March 30, 2022 – New York, NY. – NY Racing is excited to announce a partnership with Norfolk State University for this weekend’s Toyota Owners 400 on April 3, 2022 in the No. 44 Next-Gen Chevrolet piloted by NASCAR veteran Greg Biffle.
“Norfolk State University is proud to be one of the first HBCUs to join the NASCAR rally. We look forward to a strong performance and maybe a win this coming Sunday. Behold the Green and Gold,” said Norfolk State University President Dr. Javaune Adams-Gaston.
Additionally, HBCU League Pass+ is continuing their partnership with NY Racing for select 2022 NASCAR Cup Series races.
“Norfolk State University is an important HBCU and deserves to be represented at the highest level at the most important events nationally,” said Chief Executive Officer of Urban Edge Network Todd F. Brown. “Urban Edge Network is proud to welcome them to our team and we will be featuring their university on the NY Racing car at the NASCAR Richmond event on April 3rd. We look forward to seeing magic happen all around Virginia as a result of this great HBCU running on this historical track.”
The Toyota Owners 400 will start at 3:30 p.m. ET and will air on FOX and MRN. The race is 400 laps or 300 miles long. The track is 0.75 miles in length.
About NY Racing: NY Racing was created in 2009 by owner John Cohen. NY Racing is a fully minority team in the NASCAR Cup Series.
About Norfolk State University: Norfolk State University (NSU) is a public historically black university in Norfolk, Virginia. The university is a member-school of Thurgood Marshall College Fund and the Virginia High-Tech Partnership. Norfolk State University was founded on September 18, 1935.
About HBCU League Pass: HBCU League Pass is an ad supported Black College Sports Network, delivering 24/7 access to live and on-demand Historically Black Colleges and Universities. As a Microsoft Startup partner, HBCU League Pass+ is a must-have free streaming service for all HBCU college sports fans! https://www.hbculeaguepassplus.com/HBCULP/
About NASCAR: The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) is the sanctioning body for the No. 1 form of motorsports in the United States and owner of the 16 of the nation’s major motorsports entertainment facilities. NASCAR sanctions more than 1,200 races in more than 30 U.S. states, Canada, Mexico, and Europe. Known for its passionate fan base, one-of-a-kind playoff format, development of modern sports sponsorship and commitment to enhance auto racing through technology, NASCAR produces many of the most highly attended sporting events in the world. Follow NY Racing on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram @NYRacingTeam for any and all team related updates. Go to www.nyracingteam.com to order NY Racing merchandise.
Source: NY Racing Team
