AVONDALE, Ariz: Rev Racing will take the next step in expanding its company footprint by expanding to a NASCAR CRAFTSMAN® Truck Series team in 2023.
On Friday afternoon at Phoenix (Ariz.) Raceway, Rev Racing team co-owners Max and Jennifer Siegel announced a technical alliance with Kyle Busch Motorsports.
The organization has also promoted 2022 ARCA Menards Series champion Nick Sanchez behind the wheel of the No. 2 Gainbridge Chevrolet Silverado.
“This is a pivotal moment for our organization,” said Rev Racing co-owner Max Siegel. “With our unwavering focus on a commitment to diversify the sport while putting a model in place to train and prepare drivers for the next level of competition and because of our strategic partnership with Gainbridge announced earlier this year, we have never been more prepared for this next stage of advancement.
“Working with our technical partners at KBM and Chevrolet, we know Rev Racing and Nick are positioned for competitive excellence.”
For the past two decades, Rev Racing has provided a launching pad for women and minorities within the industry — including reigning Cup champion Kyle Larson and most recently Sanchez, who has spent the last three seasons driving the Nos. 2 and 6 cars for the team in the ARCA Menards Series East and premier ARCA Menards Series.
Since its inception, Rev Racing drivers have earned 26 wins, 119 top-five and 232 top-10 finishes in the NASCAR owned ARCA Menards Series and ARCA Menards Series East.
With monstrous success in the developmental series and the opportunity to grow its path with a caliber operation like Kyle Busch Motorsports, it was hard for Rev Racing to say no.
“Unofficially we’ve been a part of helping former Rev Racing drivers take the next step in their NASCAR careers in the Truck Series, with Bubba Wallace and Daniel Suárez both getting victories in a KBM truck,” said Kyle Busch. “So, we’re looking forward to aligning with Max, Jennifer and everyone at Rev Racing to now officially be a part of the pipeline for young drivers in their diversity program to continue to advance into the National Series of NASCAR.
“Nick is an impressive young driver, winning the ARCA title this year and has had some solid runs in the Xfinity Series as well, so we’re looking forward to having him be the trendsetter of what we’re confident will be a successful program for many years to come.”
For the last five seasons, Sanchez, 21, has honed his skills at Rev Racing through the NASCAR Drive for Diversity Driver Development Program. In 42 ARCA Menards Series starts, Sanchez has captured four wins, 18 top-five and 31 top-10 finishes.
He capped off his rookie year with his first ARCA victory at Kansas Speedway. He exploded in his sophomore season with triumphs at Talladega (Ala.) Speedway, Kansas Speedway and Michigan International Speedway on the way to the championship title.
In addition to ARCA, Sanchez has also competed in seven Xfinity Series this year. Starting the year with B.J. McLeod Motorsports, he moved to Big Machine Racing in September and has impressed with strong performances. He invades Phoenix Raceway this weekend for eighth and final Xfinity start of the year on the heels of a seventh-place outing at Martinsville (Va.) Speedway last weekend.
“I’m very excited to continue driving for Max and Rev Racing in the Truck Series in 2023,” Sanchez said.” To be able to join forces with our technical partner, KBM, is a great opportunity for me to learn how to win on a regular basis.
“Continuing my relationship with Chevrolet and Gainbridge is something that I value greatly and this is seemingly another step in our long-term plan — goal.”
Gainbridge who joined the organization midseason will continue its partnership with Rev Racing next season as well.
“We’re proud to support Nick Sanchez and watch him compete in the more advanced racing series,” offered said Dan Towriss, CEO and President of Group 1001, the parent company of Gainbridge.
“His tremendous progress is a prime example of how Rev Racing’s Drive for Diversity Program has elevated talented race car drivers. We are committed to providing ongoing support for the next generation of drivers and driving more diversity into the field of motorsports.’’
Sanchez will make his Truck Series debut for Rev Racing in the season-opener at Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway on Friday, February 17, 2023.
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