Sandusky, Ohio (August 5th, 2024) – Nashville Stampede, the inaugural PBR (Professional Bull Riders) Teams Champions, has partnered with ThorSport Racing to be the primary partner on defending series champion Ben Rhodes’ No. 99 Ford F-150 for the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series Clean Harbors 250 at Richmond Raceway on Saturday, August 10 at 7:30 p.m. et on FS1.
“Greatness recognizes greatness, and 2022 PBR TEAMS Champions Nashville Stampede is honored to partner with ThorSport Racing to support Ben Rhodes’ in the No. 99 Ford F-150 in the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series at Richmond Raceway on his quest for another championship,” said Stampede General Manager Tina Battock. “Our professional bull riding fans have a shared interest in the grit and intensity demonstrated in NASCAR, and we’re thrilled to cheer for Ben and ThorSport Racing.”
Nashville Stampede competes in the groundbreaking PBR Teams league, which transforms bull riding from an individual sport into one where riders compete on teams. During the league’s inaugural season in 2022, the Stampede made a Cinderella run at the 2022 PBR Teams Championship, rising from No. 8 to win the year-end title. In the seasons since, Nashville has been a force on the dirt under the leadership of two-time PBR World Champion Justin McBride, boasting a deep roster that includes the likes of three-time PBR World Champion Silvano Alves.
As a family-owned team with deep roots in the Western way of life, they work hard, play hard, and do it all together. Their partnership with ThorSport Racing and Ben Rhodes at Richmond Raceway highlights how their cowboy ethos seamlessly aligns with the high-speed, adrenaline-fueled nature of NASCAR racing.
Rhodes is coming off his second Truck Series championship in 2023, joining an elite group of drivers with two or more titles. He aims to secure a playoff spot at Richmond as he seeks his third championship. Richmond has historically been a strong track for Rhodes, with an average finish of 10th, and he hopes to capitalize on this consistency.
“It’s no secret that horses and Western culture are part of ThorSport Racing’s DNA. Over my years at ThorSport, I’ve grown from an observer to a big fan of bull riding and PBR. So, obviously, this partnership gets me fired up! With so much on the line going into Richmond, they seem like the perfect fit with their adrenaline-fueled nature and this high-stakes race.” said Ben Rhodes.
Tune into FOX Sports 1 (FS1) to catch all the racing action from Richmond Raceway on Saturday, August 10 at 7:30 p.m. ET. Listen to the race on the Motor Racing Network Radio (MRN) or SiriusXM NASCAR Channel 90.
About Nashville Stampede
Nashville Stampede is based at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee, where the team will hold its third Stampede Days homestand on August 16-18, 2024, the fifth event of the 12-event 2024 PBR Teams regular season. The 2022 PBR Teams Champion Stampede is coached by two-time PBR World Champion Justin McBride. Under the leadership of General Manager Tina Battock, the Stampede is owned by Morris Communications Company, LLC (MCC), which is part of a privately held company with diversified holdings in media, real estate, property development, and agribusiness. MCC is based in Augusta, Georgia. MCC’s current media holdings include Morris Media Network (MMN), which reaches millions of consumers with diversified content brands in print, digital, products, and live events, including Western Horseman, Barrel Horse News, Quarter Horse News, Road to the Horse, EquiStat and the National Barrel Horse Association. A portfolio of lifestyle publications and digital assets serve outdoor/sporting/travel enthusiasts with Alaska Magazine, Milepost, Gray’s Sporting Journal, Charlotte Magazine, Orlando Magazine, Savannah Magazine, Where Visitor publications, and more, including the Nashville Stampede, one of eight founding teams in the PBR Teams league.
The Nashville Stampede will welcome the league to Bridgestone Arena for their third annual Camping World Team Series homestand, PBR Stampede Days, on August 16-18.
For more information about Nashville Stampede, visit pbr.com/teams/stampede/
About ThorSport Racing
ThorSport Racing, based in a state-of-the-art 100,000-square-foot facility in Sandusky, Ohio is the longest-tenured NASCAR Truck Series team, competing in the series since 1996. The Sandusky-based team has a combined six driver’s championships – five in the Truck Series and one in the ARCA Menards Series with Frank Kimmel. In addition, the team has 17 consecutive seasons in the Truck Series, with at least one win.
For more information visit www.thorsport.com,
About Ford Performance
Ford Performance is based in Dearborn, Mich. It is responsible for Ford’s performance vehicle development and major racing operations globally, including NASCAR, IMSA, SRO British GT, FIA World Rally Championship, Supercars Championship, World of Outlaws, Ultra4, SCORE-International, FIA Rally-Raid, Formula Drift, NHRA, Rebelle Rally, Thailand Super Series and our latest commitment in Formula 1 with Red Bull Ford Powertrains. Ford Performance also maintains a constantly evolving fleet of electric performance demonstrators to showcase the limits of electrification technology. In addition, the organization also oversees the development of Ford’s racing engines, as well as the outreach programs with all Ford Clubs and Ford enthusiasts. For more information regarding Ford racing’s activities, please visit Performance.Ford.com or follow @FordPerformance on Facebook, Instagram, Threads, Twitter, TikTok and YouTube.
Source: ThorSport Racing
