimber / Black Rifle Coffee Chevrolet
• Noah Gragson has finished second and first in his last two NXS starts at Darlington, winning the fall race last season and finishing second there in the spring.
• In six starts on the 1.366-mile oval, Gragson has one victory, three top-fives and six top 10s. His average finish at Darlington is 4.5 over his career.
• Gragson has been a model of consistency at Darlington, completing all 888 laps of competition and leading 171 laps in his six starts.
• On tracks measuring 1 to 1.5 miles this season, Gragson has one victory and five top-five finishes.

Justin Allgaier
No. 7 Hellmann’s Chevrolet
• Justin Allgaier has won two of the last three NASCAR Xfinity Series events at Darlington (May 2021, May 2022), and enters this weekend as the most recent winner at the track “Too Tough to Tame”.
• In the spring, Allgaier started third and led for 76 laps en route to his second victory at “The Lady in Black.”
• Overall, in 14 career NXS starts in Darlington, Allgaier has scored two wins, five top fives and 10 top 10s.
• With three races remaining in the NXS regular season, Allgaier currently sits third in the championship standings and ranks third in top fives (10) and is tied for third in top 10s (15) through 23 races.

Driver Quotes

“This Accelerate Professional Talent Solutions team brought a really fast race car to Darlington a few months ago. It took a little bit to learn the track since we didn’t have much to go off of from our race last season, but once we got going I think we had the speed to win. Going back this time, I know this team has built another fast Chevrolet and now would be a great time to get our first win together.” – Sam Mayer

“I’m ready to get back to Darlington on Saturday with our Hellmann’s Chevrolet and see what we can do. Jason (Burdett, crew chief) has brought some great cars here over the last few races and hopefully we can replicate that same success again this weekend and get back into Victory Lane. The playoffs are right around the corner and we know thatDarlington is a great place to get some more playoff points. I’m ready to get going.” – Justin Allgaier

“The last two times I have been to Darlington we have put ourselves in the position to fight for the win. The result earlier this year doesn’t show our speed and we decided to poke a little fun with the rear bumper this weekend saying ‘I will NOT jump the restart’ as Harrison’s USA celebrates everyone heading back to school. Hopefully we can come in with that same speed and build a little momentum as we close in on the playoffs in a few weeks.” – Josh Berry

“Darlington is a great track for me and this Bass Pro Shops/TrueTimber/Black Rifle Coffee team. It’s fast and suits my driving style. We won here last summer and were second in the spring, and we’ve been really fast all year on this type of track. The playoffs are coming up and we’re in good shape to make some noise. The momentum is important, and we’ve got it right now.” – Noah Gragson

JRM Team Updates:

• JR Motorsports at Darlington: JR Motorsports has competed at Darlington Raceway a combined 55 times in the NXS. Over the course of those starts at the historic 1.366-mile facility, the organization has tallied five wins, 17 top fives and 34 top 10s. The track labeled as “Too Tough To Tame” has been no match for JRM as the team looks to take their fourth straight win (Allgaier- 2021-22, Gragson – 2021) this weekend.
• Harrison’s USA: Shop your Back to School outfit needs by visiting your closest Harrison’s USA store or by shopping online here.
• Hellmann’s Mayo: Think you have tried Hellmann’s Mayonnaise on everything? Think again. Add a trendy spicy twist to a classic Margarita (as long as you’re over the age of 21) with Hellmann’s Spicy Mayonnaise Dressing; tasting is believing! Find the recipe here and let us know how great it tastes!
• Chevrolet Display: JRM drivers Josh Berry and Sam Mayer will be signing autographs at the Team Chevy display in the Darlington Raceway Fan Zone on Saturday, Sept. 3 from 1 p.m. to 1:15 p.m.
• Souvenir Rig: JRM drivers Justin Allgaier and Noah Gragson will be signing autographs at the JR Motorsports/Hendrick Motorsports souvenir rig on Saturday, Sept. 3 from 12:30pm to 1 p.m.

KRIS WRIGHT
No. 68 F.N.B. Corporation Chevrolet Camaro SS
NASCAR Xfinity Series News and Notes
Event: Sport Clips Haircuts VFW Help A Hero 200
Date: Saturday, September 3
Venue: Darlington Raceway
Location: Darlington, South Carolina
Track Description: 1.366 mile(s)
Race: 147 laps / 200.8 miles

The Track Too Tough to Tame Statistics … This weekend marks Kris Wright’s NASCAR Xfinity Series (NXS) debut at the Darlington Raceway, one of the oldest and most historic racetracks. The Pittsburgh, Pa., – native has three starts at the Darlington Raceway in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series (NCWTS). Wright made his NASCAR Camping World Truck Series track debut at the Darlington Raceway on May 7, 2021.

Speedway Stats: Saturday marks Kris Wright’s speedway (tracks 1 to 2-miles in length) debut with the NASCAR Xfinity Series.

The 28-year-old has 14 combined NASCAR Camping World Truck Series starts on speedways.

KRIS WRIGHT STATISTICS

QUOTE WORTHY

Kris Wright, driver of the No. 68 F.N.B. Corporation Chevrolet Camaro SS for Brandonbilt Motorsports
On the Darlington Raceway:
“I am super pumped to get my first NASCAR Xfinity Series oval start at one of my favorite tracks.
“Watkins Glen (International) was good for me to get familiarized with the new team and break the ice.
“Going to the ‘Lady in Black’ with a clean slate and a fast No. 68 F.N.B. Corporation Chevrolet Camaro SS should hopefully get the monkey off of our back.”

Kris Wright on Social Media … To keep up-to-date with the latest news, information and exclusive content, visit KrisWrightMotorsports.com, or connect with Kris Wright on Facebook (/KrisWrightRacing), Twitter (@KrisOnNASCAR) or Instagram (@krisonnascar).

Brandonbilt Motorsports’ NASCAR Camping World Truck Series History at the Darlington Raceway … The organization posted a team-best 13th place on May 21, 2020, with driver Brandon Brown at the 1.366-mile egg-shaped oval, “A NASCAR Tradition,” also known as NASCAR’s original superspeedway. The six previous starts at the Darlington Raceway have earned Brandonbilt Motorsports an overall average starting position of 15.2 and an average finish of 25.0.

Brandonbilt Motorsports’ NASCAR Xfinity Series History … Since entering the NASCAR Xfinity Series in 2016, the Mooresville, N.C., -based organization has logged 133 starts with four drivers. Brandonbilt Motorsports has collected one victory (Brandon Brown, 2021: Talladega), six top-five finishes and 20 top-10 finishes and has logged an average starting position of 19.3 and an average finishing position of 19.3.

Catch the Action … The Sport Clips Haircuts VFW Help A Hero 200 at the Darlington Raceway will be broadcast live on the USA Network on Saturday, September 3 at 3:00 p.m. (ET). It will also broadcast live on the Motor Racing Network (MRN) and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio at 2:30 p.m. (ET).

MOORESVILLE, N.C- (August 29th, 2022) – Keen Parts / CorvetteParts.net, NASCAR Driver Ryan Ellis, and Alpha Prime Racing are proud to announce today that Keen Parts / CorvetteParts.net will be running a throwback paintscheme honoring NASCAR legend Jeff Gordon at the NASCAR Xfinity Series race, the Sport Clips Haircuts VFW Help A Hero 200, at Darlington Raceway this Saturday, September 3rd, 2022.

The scheme represented is the iconic flames scheme that 4-time NASCAR Cup Series Champion Jeff Gordon drove for many years, with this particular design replicated after his a special race in 2007 in the No.24 for Hendrick Motorsports. Gordon ran this fire-and-flames scheme when he tied Dale Earnhardt’s win record at 76 wins – April 21st, 2007. Gordon was also Ellis’ favorite driver growing up ith Ellis making his Cup Series debut at Phoenix in 2015, Gordon’s last full-time season.

CorvetteParts.net, a family-owned business owned by Tom and TJ Keen, sells parts and accessories for Corvette-lovers of all generations. They have been loyal NASCAR sponsors and friends of many within the industry since 2011, supporting drivers of all levels since then. The Keen’s are known for using their sponsorship to create fun and meaningful schemes – last month they elected to donate their sponsorship to run a special Autism Awareness / Autism Acceptance scheme at Michigan International Speedway with a colorful hand-drawn car, created by the family of former NHL Player Chris Thorburn and his wife Sara. Their three children, Bennett, Mary, and Oscar, sketched out the car’s design at home. Later in September, they will run a lavender scheme at Bristol Motor Speedway, raising money for the Laughlin Family Foundation and their mission to fight rare cancers.

“We are excited to have this Jeff Gordon throwback for Ryan. He is a big fan of Jeff Gordon and I don’t think the designer (Alpha Prime Racing designer Ryan Pistana) could have gotten any closer to replicating the original car as this. We know it is going to look really sweet on track,” said TJ Keen.

“Jeff was definitely my favorite driver growing up so it’s really cool to be able to run this scheme with Keen Parts. I had so much “24” apparel and dressed up as Jeff for Halloween, so it’ll be really meaningful to put a similar looking firesuit on and strap into the CorvetteParts.net Chevy at Darlington Raceway. Darlington is one of the most iconic tracks on our schedule so there could not be a better place to do this at. We’re really thankful to have such creative and flexible partners as the Keen’s – their brand flexibility is what makes so many of their paint schemes fan-favorites,” said Ellis, driver of the No.44 Keen Parts Chevy.

Tommy Joe Martins, General Manager of Alpha Prime Racing, said, “This is such a cool throwback to one of the greatest drivers in the history of our sport. Thanks to Jeff Gordon for giving us a chance and Tom and TJ Keen for all they do for our race team.”

Tune-in information: The Keen Parts’ throwback paint scheme will first hit the track at 10:05 am ET on Saturday, September 3rd for a short practice session. Single-lap qualifying follows at 10:35 am ET leading into Saturday afternoon’s Sport Clips Haircuts VFW Help A Hero 200, with coverage beginning at 3:00 pm ET on the USA Network. Stay tuned to Ryan’s and Keen Parts’ social media for giveaways and more information!

About Keen Parts / CorvetteParts.net:
Keen Parts is a leading manufacturer and retailer of Corvette parts and accessories. We have over thirty years of happy customers all over the world and look forward to helping you with your Corvette needs. We are not an anonymous Corvette website. Our retail shop and warehouses are located in Cleves, Ohio just north of Cincinnati. We are right off Interstate Highway I-74 and only six minutes from Cincinnati. We stock parts available for Corvettes from 1953 to the present. If you own a Corvette, we have the Corvette parts and accessories that you need! Visit www.CorvetteParts.net or call 1-800-757-KEEN (5336).

Sheldon Creed Runs Strong Before Early Exit in Whelen Chevrolet at Daytona International Speedway

Finish: 36th
Start: 7th
Points: 13th

“Man, we had a fast Whelen Chevrolet tonight. RCR and ECR brought an amazing car. Not the way we wanted it to end. That was probably one of the hardest hits I’ve taken. I’m not really sure what happened. It was a hard hit. I think the 68 got the 26 and spun him down the track there. I caught him and thought I was going to be okay. And then once I went back up the racetrack, I knew I was in trouble. I’m glad I was able to walk away from that. I do still want to see what happened earlier in the race with the No. 7 car. We spun, but I haven’t been able to see a replay yet. I want to thank my guys. We had a really fast Whelen Chevy. I just wish we could have finished.” -Sheldon Creed

Austin Hill and the No. 21 United Rentals Chevrolet Team Suffer Electrical Issue While Leading Third NASCAR Overtime Attempt at Daytona

Finish: 14th
Start: 14th
Points: 6th

“That one really hurts, we were so close to getting our second win at Daytona this season. We had a really fast United Rentals Chevrolet but it was an up and down day to start. We started 14th because qualifying was canceled and then we had an early incident on pit road that gave us some damage and we had to pit a second time for repairs. That set us back but we were able to make up some ground and make it to the next caution for more repairs. My spotter, Derek Kneeland, helped me navigate through a lot of cautions and we were in the right place at the end. I felt pretty confident during the first two NASCAR Overtime attempts. Unfortunately, during the final attempt, we suffered an electrical issue and I couldn’t keep my lead. Really tough ending to our day but this team never gives up and has worked really hard to bring strong racecars. We’ll regroup and focus on winning at Darlington.” -Austin Hill

CRASH-FILLED DAYTONA RACE ELIMINATES GR SUPRAS FROM CONTENTION
Ty Gibbs Manages Top-10 Finish Following Three Overtime Attempts

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (August 26, 2022) – In the final laps of the NASCAR Xfinity Series (NXS) race at Daytona International Speedway, the GR Supras of Ty Gibbs and Brandon Jones were swept up in late-race accidents removing them from possible race wins. Ultimately, Gibbs would finish seventh and Jones 20th, while fellow Toyota drivers of John Hunter Nemechek (35th) and Sammy Smith (38th) were involved in accidents earlier in the race.

Toyota Racing Post-Race Recap
NASCAR Xfinity Series
Daytona International Speedway
Race 23 of 33 – 250 miles, 100 laps

TOYOTA FINISHING POSITIONS
1st, Jeremy Clements*
2nd, Timmy Hill*
3rd, AJ Allmendinger*
4th, Brandon Brown*
5th, Sage Karam*
7th, TY GIBBS
20th, BRANDON JONES
35th, JOHN HUNTER NEMECHEK
38th, SAMMY SMITH
*non-Toyota driver

TOYOTA QUOTES

JOHN HUNTER NEMECHEK, No. 26 Freedom 13 Toyota GR Supra, Sam Hunt Racing

Finishing Position: 35th

What happened that took you out of the race?

“I’m not quite sure. All of the sudden I was looking at the inside wall. I haven’t seen a replay, but think I got hooked in the left-rear. Not sure if somebody came off the wall and out of line, but I got hooked and spun. I hate it for Sam Hunt and everyone on this whole team. They brought a decent car tonight. Thank you to Toyota and the Freedom 13 Foundation. It was an honor to carry those 13 lives with us one year to the day.”

SAMMY SMITH, No. 18 Pilot Flying J Toyota GR Supra, Joe Gibbs Racing

Finishing Position: 38th

What happened that took you out of the race?

“I was fighting really free from the start of the race. Just when I was trying and got up to people, I got really free and then I felt like I just made a mistake coming off turn four.”

How much did it impact you to not have any practice or qualifying today?

“I’m sure it’s a lot and its tough to come out here and do this, but it’s part of the circumstances. I should have been maybe a little smarter or a little more patient to help myself a little bit.”

About Toyota

Toyota (NYSE:TM) has been a part of the cultural fabric in North America for more than 60 years, and is committed to advancing sustainable, next-generation mobility through our Toyota and Lexus brands, plus our more than 1,800 dealerships.

Toyota directly employs more than 48,000 people in North America who have contributed to the design, engineering, and assembly of nearly 43 million cars and trucks at our 13 manufacturing plants. By 2025, Toyota’s 14th plant in North Carolina will begin to manufacture automotive batteries for electrified vehicles. With the more electrified vehicles on the road than any other automaker, more than a quarter of the company’s 2021 North American sales were electrified.

Through the Start Your Impossible campaign, Toyota highlights the way it partners with community, civic, academic and governmental organizations to address our society’s most pressing mobility challenges. We believe that when people are free to move, anything is possible. For more information about Toyota, visit www.ToyotaNewsroom.com.

RILEY HERBST
Daytona NASCAR Xfinity Series Advance
No. 98 Monster Energy Ford Mustang for Stewart-Haas Racing

NASCAR Xfinity Series Overview

• Event: Wawa 250 (Round 23 of 33)
• Date: Friday, Aug. 26
• Location: Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway
• Layout: 2.5-mile oval
• Time/TV/Radio: 7:30 p.m. EDT on USA/MRN/SiriusXM NASCAR Radio

Riley Herbst Notes of Interest

• Back to the beginning. Riley Herbst and the No. 98 Monster Energy Ford Mustang team for Stewart-Haas Racing (SHR) return to where their strong 2022 season began for Friday night’s NASCAR Xfinity Series Wawa 250 at Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway. After a solid recovery in last Saturday’s race at Watkins Glen (N.Y.) International, where Herbst rallied for his 15th top-10 finish of the season, the Las Vegas native hopes to score his first career Xfinity Series victory this weekend on the iconic 2.5-mile superspeedway oval, where he kicked off the season with a fourth-place finish. Since then, he’s had a career year in the series, highlighted by a pair of third-place finishes – May 7 at Darlington (S.C.) Raceway, and June 25 at Nashville (Tenn.) Superspeedway, where he also earned his second career pole.

• Herbst ran in the top-10 for a majority of the Feb. 19 season opener at Daytona and collected valuable bonus points with his finishes of third and 10th in the opening two stages, respectively. He successfully avoided several accidents en route to his fourth-place finish, which equaled his career-best superspeedway finish first earned at Daytona in August 2020. Herbst and the No. 98 Monster Energy team have had three other strong superspeedway-style outings in 2022. On March 19 at the repaved and newly reconfigured Atlanta Motor Speedway, where racing is now more akin to that of a superspeedway than an intermediate track, the No. 98 team persevered despite overheating problems that put Herbst a lap down early in the race and earned another fourth-place finish. On April 23 at Daytona’s sister track, Talladega (Ala.) Superspeedway, Herbst brought home a solid seventh-place finish. Herbst claimed another top-10 at Atlanta with a ninth-place result on July 9.

• The Wawa 250 will mark Herbst’s 99th career Xfinity Series start and his seventh on the Daytona oval. In total, Herbst has two top-fives and three top-10s in his six prior starts at Daytona, leading 25 laps along the way.

• Herbst’s “Monster” season, his third fulltime Xfinity Series campaign, has seen the 23-year-old racer equal or better his best finishes at 10 tracks on the schedule. He has already matched his career-best tally of five top-five finishes, first set in 2021. He is also only two top-10s shy of matching his career best of 17 top-10s, which he first earned in 2020. In total, Herbst has 14 top-fives and 49 top-10s dating back to his first career Xfinity Series start on June 17, 2018, at Iowa Speedway in Newton, where he finished an impressive sixth as a 19-year-old.

• Herbst has five starts on the Daytona oval outside of the Xfinity Series – three in the ARCA Menards Series and two in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series – with a best finish of seventh in the ARCA Menards Series season opener in February 2020.

• With four races remaining before the playoffs begin Sept. 24 at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Herbst is solidly among the 12-driver playoff field. With his seventh-place finish at Watkins Glen, Herbst passed Sam Mayer for eighth in the driver standings with 613 points, a solid 129 points above the cutoff line. He is the top driver in the standings among those without a win this season. A win at Daytona would lock Herbst into the playoffs, but he can also secure his position by pointing his way into the postseason with continued top-10 consistency through the regular-season finale Sept. 16 at Bristol (Tenn.) Motor Speedway.

Riley Herbst, Driver of the No. 98 Monster Energy Ford Mustang

You’ve been solid on superspeedways this year, earning top-10 finishes in all of them. Does that boost your confidence as you head to Daytona?

“It does, but we also understand the reality of superspeedway races. Anything can happen. Anyone can win. I think we’ve done a good job of pulling together some strong races. Daytona and Talladega are tracks where we’ve run up front and led laps, so we know we can be a contender for the win this weekend. I think we just have to put it all together.”

Watkins Glen was a roller coaster of a race for the No. 98 Monster Energy team. But you were able to recover from a spin to collect your 15th top-10 finish of the season. Talk about the solid runs and speed you’ve had as a team this season.

“Watkins Glen was frustrating, but ultimately we proved that we were a team to compete with, just like at Indianapolis. We’re not lacking in speed, and I think we’re all confident in each other. This season has been a complete turnaround from last year and I’m proud of how much we’ve grown. People are taking notice. Our win is coming.”

What’s the strategy for Daytona?

“Our goal is to win and lock ourselves into the playoffs. Daytona is unpredictable though. You can be running your best race and get caught up in somebody else’s mess. Our points cushion gives us the ability to go to Daytona and be more aggressive though. We have to put a strong race together with a good qualifying run, speed in the racecar, and fast pit stops. We’ll see how the race unfolds, but hopefully we can run up front and park our No. 98 Monster Energy Ford Mustang in victory lane Friday night.”

No. 98 Monster Energy Team Roster

Primary Team Members:

Driver: Riley Herbst
Hometown: Las Vegas, Nevada

Crew Chief: Richard Boswell
Hometown: Friendship, Maryland

Car Chief: Matt Noyce
Hometown: Oregon, Wisconsin

Engineer: DJ VanderLey
Hometown: Mobile, Alabama

Spotter: Tim Fedewa
Hometown: Holt, Michigan

Over-The-Wall Crew:

Front Tire Changer: Kevin Teaf
Hometown: Tallahassee, Florida

Rear Tire Changer: Trevor White
Hometown: Arlington, Texas

Tire Carrier: Davis Sampere
Hometown: Raleigh, North Carolina

Fueler: Corey Coppola
Hometown: Bluefield, West Virginia

Jackman: Kapil Fletcher
Hometown: Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Road Crew Members:

Truck Driver: Steve Wood
Hometown: Eatontown, New Jersey

Engine Tuner: Willie Pelotte
Hometown: Oakland, Maine

Tire Specialist: Austin Quick
Hometown: Flagstaff, Arizona

Talladega Race-Winning Sponsor Returns to Brown’s No. 68 Chevrolet Camaro After Eight Month Hiatus

 MOORESVILLE, N.C. (August 25, 2022) – Brandonbilt Motorsports (BMS) announces today the return of Larry’s Hard Lemonade as the primary sponsor for Brandon Brown’s No. 68 Chevrolet Camaro during this Friday’s NASCAR Xfinity Series (NXS) race at the Daytona International Speedway.

After an eight month hiatus, Brandon Brown and Larry’s Hard Lemonade are set to make their 16th NXS start as a driver and primary sponsor duo. What first began as a single-race primary sponsorship during the 2020 NXS season opener at Daytona, quickly developed into a successful multi-race program which earned a total of two Top-5 and seven Top-10 finishes. The partnership also saw its first-ever NASCAR victory when Brown took the checkered flag in his No. 68 Larry’s Hard Lemonade Chevrolet Camaro at the Talladega Superspeedway on October 1, 2021. Following their victory, the partnership seemed destined for long-term growth and success. Unfortunately, that growth was stunted after Larry’s Hard Lemonade released an official statement on January 6, 2022, announcing their departure from Brandonbilt Motorsports.

“Many believe that Larry’s Hard Lemonade withdrew its sponsorship of Brandon Brown because of a disagreement between Brandon and myself, however this is something that I would like to address as false. Shortly after our Talladega win, there were a handful of new team affiliates who I felt were influencing some of the team’s decision making in ways that I did not agree with – and for that reason alone, is what ultimately led to the decision for Larry’s Hard Lemonade to withdraw its sponsorship,” said Vic Reynolds, Owner of Larry’s Hard Lemonade. “I recently became aware of the impact that our sponsorship termination has had on Brandon after reading an article which stated that he would be out of the No. 68 for the majority of the remaining 2022 NASCAR Xfinity Series races, due to a lack of sponsorship funding which stemmed from speculation about Brandon’s character. This broke my heart to read as I know Brandon to be a talented race car driver and a great human being, whose character has been put into question over previous decisions that were out of his control.”

Reynolds continued by saying, “you can do a thousand great things, but one blip on the radar can drastically affect your entire life. This is something that I understand personally, along with what it’s like to be given a second chance – and I feel strongly that Brandon deserves the same opportunity to continue pursuing greatness. So, the decision was made to resurrect our Talladega race-winning paint scheme for this Friday’s NASCAR race at Daytona in the hopes of giving it a new meaning. Instead of people associating it with the events from the past, my hope is that it will now be seen as a representation of new beginnings and a fresh start.”

Brandon Brown and Larry’s Hard Lemonade head to Daytona International Speedway with a partnership-best NXS finish of sixth at the World Center of Racing and look to make it back-to-back superspeedway victories as the two have not partnered together for a superspeedway event since their 2021 victory at Talladega.

“I can’t wait to get back to Daytona (International Speedway) this Friday and have the opportunity to once again compete with Larry’s Hard Lemonade. We have a great superspeedway record together – especially with the car that we’re bringing to Daytona, because it’s actually our Talladega (Superspeedway) race-winning Chassis, No. 007 which we’ve decided to pull out of retirement this weekend for the special occasion,” said Brown. “I’m grateful to Vic (Reynolds) and Larry’s Hard Lemonade for continuing to support me through the ups and downs of my racing career. They’ve played a huge part in getting me to where I am today, and for that, I will forever be grateful.”

“Winning last year with Larry’s Hard Lemonade was a dream come true. It’s a goal that every race car driver has from the moment they start racing, but not all of us are fortunate enough to have that dream become a reality,” continued Brown. “Looking ahead to this Friday’s race at Daytona, I would love nothing more than to make that dream of winning become a reality for the second time and take Larry’s Hard Lemonade, Zero FG Energy and Fast Lane Media, Inc to Victory Lane with me as all three will be on the car and have helped to support me through the toughest financial period that I’ve ever experienced in racing. And since we’re racing in ‘The Sunshine State,’ which I know is a market that Larry’s Hard Lemonade has been looking to explore, my hope is that someone will hear our story and help me in trying to make their goals become a reality – much like they’ve done for me.”

The No. 68 Larry’s Hard Lemonade Chevrolet Camaro will make its 2022 NASCAR Xfinity Series debut on Friday, August 26 for the Wawa 250 Powered by Coca-Cola at the Daytona International Speedway, with coverage airing live on USA Network at 7:30 p.m. ET.

To learn more about Larry’s Hard Lemonade, please visit www.larryslemonade.com.

About The Original Larry’s Hard Lemonade Brewing Company®

In 2008, at one of his famous backyard parties, Larry Wilson created a concoction in which he dubbed, “Larry’s Lemonade” and served it up to his family and friends. It was an instant hit, so Larry decided to team up with St. George Brewing Company to produce small batches of his beverage and have it served in their tap room. As word of Larry’s Lemonade quickly spread throughout Hampton, VA, he knew that he was onto something. From there, Larry’s friend Vic Reynolds (Owner of The Original Larry’s Hard Lemonade) knew that they could quickly upscale production and with the right marketing, expand the reach of Larry’s Lemonade. It was during this process that Bill “Senior” Ballou, a successful businessman, agreed to invest in their venture, to which The Original Larry’s Hard Lemonade Brewing Company® was born!

About Brandonbilt Motorsports

Brandonbilt Motorsports (BMS) is a race-winning organization that competes in the NASCAR Xfinity Series, and fields the No. 68 Chevrolet Camaro piloted by Brandon Brown. Headquartered in Mooresville, N.C., BMS is owned and operated by successful entrepreneurs, Jerry Brown and David Clarke.

For team updates, follow BMS on social media: Twitter at @BMSRaceTeam, Facebook at Brandonbilt Motorsports and Instagram at @bmsraceteam. Visit www.bmsraceteam.com for more team related information.