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Tommy’s Express Announces Sponsorship of NASCAR Racer, Bill Lester

Written by Admin | Mar 17, 2021 5:00:00 AM

Tommy’s Express, a national car wash brand, announced that it will be entering into the world of NASCAR and motorsports for the first time by partnering up with historic NASCAR driver Bill Lester in the upcoming NASCAR Camping World Truck Series, Fr8 Auctions 200, at the Atlanta Motor Speedway on March 20, 2021.

Bill Lester has been a huge player in NASCAR’s story as the fourth African American driver to ever compete in the top level of the sport and one of only seven to date. Wanting to come back to the track, Lester’s team reached out and keeping true to their slogan, “not just a car wash,” Tommy’s Express jumped on the opportunity to make it happen.

“It’s amazing to realize that I will soon be back to racing behind the wheel of a NASCAR Truck,” said Lester. “It’s been more than a few years since my last race in the series, but to have a strong partner like Tommy’s Express joining me is quite a feather in my cap. I look forward to competing at Atlanta Motor Speedway on the 20th and hope to make all the folks from Tommy’s Express proud.”

Now, Tommy’s Express iconic oval branding will be a part of the David Gilliand Racing Team (DGR) and on the #17 DGR Camping World/Ford Dealers/Tommy’s Express Ford F-150.

“We’re thrilled to join exceptional brands with the Atlanta Area Ford Dealers and Camping World as sponsors of Bill Lester’s #17 Ford F-150 for this upcoming race. It’s a great partnership and exceptional opportunity to support an amazing driver like Lester, who is an integral part of NASCAR history. We’re proud to be a part of his return after 14 years and are eager to be a part of his success.” said Tommy’s Express President Ryan Essenburg.