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Advance Auto Parts Offers $50,000 to Most Popular NASCAR Home Track through “Advance My Track Challenge”
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Advance Auto Parts (NYSE: AAP) has kicked off its third annual Advance My Track Challenge, inviting fans to vote for their favorite NASCAR short track. The winning track will receive a $50,000 cash prize, while each of the five finalist tracks will earn $5,000. Voting runs until May 5, with a final round from May 9-15. The initiative aims to enhance grassroots racing and support local communities.
As part of the program, Advance showcases its commitment to improving local racing venues, which is crucial as NASCAR celebrates its 75th anniversary this year.
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Launch of the third annual Advance My Track Challenge to support grassroots racing.
Winning track receives a $50,000 cash prize, incentivizing community involvement.
Five finalist tracks will each receive $5,000, benefiting local racing venues.
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Advance will award cash prize to local NASCAR short track receiving the most fan votes on AdvanceMyTrack.com
RALEIGH, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Advance Auto Parts (NYSE: AAP), a leading automotive aftermarket parts provider and the official auto parts retailer of NASCAR, announced that voting is live for its third-annual Advance My Track Challenge. The program encourages race fans to vote for their local NASCAR-sanctioned short track, with the track receiving the most votes winning a $50,000 grand prize.
Beginning today, fans can visit AdvanceMyTrack.com to vote for one of 25 NASCAR Home Tracks located in the U.S. or Canada. Tracks that are part of the program showcase a variety of NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series (NAAPWS) racing disciplines, including late model stock cars, open wheel modified cars and street stock race cars.
The first round of voting concludes Friday, May 5. One track per region (West, Midwest, Southeast, Northeast) plus the track with the next-highest total of votes will move to a final round of voting on May 9-15. Each of the five finalist tracks will win $5,000, with the track receiving the most votes in the final round winning $50,000. Teams at winning tracks are encouraged to use prize money for track facility upgrades or to establish programming with schools or nonprofits that benefit their local community.
“We are passionate about offering race fans a platform to advance local grassroots racing,” said Jason McDonell, Advance’s executive vice president of merchandising, marketing and eCommerce. “The Advance My Track Challenge spotlights the importance of local racing and how NASCAR Home Tracks have been enjoyed by fans for generations. Short track racing is part of NASCAR’s past, present and future, and this program ensures that local venues will continue to provide entertainment for fans and a chance for racers to live out their dreams.”
“Advance Auto Parts’ commitment to improving facility infrastructure and fan experience through the Advance My Track Challenge continues to enhance grassroots racing across the country,” said Ben Kennedy, NASCAR senior vice president, racing development & strategy. “As NASCAR celebrates our 75th Anniversary season this year, it is more important than ever to put a focus on racing at the local level, which is the foundation of our sport.”
Advance will activate the program alongside its partners at Team Penske. Advance My Track Challenge “Vote Now” branding will be featured on Ryan Blaney’s No. 12 Advance Auto Parts Ford for the NASCAR Cup Series race at Martinsville Speedway on Sunday, April 16 (3 p.m. ET, FOX Sports 1).
“It’s important for grassroots racing to be accessible for fans and drivers,” said Blaney, a third-generation race car driver and 7-time NASCAR Cup Series race winner. “I’m proud to work with a partner like Advance who is focused on supporting NASCAR’s Home Tracks and local race fans through programs like Advance My Track Challenge. We couldn’t pick a better place to kick off the program than Martinsville, one of NASCAR’s most fun and old-school style race tracks. We’re looking forward to a great ride in our No. 12 Ford Mustang this weekend.”
The Advance My Track Challenge first launched in 2021. In its two years, Advance and NASCAR celebrated Berlin Raceway (Grand Rapids, Mich.) and Jennerstown Speedway (Jennerstown, Pa.) as its two winners of the $50,000 grand prize.
Advance’s support of the NAAPWS includes its “Home Track Highlights” program. The retailer is using its season-long sponsorship of Blaney’s No. 12 Ford to spotlight various local NASCAR track champions across the U.S. and Canada. Each week, different Weekly Series drivers are featured on Blaney’s car. For every Blaney Cup Series victory, the winning driver(s) featured on his car each receive a $1,200 Advance gift card.
About Advance Auto Parts
Advance Auto Parts, Inc. is a leading automotive aftermarket parts provider that serves both professional installer and do-it-yourself customers. As of December 31, 2022, Advance operated 4,770 stores and 316 Worldpac branches primarily within the United States, with additional locations in Canada, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The company also served 1,311 independently owned Carquest branded stores across these locations in addition to Mexico and various Caribbean islands. Additional information about Advance, including employment opportunities, customer services, and online shopping for parts, accessories and other offerings can be found at www.AdvanceAutoParts.com.
The Advance My Track Challenge is an initiative by Advance Auto Parts where fans vote for their favorite NASCAR short track, with the winner receiving a $50,000 cash prize.
How can fans vote in the Advance My Track Challenge?
Fans can vote at AdvanceMyTrack.com until May 5 for their preferred NASCAR Home Track.
What are the voting dates for the Advance My Track Challenge?
Voting opens today and ends on May 5, with a final round from May 9-15.
How much prize money can tracks receive in the Advance My Track Challenge?
The winning track will receive a $50,000 grand prize, while each of the five finalist tracks will earn $5,000.
Why is the Advance My Track Challenge important for NASCAR?
The challenge highlights the importance of local racing and aims to improve the infrastructure of grassroots racing venues.
