AUBURN HILLS, Mich. – February 21, 2017 – Nexteer Automotive and Richard Childress Racing (RCR) launch their second year of partnership in the 2017 NASCAR XFINITY Series on Saturday, February 25 at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida. This marks Nexteer’s second consecutive year as an RCR partner on Brandon Jones’ No. 33 Chevrolet Camaro.
The season-opening race at Daytona is the first of four NASCAR XFINITY races in which Nexteer is a primary sponsor on the No. 33 Chevrolet Camaro:
- February 25 – Daytona International Speedway
- May 6 – Talladega Speedway
- June 17 – Michigan International Speedway
- October 6 – Charlotte Motor Speedway
Nexteer will also serve as an associate sponsor for the No. 33 Chevrolet Camaro in additional XFINITY Series events, as well as select Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series races.
Building on the success of last year’s partnership, Nexteer and RCR will continue featuring its shared winning formula of innovation, systems integration and high performance with safety. Nexteer will continue showcasing its advanced steering technologies. In turn, RCR will continue benefitting from Nexteer’s power steering technology, renowned for exceptional performance, handling and safety.
“Nexteer had a thrilling time expanding our role in NASCAR during our first season with Richard Childress Racing and Brandon Jones,” said Luis Canales, Nexteer’s Executive Director of Corporate Affairs. “Beyond our partnership with RCR, we’ve been involved with NASCAR for years, as our steering systems have consistently improved performance vehicles’ safety, responsiveness and handling in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup and XFINITY Series. The RCR-Nexteer partnership has been a strong platform to showcase Nexteer’s and RCR’s shared winning formula.”
Last year during Jones’ rookie season, the Atlanta native recorded three top-10 finishes while carrying the Nexteer colors and is looking forward to the season-opening race at Daytona International Speedway.
“I enjoyed getting to know the Nexteer team and visiting their headquarters last year to see their advanced steering and driveline technology first-hand,” said Jones, driver of the No. 33 Nexteer Chevrolet Camaro. “I was proud to showcase their capabilities last season and am happy they have the confidence in RCR and me to return as a partner for the 2017 season. I look forward to helping grow their brand even more this season.”
To experience the partnership in action, tune to:
- MRN radio
- Nexteer’s Facebook and Twitter for #NexteerRacing updates
- Nexteer & RCR Racing Gear
- Brandon Jones’ Facebook, Twitter, rcrracing.com and brandonjonesracing.com
ABOUT NEXTEER
Nexteer Automotive – A Leader in Intuitive Motion Control – is a multi-billion-dollar global steering and driveline business delivering electric and hydraulic power steering systems, steering columns, driveline systems as well as advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and automated driving technologies for original equipment manufacturers. The company’s global workforce of over 13,000 serves more than 50 customers in every major region of the world. The company has 24 manufacturing plants, five regional engineering centers and 11 customer service centers strategically located in North and South America, Europe and Asia. Nexteer Automotive’s customers include BMW, Fiat Chrysler, Ford, GM, PSA Group, Toyota and VW, as well as automakers in India and China. nexteer.com
ABOUT RICHARD CHILDRESS RACING
Richard Childress Racing (rcrracing.com) is a renowned, performance-driven racing, marketing and manufacturing organization. RCR has earned more than 200 victories and 17 championships, including six in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series with the legendary Dale Earnhardt. RCR was the first organization to win championships in the NASCAR Cup Series, NASCAR XFINITY Series and NASCAR Camping World Truck Series. Its 2017 Cup Series lineup includes two-time NASCAR champion Austin Dillon (No. 3 Dow/American Ethanol/AAA Chevrolet), 2011 Brickyard 400 champion Paul Menard (No. 27 Menards Chevrolet) and 2008 Daytona 500 champion and 2013 Brickyard 400 winner Ryan Newman (No. 31 Caterpillar/Grainger Chevrolet). Its XFINITY Series program includes a multi-driver lineup with Austin Dillon, Paul Menard and Ben Kennedy (No. 2 Rheem/Menards Chevrolet), a multi-driver lineup with Ty Dillon and others (No. 3 Bass Pro Shops/Rheem/Red Kap/Advil/Nexium 24HR® Chevrolet), Daniel Hemric (No. 21 Smokey Mountain Herbal Snuff Chevrolet), Brandon Jones (No. 33 Menards/Nexteer Chevrolet) and Brendan Gaughan (No. 62 South Point Hotel & Casino/U.S. Cellular Chevrolet).
