Statesville, N.C. (October 18, 2024) – McAnally-Hilgemann Racing announced today that Mongoose Bicycles and the USA BMX Foundation will rejoin the organization and adorn Jack Wood’s No. 91 Chevrolet Silverado RST in the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series (NCTS) finale at Phoenix Raceway on Friday, November 8th. Wood’s No. 91 Mongoose / USA BMX Foundation Chevrolet will also feature Boys & Girls Club of the Valley in partnership with Swire Coca-Cola, the local bottler.
Prior to the final NCTS event of the season, Wood and Team USA Olympic BMX racers Cam Wood and Brooke Crain will visit local teens as part of Mongoose and USA BMX Foundation’s continued commitment to youth STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) education. On Wednesday, November 6th, Jack Wood, Cam Wood, and Brooke Crain will visit Boys & Girls Club of the Valley’s Littleton Branch to discuss the healthy lifestyle habits, work ethic, and commitment that both BMX and motorsports disciplines require.
USA BMX Foundation will be donating a BMX STEM Program to Boys & Girls Club of the Valley, which includes five Mongoose bikes with helmets, bike computers, bike tools, and a six-module course to incorporate into the branch’s after-school youth programs. Students at the branch will use the donated STEM bikes and curriculum to perform various STEM experiments, all while learning the fundamentals of BMX cycling and racing.
During the visit, Swire Coca-Cola is partnering with Mongoose and the USA BMX Foundation to donate a bike, helmet, and custom race jersey to 25 teens from the Bob Bové and Littleton Branches in Avondale, Ariz. The teens will learn the tricks of the trade from both BMX Olympians and get an insight into the dedication that Jack Wood pours into his NASCAR career.
“Having the partnership with Mongoose and the USA BMX Foundation was really fun to be a part of in Bristol earlier this year, so to run it back and reach more youth in Phoenix is exciting to be a part of,” Jack Wood said. “It’s really fun to see the excitement of the youth we visit and be able to hopefully inspire them to pursue a competitive field like racing and BMX. Hopefully, we can end the season on a strong note at Phoenix and give them something to be excited about when the teens come out to the track with us.”
Jack Wood, Cam Wood, and Brooke Crain will be available to the media on Wednesday at the Littleton Branch of Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley at 1642 S 107th Ave Building A, Avondale, Ariz. 85323 from 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. local time. The NCTS season finale will be broadcast live from Phoenix Raceway on Friday, November 8th at 8:00 p.m. ET on FOX Sports 1.
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About Mongooose:
For 50 years, Mongoose has been a world-class brand in BMX and action sports. After bursting onto the BMX scene in 1974 with the revolutionary Motomag wheel, Mongoose remains a globally recognized brand built on innovation. From BMX to mountain bikes, Mongoose delivers one of the realest riding experiences out there. Since 2019, Mongoose has been the proud primary sponsor of the USA BMX Foundation’s STEM education programs. For more information, visit www.mongoose.com.
About USA BMX Foundation:
The USA BMX Foundation’s programs focus on STEM education through hands-on, project-based learning concepts, in which young students are learning new ways of seeing science, technology, engineering, and math all through the lens of a BMX bike. For more information, visit www.usabmxfoundation.org.
About Swire Coca-Cola:
Swire Coca-Cola, USA produces, sells and distributes Coca-Cola and other beverages in 13 states across the American West. The company’s territory includes parts of Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Kansas, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming. Employing more than 7,200 associates the company’s headquarters is in Draper, Utah. Swire Coca-Cola, USA is part of JS&S (Beverages) Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of John Swire & Sons Limited.
About Boys and Girls Clubs of The Valley:
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley offers affordable after-school and summer programs for 12,000+ young people in grades K-12. In 30+ Clubs across Arizona, BGCAZ provides award-winning programs designed to change the lives of young people. For more than 75 years, BGCAZ has been creating equity and opportunity for youth through academic, social, and workforce opportunities. We help young people make healthy decisions and focus on social and emotional development to build resilient young adults. Most importantly, we work to develop strong character and leadership skills by creating positive connections to caring adults and their community. For more information: visit www.bgcaz.org and @BGCArizona on social channels.
Source:McAnally-Hilgemann Racing
