Rev Racing set to get down and dirty in DuQuoin

Concord, NC — The Milwaukee Mile concluded with Chevrolet drivers Rajah Caruth and Nick Sanchez finishing in the top 5 together at P4 and P5. It was the third time this season the duo finished in the top 5 together. This weekend, Caruth and Sanchez will try their hand in dirt racing again, on the one-mile dirt track in DuQuoin, Illinois. The Rust-Oleum Automotive Finishes 100 will serve as the 16th event of the 2022 ARCA Menards Series season and marks Round 9 of the 2022 Sioux Chief Showdown.

Sanchez’s lead in the AMS standings remains within 16 points from his teammate Caruth, who currently sits at third. After a P5 finish last time in the dirt, Sanchez and the No. 2 team are committed to build on their performance from Springfield. “The goal is to improve on our performance at Springfield, we know what we need to do to the car in order to improve for this weekend, and hope for the win.” 

Sanchez will pilot the No.2 Gainbridge Chevrolet this Sunday. “Dirt, asphalt, or whatever, my goal is still to win.” He has kept the same mentality through every race weekend and has dedicated his time off the track to learn more about dirt racing. 

“On dirt, it is more relaxed, there are many aspects that you can’t control like you can on asphalt. My goal is to just be patient and execute.” Sanchez has proven that if he is in a competitive car, he can watch the race unfold in front of him and pick his time to move in and compete upfront. 

“I love dirt racing.” said Rajah Caruth. The rookie enjoyed his first time running in the dirt at Springfield a few weeks ago and is eager to get back on track this Sunday. “I had a blast at Springfield and learned how to approach and drive the ARCA car on dirt.” 

Caruth will pilot the No. 6 Max Siegel Inc./Gainbridge Chevrolet this weekend. “We’ve made some good changes in our package and I believe it’ll help us seal the deal!” Caruth and his team have put in a tremendous amount of work off track to earn his first win before the season closes.

The Rust-Oleum Automotive Finishes 100 will take place Sunday, September 4, at 8:00 p.m CT/ 9:00 p.m ET.. MAVTV will provide live television coverage of the race. There will be a live stream of the race on FloRacing, and a live radio broadcast on ARCARacing.com.

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About Rev Racing: Rev Racing seeks to obtain the highest quality applicants representing diverse backgrounds and develop them into successful NASCAR drivers. Started by Max Siegel in 2009, Rev Racing manages the NASCAR Drive for Diversity Driver Development Program. Rev Racing currently operates and manages drivers in the ARCA Menards Series, NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series, and a youth racing initiative

Rev Racing determined to find success at the historic Milwaukee Mile

Concord, NC — After taking on Watkins Glen and the Springfield Fairgrounds in the same weekend, the Rev Racing duo of Sanchez and Caruth are preparing for the Milwaukee Mile this Sunday. Despite being dirt rookies, the team respectfully finished next to one another at P5 and P6 in Illinois. Now they are loading up and heading to the 1-mile track in West Allis, Wisconsin where they will run the Sprecher 150. The race serves as the 15th event of the 2022 ARCA Menards Series season and the sixth race of the 2022 ARCA Menards Series East season. It also marks Round 8 of the 2022 Sioux Chief Showdown.

As the oldest racetrack in the world, Milwaukee will pose some challenges to the team by being a flat and wide track. “We have struggled there in the past,” said Sanchez. “Hopefully, our work will pay off, and I hope we have a good day there.” The team has proven to take on any challenge this season to keep their momentum up between each race weekend. Sanchez also finds himself with the biggest points lead of the AMS season. 

Caruth will pilot the No. 6 Gainbridge Chevrolet, “Historically in ARCA, we’ve been better at tracks with banking and struggled at flat tracks. So hopefully, the changes we made end up helping us.” Said Caruth. “I’m looking forward to returning with a new setup approach than last year. I hope it yields the performance we desire and the results that we have been working for all season.”

The two young stars at Rev have each made significant advancements to push their career forward. Caruth and Sanchez have a handful of Xfinity races left and six more ARCA races to showcase their talents and prove that they are up next. Both feel that winning the AMS Championships will open the door for more career opportunities and add legitimacy to who they are as competitive drivers.  

Sanchez has advanced his career by picking up four more races with Big Machine Racing in the Xfinity series. He has committed himself to achieving the best results no matter what. “As far as the end-of-season goal, I want to win the championship.” Said Sanchez. “There are six more chances for me to visit victory lane, and I will work endlessly to reach those goals.”

Caruth has shown consistency in his performances this year and has made his name known in motorsports. He is determined to become the first African-American to win the ARCA Menards Series championship.

 “Before the ARCA season ends, I want to get my first win and secure the drivers’ championship. It would be huge [to win the championship]. Not too long ago, I was a kid watching Lewis Hamilton win his first championship and Bubba Wallace winning truck races. Now I have the opportunity to not only participation but be a real competitor.” 

The Sprecher 150 will take place Sunday, August 28, at 2:00 p.m CT/ 3:00 p.m ET. MAVTV will provide live television coverage of the race. There will be a live stream of the race on FloRacing, and a live radio broadcast on ARCARacing.com.

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About Rev Racing: Rev Racing seeks to obtain the highest quality applicants representing diverse backgrounds and develop them into successful NASCAR drivers. Started by Max Siegel in 2009, Rev Racing manages the NASCAR Drive for Diversity Driver Development Program. Rev Racing currently operates and manages drivers in the ARCA Menards Series, NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series, and a youth racing initiative

Rev Racing returns to action this Saturday at Hickory Motor Speedway

Concord, NC — Rev Racing returns to action this Saturday (8.27) at Hickory Motor Speedway (HMS), as part of the NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series Dickinson Service Center Night presented by NAPA event. Driver Lavar Scott will compete in two 40-lap features.  

Event Information:

Hickory Motor Speedway

Late Model Stock Car Twin 40s

Saturday, August 27th

Qualifying: 5:00 PM ET

Race Activities: 7:00 PM ET

Lavar Scott

Team: No. 34 NASCAR Technical Institute Chevrolet

“I’m very excited and ready for this weekend’s Twin  40’s at Hickory,” said Scott. “I know my Crew Chief Mark Green and Rev have been working very hard everyday to make the cars better and faster every time we go out on track. I have also been doing a lot of sim racing to prepare and become better there as a driver. Hopefully we bring home a good finish and keep the ball rolling for the rest of the season.”

Fast Facts: This will mark Scott’s third trip to Hickory Motor Speedway this year. He most recently finished in the top-10 in a 75-lap feature on August 8th. Scott also picked up a feature win last weekend at Airport Speedway, running in the 600 Micro Sprint class. 

Rev Racing competes at the historic Springfield Mile for the first time

Concord, NC —The Springfield Mile has been a staple within the ARCA Menard Series since 1983. The Illinois State Fairgrounds has hosted many professional auto races since 1910. This year ARCA will head to the one-mile clay oval for the Atlas 100, the 14th race in the AMS schedule. Although Springfield has been a staple for the series, this will mark Rev Racing’s first trip to the dirt oval.

The Atlas 100 will conclude an action-packed weekend in ARCA. Rev Racing brought competitive cars to the field Friday night that helped Nick Sanchez earn a second place finish at Watkins Glen. Rajah Caruth was able to hold his own after experiencing a flat and finished a respective eleventh. Sanchez, the current series leader, has now extended to 11 points over Daniel Dye and 16 over Rajah Caruth.

“Days like today, we were probably a fourth- or fifth-place car and we finished second,” Sanchez said. “You want to win them, but you also have to look at points.”

The Atlas 100 will be the first of the inaugural Performance Dirt Seed Double. If a driver wins both ARCA dirt events at the Springfield Mile and DuQuoin State Fairgrounds, they will win a $50,000 bonus. However, if no one sweeps the two races, then $5,000 will be awarded to the top performing driver in both races.

As previously stated, this will mark the first time Chevrolet drivers Sanchez and Caruth will run at Illinois State Fairgrounds. They are just 2 of the 12 ARCA drivers that will run at Springfield after competing at Watkins Glen a few days prior. “It’ll definitely be cool to race at another historic track on the ARCA schedule,” said Rajah Caruth.

Caruth has been thrown in different situations throughout his rookie year and has overcome it all. Whether it’s a new road course or a double-duty weekend, the rookie has been able to finish in the top-10 in almost every race this season. Now he will try his hand at dirt racing, “I’ve done a bit of dirt racing this year, not sure if it will give me an advantage per se, but I’m excited,” said Caruth. “Getting a win there would be a dream!” 

The Atlas 100 will take place Sunday, August  21, at 1:00 p.m ET. Live television coverage of the race will be provided by MAVTV. There will be a  live stream of the race on FloRacing, and a live radio broadcast will be on ARCARacing.com.

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About Rev Racing: Rev Racing seeks to obtain the highest quality applicants representing diverse backgrounds and develop them into successful NASCAR drivers. Started by Max Siegel in 2009, Rev Racing manages the NASCAR Drive for Diversity Driver Development Program. Rev Racing currently operates and manages drivers in the ARCA Menards Series, NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series, and a youth racing initiative

Rev Racing carries momentum as they prepare for the road course at Watkins Glen

Concord, NC — Rev Racing certainly made the most of their most recent trip to Michigan International Speedway on August 6th. Chevrolet driver Nick Sanchez earned his third win of the ARCA Menards Series (AMS) season and his teammate Rajah Caruth finished in sixth, respectively. This Friday, the team will take on the 11 turns at the historic 2.45 mile Watkins Glen road course in Watkins Glen, New York, for the thirteenth round of the AMS season. 

Sanchez’s third win came off of his brilliant defensive driving against Corey Heim and Daniel Dye. He capitalized on his restarts throughout the race, and charged his way up the field to take his third win of the season. “We held them off at the end of the race and it feels good to win in that way,” said Nick Sanchez. “Strategy came into play, as we did not have the same speed as some of the other front-runners.”

With victories in Talladega, Kansas City, and Michigan, Sanchez has shown that the driver creates the difference in late race battles to capitalize on the win. He also took the lead in the AMS standings as just 9 points separate the top 3 contenders. “It’s nice to have a points cushion, but I’m still focusing on my driving and getting better each race. We can’t check-up. These final races are extremely critical to meet the ultimate goal, winning the championship.” 

Sanchez will pilot the No. 2 Gainbridge Chevrolet at Watkins Glen. He finished 8th in last seasons visit to The Glen.  “I do believe we will have a much better shot at Watkins Glen from a speed perspective,” said Sanchez. “I’m looking forward to Friday’s race and seeing what we can do.”

Teammate, Caruth, is ready to take on his second road course this year and is preparing to improve from his previous experience at Mid-Ohio. “I’m excited to see how I’ll do at another road course,” said Caruth. “It will show how good my preparation is or how much I need to improve.”

Caruth maintains a similar routine for preparing for races, which has been a critical factor in his consistent performance all year, keeping him in contention for the championship. “I think getting time in at another road course will help me overall.” With the end of the season coming soon, Caruth remains in the hunt for his first win in ARCA. “I’ve got to figure out what I was doing at the start of the year, to get back in my groove.” Caruth will pilot the No. 6 Gainbridge/Max Siegel Inc. Chevrolet this weekend.

Caruth is also coming off his second Camping World Truck Series race. He finished 27th after qualifying 28th at Richmond Raceway. This rookie driver has continued to make his name known and aims to leave his mark throughout the different series that also include Trucks and Xfinity. “This year has been a dream. I am extremely grateful for each and every opportunity I have been given,” said Caruth.

The General Tire Delivers 100 will take place Friday, August 19, at 6:00 p.m ET. Live television coverage of the race will be provided by FS1. There will be a  live stream of the race on the Fox Sports App, and a live radio broadcast will be on MRN/Sirius XM (XM channel 391, online channel 981) and at ARCARacing.com.

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About Rev Racing: Rev Racing seeks to obtain the highest quality applicants representing diverse backgrounds and develop them into successful NASCAR drivers. Started by Max Siegel in 2009, Rev Racing manages the NASCAR Drive for Diversity Driver Development Program. Rev Racing currently operates and manages drivers in the ARCA Menards Series, NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series, and a youth racing initiative

Rev Racing returns to action this Saturday at Hickory Motor Speedway

Concord, NC — Rev Racing returns to action this Saturday (8.13) at Hickory Motor Speedway (HMS), as part of the NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series S&S Roofing Night at the races presented by Concentrix event. Drivers Jaiden Reyna and Regina Sirvent will compete in two 40-lap features.  

Event Information:

Hickory Motor Speedway

Late Model Stock Car Twin 40s

Saturday, August 13th

Qualifying: 5:00 PM ET

Race Activities: 7:00 PM ET

Jaiden Reyna

Team: No. 19 Honda Generators Chevrolet

“I am excited to get back to the track this weekend and have a chance to compete in twin features. I have been focused on building confidence and using my past experiences at Hickory to propel me to have a good finish. I have had a number of top-10 finishes and hope I can find myself in the top 5 Saturday night.” 

Fast Facts: This will mark Reyna’s fourth trip to Hickory Motor Speedway this season. The last 100-lap feature race, marked the longest race Renya had participated in to-date, finishing in the top 15. Reyna’s best result this season was a 2nd place finish at Florence Motor Speedway. 

Regina Sirvent

Team: No. 10 Eibach Chevrolet

“I look forward to returning to Hickory this Saturday. This will mark my third trip to Hickory, with one visit being an unfortunate rain-out. I am very eager for a great result. The team has been working hard and feel like we are positioned to have a competitive night of racing.” 

Fast Facts: Along with competing in the NAAWS, Sirvent competes regularly in the NASCAR Mexican Challenge Series where she is currently running top 10 in point standings. Sirvent’s best finish to-date was a 7th place finish at Florence Motor Speedway. 

Rev Racing returns to action this Saturday at Hickory Motor Speedway

Concord, NC — Rev Racing returns to action this Saturday (8.5) at Hickory Motor Speedway (HMS), as part of the NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series racing event. Driver Lavar Scott will compete in a 75 lap feature as part of the Coca-Cola Night of Racing. 

Event Information:

Hickory Motor Speedway

Late Model Stock Car 75 Lap Feature 

Friday, August 5th

Qualifying: 5:00 PM ET

Race Activities: 7:00 PM ET

Team: No. 34  NASCAR Technical Institute Chevrolet

“ I am excited to return to Hickory this weekend,”  said Scott. “I have spent a lot of time since my last race trying to prepare. My team is ready and we are all looking and expecting some good results this weekend.”

Fast Facts: Lavar Scott’s last late model outing saw him earn a top-10 performance at Tri-County Motor Speedway where he ended up finishing 6th. In his previous appearance at HMS last year Scott finished in the top 3. 

Rev Racing heads to Michigan to complete their second triple-header of the season

Concord, NC — Rev Racing added another top 10 finish to their record last week at Indianapolis Raceway Park. Chevrolet drivers Nick Sanchez and Rajah Caruth finished next to each other at seventh and eighth, respectively. This weekend Rev will head over to Brooklyn, Michigan, for the twelfth round of the ARCA Menard Series (AMS). The Henry Ford Health 200 will take place Saturday, 8.6, on the 2-mile paved oval at Michigan International Speedway. 

With just 5 points separating the top 3 drivers, Caruth, Sanchez, and Daniel Dye, in the AMS standings, the championship fight is far from over. Caruth is looking forward to Michigan and getting back on track. “We’ve had speed at big tracks due to aerodynamics and updated equipment,” said Caruth. 

Rev has excelled throughout the second triple header since the last triple header that covered Iowa, Berlin, and Elko. “I think this triple header will yield better results due to things we’ve learned so far and how much better we will be at these tracks.” 

Caruth will pilot the No. 6 Gainbridge Chevrolet this Saturday. “I just have to do my proper prep to ensure I’m in the right mentality for Saturday’s race.”

After Indy, Sanchez closed the gap to his teammate to just 1 point in the AMS standings. He will pilot the No. 2 Max Siegel Inc. Chevrolet at Michigan International Speedway. “Michigan is unique because it’s a mix between a 1.5 mile and a super speedway,” said Sanchez. “The straights are very long, and the high downforce lower hp setup of the ARCA cars makes the draft very effective.” 

A longer track like Michigan allows Rev to set up the car with more speed this weekend. “I think our team brings way more speed to a fast momentum track. We know that tracks like Michigan are tracks that we can capitalize on,” said Sanchez. 

Sanchez hopes the combination of confidence and speed will play into a race where he can battle up front for the win. “Dirty air is another trait of Michigan; restarts will be extremely important to get out front and clean air.” 

The Henry Ford Health 200 will take place Saturday, August 6, at 6:30 p.m ET. Live television coverage of the race will be provided by MAVTV. FloRacing will live stream the race, and a live radio broadcast will be on MRN/Sirius XM (XM channel 391, online channel 981) and at ARCARacing.com.

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Rev Racing Announces Brad Means as the Crew Chief of the No. 6

Concord, NC — Rev Racing, officially, announced the driver of the No. 6 Chevrolet will have a new crew chief for the remainder of the 2022 season. Brad Means joined Rev Racing mid-season and will work with Rajah Caruth in the ARCA Menards Series. 

Means has spent over 28 years in the racing industry. He is the son of Jimmy Means, who competed at NASCAR’s top level from 1976 through 1993. Mean’s background offers an expanded perspective, bringing driver and crew experience to the team. Means drove in the Hooters Pro Cup Series and NASCAR K&N Series between 1997 and 2014. 

Throughout his career, Means has always enjoyed the challenge of making cars perform better and finding innovative ways to go faster on track. He got his start building cars at Richard Childress Racing. From there, Means helped various teams in both Cup Series and Truck Series by working independently as a body hanger and in fabrication. Most notably, he helped start the fabrication shop at Robby Gordon Motorsport during their run in the Cup Series. 

Means has a long-standing relationship with Rev Racing, as well as strong ties to their manufacturing partner, Chevrolet. His journey with Rev Racing comes full circle as he now has the chance to work with one of Rev’s brightest young stars, Rajah Caruth. Caruth was one of the biggest reasons why Means took the crew chief role. “His talent level is very high,” said Means. “To be able to work with someone who has that ability so early on in their career is really exciting. What he has accomplished in such a short time period is impressive.  I look forward to continuing on this trajectory, as we work toward the Championship.”

Means has built cars and helped teams win in each of the NASCAR Series. He now focuses on assisting Rev to win the 2022 ARCA Menard Series Championship. “In ARCA, you have limited practice. So you have to have the best car when you unload. I think executing details on the car and putting in work sets us up to compete for wins.” “Whether it’s designing cars for the Daytona 500 or setting up the No. 2 and No. 6 at Rev, his attention to detail, hard work, and pure love for the sport separate him from the competition,” said  Matt Bucher, Director of Competition at Rev Racing. 

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Rev Racing carries momentum into the weekend after two top 5’s in Pocono

Concord, NC — Rev Racing turned it up at the tricky triangle last weekend. Chevrolet drivers, Nick Sanchez finished second and Rajah Caruth was close behind in fourth, after the race was called early due to darkness. Kicking off the race weekend, Rev will head over to Brownsburg, Indiana for the eleventh round of the ARCA Menard Series (AMS). The Reese’s 200 will take place Friday, 7.29, on the 0.686 oval at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park (IRP). 

Caruth maintains his lead in the AMS standings with half of the season done. He will once again take on a new race track this weekend and is keen on achieving the best result possible. “I’ve been running laps on my sim rig, being more diligent in my preparation and learning from the stuff I didn’t do well.”

Sanchez has been able to show raw speed the last few races. After a rainy race at Mid-Ohio and the early conclusion at Pocono, Sanchez is waiting for the right opportunity and conditions to take his next win and continue his battle for the championship with his teammate Caruth. 

Sanchez was seconds away from General Tire Deliver’s winner, Taylor Gray, before the race ended early. “The strength for our team has been speed, we performed very well and brought the two fastest cars the last few weekends,” said Sanchez. Unfortunately, Jesse Love’s spin in the closing stages prevented Sanchez from making a move on Gray for the win, “Something out of our control happened,” said Sanchez. “I don’t think we could have played any differently, at the end of the day we had a fast car and that is all I can ask for.” 

Sanchez will pilot the No.2 Gainbridge Chevrolet at IRP Friday. “As long as we can keep the car fast and handle well, we should be in a good position to win races.” As the team is hopeful to continue to bring a fight to the front rows moving forward with the season. 

Rev Racing will also debut their new car schemes at Indianapolis, after announcing Gainbridge as its new primary sponsor. Both the No. 2 and No. 6 Chevrolet will run the new look this weekend.

The Reese’s 200 will take place Friday, July 29, at 6:00 p.m ET. Live television coverage of the race will be provided by FS1. Fox Sports app will live stream the race, and a live radio broadcast will be on MRN/Sirius XM (XM channel 391, online channel 981) and at ARCARacing.com.

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About Rev Racing: Rev Racing seeks to obtain the highest quality applicants representing diverse backgrounds and develop them into successful NASCAR drivers. Started by Max Siegel in 2009, Rev Racing manages the NASCAR Drive for Diversity Driver Development Program. Rev Racing currently operates and manages drivers in the ARCA Menards Series, NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series, and a youth racing initiative

Rev Racing Announces Primary Sponsorship Agreement with Group 1001 and Gainbridge, Supporting Competitive Advancement and Team Initiatives

Concord, NC – Rev Racing, a National minority-owned organization managing the NASCAR Drive for Diversity Driver Development Program, announced today a partnership agreement with Group 1001 and Gainbridge to be the primary sponsors for the remainder of the 2022 season and beyond. Group 1001, a financial services enterprise, is known for investing in strategic partnerships as part of its mission to transform communities through sports and education. Gainbridge, a Group 1001 company, and digital platform offering financial products is fully invested in racing as a vehicle for brand growth. Together they will support Rev Racing’s efforts to drive more diversity into the field of motorsports.

“We are thrilled to enter into a partnership agreement with Gainbridge and Group 1001,” said Rev Racing owner Max Siegel. “They are best-in-class in their market and have continued to show commitment to creating cultural impact through their strategic partnership alignments.” 

Rev Racing, which is responsible for developing female and ethnically diverse drivers along with pit crew members for future competition at NASCAR’s highest levels, saw immediate alignment with Group 1001 and Gainbridge and their shared mission and focused-initiatives within the sport and beyond. 

“We’re excited to see Rev Racing continuing to elevate the program by establishing a strategic partnership with Group 1001 and Gainbridge,” said Brandon Thompson, NASCAR’s VP of Diversity & Inclusion. “NASCAR and Rev Racing are committed to developing female and ethnically diverse athletes in stock car racing. A mission that aligns with Group 1001’s promise to the advancement of communities through sports and education.”

Rev Racing is co-owned by Max Siegel and Jennifer Satterfield-Siegel. In the early years of the Team’s inception, Rev Racing earned the 2012 K&N NASCAR Pro Series Season Championship title. Thereafter, they have garnered an impressive set of accomplishments to include 25 wins, 117 top 5s, and 229 top 10 finishes in the NASCAR K&N Pro Series East/ARCA Menards Series, with drivers finishing in the top-10 in points in every season. As owners of Rev Racing, the Siegels have taken the program to new heights, providing opportunities to 65+ minority and female drivers, 125+ pit crew members, and 25+ internships over the last 13 years. NASCAR Cup Series drivers Bubba Wallace, Daniel Suárez and Kyle Larson are graduates of Rev Racing and testaments of the team’s mission in action.

“Group 1001 has a proven methodology, which is showcased through their educational and development programs and their investment in the motorsports space and the next generation of athletes and professionals,” said Siegel. “Our mission and vision could not be more aligned. It is an honor to bring them on board as we continue on our pursuit of a 2022 championship.” 

Group 1001 will be an instrumental contributor to advancing Rev Racing and its team members, providing the resources to facilitate a heightened level of athlete development and expanded avenues for national series preparation and advancement. “Rev Racing was an instrumental part of my career development,” said Daniel Suaréz. “It was a good experience and education in team racing, human relations and personal development.” 

“We’re extremely excited to join the Rev Racing family,” said Dan Towriss, Group 1001 CEO and President. “The recent success of driver Daniel Suaréz is proof that Rev Racing works, and together we will be able to help more competitors from diverse backgrounds reach their goals at the highest levels of competition.”

The Gainbridge brand will be debuted in the ARCA Menards Series schedule at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park on the No. 2 Gainbridge Chevrolet of Nick Sanchez and the No. 6 Gainbridge Chevrolet of Rajah Caruth on July 29th. Gainbridge, Group 1001 and Rev Racing will work together to establish partnership goals that create a more diverse and inclusive sport as well as a continued-focus to enact positive change in motorsports, our communities and beyond.

ABOUT Rev Racing: Rev Racing is the competition arm of NASCAR’s Drive for Diversity Program and serves as the NASCAR-supported racing team charged with developing female and minority drivers, and pit crew members in the NASCAR development series for future competition at NASCAR’s highest levels. It seeks to obtain the highest quality applicants representing diverse backgrounds and develop them into successful NASCAR drivers. Started by Max Siegel in 2009, Rev Racing manages the NASCAR Drive for Diversity Driver Development Program. Rev Racing currently operates and manages drivers in the ARCA Menards Series, NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series, and a youth racing initiative. Learn more at https://revracing.net/. 

ABOUT Group 1001

Group 1001 Insurance Holdings, LLC (“Group 1001”), an insurance holding company in the United States with current combined assets under management of $58 billion as of March 31, 2022, is a financial services enterprise focused on setting a new standard in the insurance industry by making insurance more useful and intuitive for everyone.  Group 1001 insurance brands include: Delaware Life, Gainbridge, Clear Spring Health, Clear Spring Insurance, and recently acquired Guggenheim Life. Group 1001 and its subsidiaries have a strong commitment to service and community transformation and invest in strategic partnerships as part of their mission to transform communities through sports and education. Learn more at www.group1001.com.

ABOUT Gainbridge

Gainbridge Insurance Agency, LLC (“Gainbridge”), a Group 1001 company, is a digital platform that allows you to invest in trusted financial products wherever you are, whenever you want, that are simple, intuitive and backed by smart technology. For more information, visit gainbridge.life

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CONTACT: 

Gainbridge Media Contact: 

Lisa Harpenau | Vice President, 

Corporate Communications

[email protected]

Rev Racing Media Contact:

Christy Gormal | CMO

317-702-5440

[email protected]

Nick Sanchez to Drive the No. 48 Big Machine Racing Chevrolet in Upcoming Races

WELCOME, N.C. (JULY 20, 2022) – Big Machine Racing is pleased to announce that Nick Sanchez will drive the No. 48 Big Machine Racing Chevrolet Camaro in several upcoming races. Sanchez will make his debut with Big Machine Racing in Bristol on September 16, 2022, and will also race in Texas (9/24), Las Vegas (10/15) and Homestead (10/22).

Scott Borchetta, owner of Big Machine Racing, said, “there is so much great young talent at the moment, all vying for an opportunity to show they can get the job done. Nick has had some great results in ARCA this year and when Shane (Martin) brought us the opportunity to work with Nick, Chevrolet and NASCAR, it made perfect sense for us as we continue to develop our racing program at a very rapid pace.” 

Shane Martin, Xfinity Series Program Manager for Chevrolet, said, “I have enjoyed working with Nick Sanchez the last few months on his Xfinity plans. At 21 years old it is hard to believe how mature and easy to work with he is. From our simulator to on track, Nick has what it takes to go far in our sport, and I am honored to be a part of it. Working on this partnership between NASCAR, Chevrolet, and Big Machine Racing has been rewarding and fulfilling and I cannot wait for Bristol to get here to get it started!”

“To have the opportunity to compete for wins in the NASCAR Xfinity Series is really a dream come true,” said Driver, Nick Sanchez. “I can’t thank Chevrolet & NASCAR enough for their continued support as well as everything they’ve done to help put this deal together. I’m elated to drive for Scott Borchetta and begin working with everyone at Big Machine Racing. This is no doubt the biggest opportunity I’ve received in my career, and I look forward to making the most of it, Bristol can’t come soon enough!”

“Nick is an incredibly talented driver who embodies exactly what the NASCAR Drive for Diversity Program is about. We have witnessed his evolution since he joined Rev Racing and we’re very thrilled to see him succeed in reaching the next level,” said Jusan Hamilton, NASCAR Sr. Director, Racing Operations and Event Management. “This opportunity will open new doors for him and we’re confident Nick will continue to excel as a driver.”

“Chevrolet is proud to partner with Big Machine Racing and NASCAR to provide Nick with an opportunity to further his experience in the NASCAR Xfinity Series,” said Dr. Eric Warren, Chevrolet Director of NASCAR Programs. “Nick has shown his ability to win in ARCA and we have been impressed with Nick through our continued partnership with Rev Racing. Big Machine Racing has proven their ability to win races in the Xfinity Series and this couldn’t be a better opportunity to help Nick succeed at the higher level.”

Media Contacts:

Tanner McDaniel

Promotions Director – Public Relations

Big Machine Racing

C.765.639.2885

[email protected]

Rev Racing takes on the tricky triangle at Pocono

Concord, NC — In Rev Racing’s last team outing, Chevrolet driver Rajah Caruth finished a respective ninth, and teammate Nick Sanchez was just outside the top 10 after being hit with a tire penalty. This week the team will take on the 2.5mile paved tri-oval at Pocono Raceway. The General Tire Delivers 200 will host the tenth round of the 2022 ARCA Menard Series (AMS) in Long Pond, Pennsylvania.   

Approaching the halfway mark of the season, Caruth and Sanchez find themselves still on top of the AMS standings. Caruth leads Sanchez in points total of 390 to 384, just 2 points ahead of third place driver Daniel Dye. “Couldn’t have asked for a better start of the season. Just have to trust the process and work through the lighter half of the year and find some wins,” said Caruth. 

Caruth will pilot the No. 6 Max Siegel Inc. Chevrolet this Friday. Caruth has spent most of his rookie season learning new tracks while still finding ways to produce results at each event. “I enjoy going to new race tracks and doing my homework. It’s been very productive learning each race track and getting respective results.” 

The General Tire Delivers 200 will not be the only race Caruth will run this weekend. Caruth will participate in double duty action, running in his third NASCAR Xfinity race with Alpha Prime Racing. “Having the test day and the ARCA race prior is going to be even better preparation for the Xfinity race on Saturday,” said Rajah Caruth. 

Through the first half of the season, Sanchez has earned two wins and several top 10 finishes. However, the weekend in Mid-Ohio was one of his proudest despite suffering a penalty. “I felt confident in the car all weekend,” said Sanchez. “I felt that weekend we brought the fastest car in the field, it was a step in the right direction, and we need to bring that same ideology to the rest of the schedule.” With such a goal in mind, Sanchez is still searching for his next win. 

Previously at Pocono, Sanchez was able to make up positions and finish in fourth. Sanchez will make his return to the tricky triangle and will continue to produce results. “I think it will be a good day,” said Sanchez. “We have good speed at the tracks where you keep it on the throttle most of the time, which is Pocono’s characteristic.” 

Sanchez will pilot the No. 2 Max Siegel Inc. Chevrolet around the tri-oval for 80 laps. The 200-mile race is one of the longest in the AMS schedule. “You have to make sure your car handles in the long run and try not to lose momentum, and if you’re in traffic, it will be hard to pass,” said Sanchez. 

The General Tire Delivers 200 will take place Friday, July 22, at 6:30 p.m ET. Live television coverage of the race will be provided by FS1. Fox Sports app will live stream the race, and a live radio broadcast will be on MRN/Sirius XM (XM channel 391, online channel 981) and at ARCARacing.com.

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About Rev Racing: Rev Racing seeks to obtain the highest quality applicants representing diverse backgrounds and develop them into successful NASCAR drivers. Started by Max Siegel in 2009, Rev Racing manages the NASCAR Drive for Diversity Driver Development Program. Rev Racing currently operates and manages drivers in the ARCA Menards Series, NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series, and a youth racing initiative.

Reyna and Scott return to action this weekend at Tri-County Motor Speedway

Concord, NC — NASCAR Drive for Diversity Late Model Development Drivers are returning to action this Saturday (7.16) at Tri County Motor Speedway. Drivers, Lavar Scott and Jaiden Reyna, will compete in a 100-lap feature. After a rain cancellation last week, Rev Racing is eager to get back to the track and focus on some successful finishes.

Event Information:

Tri County Speedway

Late Model Stock Car 100 laps 

Saturday, July 16th

Qualifying at 4:00 PM ET

Races start at 6:30 PM ET

Lavar Scott

Team: No. 34 NASCAR Technical Institute Chevrolet

“I’m looking forward to racing the new track surface there and competing for a win,” said Lavar Scott. “With new pavement, I think it will be important to drive hard the first 10 laps to get track position. Then save tires towards the end and work your way up to the front.” 

Fast Facts: This will mark Scott’s first trip to Tri-County Motor Speedway this year. It will be his second late model race of the summer. Scott is in search to add to his late model accomplishments that included a top 3 finish he earned at Florence Motor Speedway in April and his NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series win at Hickory Motor Speedway last September. 

Jaiden Reyna

Team: No. 19 Honda Generators Chevrolet

“I am looking forward to the grip in the corners with the new asphalt, it will help drive-off a lot,” said Jaiden Reyna. “The race will definitely test my endurance, but I am up for the challenge. I am trying to get myself mentally prepared for a long grueling race and a result.” 

Fast Facts: This will also be Reyna’s first trip to Tri-County Motor Speedway this year. The 100 lap feature will be the longest race Renya has ever run. He hopes to continue his current streak of finishing in the top 10 after his 2nd place finish at Florence Motor Speedway and P6 at Hickory Motor Speedway earlier this summer. 

Rev Racing Late Model Driver is returning to action this Saturday

Concord, NC — Rev Racing Late Model Driver is returning to action this Saturday (7.9) at Hickory Motor Speedway (HMS), as part of the NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series racing event. Driver Regina Sirvent will compete in a 75 lap feature during the HMS Birthday Night Event. 

Event Information:

Hickory Motor Speedway

Late Model Stock Car Twin 40s 

Saturday, July 9th

Qualifying: 5:00 PM ET

Race Activities: 7:00 PM ET

Regina Sirvent 

Team: No. 10 Eibach Springs Chevrolet

“I am very excited to go to Hickory this weekend, we have been working very hard on the car and trying to improve from our last race,” said Regina Sirvent. “It will be important to save our tires and find a good setup to last the entire 75 laps.” 

Fast Facts: Sirvent will be making her return to Hickory this weekend after competing in the Jack Ingram Memorial 4 weeks prior. Along with competing in the NAAWS, Sirvent competes regularly in the NASCAR Mexican Challenge Series where she is currently running top 10 in point standings. 

Rev Racing returns to action after triple-header to Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course

Concord, NC — After a triple header and a week off Rev Racing returns to action this Friday, for the ninth round of the ARCA Menards Series(AMS) schedule. The Dawn 150 will be in Lexington, Ohio at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course. Chevrolet drivers Rajah Caruth and Nick Sanchez will drive the 13 turns on the 2.258 mile road course as they aim to extend their series lead.

Caruth will be making his Mid-Ohio debut as he retains his 5 point lead over teammate Sanchez. He has been becoming more familiar with the track through iRacing “I’ve made laps on my iRacing rig daily to learn the course more,” said Rajah Caruth.

Caruth will pilot the No. 6 Max Siegel Inc. Chevrolet this Friday. Along with simulating the track, Caruth maintains his strong focus on studying and preparing off track. “The preparation hasn’t changed a ton for my first road course in comparison to other events, however, I have increased all my practices and watched previous ARCA and Xfinity races at Mid-Ohio.” 

Both Caruth and Sanchez have been the only two drivers in the AMS to complete all 8 races so far. The teammates continue to look ahead to the upcoming races and are doing everything possible to hold off fellow championship contender Daniel Dye. 

Sanchez has been driving strong all season, finishing in the top 10 in each of the last 7 races. He will return to the Mid-Ohio road course hoping to improve from his 5th place finish last year. “Mid-Ohio excites me in general. With a road course, it throws the whole competition through a loop, I’m hoping we can put some speed together and capitalize.”

Sanchez will drive the No. 2 Max Siegel Chevrolet. “I have great experience in turning left and right through racing karts all my life,” said Sanchez. His experience from navigating different circuits will be a major factor in how he competes this Friday. 

The Dawn 150 will take place Friday, July 11, at 5 p.m ET. Live television coverage of the race will be provided by FS1. The race will also be covered on the FOX Sports app, a live radio broadcast will be on MRN/Sirius XM (XM channel 391, online channel 981), and at ARCARacing.com.

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About Rev Racing: Rev Racing seeks to obtain the highest quality applicants representing diverse backgrounds and develop them into successful NASCAR drivers. Started by Max Siegel in 2009, Rev Racing manages the NASCAR Drive for Diversity Driver Development Program. Rev Racing currently operates and manages drivers in the ARCA Menards Series, NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series, and a youth racing initiative

Concord, NC — NASCAR Drive for Diversity Late Model Development Driver is returning to action this Saturday (6.25) at Hickory Motor Speedway, a part of the NASCAR Advanced Auto Parts Weekly Series racing event. Driver Jaiden Reyna will compete in a twin 40-lap feature in the “Big 10” United Sewing Night presented by Paragon Films. 

Event Information:

Hickory Motor Speedway

Late Model Stock Car Twin 40s 

Saturday, June 25th

Qualifying: 5:00 PM ET

Race Activities: 7:00 PM ET

Jaiden Reyna

Team: No. 19 Honda Generators Chevrolet

“I’m feeling pretty confident, if we can get the car right and if track position goes well, I think we can get a solid podium,” said Jaiden Reyna. “We just have to put ourselves in the best position possible for qualifying. Then, we can start close to the front, get clean air under the nose and be more consistent.” 

Fast Facts: Reyna will be making his return to Hickory this weekend after finishing P3 in his previous race at the historic speedway. Reyna’s most recent twin 40 lap feature saw him earn 2nd place after he fought his way up the field after several crucial restarts at Florence Motor Speedway.  

Concord, NC — Rev Racing will compete in the eighth race of the ARCA Menard Series (AMS) at Elko Speedway. The Menards 250 is scheduled to start at 8:30 p.m. CT in Elko New Market, Minnesota, and will also host the fourth leg of the 2022 Sioux Chef Showdown. Team Chevy drivers Nick Sanchez and Rajah Caruth will take on the 3/8-mile paved oval as they continue contending for the season championship. A live television broadcast of the race will be on MAVTV, live-streamed on FloRacing, and a radio broadcast on ARCARacing.com.

Event Information

Elko Speedway

Menards 250

Saturday, June 25th

Qualifying: 5:00 PM CT/6:00 PM ET

Race Activities: 8:30 PM CT/9:30 PM ET

Nick Sanchez 

Team: No. 2 Max Siegel Inc. Chevrolet 

Sanchez is ready to turn the page to Elko. “I will be driving the same car I had in Berlin. My car in Berlin had zero damage on it, that’s one positive from the weekend. I know the car is clean, we will get the mechanical issue fixed, and try to find more speed.” 

Fast Facts: Sanchez’s P6 finish at Berlin marks his 6th consecutive race for finishing in the top 10 this season. His consistency has shown to be crucial in the fight for the ARCA Championship. Sanchez has an average start of 7.9 and an average finish of 7.1 this season. He will aim to improve off a P6 finish he earned last season at Elko. 

Rajah Caruth 

Team: No. 6 St. Vincent and the Grenadines Chevrolet 

“I’m just ready to get to the race track,” said Rajah Caruth. He is focusing hard on preparing for Elko and is ready to back up his Berlin performance from last weekend. “There will be more homework and preparation on my end for performance.” 

Fast Facts: Caruth takes back the lead in the AMS standings after securing his fourth top-5 finish this season. He now leads teammate Sanchez by 1 point in the standings, and has 318 points through the first seven races. For his first full-time season in the AMS, Caruth has driven the most out of any driver this season completing 1,051.98 miles so far.


ABOUT Rev Racing: Rev Racing seeks to obtain the highest quality applicants representing diverse backgrounds and develop them into successful NASCAR drivers. Started by Max Siegel in 2009, Rev Racing manages the NASCAR Drive for Diversity Driver Development Program. Rev Racing currently operates and manages drivers in the ARCA Menards Series, NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series, and a youth racing initiative.

Rev Racing aims to maintain the AMS points lead as they prepare for Berlin

Concord, NC — Rev Racing faces a quick turn around this weekend as they prepare for the Zinsser SmartCoat 200 at Berlin Raceway in Marne, Michigan. The race, which is also the third leg of the 2022 Sioux Chief Showdown, is scheduled to begin at 8 p.m. ET. Team Chevy drivers Nick Sanchez and Rajah Caruth will take on the 0.438-mile oval and the seventh race of the ARCA Menards Series season schedule. Both drivers aim to take a larger lead in the ARCA Menard Series (AMS) standings. 

Event Information

Berlin Raceway
Zinsser SmartCoat 200
Saturday, June 18th
Qualifying: 6:00 PM ET
Race Activities: 8:00 PM ET

Nick Sanchez 

Team: No. 2 Max Siegel Inc. Chevrolet 

“It feels good to be leading the point standings and we have to keep it going and continue to be consistent,” said Nick Sanchez. “We have to keep working each week and continue do our thing in the shop, that will hopefully end in a good weekend where we don’t need to look at the points afterwards.” 

Fast Facts: Sanchez earned his 5th top-10 finish this season after finishing a respective 7th in Iow last weekend. Sanchez secured enough points to tie with teammate Caruth for the lead in the AMS standings. His 62 laps led and average start of 8.2 gives him a slight edge over his Chevrolet teammate. 

Rajah Caruth 

Team: No. 6 St. Vincent and the Grenadines Chevrolet 

Fast Facts: Caruth has earned an average finish of 6.3 this season. He has also completed the most laps out of all the drivers in the AMS at 650. Caruth shares the lead in point standings despite not capturing his first AMS victory. In his impressive rookie season, Caruth has already accumulated 3 top 5 finishes out of the 6 races this season. 

Rev Racing’s Youth Development Drivers are gearing up to compete in the Summer Shootout at Charlotte Motor Speedway

Concord, NC — Rev Racing’s Youth Development Drivers are gearing up to compete in the 2022 U.S. Legend Cars Series as part of the Summer Shootout at Charlotte Motor Speedway, beginning next Monday, June 13th. The youth development program serves as an entry point into NASCAR’s Drive for Diversity Driver Development Program which was started in 2009 by Max Siegel. This year’s selected drivers will compete as year-long members on the team’s roster and will race in several INEX Legend Car events along with Rev Racing.  

Rev Racing will field two drivers from its youth program, both of which are returning from last year’s 2021 roster. Andres Perez de Lara and Justin Campbell were both evaluated on historical success and previous on-track performance with a special focus on growth potential for future opportunities within the Team. The youth development program provides ongoing mentorship and guidance during this critical time in these young drivers careers.

“We continue to use our youth development model to connect with minority and female drivers at the earliest possible age,” said Max Siegel, Owner of Rev Racing. “The sooner we have the opportunity to work with these young athletes, we can support and position them for growth in the sport. We are thrilled to have these returning drivers and anticipate very successful outcomes throughout the season ahead, as they represent the future of NASCAR.”  

Andres Perez de Lara, 17, joins the Rev Racing roster for his second season in 2022. This year, Perez de Lara will again pilot the U.S. Legend Car in the Summer Shootout at Charlotte Motor Speedway, as well as several other Legend Car events throughout the season. Perez de Lara garnered 2 top 10 finishes in the Shootout this past summer. Perez de Lara also ran in the NASCAR Mexico Challenge Series in 2021 where he garnered a 4th place finish in the Championship point standings.  Perez de Lara has already garnered his first victory of the year at Ecocentro de la Unión Ganadera in the NASCAR Mexico Challenge Series. He will pilot a U.S. Legends Car in the Semi-Pro class for Rev Racing in 2022.   

Justin Campbell, 16, returns for his second season at Rev Racing. Born in Griffin, GA, Campbell got his start in racing at age 10. In 2016, Campbell and his family purchased his first Bandolero and began racing in the Thursday Thunder at Atlanta Motor Speedway’s infield road course. By the end of that first season of Thursday Thunder, Campbell garnered his first victory and has been racing ever since. In 2021, he earned 2 top 10 finishes in the Summer Shootout and will also compete in the Semi-Pro class for Rev Racing in 2022. 

The first round of the Summer Shootout will take place at Charlotte Motor Speedway, beginning on Monday, June 13, at 5 pm E.T. A full schedule of events may be found on charlottemotorspeedway.com.